Azuma Yukishiro/Snow That Falls like Flowers

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Asajo	Is the next performance already decided?
Azuma	Yeah, I've been selected as the co-lead.
Asajo	Really? I'm definitely going to see it. I can't wait to see what role you play next.
	...Ah, that reminds me. Would you perhaps be available for this ticket?
Azuma	Kabuki?
Asajo	I was supposed to go with a friend, but we won't be able to make it...
	Would you like to have it?
Azuma	Thank you. I'll go invite someone from the company.
	Do you also like kabuki?
Asajo	Yes. I love the unique atmosphere of the theater. Whenever I go there, I always take a picture with the synopsis in front of the theater as a memento.
Azuma	I see.
Asajo	I was looking forward to it again, but it can't be helped. I hope you'll enjoy it, Azuma-kun.
Azuma	I'm back.
Izumi	Which performance is better...
Yuki	The costumes of this performance are gorgeous and interesting.
Izumi	Heh, I see.
	Ah, welcome back, Azuma-san.
Yuki	Welcome back.
Azuma	Are you going out to see something?
Izumi	In preparation for the next performance, I was thinking of actually going to see a kabuki performance, and I asked Yuki-kun for some recommendations.
Azuma	If that's the case, Asajo-san actually gave me tickets to a kabuki performance today, so why don't you come with me?
Izumi	Huh? Is that okay?
Azuma	Of course. Since I got 3 tickets, do you want to come with, Yuki?
Yuki	I'll go.

Azuma	The performance starts in the evening, so why don't we have some tea first?
Izumi	Sounds good!
Azuma	There is a sweets store that I recommend. I'm sure you guys will love it.
Yuki	I have no doubts if it's Azu-nee's recommendation.
Izumi	I'm looking forward to it! I wonder what kind of sweets will they have~?
	Wow, there's so many matcha sweets here!
Yuki	They look cute too.
Izumi	Right, right. Everything looks so tasty, I can't decide.
Azuma	We're going to see kabuki today so I thought some matcha would be nice. I'm glad you like it.
Izumi	What should I choose... This shiratama zenzai looks good, but so does this warabimochi...but this parfait looks good too...
Yuki	That's too many options.
Azuma	If you guys are okay with it, why don't we just share?
Izumi	Is that okay?! Then of course, thank you so much!
Yuki	Too much food. But well, I'd like to try a lot of different food too, so it's fine.
Azuma	Well then, we'll get this, and this...
Izumi	This too, please!
Azuma	Fufu, of course.
	What about you, Yuki?
Yuki	Then I guess I'll get this.
Server	Sorry for the wait.
Izumi	Itadakimasu!
Yuki	Itadakimaaasu.
Azuma	Itadakimasu.
Izumi	...It's so good!
Yuki	This one's also good. The red bean paste is just perfect.
Azuma	It's got a good matcha flavor and it's not too sweet.
Izumi	Aaah, I'm so happy...
Azuma	Fufu.
Izumi	?
Azuma	Director, you have something on your mouth.
Izumi	Huh?!
	D-did I get it?
Azuma	It's still there. Here.
Izumi	Th-thank you very much.
Yuki	It's not like she's a child that you have to get it for her.
Izumi	I'm so embarrassed...

Izumi	Hah~ I feel like I haven't returned to reality yet...
	I think kabuki is always so powerful, isn't it? Even though they're humans like us, it's as if something else has come down to them...
Azuma	I get that. It feels like it's taking you to another world.
Yuki	Not only the content of the performance, but also the costumes are exciting to see each time.
	There are a lot of eccentric colors that aren't used very often, and the dyeing and embroidery are like the crystallization of traditional crafts.
	It's really interesting to see how each role has its own pattern, and how the colors and patterns express the character and atmosphere.
	It's also useful for making costumes, so the more I look into it, the more interested I become.
Azuma	You can really feel the history that has been accumulated in every detail, huh? It's a good reference for the next play.
Izumi	...Oh, there's a souvenir shop.
Yuki	Maybe I should buy something for the Summer Troupe... Kazunari seemed interested when I told him I was going to see kabuki.
Izumi	I'm gonna go take a look too.
Azuma	Then let's meet back at the entrance once we're done.
Izumi	(There were so many cute souvenirs that I couldn't help but buy a lot of them.)
Azuma	......
Izumi	Azuma-san, have you finished shopping?
Azuma	Yeah. All good now.
Izumi	Looks like Yuki-kun's gonna take a bit longer.
Azuma	Let's wait for him slowly.
	...Ah, that's right. I was thinking of taking a picture in front of the theater.
Izumi	A picture?
Azuma	Asajo-san told me that she always takes pictures when she comes to see kabuki, so I thought I'd take one and send it to her instead.
Izumi	I see! Then let me take your picture. There aren't that many people right now, so it's the perfect chance.
Azuma	I'll take you up on that, then. Thank you.
Izumi	Did I take it just fine?
Azuma	You did. But it's a bit lonely by myself.
	Would you like to take one with me?
Izumi	Huh? Are you sure?
Azuma	I'm sure Asajo-san will be happy too.
Izumi	If you say so...
	How is it?
Azuma	That's a good picture.
Izumi	I-I feel like I'm laughing too much. My eyes practically turned into lines...
Azuma	Really? I think it's cute though.
Izumi	No no, I feel like I look a bit too excited here for this to be sent to Asajo-san!
Azuma	You're worrying too much.
Izumi	It's a bit embarrassing, so please just send the picture where you're alone to Asajo-san...
Azuma	Is this everything you shopped for?
Izumi	Yes. That's all.
Asajo	Oh my? What a coincidence.
Izumi	Hello.
Azuma	Thank you for the kabuki tickets the other day.
Asajo	No no, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
	The picture of the two of you was very nice. Thank you for sending it to me.
Izumi	The two of us?
Asajo	You know, this picture.
Izumi	Ah, Azuma-san, I thought I told you to send the picture of you alone...!
Azuma	I wanted to show her your cute smile.
Asajo	Fufu. I was happy to see that you really enjoyed it.
Azuma	See?
Izumi	H-how embarrassing...

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