Banri Settsu/MANKAI Glitter

To VIRGO: Banri

Backstage Stories

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Tenma	...So that's about it for today's leaders meeting.
Izumi	Right. Good job, everyone.
Sakuya	Good job!
Banri	GJ.
Tsumugi	By the way, it's almost time for Banri-kun's birthday.
Banri	Oh right, now that you mention it.
Sakuya	Speaking of birthdays, that celestial globe...it seems like you've already tried it, Tenma-kun.
Tenma	Well, yeah.
Sakuya	What was it like?
Tenma	Well, it was...I'm not sure how to put it.
Sakuya	Is that so...?
Tsumugi	Why don't you try it as well, Banri-kun?
Banri	Nah, I'm good... I ain't interested in that kinda stuff.
Izumi	But the Seven Mysteries might actually be real, you know? Maybe you just don't know it yet.
Tsumugi	That's right...I think so, too.
	There's no harm in just giving it a try. Here's the celestial sphere.
Banri	*sigh*...You guys are so pushy.
Sakuya	Let us know if your wish really came true!
Banri	Yeah, yeah. It ain't gonna happen though.
	...And that's what we talked about. He gave me this.
Azami	Heh...so that's the celestial sphere.
Banri	They say if you make a wish, it'll make a what-if world and grant your wish for just one day.
Omi	Muku told me the same thing.
	It looks like the whole Summer Troupe went out together on his birthday and he used the celestial sphere at the end of the day.
Taichi	Eh! How nice~... Hey, hey, the Autumn Troupe should also go out to celebrate our members' birthday!
Banri	Even if you say that...
Sakyo	It would be expensive to go out in such a large group.
Azami	I can't really imagine going out with these guys.
Taichi	Eeehh... W-what do you think, Director-sensei?!
Izumi	Eh, me? I don't really mind.
	The Summer Troupe always hangs out together a lot, but I think it would be nice for you guys to deepen your bond, too.
Taichi	See! Director-sensei also said so!
Sakyo	But—
Izumi	If you're worried about it, I can go with you guys. I don't want everyone to waste their money...!
Sakyo	...Geez. We're on a strict budget, you hear me?
Omi	It's settled, then. So, where do you think we should go?
Taichi	The closest birthday would be...Ban-chan's! Then, we'll go wherever you want to go, Ban-chan!
Banri	Why me of all people...
	I mean, where would you go with these guys in the first place?
Sakyo	It's your birthday. Think about where you want to go. And remember our budget.
Omi	I'll have to ask if I can take the day off from work.
Juza	I have to check my class schedule too.
Taichi	Me too! Make sure to check yours too, Acchan.
Azami	Sure, sure.
Izumi	Then, today's practice is dismissed. Good work, everyone.
Banri	...Well then, I wonder where I should go.

Sakyo	...So that's where you decided to go.
Izumi	Since we're talking about Banri-kun, I thought he was going to pick an arcade or something.
Banri	Nah, it's fine if it's just you, but it ain't the kinda place you'd go with these guys.
Juza	Even after all that thinkin', you still picked somewhere boring...
Omi	Now, now, we don't really know what Banri usually buys.
Azami	I might want to do some normal shopping too.
Banri	Taichi, turn right here.
Taichi	'Kay! We're almost there!
Sakyo	Tch, it's all just stupid branded stores left and right.
Izumi	Ahaha, it's so like Banri-kun.
Banri	Oh, there's a new release here.
Juza	...? I have one that looks like it.
Banri	Hah? It's obviously way different.
Juza	Aahh?
Omi	I think this shirt was worn by a model on the last magazine issue. I was thinking that it was a good picture though...
Azami	Banri-san, this is the one.
Banri	Ah, right. I guess I'll buy one.
Sakyo	One, ten, one hundred, one thousand?!
	So you...usually wear clothes this nice, huh.
Banri	Let's look at this store next.
Taichi	Sounds good!
Juza	Haven't you seen enough?
Banri	Hah? If you have any complaints, just get lost.
Juza	Aahh?
Azami	Look, Banri-san, doesn't this new release look nice too?
Sakyo	Oi, show me the price tag.
Izumi	(Everyone surprisingly seems to be enjoying the shopping experience, despite what they might say.)
	(It's nice to do this once in a while.)
Taichi	That's right! Why don't we all choose an outfit that'll look good on Ban-chan?
Banri	Huh?
Taichi	Juza-san will choose the top, Acchan the pants, Omi-kun the shoes, Sakyo-nii the bag, and Director-sensei will choose the hat.
	I'm in charge of the accessories. We're gonna have Ban-chan try on the ones we've chosen!
Omi	It's certainly interesting and very birthday-like.
Azami	Pants that'll look good on Banri-san, huh... I think I just saw one over there.
Taichi	The time limit is five minutes! Alright, start!
Banri	O-oi—
Izumi	Eh?! So suddenly?!
Juza	By tops, do you mean...something like a jacket?
Sakyo	Tch, what a pain in the ass.
Banri	What the hell...
Taichi	It looks like everyone's brought back the stuff they've chosen. Here, Ban-chan, try it on!
Banri	...*sigh*, fine.
Taichi	I'm sure Ban-chan will look good in anything!
Azami	...I wonder.
Banri	...
Taichi	Ba...
Omi	This is...
Juza	...?
Sakyo	It's kinda...
Azami	...As I thought.
Izumi	(I-it's intense...)
Banri	...What, say something. You guys're the ones who brought the clothes.
Azami	I knew it would be a disaster.
Taichi	This is really something...!
CHOICE 1: It looks good on you...! [+] Izumi I-I think it looks good on you...! Banri You're makin' a face as you say that, though. Izumi Eh?! I would never. I feel like it's only something you can wear...? Banri Are you seriously saying that? Izumi (I can feel Banri-kun's burning gaze...) I-it's certainly unique, but...I think you could do without it...? Banri ...Well, it coulda been way worse with Hyodo here.
CHOICE 2: I feel like it shows the sense of fashion of the person who chose it. [+] Izumi I feel like it shows the sense of fashion of the person who chose it... Banri It's way too much. Izumi Certainly, all the items look too intense. Banri In an instant, I can see exactly which one was chosen by whom.
Banri	I mean, you can tell that Hyodo definitely chose this top...
	What the hell is this pattern anyway? This guy always ruins everythin'.
Juza	If we're talkin' 'bout you, of course it's gotta be leopard prints. If you have any complaints, tell that to yourself.
Banri	You're the one who chose this damn thing. Where did you even find this in the first place...
Juza	Hah? I went out of my way to find somethin' that suits you. You oughta be grateful.
Banri	Don't mess with me!
Izumi	Guys, we're still inside the store!
Sakyo	You brats, shut your damn mouth. You're gonna get us banned from here.
Banri	...
Juza	...
Banri	Rather, if you were watchin', you coulda stopped him, Azami.
Azami	No...I wanted to see you wearing it.
Banri	*sigh*

Banri	...What kind of birthday is it to mess with someone so much and also make them drive you home, on top of that.
Taichi	That's because I wanted to ride a car driven by Ban-chan!
Izumi	Now, now, we'll all celebrate together again at the dorm after this.
Taichi	Speaking of which, have you thought of your wish to the celestial sphere?
Banri	This thing? Why do you have it on you, anyway?
Taichi	I figured you wouldn't have brought it with you, so I asked Juza-san for it!
Banri	Hyodo, you asshole, you shouldn't have handed it over!
Juza	Shut up. It's your own damn fault for puttin' it there.
Banri	What's that...?
Taichi	U-um, I wonder what it's gonna be! Here, Ban-chan, go do it!
Banri	Huh? Nah...
Sakyo	Just make up your mind quickly so Nanao can shut up.
Banri	*sigh*, fine. Why do I have to decide in a hurry...
	Ah, hello, Stars of Virgo... Do something about Hyodo's fashion sense.
Juza	Aahh? Why the hell did you single me out?
Banri	Because obviously the clothes you chose was the most deadly!
	Well, it ain't gonna come true anyway.
	Yawn...
Juza	...
Banri	What do you want this early in the morning...
Juza	Here's an apology for yesterday.
Banri	...What's that bag?
Juza	Open it.
Banri	Huh? Don't tell me it's that hideous shirt from yesterday inside.
	Eh? This shirt...did you choose it yourself?
Juza	Yeah. Sorry for yesterday.
Banri	This is the one I had my eyes on yesterday...
	...What the hell is going on?
	The size and shape is perfect... I think I can match it with some of my clothes.
	Did Hyodo really choose this himself...?
	...
	...Shit, the time.
	Yaawnn...
	I'm sleepy...
	...Hm? Where's the clothes from yesterday...?
	I'm pretty sure I put it right here.
	...
	...Oi, wake up.
Juza	...Aahh? What do you want?
Banri	Where's the clothes from yesterday?
Juza	Clothes...?
Banri	The clothes you gave me as an apology for when we went shopping. I put it here, do you know where it is?
Juza	Huh? I dunno anythin' 'bout that. I did use the towel here, though.
Banri	...That's right. You're that kinda person, after all.
Juza	...?
Banri	(Could yesterday be the celestial sphere's doing...?)
	(They did say that it'll only grant your wish for just one day.)
	...Nah, there's no way.
Juza	What the hell are you mumbling to yourself about? That's hella creepy.
Banri	Shut up. ...It's nothin'.

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