Azami Izumida/An Autumn Night on the Verandah

Makeup Magic

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Hmm, that's weird…
Omi	What's wrong, Director?
Izumi	I can't find my lipstick.
Juza	Lipstick?
Izumi	Yup, I might've dropped it somewhere… it's tiny, so it's hard to find once you lose it.
Juza	You don't really have to put on makeup y'know.
Izumi	That won't do. It's my friend's wedding ceremony tomorrow, so I just need that specific lipstick color…
Taichi	I haven’t seen it around here.
Omi	I haven't seen it either.
Banri	If we're talking about lipstick, don’t you usually use it in the bathroom or in front of a mirror?
Izumi	I've already looked over there.
	Oh well, it can't be helped. I have to go out, guess I'll just give up on it.
Omi	Should we look for it instead?
Izumi	No need. I'm having a meeting outside, so I'll just buy a new one while I'm at it.
Juza	Being a girl is tough.
Izumi	(Since it's a chance, maybe I should check out a lipstick from a different brand. What color should I go for…)
	(Oh, a new color~. It's pretty but I can't tell if it looks good on me…)
Azami	….
Izumi	(Hm? That person is…)
	Azami-kun?
Azami	--.
Izumi	I knew it. Are you shopping, Azami-kun?
Azami	…yeah, something like that. You came here to buy something too Director?
Izumi	I lost the lipstick I wanted to use for a wedding ceremony tomorrow.
Azami	Huh? Are you organizing your pouch properly?
Izumi	Ugh… I'm trying to…
Azami	And, what are you gonna buy?
Izumi	I'm struggling to decide at the moment.
Azami	Geez… it can't be helped so I'll pick one for you.

Izumi	You will choose for me Azami-kun?
Azami	You're not really considering your skin color and stuff while picking one right.
Izumi	I-I do consider those stuff a bit…
Azami	That's why the colors you use are always all over the place.
	Yellow base or blue base, depending on the foundation the colors that fit change too… blah blah… yada yada….
Izumi	(This part of his is really just like Sakyo-san…)
Azami	The color is slightly different depending on the brand after all.
Izumi	Alright, so… I will leave it to you.
Azami	I recommend this one… it won't dry, and the color doesn't fade easily. And, for your skin color I recommend this one here.
Izumi	As expected from Azami-kun, you know a lot…
Azami	More than you, at least.
Employee	Are you looking for something?
Azami	You don't have the color of this one from last season? It was a darker pink.
Employee	Oh, they currently don't make it anymore… but it was well favored by customers, so it'll come back next season.
Azami	Next season huh… so right now this one is the best option.
Employee	You are well informed. Are you two siblings?
Izumi	Eh!?
Azami	Siblings…
Izumi	No no, that's not…
Employee	He came with his sister to such a place, what a kind brother.
Izumi	H-Haha….
	Thank you for choosing for me Azami-kun.
	I learned so much from you. Even the employee said you're knowledgeable.
Azami	I-It's not a big deal.
Izumi	I'm a bit hungry, let's go and grab something to eat, as thanks for choosing a lipstick for me.
Azami	Sure.
Izumi	What should we go for… how about a parfait?
Azami	D-Don't treat me like a kid!

Izumi	Mmm, it's so good!
Azami	You're the one who actually wanted to eat a parfait huh. Can't believe you can eat something so sweet…
Izumi	You okay with just a coffee Azami-kun?
Azami	I'm not that hungry anyway.
Izumi	Do you dislike sweet food?
Azami	I don't dislike it, but I don't like it either. The sweetest I can manage is black candies.
Izumi	H-How bitter…
	By the way, that store sure had lots of products. Maybe I should buy from them again next time.
Azami	Yeah, I recommend it.
Izumi	Do you go to that store often Azami-kun?
Azami	I guess… until not long ago I was mostly online shopping, but recently I've been going there.
	…since I look this way, it's hard for me to just enter any store I want.
	Because I was with you today I was able to talk to the beauty advisor… um, it was a great help. Thanks.
Izumi	If you're okay with me, I'll come with you again. Tell me anytime.
Azami	I will. And if there's something you wanna buy, I'll just pick it for you.
	Makeup from department stores is nice too, but you can find some good stuff for a low price too. It's fun searching for stuff.
Izumi	So you're even checking the low price ones, Azami-kun.
Azami	Obviously. #cosmetics covers all the brands, so I'm checking pretty much everything.
Izumi	(Azami-kun is really passionate when it comes to learning about makeup… how admirable!)
	Azami-kun, you first got interested in makeup thanks to your mother right?
Azami	Yup.
CHOICE 1: She must be happy, seeing how hard you're studying [+] Izumi She must be happy, seeing how hard you're studying makeup Azami-kun. Azami Well, I'm not so sure about that. But I'm grateful I could find something to be so passionate about. Izumi I see… (He's so eager to study, so I'm sure he'll become even better, I can't wait to see his future) Azami What are you smiling for. Izumi Eh!? Azami That’s creepy. Izumi How mean!
CHOICE 2: I bet your mother was beautiful [+] Izumi I bet your mother was beautiful too, Azami-kun. Your skin is pretty and you have a defined face after all. Azami I dunno. I did hear my old man had tons of rivals though. Izumi I knew it! I also gotta pay more attention to my appearance… Azami You're good just the way you are right. Izumi Eh? Azami --nothin'!
Izumi	Alright, that was good. Maybe I should've added ice cream on top though.
Azami	…can you even eat dinner after eating so much?
Izumi	No problem at all! Since today's dinner is curry I set aside for a whole night!
Azami	Curry again…
Izumi	(Let's see, I didn't forget anything right…)
	(The color of the lipstick Azami-kun picked for me yesterday really is perfect. It's easy to put on, and I feel like my face looks brighter)
Taichi	Ooh! Director-sensei, you look different from usual!
Omi	Will you make it on time?
Izumi	Yeah. I'm about to go out.
Omi	Anything you forgot?
Izumi	I'm good. I took the gift and all--.
Azami	….
Izumi	Ah, Azami-kun. I tried to use the new lipstick and--.
Azami	…hey, take off this makeup right now.
Izumi	Huh?
Azami	It's just no good. I'll fix it for you from scratch.
Izumi	Eh? Eh? But, I should be leaving soon--.
Azami	I'll be done in five minutes. Just be quiet and sit down.
Izumi	--.
Azami	….
Izumi	(Amazing, his hands are moving so fast…)
Azami	Done.
Izumi	!!
	Amazing! It's totally different from before…! My face looks completely different!
Azami	Obviously.
Omi	Well done.
Taichi	I don’t really get it, but you became even prettier!
Azami	Don't put on your base makeup so randomly. Use a concealer and cover it properly.
	If the foundation is careless it won't last, and it doesn't look nice… blah blah blah.
Izumi	Thank you, Azami-kun.
Azami	…the lipstick too, I did choose it for you so it fits you.
Izumi	Eh?
Azami	--It's nothing! You're running out of time right. Just go already.
Izumi	Yeah, I'm leaving!

Hoshiko