Azuma Yukishiro/Die by the Sword

Role Study "Orin"

Backstage Stories

Part 1

Homare	On my way back to the editorial department I found something nice at one of the shops.
	It was so elegant with such an artistic design and—
Hisoka	..Alice.
Homare	OH!
	Oh… oh messed up again.
Tsumugi	Looks like we have quite a lot of money in the box.
Tasuku	Even though it has pretty much been Arisugawa putting money in..
Tenma	Huh? Oh that box.
Taichi	A savings box?
Tsumugi	You could call it like an ‘English fine’.
Tenma	In order to prepare for their roles in the upcoming play, Winter Troupe has decided to abstain from using English or really any language outside of Japanese.
Taichi	Wow so even when speaking you can’t use foreign words? Pretty inconvenient if ya ask me.
Guy	It is. If you do not pay attention, you could easily slip up.
Tasuku	So that is why we wanted to up the stakes and if anyone speaks English, they must pay a fine as punishment.
Azuma	So we made this fine system and all of the money we end up collecting will go to the company.
Hisoka	They have added more regulations since we have started.
Taichi	Winter Troupe is pretty mature, of course they can take on such a challenge..!
Tenma	Those are some strict rules..
Guy	I do not believe Yukishiro has put any money in yet.
Hisoka	Azuma is pretty strong.
Azuma	Well for me, I am not usually the type to use much English anyway.
Homare	Hmm, well I for one would be curious to see where Azuma’s weakness is, I will try anything necessary to try and get him to slip up.
Tsumugi	There must me some way to make Azuma slip up on his own words, right?
Azuma	Ohoho, you think?
Yuki	Hmm, yea something like this.
Azami	All done over here.
Izumi	Wow, the traditional clothing looks great on everyone!
Tsumugi	Thank you so much. Homare and Guy’s hair styles give quite the refreshing look.
Homare	Yes, thank you, thank you!
Guy	I am not used to having long hair..
Izumi	To no one’s surprise, Azuma looks stunning in female attire.
Azuma	Oh? Thank you.
Azami	His skin is perfect. As expected of Azuma.
Hisoka	Azuma’s skin is exceptionally smooth, his hair is equally silky and velvety to the touch.
Azami	He is meticulous about his skincare and hair care so naturally his skin is perfectly balanced and moisturised. His hair is flawless from roots to tip, just beautiful.
Azuma	Fufu, I am so happy to hear such praise.
Yuki	Have you guys tried to follow his example?
Tasuku	We could never be like him...
Izumi	So then, now that practice is over, how about we.. Hmm?
Homare	..
Tasuku	Why are you looking at me..?
Homare	Just waiting for your response. Don’t you wanna hear it too!? Hear Azuma make a mistake of course!
Izumi	.. You guys really, wait what were you doing outside of the lounge?
Homare	Oohh, director!
	We are just listening to Azuma talk about beauty.
Tasuku	... Arisugawa, you just used an English word.
Homare	Huh!? C’mon just give me a break this one time.
	Anyway, so you remember before when we were trying on our costumes and Azuma was talking about beauty care?
	Well there are tons of English words in beauty jargon. If anything was to make Azuma slip up it would be with beauty jargon. We aren’t eavesdropping or anything at all.
Izumi	Oh, I see..
	(Well actually I guess I am a little intrigued to hear if Azuma will slip up..
	I guess I could just listen a little..)
Yuki	Azu-nee, what was that item you mentioned that you are using for your skincare routine?
Azuma	Right now I am using an item that was given to me a long time ago by a customer. It is a thing that Azami had mentioned was his favourite. You can also use it as a cleanser.
Azami	Yea, I saw it on #cosme. It has a great texture too. It’s the gel type, if I recall?
Azuma	That’s right. It feels a bit thick on your hands. It seems to also hydrate the skin very well.
Yuki	And what about hair oil?
Azuma	I have only been using it for a little while, however I am quite satisfied with how it leaves my hair looking glossy.
Homare	Hmm..
Tasuku	..
Izumi	Azuma is quite good at not using English.
Homare	!?
Tasuku	Wow.
Azuma	Ah, you guys were here this whole time.
Homare	A-Azuma!?
Azuma	I was quite good at not using any English, right?
Izumi	.. Wait, so you noticed?
Azuma	Fufu.
Tasuku	.. No surprise.
Homare	Well well, I surrender.

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