Azami Izumida/Sneering Yaksha
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Sneering Yaksha
Backstage Stories
| Kumon | I'm home! |
| Azami | I'm home. |
| Banri | Oh, welcome home. |
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| Azami | ...What's that, a Hannya mask[1]? Why do you have that? |
| Kumon | Oh, I know! It's for "Ayakashi FES"! |
| Banri | Spot on. |
| Azami | Ayakashi FES? |
| Kumon | There's going to be a youkai[2] themed summer festival on Veludo Way where you dress up as a youkai and be a seller at a nightstand! |
| Banri | Right, right. And the Autumn Troupe will be in charge of selling Hannya masks. |
| Azami | Hmm... But will this thing even sell well? |
| Banri | That's the thing. I don't think this mask gives off the image of a nightstand. |
| Kumon | You're right, I don't think it'll receive much enthusiasm. |
| Azami | ... |
| Then why don't I try giving it makeup? I won't change the face. Banri, lend it to me. | |
| Banri | Sure. |
| Azami | ... |
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| Banri | Oh— |
| Kumon | Wow! I'm less scared than I was a moment ago! |
| Azami | It seems interesting to try face painting as well. Rather, if I paint the entire mask in different patterns... |
| Kumon | You're so cool Azami! |
| Banri | Hmm, not bad. |
| Do you want to do it? Yaksha[3]'s role. | |
| Azami | Huh? |
| Banri | You seem interested in the Hannya mask. |
| Azami | I don't really mind, I'm just interested in applying makeup... |
| Kumon | Isn't that great! Actually, I'll be going to the Ayakashi FES too. It'll be encouraging if we're all there so why don't we all go together! |
| Banri | I mean, you should ask the Autumn Troupe's representative. |
| Azami | Haa... Fine. |
| Taichi | Acchan are you there~? |
| Azami | Come in. |
| Taichi | Sorry for the intru— |
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| Gyaaaaa!! W-w-what the heck are these huge amount of masks?! | |
| Azami | I'm going to be selling Hannya masks at the upcoming event, but I decided to sell the ones I customized, those are the prototypes. |
| Taichi | Customize...? |
| Ah, it's true, there are flower paints and other decorations on these guys. | |
| If you look closely, these masks are really fashionable! You should upload it to Inste! It'll make an absolute buzz! | |
| Azami | Too bothersome. |
| Taichi | Then I'll do it! Can I? |
| Azami | Suit yourself. |
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| Azami | Then, let's start opening up the nightstand. |
| Taichi | Acchan! |
| Azami | Taichi, you came. |
| Taichi | Yeah. To tell you the truth, it's not just me... |
| Azami | ? |
| Izumi | Now then, let's visit Azami's nightstand next. |
| (Azami's nightstand seems to be quite busy. Huh? Somehow it looks like...) | |
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| ??? | Welcome! |
| ??? | We sell demon masks~, come on over! |
| Izumi | That voice is... The Ginsenkai?! |
| Taichi | Director~! |
| Izumi | Taichi, what's the meaning of this...? |
| Taichi | Actually—. |
| Sakoda | Azami! I came to support you! |
| Ichiro | The Yaksha costume looks good on you. |
| Yakuza A | I'll send a photo to the chairman, so please stand there. |
| Azami | Ken-san, Ichiro-san, everyone...what are you doing here? |
| Sakoda | I saw the Hannya masks that was posted on Nanao's Inste. I asked Aniki about it and he told me about this festival! |
| Azami | Good grief, Shitty Sakyo always does something unnecessary... |
| Ichiro | When you hear that it's a summer festival, you can't just keep silent. I'll help you, Bocchan. |
| Azami | I don't need it. |
| Sakoda | Don't say that— Don't you know that we love festivals? |
| Yakuza B | Please allow us to assist you! Please? |
| Azami | Haa, guess I got no choice... |
| Then wear this. If they see you looking like this, it'll interfere with the business. | |
| Taichi | ...So now everyone at the Ginsenkai is helping out with the masks that Acchan made! |
| Izumi | I-I see... |
| Azami | "...Oh. Welcome, human lady. Interested in buying one? I'll even give you a discount." |
| Izumi | Azami. Thank yo— |
| Sakoda | Welcome!! |
| Izumi | Waa?! |
| Ichiro | Human lady, if you like it then buy it! |
| Izumi | Ah. Y-yes... |
| (Even when I know who's behind the masks, as I thought they're still scary...) | |
| Azami | "Hey all of you! The lady is terrified and she can't choose! Back off!!" |
| Yakuza | Yessir! |
| Azami | "Well, Miss, which one is better?" |
| Izumi | Um...then, the one with the flowers. |
| Azami | "You brats, there's a purchase!" |
| Yakuza | Yessir! Thank you for your purchase! |
| Izumi | (He fits right at home, I wonder if it's in the blood...) |
Menzo
Notes
- ↑ The Hannya mask is a mask used in Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It possesses two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth.
- ↑ Youkai are a class of supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons in Japanese folklore.
- ↑ Yasha or Yaksha are a race of powerful, high ranking nature spirits which appear in Buddhist cosmology.
