Azuma Yukishiro/Wise Racer

Recreational Drive

Backstage Stories

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Azuma	…
Tasuku	…What’s the matter?
Azuma	Hmm? It’s nothing.
	I was just thinking that Tasuku’s great at driving.
Tasuku	What’s that, it’s out of nowhere.
Azuma	I was with Doggy-kun on the previous race, I just feel like it’s been a while since I’ve seen Tasuku drive.
	Tasuku was paired with Kazu at that time right, it sounds fun.
Tasuku	He’s the same as always, noisy.
	He took a lot of pictures instead…
	I couldn’t concentrate on driving thanks to that.
Azuma	Fufu, that sounds like Kazu.
Tasuku	Anyway, we’re out earlier than usual today.
Azuma	Yeah, I feel like watching the sunset.
	The sunlight shouldn’t bother me much if we watch from the car.
	Tasuku should also take a proper measure against the UV rays.
	Especially when you’re in the driver’s seat, you can still get sunburn sometimes you know.
Tasuku	I don’t particularly care about that, so it’s fine.
	Anyway, have you been driving since then?
Azuma	Let’s see…
	Since I have a driver, I don’t see why I need to drive.
	As I thought, I feel the most comfortable at the passenger’s seat.
Tasuku	…I see.
Azuma	But, as I said before, it was fun to hold the handle again after so long—
	When there’s an opportunity, I think I’ll pick up driving again.
Tasuku	That opportunity, when will it come I wonder.
Azuma	Fufu, it might not be so far away.
Tasuku	You’re fine with black coffee right.
Azuma	Thank you.
	It’s getting really dark here.
	The sunset was beautiful, but as I thought I prefer this kind of timing better.
Tasuku	Well, the temperature’s just right too.
Azuma	Even at this time, it seems that the shops around the sea are flourishing.
	Now I’m curious, should we go and check it out too?
Tasuku	I’ll pass.
	A store with that kind of atmosphere is not my thing.
Azuma	I thought you would say that.
Tasuku	Anyway, rather than food, I feel more like acting right now.
Azuma	Acting’s really the only thing in Tasuku’s mind.
Tasuku	…Well, sorry about that.
Azuma	But that’s exactly Tasuku’s good point.

Izumi	Fuh…
Azuma	Good work. Are you still working?
Izumi	Azuma-san. I’ve only managed to add one paragraph today.
Azuma	Then, would you like to drink with me?
	I just bought a good sake recently.
Izumi	Really! By all means.
Azuma	Then, cheers.
Izumi	Cheers!
	Delicious…!
Azuma	I’m glad it suits your taste.
	You’ve been working till late recently, are you busy?
Izumi	It’s not that I’m really busy…
	I just have to deal with a lot of small tasks.
Azuma	It’s not a good idea to have too many things on your plate, it will affect your skin too.
Izumi	Yo, you’re right…
Azuma	…Once in a while you should forget about work, why not go out with me for some change of pace?
Izumi	Some change of pace… huh?
Izumi	Then, let’s go.
Azuma	Yeah, I’ll leave it to you.
Izumi	It’s been a while since I’m driving with Azuma-san like this.
Azuma	Once in a while, a drive date is good isn’t it?
Izumi	Yes! I’m honored to have the pro Azuma-san to guide me from the passenger’s seat!
Azuma	Fufu, if you say so, I’m honored too.
Izumi	Since we’re out anyway, I want to go to a place where I can’t usually go~
Azuma	You’re right…
	Then… How about the movie theatre?
Izumi	Sounds great!
	Actually, there’s a movie that I’ve been wanting to watch.
Azuma	Then, it’s decided.
	Leave the navigation to me.
Izumi	Please do so!

Izumi	That was interesting~!
Azuma	It’s been a while since I watched an action movie.
Izumi	I can’t watch it without shedding tears, especially the last scene where the adventurers unleashed their power to beat the last boss.
Azuma	The CG was so real too, movies nowadays are amazing.
Izumi	It’s so powerful right!
	It looks so great on the screen.
Azuma	I’m glad I got to watch it with Director too.
Izumi	Eh umm, anyway…
Azuma	What is it?
Izumi	…Why is Azuma-san sitting in the driver’s seat?
Azuma	Fufu, since we’re here, I think it might be a good idea to drive.
Izumi	Eh!? Azuma-san will?
Azuma	I think it’s fine since I drive a bit during the previous race too.
Izumi	No… Rather than worrying about that, it’s just rare to see Azuma-san take the initiative to drive.
Azuma	In case of emergency, shouldn’t I be used to it.
	Also… I was thinking that if I’m driving anyway, it’s a good chance to have the cute director riding in the passenger’s seat with me.
CHOICE 1: “You’re just teasing me right?" [+] Izumi That’s enough… You’re just teasing me right? Azuma How can it be. I really think that Director’s really cute. Izumi …That kind of thing, please don’t say it so bluntly like that. Azuma Fufu, a bashful Director is pretty cute too. Izumi (I’m totally being teased now…)
CHOICE 2: “I’m worried that I won’t be able to navigate properly" [+] Izumi But I’m worried that I won’t be good enough to do the navigation…! Azuma It’s fine. Director can just take it easy and enjoy the drive. Izumi (Azuma-san who sits in the driver’s seat really gives out a totally different atmosphere…) Azuma …What happened? You’re staring at me so much. Is there something on my face? Izumi No, not at all! It’s nothing. Azuma Really?
Azuma	Actually, there’s a place that I want to go.
	Do you mind coming along with me?
Izumi	Yeah, I’m fine.
Azuma	Then, let’s go.
Izumi	…Azuma-san’s driving is really fresh, but somehow it suits you well.
Azuma	If you say that, I’m getting more excited now.
Izumi	Compared to usual, there’s an adult atmosphere brewing here.
Azuma	Fufu, I’m going to be embarrassed if you complement me so much.
	Director’s pretty cute too you know?
	It really feels like an actual date now.
Izumi	–
	(My chest’s pounding somehow, I can’t really make the usual comeback…)
Izumi	Azuma-san, this is perhaps…!
Azuma	I found this place when I went to the sea with Tasuku last time, I’m quite curious because it was pretty crowded then.
	I searched about it after I came back, it’s a curry shop that recently has their renewal opening.
	That reaction, do you already know about this?
Izumi	Of course!
	I was thinking of coming here too, I’m so happy!
Azuma	As expected of Director, your passion for curry is amazing.
Izumi	Woah… There are a lot of varieties…!
	I wonder which one should I choose…
Azuma	So, does this becomes a good change of pace for you?
Izumi	Yes! It’s been a while since I eat curry outside…
	I’m pumped up!
Azuma	If that’s the case, I’m glad.
	Hee… It’s a curry shop, but there are quite a few types of alcohol here.
Izumi	The shop’s pretty fashionable too right~
	Ah! Right!
Azuma	?
Izumi	I will drive on the way home, that’s why, if you would like, you can drink some sake, Azuma-san.
Azuma	Eh, but–
Izumi	It’s my thanks for bringing me out today!
Azuma	Then, I’ll take your offer.

Chiaki