Azami Izumida/Won't Settle for Stalemate

Azami-sama’s Role Study

Backstage Stories

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Azami	(Thank god. Finally, I got my hands on the cosmetics set I’ve been eyeing on.)
	(I should head back to my room and test it out.)
Hisoka	Azami, welcome home. Good timing.
Azami	I’m back… What’s with the big paper bag?
Hisoka	… I was gonna have you wear this.
Azami	Wear what?
Hisoka	…..This.
Azami	A king's costume?
Hisoka	Director was gonna give it to you herself, but it seems her hands are full right now.
Azami	No wait, I don’t really get what you mean—
Hisoka	Role study. For your king’s role. I wore it earlier, so you should follow suit too.
Azami	Hang on, Hisoka-san—— Aaaand he’s gone.
	(Geez, do I seriously have to wear this…)
Azami	What do I do with this…
	(Having to wear this in front of others is too much… Actually, it’s still cringe even without anyone seeing.)
	… Why am I even thinking about this so seriously?
	(It’s not like anyone said I’m not allowed to NOT wear it.)
	*knock knock*
Banri	Yooo. Omi had some scones done, wanna grab some?
Azami	Wai— Don’t just come into people’s rooms without asking!
Banri	Huh? It’s not that big of a deal. Though, if you’re acting suspiciously like that while hiding something…
Azami	Th-there’s nothing….
Banri	Oh? Isn’t this that sample king costume?
Azami	Tsk.
Banri	I see now. You didn’t want to be seen with this, huh?
Azami	That’s not… Hisoka-san just shoved this to me without my say……
Banri	Sure sure whatever you say, hurry and let’s see you wear it already.
Azami	You and Hisoka-san both….. Why do you want me to wear it that badly?
Banri	It’s for the king role study, ain’t it? All you need to do is wear it and act like one.
Azami	Even if you say that…
	If you tell me to act like a king, I don’t have any kind of image in mind to follow.
Banri	And this will help you with that.
	If it’s for role study, then how’s about we do this?
	Wear this outfit and then—— (whisper whisper)
Azami	… Ohh, I getcha. We can do that.

Muku	Omi-san’s scones are as delicious as ever!
Omi	Glad to hear it. I’ve made some side dishes here as well.
Kumon	These are soooo good! Omi-san you’re amazing!
Omi	What you have there is an almond and cheese scone.
	The ones I had from a certain cafe somewhere were pretty tasty, so I tried to remake them. It’s good to know you all like it.
Izumi	We got snacks and we have dishes… There’s just so many flavors to try!
Banri	Everyone’s sure stuffing themselves.
Izumi	Oh, Banri-kun. Did Azami-kun mention he’ll join us?
Banri	Ah… Yeah, I suppose he’s coming.
Izumi	…You look like you’re in good spirits.
Banri	Mm, you could say that.
	He sure is taking his time putting it on though…
Izumi	(Who’s putting on what now…?)
Azami	Ba…Banri-san…..
Banri	Ah there he is. Just get in here already.
	*door opens*
Azami	Wh– don’t just pull me like that—
Banri	See? It suits ya.
Izumi	Isn’t that costume—
Kumon	The king cosplay outfit!
Muku	You look cute in it Azami-kun!
Omi	It fits you well indeed.
Azami	…..
Izumi	I wasn’t expecting you to look so kingly, let alone wear it so earnestly.
Azami	…There’s just something I wanted to try out.
Izumi	Try out…?
	*door opens*
Sakyo	I’m home.
Kumon	Oh Sakyo-san, you came back just in time! Azami is——
Sakyo	…Bon, what’s with that get-up.
Azami	…You really did come at a good time, Shitty Sakyo.
Banri	Azami’s in the middle of a role study right now. Just follow along, Sakyo-san, if you so please.
Azami	First off, as your king, I’ve got an order for you.
Sakyo	An order? From you?
Azami	You are to address me as Azami-sama. If you refer me by anything else, you have to surrender a penalty fine to this coin bank.
Sakyo	What part of this is supposed to be a role study?
Azami	A role study to become more kingly, that’s what. Now, follow as you are ordered.
Sakyo	And what kind of kingdom has a king who saves up on a coin box…
Azami	Just shut up and listen to my orders.
	The money saved up from this box will be used as funds to buy us more cosmetics in the future. You can’t dare complain about that, right?
Sakyo	…..
Izumi	Azami-kun seems pleased with himself…
Banri	Well, this is just like them, ain't it?
Kumon	It does look fun though! I wanna try it out too!
Muku	Kyu-chan, you shouldn’t interfere!
Sakyo	Tsk… Fine then.
Banri	There’s the answer we were expecting.
Omi	Despite everything, Sakyo-san would still spoil Azami, after all.
Izumi	(Is this role study gonna turn out alright…?)

Sakyo	…. Hey, bon——
Azami	Alright, that’s a penalty. Pay it up.
Sakyo	Tch…..
Azami	Are you gonna tell me you’re messing up on purpose? You haven’t been calling me "Azami-sama” at all.
Sakyo	Like I can change the habit just like that.
Azami	That so….. Well, whatever. As long as it keeps the funds going.
Sakyo	How long are you even planning to keep up this charade?
Azami	For as much of today as possible. You’d better do your best to not mess up what I ordered you to do until the day is done.
Sakyo	Good grief….
Banri	Azami is being quite the spoiled brat with Sakyo-san, isn’t he?
Yuki	As long as he wears that outfit, Mister Yakuza can’t oppose him.
Misumi	Azami’s crown has so many sharp triangles around it! It’s so cool!
Kazunari	Azamin’s gonna end with a motherlode if this keeps up ‘till the end ☆
Muku	It does seem like he’s saved up a lot already….
Tenma	Wasn’t the whole purpose of this for role study? Or was it actually to grab some cash?
Izumi	(Oh, is that Azami-kun there?)
Azami	…..
Izumi	(It looks like he’s watching a video…)
	(I wonder if it’s make-up related… Or perhaps a video about chess?)
	(Azami-kun was wearing that outfit that whole day, I was actually starting to get used to seeing him in it….)
	(...Oh, I know!)
	…Azami-sama!
Azami	WOAH!?
	Wha-wha-wha——
Izumi	S-Sorry, I didn’t think you’d get that surprised…!
Azami	J-Just call out to me normally…! Besides, what’s with that name!?
Izumi	Uhm… Well, you were forcing Sakyo-san to call you ‘Azami-sama’ the whole time, I wanted to try doing it myself.
	It was just on a whim, but still, I’m sorry.
Azami	It was exclusive to Shitty Sakyo only! You can’t just call me that, it’s weird!!
CHOICE 1: It’s cute to see you so embarrassed, Azami-kun. [+] Izumi It’s cute to see you so embarrassed, Azami-kun. Azami …Shut up. Izumi But if calling you Azami-sama would make you feel embarrassed, are you sure that’s fine for your king role study? Azami It’s not like I’m doing the role study right now. I’m not even wearing the costume, as you can tell. It’s a lot more embarrassing being called “Azami-sama” when I’m just here being myself, y’know. Izumi Fufu, I only wanted to try it out. I’m sorry, okay?
CHOICE 2: Did I make you upset? [+] Izumi Did I make you upset? Azami …Nah, I don’t mean it like that. Izumi Still, I can say for sure that your kingly form really suited you. It’s sorta refreshing to your mischievousness come out like that. Azami So in other words, it wasn’t a majestic kind of king at all. Izumi I just mean you played the part of a cool, young king quite well!! Isn’t it fine to see different types of king characters? Azami Huh… So that’s what you mean.
Azami	… Well, playing king didn’t produce any useless results though. For more reasons than one.
Izumi	What do you mean by that…?
Azami	Nothing, just talking to myself.
	…..
Banri	Oh is that the penalty box from before? Looks like there’s a lot in there.
Azami	Yep. Seems like I’ll be able to buy those make-up tools and supplies with this.
Banri	…Thank you for your service, Sakyo-san.
Azami	It’s his own fault he wasn’t following orders.
	But still, the role study turned out more fun than I thought. All thanks to your schemes too, Banri-san.
Banri	To think we’d get this much funds out of that… Hm, maybe I’ll try wearing that outfit and order Hyodo around too.
Azami	I think you’re better off giving up on that scheme….

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