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A3! Backstage Story Translation - Tasuku Takato SR: A Rare Drunk Day - Part 1

Tasuku: I’m back.

Tsumugi: Ah, Tasuku’s back.

Fuyuki: Welcome back.

Tasuku: Huh? Why’re you here, Aniki…?

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Tsumugi: I bumped into Fuyuki-kun somewhere nearby. He’s off duty today, apparently.

Tsumugi: We started talking about going drinking now that we’ve got the chance to, and I invited him to the dorm since it’s closer.

Fuyuki: That’s pretty much it. Wanna drink too, Tasuku?

Tasuku: … It’s been a while since we had a drink together, Aniki. I’ll join you, I guess.

Fuyuki: Haha, thanks.

Tasuku: I’ll borrow that beer.

Tsumugi: Okay. Oh, the snacks I bought the other day are in this bag, eat as much as you want.

Tasuku: Got it.

Fuyuki: By the way, Tsumu told me the stage where you’re guest-starring is about to start.

Tasuku: Yeah. I had practice for it today, too.

Fuyuki: I’ll go see it with Tsumu.

Tasuku: Again?

Fuyuki:  I gotta keep a close eye on my little brother’s efforts!

Itaru: I’m home.

Tsumugi: Itaru-kun, welcome back.

Itaru: Who’s this…? Kinda looks like Tasuku.

Tasuku: He’s my older brother.

Itaru: I C.

Fuyuki: I’m Fuyuki Takato. Thanks for always looking after my little brother.

Itaru: I’m Itaru Chigasaki. Your little brother looks after us, too.

Fuyuki: Ah, so you're Chigasaki-kun! Tasuku talks about you.

Itaru: Tasuku talks about me...?

Tasuku: Lots of things come up when I talk about the plays.

Tsumugi: Tasuku talks about everyone with Fuyuki-kun.

Itaru: Fr?

Fuyuki: I know. Do you want to drink with us, Chigasaki-kun?

Itaru: Is that okay?

Fuyuki: Of course. The more, the merrier.

Itaru: I'll take you up on your kind offer, then.

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Fuyuki: Huh, so Itaru-kun is a year younger than Tasuku and Tsumu.

Itaru: Pretty much.

Tsumugi: We're happy to have someone our age. Right?

Tsumugi: Tasuku... Tasuku?

Tasuku: *Snore*...

Tsumugi: He fell asleep.

Itaru: It's rare for Tasuku to get this drunk.

Tsumugi: I guess he's been pushing himself a lot because of the performance coming up. It seems they were practicing at the venue today.

Fuyuki: So he got tired without even realizing.

Fuyuki: ... Now that I think about it, hasn't this happened before?

Tsumugi: Yes, that one time he got drunk.

Itaru: Really? I'd have never thought...

Tsumugi: If I'm not wrong, it was a drinking party for the university's theater club... A kick-off party, more like...

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[Flashback starts]

Senior: You guys aren't drinking at all~

Tasuku: We're drinking.

Senior: What's with that calm face? Come on, let's drink more~

Tasuku: Haaah... Here I go, then.

Tsumugi: ... Tasuku, are you okay?

Tasuku: Yeah.

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Senior: Alright, let's get the after party started~!

Friend: What will you two do, Takato, Tsukioka? You're coming, right?

Tsumugi: I guess...

Tasuku: ...

Tsumugi: Tasuku, are we going to the after party?

Tasuku: ...

Tsumugi: Tasuku...?

Tasuku: ...

Tsumugi: ... Sorry. Looks like we'll be going home from here after all.

part 1 | part 2

#tasuku #a3!

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A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 13: Budding Spring Translations

i started these before finding out jujumin-translates also posted translations for the main story (ep 1 here / twitter thread), but i wanted to continue translating these myself and figured no one's gonna mind a second one existing 🙇

last updated: 22/4/2024

New Prologue

The storm before the storm

One Step Up

New Fleur Award

Dawn of a New Era

Current Location

Hazy Spring Weather

The First Play

inste posts (links lead to twitter)

Sakyo-Furuichi (18/4)

Tasuku-Takato (19/4)

#THANK UUUUUUUUUUUU 😭😭😭😭🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 #harugumi #a3!

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A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SR] Premonition of Budding (1/2)

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

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Kumon: And we’re off~!

Muku: We’ll be going!

Izumi: Take care.

*leaves*

Masumi: …

Izumi: …

Masumi: …

Izumi: (…I sense his stare more than usual.)

Tsuzuru: …Director, did something happen between you and Masumi?

Izumi: It’s not a big deal, but…

*flashback starts*

Izumi: (I wonder why Masumi-kun went out of his way to call me here…) (Is there something on his mind…?)

Masumi: …Director.

Izumi: What’s up, Masumi-kun?

Masumi: Here you go.

Izumi: Is this… a “Please Ticket”?

Masumi: That’s right. I’ll give it my all to make any request of yours come true. So… you can use me as you like.

Izumi: (Why’d he say it like that…)

Masumi: But…

Izumi: But?

Masumi: If possible… I’d like it to be something that only I can fulfil.

*flashback ends*

Izumi: …If something is handed to me seriously like that, then I can’t take it lightly. I have to put some proper thought into it. However, the more I think, the more I’m unsure of what to ask for…

Tsuzuru: …Ah, that makes sense. Masumi’s shooting his shot at you like usual. But I get how that’d make you pause and think. But hey. I’m sure that at the end of the day, Masumi would happily fulfil any request as long as it’s from you. I mean, it’s Masumi we’re talking about.

Izumi: I feel a bit embarrassed to agree… but thank you. I don't feel as much pressure now.

Tsuzuru: You’re very welcome—. …!?

Masumi: …

Tsuzuru: Erm, look at the time… I’ll be heading over to university now!

Izumi: ? Take care.

*leaves*

Omi: Director. Are you going to be eating dinner at the dorm tonight?

Izumi: Today's the opening day for the theatre troupe I’m helping out with. It’s probably going to take a while, so I think I’ll be getting home late tonight. I heard they’re preparing food for me, so I won’t need dinner.

Omi: I see. Duly noted.

Izumi: What are you going to make though?

Omi: Croquettes.

Izumi: Aw, I wish I hadn’t asked… that sounds nice.

Masumi: …

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SR] Premonition of Budding | Please Ticket: From Sakuya - Part 2

Izumi: Here you go. This is my request!

Sakuya: A “Help me wash my Kareko-chan plushie” ticket…

Izumi: So, here’s my Kareko-chan plushie, I thought maybe you could wash her with Blue… would that be okay?

Sakuya: Of course! I’ll do my best to help!

Izumi: Thanks. Should I start by gently handwashing her?

Sakuya: Yeah! I’ve got some detergent dissolved into this warm water, so… feel free to bring Kareko-chan over here.

Izumi: Thank you. Fufu, Kareko-chan looks like she feels good.

Sakuya: Doesn’t she? Blue seems happy too.

Izumi: Anyway, I was surprised when you and the others suggested doing the please ticket thing, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: Ahaha, we did kinda spring it on you out of nowhere.

Izumi: …But I was happy to see all of your guys’ feelings. I also felt a little bad, though.

Sakuya: Please don’t feel like that! We’re doing this because we want to.

Izumi: Don’t worry, I don’t feel like that anymore.

Izumi: I’m actually kind of enjoying using them to their fullest since you’re the ones who suggest it.

Sakuya: I’m glad then!

Izumi: …I bet you were the first one to suggest it, weren’t you, Sakuya-kun?

Sakuya: Huh!? How’d you know that?

Izumi: Fufu, just a hunch. Our relationship isn’t that shallow anymore.

Izumi: When I first heard about it, I felt like the idea of making it something easy for me to use was a very Sakuya-kun-like idea.

Sakuya: I never thought you’d be able to see right through me like that, so I’m kinda embarrassed, but…

Sakuya: But that makes me happy.

Izumi: Huh?

Sakuya: Because it shows how much you’ve been looking out for me… for us, Director.

Izumi: Sakuya-kun… Fufu, it really is like I said. Our relationship isn’t shallow anymore.

Muku: Ah, Sakuya-kun! You’re washing Blue already.

Kazunari: And Director-chan’s washing Kareko-chan!

Izumi: I’ve been having Sakuya-kun help me.

Sakuya: Thanks to you guys teaching me how to wash them carefully yesterday, it looks like we don’t have to worry about them losing their shape!

Sakuya: Now all we have to do is leave them to dry for a little while…

Muku: Ah, then I’d recommend the balcony. That’s where we let William and Tonapon dry yesterday.

Kazunari: It’s nice and open up there~.

Sakuya: Thank you so much! Well then, let’s head there, Director!

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Sakuya: …And there.

Izumi: Kareko-chan and Blue almost look like they’re smiling.

Sakuya: Yeah, they really do!

Sakuya: Well then, once Kareko-chan’s dry, I’ll deliver her to your room.

Izumi: Are you sure?

Sakuya: Of course! Just let me help you with every part of your Please Ticket.

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*Knock on door*

Sakuya: Director, Kareko-chan’s all dry, so I’m here to deliver her!

Izumi: Ah, come in!

*Door opens*

Sakuya: Here you go.

Izumi: Waah, thank you. She’s so fluffy now~.

Sakuya: My Blue’s all fluffy now too.

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Choose!

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Option 1: It was really useful.

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Izumi: Your Please Ticket idea was really useful, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: That’s good to hear!

Sakuya: I was really worried that it was too trivial of a thing to do…

Izumi: It wasn’t trivial at all. Here, don’t both Kareko-chan and Blue look like they’re smiling?

Sakuya: Ahaha, I guess that’s true. …And more importantly, you’re smiling, Director.

Sakuya: It makes me really happy just to be able to see you smile like that!

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Option 2: It’s really soothing.

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Izumi: It’s so soothing that she’s this fluffy. I’m sure I’ll want to pet her all the time, especially when I’m tired.

Sakuya: You’re always working so hard for us, Director… I’m sure you get tired a lot.

Sakuya: I’m really grateful for everything you do, Director, and I’m always hoping to repay you for all your kindness.

Izumi: Repaying me, that’s… I’m glad you feel that way.

Izumi: And I’m so happy to see how clean Kareko-chan is now.

Sakuya: I’m happy that you’re happy, Director!

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Izumi: Thanks again, Sakuya-kun.

Izumi: You’re the one who helped me this time, but if there’s anything you want me to do for you, don’t hesitate to ask, Sakuya-kun, okay?

Sakuya: Umm, well then… can I ask you to do something right now then?

Izumi: Of course, what is it?

Sakuya: …Can you accept this?

Izumi: Ah, a ticket for your upcoming guest performance!

Sakuya: Yeah. I’d like you to see my performance, Director!

Izumi: Of course, I can do that. I’ll definitely come and see it, thank you!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SR] Premonition of Budding | Please Ticket: From Sakuya - Part 1

*Knock on door*

Sakuya: Director, are you there?

Izumi: Come in!

*Door opens*

Sakuya: Delivery for you!

Thank you for all that you do as always! Here’s a free request for you! -Sakuya

Izumi: Ah, this is a “Please Ticket”, right?

Sakuya: Yeah! I’m free whenever, so if there’s anything you want me to do, please feel free to use it.

Izumi: Thank you. If I think of anything, I’ll use it.

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Sakuya: (It’s really nice today. I think I’ll read my script out here.)

Sakuya: …

Muku: Good thing it’s so nice out today!

Kazunari: It looks like it’s gonna be sunny all day according to the forecast, so it’s totes perfect!

Kazunari: …Wait, SakuSaku! Oh, are you reading a script?

Sakuya: Yeah! The weather is so nice, so I thought I’d read the script for my next guest performance out here.

Muku: I see…! Sorry if we interrupted you… Kazu-kun, maybe we should go somewhere else.

Sakuya: Don’t worry about it! I only just got here, so it’s fine.

Kazunari: For realsies? Well then, if you insist~.

Sakuya: Did you guys come out here to do something too?

Muku: Ehehe, we just washed our plushies Tonapon and William, so we came to set them out to dry. …Look!

Sakuya: Ahaha, you really did. Good thing it seems like today’s a good day to dry things.

Kazunari: Yep, yep, the balcony’s got the totes perfect amount of shade for them to dry in!

Muku: Well then, we’ll leave Tonapon and William here to dry… there.

Sakuya: They both almost look like they’re happy to be cleaned.

Kazunari: I know, right? I knew they would~.

Muku: These little guys always look so happy after they get a bath.

Sakuya: That’s nice. I should probably wash my Blue soon too…

Kazunari: Blue’s your cat plushie, right, SakuSaku?

Sakuya: Yeah! He was a present from Santa.

Muku: It’s a really wonderful story how Santa gave him to you.

Sakuya: Umm… if you wouldn’t mind, could you teach me how to wash plushies?

Sakuya: I wanna give Blue a bath too.

Kazunari: ‘Course, don’t you worry about a thing. Just leave it to us!

Muku: I’m sure Blue will be really happy.

Sakuya: Yeah!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Sakuya: Umm, first I need to dissolve the detergent in lukewarm water…

Izumi: What are you up to, Sakuya-kun?

Sakuya: Ah, Director!

Sakuya: I was just about to wash Blue.

Sakuya: Kazunari-san and Muku-kun taught me how to wash plushes yesterday.

Izumi: I see. …Ah, I’ve got it.

Izumi: Hey, Sakuya-kun, can you wait a second before you start washing him?

Sakuya: Huh…? Okay, sure thing!

[ Next Part ⇢ ]

#sakuya #a3!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] Petals and a Letter | BE.MINE ver. SAKUYA - Part 3

Izumi: Good morning.

Sakuya: I’ll do my best!

Sakuya: Huh, Kasumi-san?

Kasumi: Ah, Sakuya-kun and Director! G-Good morning!

Izumi: So you’re here too, Kasumi-san.

Kasumi: I-It’s not what you think, I’m just…!

Kasumi: I happened to come to the editorial office of “BE.MINE” for an errand, and they asked me if I wanted to take a peek at Sakuya-kun’s photoshoot since it was nearby.

Kasumi: So it’s not like I said I wanted to come here or anything…!

Izumi: (Well… even if it was because she was invited, I’m pretty sure she just came purely to see Sakuya-kun’s photoshoot.)

Sakuya: I see. It’s reassuring to have you here, Kasumi-san!

Kasumi: Sakuya-kun… you really are such a kind boy…

Sakuya: No, that’s not…! I really do mean it.

Staff: We’re all ready. Sakuma-san, please come this way!

Sakuya: Okay, pleased to be working with you!

Kasumi: Good luck, Sakuya-kun!

Izumi: …Sakuya-kun was a little nervous about today, but thanks to you, I think I saw his shoulders relax just a little bit, Kasumi-san.

Kasumi: Eh, really?

Izumi: Really. So thank you for coming to see him.

Cameraman: Alright then, why don’t you just lie down there first, Sakuma-san?

Sakuya: Okay!

Cameraman: First, close your eyes… Like that, and now slowly open them.

Sakuya: …

Sakuya: …Good morning.

Kasumi: Eh! Good morning…!

Staff: Ahaha, Hinamori-san has already replied!

Kasumi: Well, who wouldn’t respond to something like that…!?

Izumi: Fufu, I get how you feel, Kasumi-san.

Kasumi: Right!?

Sakuya: Thank you so much, Kasumi-san!

Kasumi: S-Sakuya-kun… you’re welcome…!

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Izumi: It sure was surprising to see Kasumi-san walk into the studio.

Sakuya: Yeah. But it’s thanks to her that I was able to relax a bit.

Izumi: Yeah, you looked really relaxed to me, and all of your expressions were really good.

Sakuya: It’s such a relief to hear you say that, Director.

Sakuya: Actually, I asked one of the teachers at the daycare how she feels when her husband wakes her up.

Sakuya: She said it made her heart race at first, but now that they’re family, it makes her feel a lot more calm.

Izumi: I see.

Sakuya: And it was thanks to Citron-san and the others, that I also realized that I shouldn’t get too caught up on the word “boyfriend” in my case.

Sakuya: I thought it would be better for me if I imagined being woken up by my family instead.

Sakuya: So I tried to imagine being woken up by everyone in Spring Troupe and you, and surprisingly, the pictures turned out to be really calm and gentle.

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Choose!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Option 1: Wasn’t that difficult?

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Izumi: Wasn’t the situation this time difficult for you?

Sakuya: To be honest, I was having a really hard time getting it right at first…

Sakuya: When I practiced with Tsuzuru-kun and Citron-san, they kept telling me that I was way too stiff for a boyfriend.

Izumi: Really? If it was that hard for you, you could’ve told me and I could’ve talked to the editorial department about getting you a different situation.

Sakuya: No! It was a situation that they thought of specifically for me…

Sakuya: I wanted to do my best since they were pictures people would be happy to see!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Option 2: Me too?

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Izumi: You imagined me too?

Sakuya: Of course. Because you’re an important member of my family, Director!

Sakuya: Imagining you might’ve even been what gave me the most strength.

Izumi: Huh?

Sakuya: Ah…!

Sakuya: No, wait, um, I didn’t mean that in a weird way or anything…!

Izumi: Y-Yeah. It’s okay.

Sakuya: Sorry about that…

Izumi: It’s okay, really. I’m happy to hear you say that we’re family, Sakuya-kun.

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Izumi: You had a really calm, gentle, Sakuya-kun-like expression on your face that I’m sure your fans will be happy with.

Sakuya: I’ll be really happy if that’s the case!

Sakuya: When the magazine releases, I wanna do an Inste live to share all my thoughts and feelings on it with my fans!

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#no izumi we are not only happy but we are crying after seeing the card 😭😭😭😭 #sakuya #a3!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] Petals and a Letter | BE.MINE ver. SAKUYA - Part 2

*Door opens*

Citron: I have brought them, Sakuya! Helpers from Summer Troupe are the perfect ones for this!

Kazunari: RonRon told us all about your lil’ problem!

Misumi: So we’re gonna help you, Sakuya~!

Sakuya: Misumi-san, Kazunari-san! Thank you so much!

Tsuzuru: So you know about the details of the situation for the photoshoot?

Kazunari: ‘Course we do! A sleeping SakuSaku’s gotta be woken up by a girlfriend, right?

Sakuya: Yeah! So any kinda advice on how to wake up would be great…!

Kazunari: ‘Kay, ‘kay! Well then, just try to act like you’re sleeping.

Sakuya: G-Got it.

Misumi: “Hey, what are we gonna do~? Wanna wake him up first, Kazuko~?”

Kazunari: “Hmm, I dunno~. Hey, which one of us do you want to wake you up, Sakuya-kun~?”

Sakuya: H-Huh? It doesn’t matter, um…!

Tsuzuru: Hold on, you two switched on him way too suddenly. Tone it down, you’re supposed to help Sakuya, not confuse him.

Citron: Sakuya’s Onii-chan is angry! You two better make up your minds fast!

Kazunari: “M’kay, I’ll wake him up first then ☆”

Kazunari: “Time to get up, Sa-ku-ya-ku~n.”

Sakuya: Y-Yeah, I’m up…!

Citron: You do not have to be so nervous, Sakuya~.

Misumi: Just wake up like you usually do and you’ll be all okay!

Sakuya: Sorry… the more I think about trying to do it naturally, the more restless I get…

Kazunari: Maybe it’s ‘cause you’re too conscious of the “boyfriend” part of it?

Tsuzuru: That’s true… a situation where a girlfriend wakes you up out of nowhere sets the bar pretty high.

Kazunari: Ah, well then… why don’t you just focus on the “waking up” part of it first?

Sakuya: Just the waking up part…?

Kazunari: Yeah, yeah! Just pretend like we’re waking you up normally at first!

Sakuya: I get it! That way I’ll be able to wake up without being so nervous.

Misumi: ‘Kay, I’ll try to wake you up then~!

Sakuya: Yeah, go ahead!

Misumi: Sakuya~, the triangle onigiri is ready, so it’s time to get up~.

Sakuya: Mnh… good morning, Misumi-san… Thanks for waking me up.

Misumi: Yeah, you’re welcome!

Kazunari: That was good! SakuSaku woke up supes naturally!

Citron: It was very Sakuya-ish!

Tsuzuru: I think they’ll be able to get a better, more natural shot if you don’t think about the word “girlfriend” too hard, Sakuya.

Sakuya: Yeah. Thank you so much, guys…!

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Kid: Bye, Sakuya-sensei!

Sakuya: Bye, see you tomorrow!

Teacher: Good work, Sakuya-kun. Was that the last kid just now?

Sakuya: Yes. Good work to you too!

Teacher: By the way… you’ve been becoming more and more dependable lately, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: Huh, really?

Teacher: Yeah. In the beginning, it was more like you were just trying with everything you had…

Teacher: But now you’ve changed a bit, and I can tell by all the things you do that you’re really thinking about the kids.

Sakuya: Is that so… It makes me really happy to hear that from you!

Teacher: Like today, the kids were really happy with the origami crafts you made for them, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: Thank you so much…!

Sakuya: It’s thanks to all of the other teachers and kids that I was able to grow enough so you can say that.

Teacher: Fufu. It’s amazing how you’re still so modest about it too.

*Phone rings*

Teacher: Ah, my husband is picking me up near here today. I need to be getting ready to leave.

Sakuya: Okay, good work again tod--.

Sakuya: Wait, husband!?

Teacher: Y-Yeah. Something wrong?

Sakuya: U-Um! Actually, I have a question I’d like to ask you…!

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#😩😩😩😩 #sakuya #a3!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] Petals and a Letter | BE.MINE ver. SAKUYA - Part 1

Sakuya: …Okay, I think this should be good. I’ll take a little break now.

Sakuya: Yawn…

Sakuya: (It’s like I suddenly started feeling sleepy the moment I stopped working…)

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*Door opens*

Citron: Ohh, Sakuya is sleeping in here~.

Tsuzuru: There’s origami paper all laid out… He must’ve been making something for the daycare.

Citron: I will sing a lullaby to our very tired Sakuya!

Tsuzuru: Don’t. He’s already asleep, so please just be quiet.

Sakuya: Mnh…

Citron: Are you awake, Sakuya? Good morning!

Sakuya: Whoa, I didn’t mean to doze off like that…! Sorry about that!

Tsuzuru: Don’t worry about it, sorry for waking you up.

Tsuzuru: But still, falling asleep while working on something… have your part-time jobs been busy lately?

Sakuya: Umm, lately I’ve been kinda busy with all my part-time jobs… But I’ve been enjoying them all, so I’m not feeling that exhausted or anything.

Sakuya: Actually, now I feel kinda refreshed after taking a little nap!

Citron: But still, I am sure you are tired! We will take care of you.

Tsuzuru: Just a nap won’t be enough to recover. Make sure to actually rest when you can.

Sakuya: Thank you so much. But I’ll be okay for now since I’ll take a longer break in a little bit…

Citron: That is no good! If you keep burdening yourself like this, I will carry you to bed myself!

Sakuya: Huh!? Hey, Citron-san…!?

Tsuzuru: Wait, Citron-san! You can’t just forcibly take Sakuya with you like that!

*Door opens*

Izumi: There you are, Sakuya-kun.

Izumi: …Uh, am I interrupting something?

Sakuya: N-No, I’m good! What is it?

Izumi: I’ve received the situation that the editorial department of “BE.MINE” wants you to do, Sakuya-kun.

Tsuzuru: Oh, for the feature article in that women’s magazine, right?

Citron: Ohh! What sort of thing is it?

Sakuya: I’m kinda nervous…!

Izumi: The situation they want you to do is…

Izumi: “A sleeping boyfriend being woken up by his girlfriend”!

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Citron: “Sakuya-kuuun, time to get up~.”

Sakuya: …I-I’m up!

Tsuzuru: Err… it’s weirdly stiff for being with a girlfriend. Maybe try relaxing a little more?

Sakuya: Sorry. As soon as I started being conscious of the situation the Director told me about, it’s been kinda hard to do anything naturally…

Tsuzuru: Ahh… yeah, I get that. It’s understandable that you’d be too conscious of this…

Citron: Could it be because I do not feel like enough of a girlfriend?

Sakuya: No, that’s not…!

Citron: There is no other way around it. I will have to call in some helpers!

*Door closes*

Sakuya: Helpers…? Who’s he going to get?

Tsuzuru: I don’t have a very good feeling about this…

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#sakuya im not feeling well #can u come home pls #AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA #sakuya #a3!

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Thinking about Blooming Live 2022 :‘)

#cuties!!! #kumon #muku #a3!

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A3! Outing Event Translation - You're my first and last love. (1/11)

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

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Izumi: And this goes here… alright. Sakyo-san, I’ve finished sorting the fan letters.

Sakyo: I’ve finished with my share too. My bad. They’ve piled up this much.

Izumi: It’s not your fault. Everyone’s been out and about and hasn’t been able to find the time these days. It’s already late today, so let’s hand them out to everyone tomorrow.

Sakyo: It’d be easier to call everyone here and have them take ‘em.

Izumi: Ahaha. Well, that way does sound quicker. But there might be some personal information in the letters.

Sakyo: *Sigh*…

???: *Stares*…

Izumi: (—!) (I-I sense someone’s presence.)

???: M-Masumi-kun, you shouldn’t interrupt them.

???: Don’t get in my way, Sakuya.

Izumi: Let me guess. Is it Sakuya-kun and Masumi-kun over there?

Sakuya: Ah! Y-Yes!

Masumi: …

Izumi: Yep, I knew it. What are you guys doing at this hour? Did something happen?

Sakuya: Well, you see…

Masumi: That’s my line. What were you two talking about?

Sakyo: Work.

Masumi: I’m not asking you.

Sakyo: What’d you say?

Sakuya: M-Masumi-kun…

Izumi: We were sorting the fan letters. We were going to hand them out to all of you tomorrow. But here, I’ll give you two yours first.

Sakuya: Wow…! There’s so many!

Masumi: …There’s a lot.

Izumi: That’s just how much everyone’s been keeping their eyes on you two. That being said, I'm sorry we got them to you so late.

Sakuya: Not at all. In fact, I have to help you too. Sorry about that.

Izumi: Oh, no, no. This is part of my job, so don’t worry about it.

Sakuya: Thank you very much! Although, we also received a lot of letters and presents last month. That was a lot of work for you, wasn’t it?

Izumi: Not at all. It was Valentine’s last month, so there was just a bit more than usual. When I thought about how loved all of you guys are, it took a lot of time, but it was fun.

Masumi: My love for you won’t lose to anyone either.

Izumi: Umm… sure. Thanks, Masumi-kun.

Sakuya: …You know, all we do is receive. I wish there was something more we could give back to our fans rather than simply receiving… Like the event we did around last Christmas, for example. It would be nice if we could do something like that.

Sakyo: I know how you feel… but it’d be pretty hard to get all the members together right now.

Izumi: He’s not wrong… For performances and large events, everyone’s companies and schools are quite accommodating to a certain extent—. However, for events that aren't that large in scale, it's pretty hard to coordinate everyone's schedules…

Sakuya: Yeah, you have a point…

Izumi: I get how you feel though, Sakuya-kun. I’ll put some thought into whether there’s anything we can do.

Sakuya: …Thank you!

Masumi: …

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[SSR] Taichi | MANKAI Feature

I really like Roy too! I'll go all out for my performance since everyone voted for him~!

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Today's Star: Roy - Part 1

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*Director's default name as Izumi

Taichi: Ah, Ban-chan!

Banri: Taichi?

Taichi: So you had class today. Are you heading home now?

Banri: Nah, I still got something to do.

Taichi: Huh, what’s in that bag?

Banri: Some cloth and accessories that can be used as props.

Taichi: Oh~ You’re using them for assignment?

Banri: ‘Course not, these are for you.

Taichi: For me...?

Banri: We have this spin-off project of the supporting role based on the fan survey, right?

It’s your turn next, so I bought all these to go with your outfit.

You’re not the same size as you were then now, so some adjustments are needed.

Taichi: Eh!? It’s already my turn...?

Banri: What, you didn’t know?

Taichi: I didn't~! I gotta ask Director-sensei immediately when I get home!

Banri: Oh, take these while you’re at it then.

Taichi: Woah-! What, this many?

Banri: I’m in a bit of pickle here ‘cause I’ve been tasked with lotsa stuff while I’m shopping.

Taichi: Okay, let’s go shopping together then!

I’m home~!

Izumi: Welcome home, Taichi-kun.

Taichi: D-Director-sensei!

Izumi: Y-yeah? What’s up?

Taichi: I wanna know which of my supporting role is for the spin-off project...!

Izumi: Well, what the fans chose in the survey is...

Taichi: *gulp*

Izumi: It’s Roy from “DEAD/UNDEAD”!

Taichi: ......

Izumi: Um, you okay?

Taichi: I felt both happiness and pressure simultaneously that I froze for a second!

I see, so it’s Roy~.

Izumi: You can leave the script to Tsuzuru-kun. Let him know if you have any requests.

Taichi: Understood!

(If Roy got chosen...)

―Courtyard (Night)―

Taichi: Can I come in, Tsuzuru-kun?

Tsuzuru: Taichi? Go ahead.

―Room 102―

Taichi: Umm, it’s about the spin-off project...

Tsuzuru: That’s what I thought.

Taichi: Hehe, so you expected it.

Tsuzuru: ...So, what kind of story do you want?

Taichi: Well, when I heard that it’s Roy for the spin-off, I have just one request for the script.

You see, I was re-reading the script for our fourth performance in my room just now.

It was decided to be an undead story to put Achan’s make-up skill to good use, but reading it again reminds me that it’s a heavy story with many deaths.

Tsuzuru: Yeah, it is.

Taichi: Roy himself died twice, once when he was alive, and once when he turned into the undead...

That’s why...

I wanna see Roy’s happy scenes if we’re gonna make a spin-off for him, because it was such a sad story!

Tsuzuru: ...Hm, hm.

Thanks for the request. I’ll try writing with that for now.

Taichi: Ok, I’m looking forward to it!

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Today's Star: Roy - Part 2

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―Room 105 (Day)―

Taichi: (The script’s finally done. I’m excited to see how the story turns out.)

(Roy’s life with Ivan, before he turns into an undead...)

(He had such a small happiness in his life, although he died a sad death...)

(It’s so... heartbreaking.)

(Since I get to act as Roy once again, I gotta do my best to help him live a happy life...!)

―Practice Room―

Izumi: ...That’s enough for today.

Juza: Right.

Banri: It’s been a while since I last played Ivan, so I still can’t grasp the feeling yet.

Izumi: The spin-off is set before Roy turns into an undead, so the ambience might be slightly different from the main story.

Taichi: ......

Banri: What’s wrong? Something on your mind?

Taichi: It’s true, Roy from the main story is different from the Roy in the spin-off.

There wasn’t that much depiction of his daily life in the main story either...

I thought that, maybe the role study I’ve done for Roy is still not enough...

Izumi: In that case, why not try to think about what kind of person Roy was when he was still alive?

Taichi: Okay, I’ll try it!

Banri: ...Even if that’s the case, you don’t need to cling to me around 24/7.

Taichi: I’m sure Roy loves Ivan a lot, so they must’ve been working together to hunt down the undead!

That’s why I think being with you will help my role study!

Banri: Haah... It’s good that you’re passionate about your study.

Taichi: I’m sure Roy also thinks this kind of happiness doesn’t last forever.

Banri: ......

Taichi: Just kidding- ...wait, huh?

That’s not the way to the dorm, Ban-chan!

Banri: I know, just follow me.

Taichi: ......?

So yummy~! I was just thinking about trying out the new menu here.

Banri: I knew that.

Taichi: Huh, how come?

Banri: You wouldn’t shut up about it at the dorm.

Well, I was also interested from the ads.

Taichi: Hehe...Thank you, Ban-chan.

Banri: Oh right, about the script for the spin-off. Were you the one who requested for it?

Taichi: Yup. As soon as I know that Roy was chosen, I thought that the story theme would inevitably become serious.

I wanted to see Roy being happy before he became an undead, even if just slightly.

Banri: ......

Taichi: But, when I thought about Roy’s feelings while reading the script that Tsuzuru-kun wrote for me, I felt a different emotion.

I wonder if Roy, like Bill, gradually lost his rationality and became the undead.

I think his memories of everyday life with Ivan, will also gradually fade and be forgotten.

When I thought of that, no matter how happy the scenes are, my heart ached thinking about what happened afterwards.

It’s like, a bit different than I thought.

Banri: ...Ain’t that just fine?

Taichi: Eh?

Banri: That’s the kind of position Roy’s in.

The happier Roy and Ivan are depicted, the more believable it becomes that Ivan sought revenge after losing his younger brother.

So, what you felt is possibly one answer as a spin-off of “DEAD/UNDEAD”.

All that’s left to do is for you to accept Roy’s life.

Taichi: ......

...I’ll try to consult with Tsuzuru-kun about the script again.

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Today's Star: Roy - Part 3

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Juza: ...So the conclusion’s like this.

Banri: Your lines doesn’t change much before and after the script’s revised, y’know.

Juza: Aah? It’s natural to understand the overall flow of the script.

Taichi: Haha! It’s nice to see you guys still at it today too!

Izumi: Are you ready, Taichi-kun?

Taichi: Yeah! I can start anytime!

Izumi: Okay then, everyone! Do your best!

―Performance starts―

(...This is a story that sets before Roy turns into an undead.)

(Ivan and Roy are raiding a hangout of the undead.)

(Just when he thought he’s winning, Ivan sees something that creates an opening.)

Roy: “Watch out!”

Ivan: “Ah-!”

Roy: “Phew... It’s rare to see you screw up, Nii-chan.”

Ivan: “...My bad.”

“......”

Roy: “What did you pick up?”

Ivan: “Let’s move on.”

Roy: “H-hey! Wait for me...!”

“Hear this out, Doggy~!”

Doggy: “Hm?”

Roy: “I asked Ivan what he picked up earlier, but he won’t show it to me at all.”

Doggy: “Hogging to himself? What a bad brother he is.”

Ivan: “Shut up.”

“Can’t be helped... This is what I picked up.”

Doggy: “Ohh, a tin of candy. That’s pretty rare. It’s been a while since I’ve seen this package.”

Ivan: “Right?”

Roy: “I didn’t know you like candy so much that you want it all to yourself.”

Ivan: “......”

Doggy: “Pfft-.”

Roy: “...?”

Doggy: “So you don’t remember it anymore. Y’see, this is your favorite when you were a lil’ kid.”

Roy: “Eh?”

Ivan: “...From what I see it’s still unopened, but it could be poisoned.”

“I just didn’t want to show you until I can confirm it’s safe to eat.”

Roy: “Even so, you didn’t need to hide it from me!”

Ivan: “You’d steal and eat it out of my sight otherwise.”

Doggy: “Haha, true that.”

Roy: “You guys are mean. I won’t do that, just so you know.”

Ivan: “...Alright. Seems like it’s fine inside.”

“Here, take out your hand.”

Roy: “Okay!”

Doggy: “What about me?”

Ivan: “Yeah, yeah.”

Roy: “...Mmm~ So sweet! Right, Nii-chan?”

Ivan: “Yeah, it is.”

Doggy: “Yum, I forgot this is what it tastes like.”

Ivan: “Here, take this.”

Roy: “Eh? Why...?”

Ivan: “The rest is yours. Savor them carefully.”

Roy: “You’re giving it to me? Thank you, Nii-chan!”

Doggy: “......”

Ivan: “Wipe off that creepy look on your face.”

Doggy: “Such a foul-mouth as usual.”

Izumi: (After receiving the tin of candy from Ivan, Roy eats the candies one by one with care.)　

Roy: “Oh man, I ate the last one.”

Ivan: “Doggy gave me the location of the undead hideout. We can go raid there.”

“You can buy candies or gum with the reward later.”

Roy: “Yeah! And then we’ll eat together with the three of us!”

Ivan: “I don’t really... Oh well, sure.”

Izumi: (And then three years had passed... Roy, who is now an undead, is wandering around being hungry.)　

(He then picks up a tin of candy rolling at his feet.)

Roy: “...?”

*sniff sniff*

“...Smells bad.”

“...Only rocks. Empty.”

"......”

“...I want to eat humans.”

―Candy shop―

Taichi: (Is there a tin of candy here?)

...There it is!

Excuse me, I want to buy this please.

―Lounge (Evening)―

Taichi: ......

......

*nom*

Izumi: Taichi-kun seems kinda down, is he okay?

Banri: Well, that guy’s always been the type to empathize with his role.

I’m sure he’s fine.

Izumi: I see...

Taichi: ...Even if Roy forgets, I won’t forget.

Story Clear!

#🥹🥹🥹 #taichi #a3!

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A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SSR] MANKAI Feature (3/3)

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

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Izumi: All three of your costumes and makeup look good to go.

Sakuya: Thank you!

Chikage: I didn’t expect I would appear as well.

Sakuya: I’m happy I get to act as Blanc again! Let’s do our best, Masumi-kun!

Masumi: …Yeah.

Izumi: Are you going to be alright, Masumi-kun? I heard you had a tough time with your role study…

Masumi: It’ll be fine. I asked Tsuzuru to make us act just like we always do.

Izumi: (I see. So that’s why the script is…) Alright, let’s start filming then. Break a leg, everyone!

-pause-

Izumi: (Nero and Blanc are walking through the city on their way home from shopping. Nero suddenly stops when he hears a melody playing from a streetvision.)

Nero [Masumi]: “…”

*flashback starts*

Blanbun: “Take that! We’re not gonna lose to you!”

Whibun: “That’s because we’re—"

*flashback ends*

Nero & Blanc: “The strongest Rabbit Twins!”

Nero [Masumi]: “Ah.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Ahaha. Jinx!”

Izumi: (What played on the streetvision was a toy commercial from a show called “Rabbit Twins”.)

Blanc [Sakuya]: “This anime sure takes me back. Watching the twin rabbits beating up wicked grownups was really cool, wasn’t it?”

Nero [Masumi]: “Yeah.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “I’ve been seeing a lot of their merch around these days. I wonder if it’s getting popular again due to their revival?”

Nero [Masumi]: “…I wonder if we've been able to become like them.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Hm?”

Nero [Masumi]: “Never mind.”

-pause-

Izumi: (The two were called to the office, and once they arrived, Uryu was the one who greeted them.)

Uryu [Chikage]: “I come bearing good news. I’ve got a tantalizing job that only you twins can handle.”

Nero [Masumi]: “Eh~. What the hell?”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “That sounds sus.”

Uryu [Chikage]: “Haha. Your distrust is showing clearly on your faces. Now. Now. Please take a gander at the materials.” “It’s a job related to the commercial characters for a new game from a major gaming company.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Wait, what!?”

Nero [Masumi]: “You weren’t kidding when you said it was a tantalizing job!”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “And look, Nero! This new game is…!”

Nero [Masumi]: “A game for the Rabbit Twins…!?”

Uryu [Chikage]: “Indeed. This work has been gaining popularity again these days.” “It seems the project this time will be a tag-team match between V-talents over the commercial characters of the game.” “Are you two in?”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “You don’t even have to ask!”

Nero [Masumi]: “It’s a no-brainer we’re gonna do it.”

Uryu [Chikage]: “I thought you’d say that. The materials also contain the list of your opponents, so take a look.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Let’s see~… Ah, these V-talents are…”

Uryu [Chikage]: “Oh, them. They’re twin V-talents who have been gaining traction these days.”

Nero [Masumi]: “Right, I feel like I’ve been seeing their names here and there lately.” (Twin V-talents…) “We absolutely have to win.”

-pause-

*both unleash attacks*

Nero [Masumi]: “You’re too slow, Blanc! I just told you to pay attention, didn’t I? Follow me properly!”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “M-My bad…”

-pause-

Uryu [Chikage]: “Now, now. This is just practise. Why don’t you relax and tone it down a bit?

-pause-

Nero [Masumi]: “We absolutely have to win this time. If we don’t, then we’re—”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Nero…”

-pause-

Uryu [Chikage]: “Oh dear… this might be a bit worrying for the real match.”

-pause-

*both take hits*

Izumi: (As Uryu feared, both of them are a mess in their first match against the twin V-talents.) (Meanwhile, their opponents unleash a combination without using words, and Blanc and Nero are defeated in a flash.)

Commentator: “Holy! What a spectacular combination. It’s like they used telepathy! That’s twins for you—oh, I guess they both are though.”

Nero [Masumi]: “…Tsk.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Hey, Nero. Why are you so anxious?”

Nero [Masumi]: “…Shut up.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Geez… I don’t understand you, Nero.”

Nero [Masumi]: “!” “That’s right… I mean, we’re just fakers. We can’t beat real twins.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “…!” “…”

*Blanc beams out of the game*

Nero [Masumi]: “…Blanc. I don’t understand you either.”

-pause-

Uryu [Chikage]: “Nero, have you found Blanc yet?”

Nero [Masumi]: “No… so much time has passed, yet he hasn’t come home… What do I do…!”

Uryu [Chikage]: “Do you have any idea where Blanc would go?”

Nero [Masumi]: “Any ideas… I’ve got nothing.” “…If we were real twins, then maybe we could understand each other through telepathy. But we’re different.”

Uryu [Chikage]: “Whether it’s real or fake is indeed important.”

Nero [Masumi]: “…”

Uryu [Chikage]: “However, you guys are the real deal, aren’t you?” “What’s important isn’t your blood ties or your family register. It’s the time you spent and the feelings you hold for each other.” “That’s why, if it’s you, then you should definitely know where Blanc is.”

Nero [Masumi]: “Blanc…” “…That’s right. He might be there!”

-pause-

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Nero…”

Nero [Masumi]: “…So you really were here.” “When we were little, we once ran away from the orphanage together.” “The place we ran was to the toy store. And this was where we first encountered the Rabbit Twins.” “We swore that we would become the best and strongest twins too.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “…That’s right.”

Nero [Masumi]: “That’s why there’s no way we can lose in this project. We have to become the strongest twins there are.” “Just like these two…”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “…! I think so too.” “What the heck? We felt the same way all along, didn’t we?”

Nero [Masumi]: “Let’s win the next match for sure.”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Yeah!”

-pause-

Izumi: (And so, they reached the final match for the project.)

Nero [Masumi]: “Let’s go, Blanc!”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “Okay, Nero!”

Nero & Blanc: “HAAA!!”

*both unleash attacks*

Commentator: “CRITICAL HIT! The match goes to Nero and Blanc!”

Nero & Blanc: “We did it!”

-pause-

Uryu [Chikage]: “…It looks like they’re back on track.”

-pause-

Commentator: “Congratulations on the win! Any comments for us?”

Blanc [Sakuya]: “That was only natural, right?”

Nero [Masumi]: “Yeah. Because we’re—”

Nero & Blanc: “The strongest twins, Nero and Blanc!”

-pause-

Sakuya: Great job out there! Thanks, Masumi-kun. I had so much fun.

Masumi: …Well, the play wasn’t bad. I feel like... I had fun too.

Izumi: You two were amazing! Nero and Blanc were totally in sync. You were just like real twins.

Sakuya: Thank you so much…!

Masumi: I’m glad if you say so…

Chikage: I take it your role study was useful?

Masumi: Rather than role study… I just got Tsuzuru to make the story about the issues I thought of while I was preparing for my role. … (Chikage mentioned that you can become a family even if you’re not related by blood. That’s not a lie. I know I feel that when we’re acting.) (But I have a feeling he was also talking about someone else besides us.)

Chikage: Hm? Is there something on my ring?

Masumi: …It’s nothing.

Chikage: Are you sure?

Masumi: (I’m sure Chikage also has things he doesn’t want to be asked. We’re family, so it’s alright if I don’t ask about it right now.)

Izumi: In any case, Masumi-kun and Sakuya-kun were spot on in today’s play. But Masumi-kun and Chikage-san were also perfectly in sync.

Chikage: Well, you know.

Masumi: Even if we don’t purposely try to match each other, it just happens.

Chikage & Masumi: …Because we’re family.

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A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SSR] MANKAI Feature (2/3)

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

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Masumi: Ngh… (So sleepy…) (…Sakuya’s always awake around this time.)

-pause-

Masumi: …?

Misumi: One, two, triangle!

Kumon: Five, six, seven, eight! Next, spread your arms nice and wide~!

Citron: Mm~! Doing radio exercises while basking in the morning sun with all of you feels nice~!

Sakuya: Yes! It energizes you right up.

Masumi: Did Sakuya specifically get up early today…? (*Sigh*. I’m already off to a rough start with my twin role study…)

-pause-

Omi: I’ve prepared both rice and bread for breakfast this morning. Which one would you like?

Sakuya: I’ll take rice then!

Masumi: Bre… rice.

Sakuya: Masumi-kun, you can choose the one you like, you know?

Masumi: This is for my role study.

Omi: Don’t force yourself, okay?

Masumi: …I’m fine.

-pause-

Izumi: Oh man… which one should I go to?

Tsumugi: It’s hard to choose, isn’t it?

Tasuku: Both of them are re-runs, but both were great when I watched them before.

Izumi: I’m even more lost now…

Tsumugi: You made her even more confused, Tasuku.

Tasuku: They’re totally different anyways, so it’s hard to compare them.

Sakuya: It sure seems lively in here.

Masumi: Are those flyers from different theatres?

Izumi: Yeah. The show dates overlap, so I’m not sure which one to go to. Which do you two think is better?

Sakuya: Hmm, let me see…

Masumi: I think…

Sakuya & Masumi: This one—.

Masumi: …

Sakuya: Ah…

Izumi: Hmm, even your opinions are divided.

Sakuya: E-Err, but I think the one Masumi-kun chose looks interesting too!

Izumi: Thanks, you two. I’ll take everyone’s opinions into account together.

Masumi: …

-pause-

Masumi: *Sigh*… (Ah, the same food truck is here again today.) …Curry buns. (The line looks a little long today, but I guess I’ll buy some again.)

Chikage: Masumi.

Masumi: !

Chikage: What a coincidence.

Masumi: …What do you want?

Chikage: Actually, the buns the other day tasted good, so I thought I would line up as well.

Masumi: …I see.

Chiakge: Has your role study not been going well?

Masumi: …

Chikage: (I hit the nail on the head.) Well, in some ways, you and Sakuya are complete opposites.

Masumi: …I’m not like his twin at all. I don’t know anything about what he’s thinking. After all, we’re not real twins.

Chikage: …I see. None of us are related by blood. You’re asking for too much for strangers to understand absolutely everything about each other.

Masumi: —.

Chikage: However, you know more than anyone that such strangers can come together and become a family. Isn’t that right, Masumi-kun?

Shopkeeper: Thank you for waiting. Come on up!

Masumi: …Curry buns.

Shopkeeper: Got it! How many do you need?

Chikage & Masumi: 7.

Shopkeeper: 7 it is! Coming right up!

Chikage: …See?

Masumi: …

Chikage: If you care about your family, then you can get on the same page with them. Right?

Masumi: …That’s right.

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A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SSR] MANKAI Feature (1/3)

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

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Masumi: …Ah. (It’s a curry bun food truck… I’ll buy some for Director.) (The line isn’t that long. I bet I’ll be able to buy them right away.)

Shopkeeper: Come on up!

Masumi: I’ll take… (…) …7 of these curry buns.

Shopkeeper: I see, 7 curry buns! Then your total is…

Chikage: Here you go.

Masumi: !

Shopkeeper: Oh, is this your friend?

Chikage: Yes… I’m his family member.

Shopkeeper: Is that so? Well, here you go. 7 curry buns.

Masumi: …Thanks.

Shopkeeper: You’re very welcome~!

Masumi: Hey, I was going to pay for them.

Chikage: How about I take the amount for Director’s share then?

Masumi: …How did you know I got more than just Director’s share?

Chikage: I suppose... if I was in the same situation as you, then I would have bought the same thing.

Masumi: Hmm…

Chikage: You’re on your way home too, aren’t you? Come on. Let’s head back quickly before the curry buns get cold.

Masumi: …Right.

-pause-

*door opens*

Masumi: I’m home.

Chikage: I’m home.

Izumi: Welcome back, you two.

Masumi: Here. For you.

Izumi: Huh? Are these… curry buns? Mmm~. They look yummy and smell great! Thanks, Masumi-kun!

Masumi: I’m glad you like them. Your happy-looking face is the absolute cutest…

Izumi: (There’s 7 curry buns in here. I’m sure they’re for me and the rest of Spring troupe.) Well, seeing as they’re fresh, let’s eat them right now. Why don’t you two join me?

Masumi: I’ll eat with you.

Chikage: I suppose I’ll have some too, if I’m not getting in the way.

Masumi: …

Izumi: (Masumi-kun… is really bearing with it!)

Masumi: Today only. I’ll give you a special pass.

Chikage: Thank you.

Izumi: Alright, don’t mind if I dig in right away. …Mhm, it’s delicious!

Masumi: I feel like it’s even more tasty since I’m eating it with you.

Chikage: The spices also work as a nice accent. Although it could be spicier for me.

Izumi: Oh, by the way, Masumi-kun. We got the results back from your survey.

Masumi: Survey?

Chikage: The one for the spin-off project?

Izumi: That’s right.

Masumi: …That project where we’re going to act out and stream spin-off stories of one of our side characters?

Izumi: Right. And so, Nero from your 8th play was chosen!

Masumi: I see…

Chikage: In that case, it seems like Sakuya will inevitably make an appearance as well. If it’s Nero, then him and Blanc are a set, aren’t they?

Izumi: That being said, we really just got the results back so the script isn’t set at all yet. We also told Tsuzuru-kun about it earlier, but I suspect the story will end up being about the twins…

Chikage: I’m sure Tsuzuru will listen to any request you have.

Masumi: …It’s fine. I’ll leave it to him.

Izumi: The script is still only an outline, but I think it would be a good idea to prepare for your role as much as you can right now. A lot of the guys spent time preparing for their roles for the spin-off project, so it would be better to start where you can now, and work on it little by little.

Masumi: I got it. I’ll do that.

Chikage: You should start by talking with your other half about it while giving him his curry bun then.

Masumi: *Sigh*… I guess I have to.

Chikage: “I guess I have to,” he says… even though he was the one who bought them for everyone.

Izumi: Fufu.

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] MANKAI Feature | Today’s Star: The Cheshire Cat - Part 3

Tsuzuru: I’m all ready to go.

Sakuya: And I’m all okay over here!

Izumi: You guys are still so cute standing side by side like that. Cat ears, bunny ears…

Tsuzuru: I’ll never get used to these things no matter how many times I have to wear them.

Tsuzuru: But, well, I’ve decided to move on from that.

Izumi: That’s unexpected.

Sakuya: I was thinking that too!

Tsuzuru: It may not have been my plan at first, but… there’s no one else who should take on this role but me.

Tsuzuru: But maybe that’s just me being selfish.

Sakuya: I don’t… think it’s selfish at all. I’m really happy to be able to perform with you, Tsuzuru-kun!

Sakuya: So let’s have fun with this together!

Tsuzuru: Yeah, of course.

Izumi: Well then, let’s start filming!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Izumi: (It’s a warm afternoon… the Cheshire Cat is purring while lounging out in a tree.)

Cheshire Cat: “Yawn…”

Cheshire Cat: “‘Who are you?’ the caterpillar atop a mushroom asks to someone invisible…”

Cheshire Cat: “The card soldiers are looking for croquet flamingos…

White Rabbit: “Aaah, busy, so busy!”

Cheshire Cat: “And the White Rabbit is running about just like that. It’s the same as always, just the ordinary Wonderland.”

Izumi: (His tail is swaying as he paws at his ears. Fufu, his cat-like behavior is too cute.)

Cheshire Cat: “That reminds me of that dreamlike boy who turned up out of nowhere a while back.”

Cheshire Cat: “I wonder if something as curious as that will ever happen again.”

Cheshire Cat: “Hm? That’s right, he came here because of…”

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Cheshire Cat: “Yes, yes, this golden tea! If I drink this then surely!”

Cheshire Cat: “Gulp…”

Cheshire Cat: “Hehe, there we go.”

Izumi: (The Cheshire Cat falls asleep happily after drinking the golden tea given to him by the Mad Hatter.)

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Cheshire Cat: “Mnnh… yawn…”

Cheshire Cat: “Oh, the usual Wonderland?”

Izumi: (When he wakes, he sees that the scenery hasn’t changed at all…)

White Rabbit: “Zzz, zzz… mnhm…”

Cheshire Cat: “The White Rabbit is sleeping! Could this be!”

Cheshire Cat: “Hey, hey, wake up! Hurry up and get up already! Hey!”

White Rabbit: “Uuu~ueh…!”

White Rabbit: “What’s this about, can’t you see that I’m sleeping? Don’t you know it’s rude to wake someone up so violently?

Cheshire Cat: “I knew it! The ever-busy White Rabbit is sleeping rather than rushing around frantically!

Cheshire Cat: “Yaay! This really is a dream!”

White Rabbit: “What are you even going on about? I sleep too, you know!”

Izumi: (The White Rabbit’s serious tone of voice fails to get through to the Cheshire Cat…)

Cheshire Cat: “I wonder if there are any more strange things going on. We can’t just sit here!”

Cheshire Cat: “C’mon, let’s go! Hurry, hurry!”

White Rabbit: “W-Why me too!? Stop dragging me along!”

White Rabbit: “Where are you even planning on going anyway?”

Cheshire Cat: “Isn’t that obvious? The Heart Castle, of course!”

White Rabbit: “What do you mean the Heart Castle!?”

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Izumi: (When they get to the castle, all of the roses are white. The Cheshire Cat is surprised, but overjoyed.)

Cheshire Cat: “They’re white! Could it be… is this because of the castle!?”

White Rabbit: “What?”

Cheshire Cat: “And you’re white too!”

White Rabbit: “I’ve always been!”

White Rabbit: “The roses just haven’t been painted yet…”

Izumi: (Once again, the White Rabbit’s straight-man personality fails to get through.)

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Izumi: (After being dragged around and around by the Cheshire Cat, they finally arrive at the King of Hearts’ tea party hall.)

Cheshire Cat: “How strange that the king would throw a tea party personally! Curious and curiouser!”

White Rabbit: “Aaah, if the King of Hearts finds out we’re intruding on his tea party without his permission--.”

White Rabbit: “It’ll be off with our heads before he uses them as croquet balls…!”

Izumi: (Contrary to the Cheshire Cat, who’s happily wandering to and fro throughout the hall, the White Rabbit is terrified.)

Izumi: (The Cheshire Cat offers the White Rabbit a cup of tea.)

Cheshire Cat: “Try sleeping after you drink this. Then you can have a dream like I’m having right now!”

Cheshire Cat: “Now, let’s say cheers to this Wonderland!”

*Glass breaks*

White Rabbit: “...!”

Izumi: (Just then, something flies in with a crashing sound.)

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Cheshire Cat: “Mmhn…? Yawn…”

Izumi: (When the Cheshire Cat wakes up, he’s under his usual tree. Surrounded by the same, usual scenery.)

White Rabbit: “Aaah, you’re awake! You got hit by a croquet ball and passed out and… hey, are you even listening?”

Cheshire Cat: “Ahh, what an interesting dream!”

Cheshire Cat: “I wonder what kind of dream I’ll have next. Well, come on, let’s go have more tea!”

White Rabbit: “Again!? Wait, if you could just wait a moment…!”

Izumi: (The White Rabbit hurriedly stops the Cheshire Cat, who’s about to go drink more tea again.)

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Tsuzuru: I’m glad to hear that the spin-off stream was well received.

Sakuya: Yeah! Kasumi-san immediately messaged me to let me know that she had seen it. I’m really happy that she told me so many of her thoughts.

???: I knew this would be totes amazing!

???: Truly, I really enjoyed every scene…

Tsuzuru: Hm?

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Kazunari: Ah, SakuSaku and Tsuzurun! Crazy good timing!

Kazunari: We were just watching the spin-off stream~.

Muku: It was really interesting! The story was so wonderful in that “Alex” kind of way!

Sakuya: Waah, thank you!

Muku: The Cheshire Cat was really cute, but aside from that, I was really happy because I didn’t think I’d get to see the White Rabbit!

Tsuzuru: Ahaha… thanks.

Kazunari: After all, you can never have too many catboys~. Or bunnyboys~.

Tsuzuru: What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Muku: In the spirit of having watched the video, we were thinking of having a tea party afterward. Do you two want to join us?

Tsuzuru: Really?

Kazunari: ‘Course! It’s just an ordinary day, but why not have a tea party anyway!?

Sakuya: …Yeah!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] MANKAI Feature | Today’s Star: The Cheshire Cat - Part 2

Sakuya: Waah… they’re so cute!

Tsuzuru: Some of these cats are really tiny.

Sakuya: Sorry for making you come with me.

Tsuzuru: Don’t worry about it, I came because I like being with you.

Sakuya: Thank you so much…!

*Flashback*

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Sakuya: Of course, I’ll help with anything I can!

Tsuzuru: Okay, right off the bat I guess, but… can you tell me what comes to your mind when you think about the Cheshire Cat?

Sakuya: Umm… right.

Sakuya: It’s kinda hard, but… I guess to sum it up in one word, freedom.

Sakuya: He’s just like a cat in that sense, he does as he pleases…

Tsuzuru: Alright, then… while we’re at it, how about you let me follow you around closely on a day that you spend freely in your own way?

Sakuya: Huh!? Follow me around closely?

Sakuya: And spend my time freely… I know what those words mean, but what should I do?

Tsuzuru: Okay, maybe saying freely overcomplicates it, basically, you should just do whatever you want to do, Sakuya.

Tsuzuru: Like, go to someplace you want to go to or get something that you want to eat… and wherever that is, I’ll go along with you.

Sakuya: I see…

Sakuya: Okay, got it! I want to--.

*Flashback end*

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Tsuzuru: Never thought you’d start off with a cat café, though.

Sakuya: Of course, I wanted to come here myself, but…

Sakuya: I thought it might be a good reference for my role as the Cheshire Cat.

Tsuzuru: That is true.

Tsuzuru: But anyway, even though it’s been a while since I’ve been to a cat café, it’s still just as healing as ever seeing the cats.

Sakuya: Hehe, it really is.

Cat A: Nya~.

Tsuzuru: Oh, that cat is looking at us.

Sakuya: C’mere.

Cat A: …Nya.

Sakuya: There you go. Come get pets…

Cat A: Purr.

Tsuzuru: Wow, that one’s so friendly. She looks so comfortable, and she’s purring too.

Tsuzuru: I’ll… try to interact with the cats over here, too. C’mere.

Cat B: …Mrw.

Tsuzuru: Err… I’ll take that as a no. Maybe this little guy over here will let me pet him.

Cat C: Nya!

Tsuzuru: H-He ran away…!

Cat D: …

Tsuzuru: Oh, c’mere, buddy.

Cat D: Sniff-sniff…

Cat D: Mrow.

Tsuzuru: Hey! You seemed like you were a little interested in me.

Tsuzuru: Bet they were all super friendly before I showed up…

Sakuya: I-I’m sure they’ll warm up to you eventually!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Sakuya: Haaah, that was so fun…!

Sakuya: Going around the bookstore and seeing a performance by a theater company I’ve been interested in for a while after we went to the cat café…

Sakuya: It was all so interesting and really fulfilling!

Tsuzuru: Haha, it’s great, isn’t it?

Sakuya: And of course, our final stop to eat couldn’t be anywhere but here at Hanamura’s!

Shop Worker: Thank you for waiting. Here is your food.

Tsuzuru: Thank you.

Tsuzuru: Ooh, it looks as good as ever. Let’s dig in.

Sakuya: Yeah, let’s!

Tsuzuru: But like you were just saying, we sure did a lot today~.

Tsuzuru: Still can’t believe none of the cats ended up warming up to me. But I guess their I-do-what-I-want attitude is just one of the charms of cats.

Sakuya: Umm… was all of that okay?

Tsuzuru: Huh?

Sakuya: Rather than feeling like I was acting freely, I kinda just felt like I was ordering you around, Tsuzuru-kun.

Tsuzuru: Really? It didn’t feel like that at all to me.

Tsuzuru: I usually spend a fair amount hanging out with my younger brothers, so it was kinda just normal for me… at least, that’s how I felt.

Sakuya: Maybe for you that’s just an ordinary, everyday thing, but…

Sakuya: You came along with me to the places where I wanted to go, and now you’re having dinner with me.

Sakuya: So I’m really really happy and I had a lot of fun!

Tsuzuru: …

Sakuya: Tsuzuru-kun? Is something wrong?

Tsuzuru: No… I was just thinking something like that could be used for the script.

Sakuya: Really!?

Tsuzuru: Yeah. Thanks for giving me an idea, and thanks for letting me follow you around so closely.

Sakuya: I’m happy to hear that! I can’t wait to see the script.

Sakuya: Mhmmhm… Hanamura’s napolitan is truly the best.

Tsuzuru: Ah, here, you’ve got ketchup on your lip.

Sakuya: Wah, my bad…!

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Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] MANKAI Feature | Today’s Star: The Cheshire Cat - Part 1

Muku: So cute…

Sakuya: Yeah, they’re super cute…

Sakuya: Wah, that little guy is so friendly.

Muku: Right! And his face is really cute too. That cat’s the mascot cat there…

*Door opens*

Tsuzuru: …What are you two up to?

Muku: Ah, Tsuzuru-san! We’re just watching cat videos.

Sakuya: There’s a streamer that posted a video of them visiting a cat cafe…

Sakuya: And Muku-kun saw it and said I should watch it too.

Muku: Each cat has their own personality, and they’re all really really cute!

Muku: If you’d like, do you want to join us, Tsuzuru-san?

Tsuzuru: Ah, could you actually just send me the video’s link then?

Muku: Of course! I’ll send it to you on LIME.

Tsuzuru: Thanks. I don’t usually watch videos that much, but animal videos are pretty healing.

Sakuya: They really do make you smile and feel relaxed when you watch them!

*Door opens*

Izumi: Sakuya-kun, there you are.

Izumi: I’m here to let you know that the results for the supporting role survey that you were looking forward to are finally in!

Sakuya: …!

Tsuzuru: Right, the project where each troupe member does a spin-off short story about one of their supporting characters during a stream.

Muku: And which of the supporting characters you’ll be playing is based on a survey our fans took.

Sakuya: So the results are finally in!

Tsuzuru: Which supporting character is it?

Izumi: Sakuya-kun will be… the Cheshire Cat!

Sakuya: The Cheshire Cat…!

Muku: Waah…!

Tsuzuru: Gotcha. That tracks.

Tsuzuru: Nice timing, too. We were just talking about cats.

Muku: I really like your Cheshire Cat, Sakuya-kun, so I can’t wait to see your performance!

Sakuya: Thanks! I’ll do my best to make it a charming spin-off story.

Tsuzuru: I’ll be working on the script soon, so think about if you’ve got any requests for me.

Sakuya: R-Right!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Tsuzuru: Alright then, let’s start discussing the script for your spin-off.

Sakuya: Let’s do it!

Tsuzuru: Like I said before, I’ve been mostly listening to the requests of the person performing, but… are there any that you have, Sakuya?

Sakuya: Requests…

Sakuya: I’ve thought about it a lot, but… I just want to play the Cheshire Cat for a script that you’ve thought up, Tsuzuru-kun!

Tsuzuru: A script that I’ve thought up?

Sakuya: It’s not like I don’t want to think of something for myself or anything.

Sakuya: It’s just that so far, so many of MANKAI Company’s stories have come from the scriptwriter, Tsuzuru Minagi…

Sakuya: That’s why I want to act out a new story for the Cheshire Cat that you’ve come up with, Tsuzuru-kun.

Tsuzuru: …Gotcha.

Tsuzuru: …Got it. If that’s what you, then I guess I have no choice but to meet your demands, Sakuya.

Sakuya: Thank you so much! I’m really looking forward to seeing how it turns out, too.

Tsuzuru: But, I’m still going to need your cooperation.

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#crying at the corner bcos he didnt come home #😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #sakuya pls give me chance #sakuya #a3!