Azami Izumida/Someday, You Will Too

Practical Experience! Hair and Makeup Course

Backstage Stories

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Azami	I’m back.
Sakoda	Ohh, Azami!
	Welcome home!
Makita	Welcome back, Bon-chan.
Azami	So, what’re you two doin’ together?
	Origami?
Sakoda	Yep! We have a member who’s gettin’ hitched soon, so we’re folding cranes for that.
Makita	It’s a Ginsenkai tradition to do crane showers at weddings, ain’t it?
Azami	Ah, right, we’ve talked about that before.
Sakoda	Azami, if you’ve got time, join us too!
Azami	If you say so, Ken-san.
	Should I use this paper here?
Makita	Yeah, thanks.
Sakoda	Anyways, there’s lotsa weddings this time of the year, eh?
	“June brides” sure are amazin’!
Azami	But it also rains a lot, so I don’t feel like it’s the right season for weddings.
Sakoda	You’re so cool, Azami~!
	So you aren’t thinkin’ of getting married in June~?
Azami	Bah… that thought never crossed my mind!
Makita	In Bon-chan’s case, I bet he could get involved with weddings through hair ‘n makeup, right?
Sakoda	Ohh, great idea! He always does the hair and makeup for his troupe members, so he’s got tons of experience!
Azami	…I think the hair and makeup for stage and bridal are different though.
Makita	I’m sure you could handle it, Bon-chan.
Sakoda	I think so too!
Azami	…
	(Bridal hair and makeup, huh…
	I don’t know much about it right now though.)
Kumon	Azamiii!
	Over here, over here!
	Man~, to think you just happened to be out too. Talk about nice timing!
Azami	It’s just a coincidence, y’know?
	Anyways, you contacted me outta nowhere.
	So where’s the place you wanna go?
Kumon	The ramen shop!
	I was craving it all of a sudden!
Azami	Same as usual, huh?
Kumon	It’s fine!
	And let’s go to the batting cage after we eat to digest!
Azami	The batting cage, of course.
???	Oh?
	Could you be…
Azami	?
Kumon	Do you know him, Azami?
Hair and Makeup Man	Don’t you remember? You helped me out at the Amabi Fashion Show in the past.
Azami	Ahh… that time.
Hair and Makeup Man	You were still a junior high student back then, right? I also asked if you would work part-time as my assistant after you graduated.
Kumon	Ooh, really!
Hair and Makeup Man	You know, I was waiting, wondering if you were going to contact me after that.
Azami	I had rehearsals, school, and lotsa other stuff goin’ on…
	Sorry ‘bout that.
Hair and Makeup Man	I’m just kidding. It’s natural to be busy if you’re an actor slash hair and makeup artist, and a student on top of that.
	…Ah, that’s right.
Azami	?

Hair and Makeup Man	This isn’t a part-time gig… but I happen to know someone who’s recruiting students for a practical hair and makeup course right now.
	If you’d like, why don’t you apply?
	I think it’s great for students to take since it’s only for a short period on the weekends. Plus, it’s for practical experience, so it doesn’t cost that much.
Azami	Students for a practical hair and makeup course…
Kumon	Ooh, sounds fun!
Hair and Makeup Man	We can discuss a part-time job at the next opportunity, so what do you say? If you’re even a smidge interested, then I’ll give my friend a holler.
Azami	…
	…And that’s why I’ve decided to take part in a practical hair and makeup course.
Taichi	A hair and makeup course!?
	That’s awesome, A-chan!
Izumi	I’m sure it’ll be really educational.
	When does it start?
Azami	The first class is next Sunday.
Izumi	I see. Good luck!
Kumon	You got this, Azami!
Taichi	You’ve got our support!
Azami	(Is this the hair and makeup classroom…?
	There’s quite a few students, huh?)
Yamabe	Thank you very much for coming today, Izumida-san.
	I’m Yamabe, and I’m in charge of this course.
Azami	…Thanks.
	Same here. Thanks for reachin’ out to me.
Yamabe	I’ve heard. You already have quite the track record for hair and makeup in the theatre field… that’s impressive for someone so young.
Azami	Well… I do it ‘cause I like it.
Yam	Fufu, is that so?
	Now then, we don’t have much time together, but let’s do our best today.
Azami	Great.
	I’m home.
Izumi	Welcome back, Azami-kun!
Yuki	It was the first day of your course, right?
	How did it go?
Azami	…I’m beat.
Omi	Dinner’s ready.
	Wanna eat?
Azami	Yeah, thanks.
Yuki	So, what was it like?
Azami	The class is short, but there’s loads of info so I use a lotta energy to concentrate.
	But the instructor is doin’ a great job, and I’m havin’ a good time, more or less.
Izumi	I’m glad to hear that.
Azami	‘Cept it was just the first day.
	I dunno how it’s gonna be after this.
Yuki	I see.
	Well, good luck and don’t overdo it.
Yamabe	Alright, that concludes our class for the day.
	Great work.
Azami	…G’job today.
	(Today’s class also flew by in the blink of an eye.)
Yamabe	I want to give you all an assignment for next week’s class. Please have it ready for the next time we meet.
Azami	(…An assignment?)
Yamabe	The theme will be—.
Izumi	…Phew.
	It also looks like work’s going to settle down next week.
	(Come to think of it, I have a friend’s wedding coming up soon.
	I have to prepare for that.)
Azami	Are you there, Director?
Izumi	Azami-kun? What’s up?
Azami	…I’ve got a favour to ask you.

Azami	…Aight, thanks for your help.
Izumi	No problem!
	I see, the hair and makeup course also gives out assignments.
	What kind of hairstyle are you going to do?
Azami	The theme is bridal, so I’m thinkin’ of arranging it while assuming they’ll wear a bridal veil.
	I have a vague image in mind, so I’d like to test it out on you for real.
Izumi	Bridal, huh~?
	I can’t wait to see how the hairstyle turns out.
Azami	I’ll start by makin’ light waves all around with the iron.
Izumi	(That’s Azami-kun for you… he knows what he’s doing.)
	I bet it’d be useful if you owned a mannequin like the ones hairstylists use.
Azami	Ah… I’ve thought of that before. But right now, I don’t think I need one yet.
Izumi	Why’s that?
Azami	A lotta those are designed as women with long hair.
	All our troupe members are dudes, so I rarely get the chance to arrange hairstyles for women.
	And ‘sides, when it comes to it, you’ll be my practise partner. Won’t you, Director?
CHOICE 1: Of course [+] Izumi Of course. If you’re fine with my head, then I’ll lend it to you any time! Azami Do you have to say it like that? Izumi But if I’m going to let Azami touch my hair, then I have make sure I take care of it~. Azami It ain’t bad right now, but don’t get careless. I bought some hair oil that was trendin’ recently. It worked well, so I’ll lend it to you later. Izumi Really? Thanks!
CHOICE 2: I don’t know about that [+] Izumi I don’t know about that~. Azami …I’ll ask Azuma-san then. Izumi Kidding, kidding! I’m just joking. But Azuma-san might be taking better care of himself. Azami Well, Azuma-san makes sure to maintain himself. You should learn from him too, Director. Izumi …I’ll keep that in mind.
	That reminds me, I also have a friend’s wedding coming up soon.
Azami	Ken-san told me they’re havin’ a wedding over at Ginsenkai too. There really are a lot this season, huh?
Izumi	It’s “June Bride”, after all. I’m going to prepare my gift envelope, and I’d like to buy a new outfit… I also have to book a hair styling.
Azami	If it’s hairstyling, then you don’t have to reserve one. I’ll do it.
Izumi	You mean it!?
	If you’re the one doing it, then I’m sure it’ll turn out great.
Azami	Well, duh.
	I’ll make you look as cute as the bride.
Izumi	Fufu, how dependable.
Azami	…Aight, there.
	Somethin’ like this?
Izumi	Is it done?
Azami	Yeah. Here’s the mirror.
Izumi	It looks adorable! As expected of Azami-kun.
	You’ll hit your assignment out of the park with this.
Azami	I hope so.
	*door opens*
	I’m home.
Izumi	Welcome back.
	How did your assignment go?
Azami	I got real good feedback thanks to you.
Izumi	Really!? That’s great~.
Azami	It’s all thanks to you, Director. I appreciate it.
Izumi	Same here. I’m glad if I could help.
	But if you’re able to do bridal hair styling, then maybe you could also do my hair and makeup when I get married.
Azami	…I dunno about that.
Izumi	You’re not going to do it for me!?
Azami	It’s still too early… for your wedding, ain’t it?
	Right now, all I can do is style your hair for you to attend one.
Izumi	…That’s true.
	I don’t plan to tie the knot yet!
	Oh, that reminds me, I have to get ready for my friend’s wedding!
Azami	Hurry up and pick out the clothes that you’ll wear for the wedding.
	I’ll style your hair to match the design, so I won’t let you wear anythin’ sloppy.
Izumi	That’s some immense pressure…
	I-I’ll do my best!

Anna