Azuma Yukishiro/Morning Lights

Seeing You Off With a Smile

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	All right, I wonder if I forgot anything?
Azuma	Oh, Director. Are you going somewhere?
Izumi	Yes. I'm going to help out another theater company in the neighbouring town.
Azuma	I see. You look like you've been busy lately.
Izumi	I do have a lot on my plate right now, so I've been a bit busy.
	But it's okay, because I'm learning a lot and I'm having a lot of fun doing it!
Azuma	If you say so...but don't overdo it, okay?
Izumi	Thank you. I'll be going, then!
Azuma	All right. Take care.
Izumi	(Sigh...I'm kind of worn out today. Of course it was fun, but...)
	Hm, it's a LIME from Azuma-san.
Azuma Director, when will you finish work?
Izumi I just finished.
Azuma In that case, why don't we go drinking right now?
Azuma Omi is in charge of making dinner tonight, so it shouldn't be a problem, right?
Izumi	As expected of Azuma-san, he's very thorough...
Izumi Sure, let's go!
Azuma	Director, over here.
Sakyo	Good work today.
Izumi	Oh, Sakyo-san's also here.
Sakyo	Yeah. I happened to be in the dorm and he invited me over.
Azuma	I thought the more the merrier, so I asked him to join us.
Izumi	I see.
Azuma	By the way, is this your first time here? Did you find the place right away?
Izumi	Yes, I used the map on my phone, so I was fine. Do you come here often, Azuma-san?
Azuma	Not really, but you said you were working in the neighbouring town today.
	I figured if the timing was right, we could have a drink together here.
Sakyo	Since you said we were going out for a light drink, I thought we were going to Guy's bar.
Azuma	That's an option too, of course. I just thought since Director's in this area anyway, this bar would be good.
	This place also has a pretty good selection of alcohol.
Izumi	Heh, then I'd love to drink Azuma-san's recommendation!
Azuma	Fufu, I'll introduce you to many of them, so stay tuned.

Azuma & Sakyo	Cheers!
Izumi	Cheers!
Azuma	...How is it? This is the first drink I recommend.
Izumi	Yeah, it's delicious! And it's very easy to drink.
Sakyo	Yeah. It's refreshing and doesn't leave any weird aftertaste. I can keep drinking this.
Azuma	I'm glad you like it.
	But be careful since the alcohol is surprisingly high. It's easy to drink, so make sure not to drink too much.
Izumi	Got it, I'll be careful!
Sakyo	I don't trust you since you answered too nicely. You've had too much to drink, haven't you?
Izumi	That's not the case! I'm fine.
Azuma	Fufu, if anything happens, I'll take care of you.
Izumi	I told you I'm fine!
Azuma	Director, are you all right?
Izumi	Oh, we've arrived. Y-yes, somehow...
Sakyo	I told you it was time to stop.
Izumi	Ugh... All the drinks served were so delicious that I just couldn't resist.
Sakyo	Geez...
Azuma	My room is on the same floor as Director's, so I'll take her there.
Sakyo	Yeah, thanks.
Azuma	Come on, Director. I'll walk you to your room, so hold on to me.
Izumi	Th-thank you...
Azuma	We're here.
Izumi	I'm really sorry for the inconvenience...
Azuma	No, it's okay. Rather, I'm sorry for making you drink too much.
Izumi	No! It's not Azuma-san's fault. It's because I didn't pace myself properly.
Azuma	Well, it's hard to do when you're in the middle of drinking.
Izumi	That's also true, but...I felt tired when I finished work today.
	Maybe that's why I had more fun than usual when I drank with you guys...
	It was really calming and relaxing.
Azuma	I see, I'm happy that you enjoyed yourself. You've been so busy lately.
	Well then, have a good rest. I should get going.
Izumi	Ah, okay. Thank you again.
Azuma	Good night, Director.
Izumi	Good night.
	(...Did he invite me out to take a break since I've been so busy lately?)
	(We talked about this on my way out, and I have a feeling Azuma-san was being considerate of me...)
	(I need to thank him again tomorrow.)

Izumi	Ugh, my head hurts...
	(Maybe I have a hangover...)
	Good morning, Omi-kun...
Omi	Good morning.
	...Are you okay? You look like you're feeling sick.
Izumi	Ahaha... I'm embarrassed to say, but I actually have a hangover.
Omi	I see. If I didn't have work, I would've made you something...
Izumi	It's okay, you don't have to worry. Thanks though.
Omi	Please don't push yourself too hard. ...Oh, I need to get going.
Izumi	Yeah, I'll take care of the rest. Take care on the way!
Azuma	Oh, you're awake, Director.
Izumi	Good morning. You're up early, Azuma-san.
Azuma	I was wondering how you were doing considering what happened last night.
	I was thinking that you might be suffering from a hangover or something.
Izumi	Urk... I am, a bit, actually.
Azuma	I thought so. ...You okay?
Izumi	I'm okay, it's not that bad. I'm gonna make breakfast, so why don't we eat together?
Azuma	I'll let you do that, then.
	Are you going to take it easy today?
Izumi	I can't, I'll be helping out the same theater company as yesterday.
Azuma	I see. I'm really sorry for asking you out for a drink the night before you have to work.
Izumi	Please don't apologize! It was a much needed break for me.
CHOICE 1: They were really good. [+] Izumi The drinks you recommended were really delicious. Azuma That bar actually has a lot of other delicious drinks. I know it's not the right time to talk about alcohol now, but... Do you want to go out with me again sometime? Izumi Definitely! That sounds great. Azuma Then let's go secretly without Sakyo-kun next time. Just the two of us. Izumi Eh... Azuma Fufu, just kidding.
CHOICE 2: It's a privilege for adults. [+] Izumi It's a privilege for us adults to relax and talk about various things over a drink. Azuma That's true. But... Director, you seemed to be very drunk last night, so you probably don't remember what we talked about, right? Izumi I do remember! I wasn't that drunk. Azuma Really? Then do you also remember when you drunkenly confessed your love to me? Izumi ...You're lying right now, aren't you? Azuma I am. Looks like you do remember. Izumi Did you really have to confirm it that way...?!
Azuma	But still...it's hard to go to work in that condition, isn't it?
Izumi	I say I have a hangover, but it's really just a slight headache, I'm fine most of the time. Don't worry about it, really.
Azuma	I'd like to say that you should take a day off from work if you're not feeling well, but...
	I'm sure you'll still go regardless of what I say.
Izumi	Ahaha...I won't deny that.
Azuma	Then, let me at least give you a ride to work as an apology.
	If you're not feeling that sick, you should be fine with getting in the car, right?
Izumi	Huh?! By car, you mean...you're going to drive?
Azuma	Yes. You don't want me to drive?
Izumi	N-no, that's not what I mean. I just feel bad if I bother you--
Azuma	I'd like to do it today. Please.
Izumi	W-well then, I'll take your word for it... I'm counting on you.
Azuma	Thank you.
	Oh, right, we should stop by a coffee shop on the way there. There's a nice place that does takeout, too.
	Coffee with plenty of sugar and milk works well for hangover headaches.
Izumi	I'm sorry for everything...
Azuma	Fufu, it's fine, you know.
	Also, I'll prepare some warm herbal tea for you to drink when you get home.
Izumi	Wah, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be back as soon as I'm done with work, then!
Azuma	Yeah, come home early. I'll be waiting.

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