Guy/Brilliance of Blooming

MANKAI Livestream! ~LIVE: Guy~

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Kazunari-kun is also joining in on today’s leader’s meeting.
Kazunari	Let’s do this piko~!
Banri	Have you come up with somethin’ again?
Kazunari	That’s right, Setzer!
	There’s a lil something I wanted to try.
	So you see… we held a project survey for the fans to find out what they’d like us to do!
Sakuya	A project survey?
Izumi	Yep. We did it for our fans as per Kazunari-kun’s suggestion.
Kazunari	Thankfully, MANKAI Company’s popularity is soaring through the roof right now!
Tenma	That’s true. We got a lot of new fans too.
Kazunari	‘Cept some of the folks who have been supporting us for a while also voiced that they’re a bit lonely since it feels like there’s been more distance between us.
	But, like, we wanna be a Theatre troupe that’s close to our fans no matter how much our popularity rises, right?
Banri	I see.
	So that explains the project survey, eh?
Tsumugi	How were the results?
Kazunari	The most common answer was, “I wanna see more InsteLives and selfies from all the troupe members!”
Tenma	Well, the frequency of InsteLive streams varies from person to person.
Tsumugi	It’s the same for our selfies.
	We basically leave it to the members who are good at SNS.
Kazunari	Yep, and so! As a special project this time, I propose we hold a solo InsteLive and selfie festival for 24 consecutive days!
Banri	A selfie festival?
Kazunari	It’d be even more hype if we took selfies during the live and upped the pics to Inste later, wouldn’t it!
Izumi	We’ve also discussed it with Sakyo-san, and he said we can do it as long as I keep watch to make sure no trouble occurs during the streams.
Kazunari	And so, the rest depends on you guys…
	How about it?
Sakuya	I’d love to do it! Of course I want to make everyone happy…
	But I’m happy for the chance to talk with all the fans through the screen too!
Tsumugi	I’d like to give it a try too. I feel like I’m getting more used to InsteLives, little by little.
Tenma	Hey, but, we can’t just idly chat, right?
Kazunari	On that topic, I thought it might be great to send out another survey to hear what they’d like each troupe member to do.
Banri	Seems like it’ll be a lot easier to handle in that case.
Izumi	Every InsteLive will turn out differently. That sounds interesting.
Kazunari	‘Kay then, it’s settled!
	Leave the form creation and tallying up to me!
Sakuya	Thank you very much, Kazunari-san!
Izumi	Alright then, leaders. Please share the InsteLive and selfie plan with all your members.
Leaders	Got it!
Guy	…
Muku	Ah, Guy-san.
Guy	…Hm?
	Ah, Sakisaka?
Muku	Is that the survey for your solo InsteLive?
Guy	Indeed. It’s put together very well, so it’s great reference.
	As expected from Miyoshi.
Muku	That’s true.
	Have you decided on what your stream will be about already?
Guy	No, not yet.
	However, I think it will be about alcohol.
Muku	Did you get that many requests related to alcohol?
Guy	Yes… the most popular request was, “I’d like to see you working as a bartender”.
	The most after that was, “I want to learn how to make cocktails and snacks that can be made at home”.
Muku	Wow, a bartender sounds great!
	If you're a minor like me, or a fan who lives far away, then you can't go to Guy-san's shop even if you wanted to.
Guy	You have a point.
	Then I shall be a bartender in my stream.
Muku	If you wear your shop’s uniform, then it’ll feel just like they’ve come to your bar!
Guy	I see.
	I’ll consider putting on my uniform.
	I was able to decide on a rough course of action thanks to your suggestion just now, Sakisaka. Thank you.
Muku	Really!?
	Ehehe, I can’t wait for your stream!

Izumi	I’m used to seeing it at your shop, but it's refreshing to see you dressed like that in the dorm.
Guy	I see.
	I hope the fans feel that way as well.
Izumi	Alright, shall we get your stream started now?
Guy	Sure, I’ll be counting on you.
	…
Comment	“Hello, Guy-san!”
Comment	“I’m excited for the stream!”
Comment	“Guy-san’s in his bartender outfit!”
Comment	“Huh? Does he not notice us?”
Comment	“Oiii, it’s started~”
Guy	Ahh, I’m sorry. …So many people have arrived already?
Comment	“Were you waiting for us to gather?”
Comment	“He’s so nice!”
Guy	Alright, then once again. …I am Guy from MANKAI Company’s Winter troupe.
Comment	“Hello!”
Comment	“You look great in those clothes!”
Guy	Thank you for the comments. You may have guessed already from this outfit…
	But I have decided to be a bartender for today’s stream.
Comment	“A bartender in the stream?”
Guy	I thought I could make some drinks while listening to everyone’s requests.
	It is only for a short time, but I hope you enjoy your visit to my shop.
Comment	“It’s an online bar!”
Comment	“I’m underage and can’t go to your bar so I’m so happy”
Guy	Now then, I shall hear your requests.
	…What will you have, dear customer?
Comment	“It’s so legit!!”
Comment	“He’s so cool~”
Guy	Ahh… no, your order.
Comment	“I was staring at him and forgot to order lmao”
Comment	“A classic margarita!”
Guy	Coming right up.
	I apologize for the wait. Here you go.
Comment	“Such deft handwork!”
Guy	So then, your next order?
Comment	“Maybe a Moscow Mule?”
Comment	“An image cocktail would be nice too!”
Guy	An image cocktail on the spot?
	Do you have any requests?
Comment	“Someone from the Company!”
Comment	“MANKAI Company!”
Guy	…It looks like there are many saying MANKAI Company.
	Alright, I shall make a cocktail in the image of MANKAI Company.
Comment	“Yay!”
Guy	Let me see… the base will be gin.
	Then to pair with that—.
	I will add lime at the end, and it’s finished.
Comment	“The cocktail has such pretty colours!”
Comment	“The yellow to red gradient is beautiful”
CHOICE 1: Just like I imagined [+] Comment “It has warm colours, just like I imagined!” Comment “It’s got MANKAI Company’s vibe!” Guy I see. I was a bit unsure as impressions change depending on the observer and the angle… However, when I thought about the Company, the first thing I imagined was warmth. Comment “I feel you!” Guy I see. That’s great.
CHOICE 2: I’m a little surprised [+] Comment “I’m a little surprised!” Comment “I imagined green~” Guy Green… I see. I think it’s better for everyone to have their own varying images. That means we are showing all of you many different sides of us. Comment “I like how he doesn’t reject the other colours” Comment “You’re so kind, Guy-san!”
Comment	“I wonder what flavour it is!”
Guy	I wonder if I can ask someone to give it a taste test.
	Please wait a moment.
	I apologize for the wait.
	I have brought Furuichi over.
Comment	“SAKYO-SAN!?”
Comment	“He’s totally the perfect person!”
Sakyo	So, what do you need me to do?
Guy	I have prepared a cocktail in the image of MANKAI Company, so I would like you to give it a taste.
Comment	“They jumped right to it lol”
Sakyo	Is that it?
	Alright, I’ll have it…
	…I see. So this is your image of MANKAI Company, huh?
Comment	“Does it taste good?”
Sakyo	It’s a bit sweet for my taste.
	However, I bet those who aren’t good with liquor could handle this.
Guy	Next, please squeeze the lime and have a sip.
Sakyo	Let’s see…
	I get why you made me squeeze the lime.
	It’s by far more delicious this way.
	For me, I definitely prefer it with the lime.
Guy	As I thought.
	I was correct to include the lime.
	…It looks like it’s about time.
	This is the recipe for the cocktail I introduced today…
	For those who cannot drink alcohol, try using sparkling water in place of gin.
Sakyo	Oi, don’t forget to take your selfie at the end.
Guy	Ahh, that’s right.
	Then…
	*click*
	…I suppose it’s like this.
	Thank you very much for watching today, everyone.
	I hope all of you enjoyed yourselves…
Comment	“Guy’s bar is the best!”
Comment	“I’ll try making the cocktail”
Guy	Please look forward to the other member’s streams as well.
	We will continue counting on your support for MANKAI Company.
	Thank you for tuning in.
Izumi	Great job!
Sakyo	Good work.
Guy	I have the cocktail I made in the beginning.
	If you don’t mind, would you like to drink it, Director?
Izumi	Itadakimasu!
Sakyo	I’ll have the rest of the image cocktail.
	…Guy.
	The lime is Director, isn’t it?
Guy	So you realized after all.
	That’s right.
Izumi	What do you mean?
Sakyo	That cocktail was mixed together to have its flavour adjusted and taste better with a squeeze of lime.
Guy	And so, the lime was added with the image of you, Director, who brings MANKAI Company all together.
Izumi	I see!
	But if you say that, then I feel like drinking that one too.
Guy	In that case, I will prepare another one for you this evening.
Izumi	I can’t wait!
Guy	Director. I think I will make your image cocktail now...
Izumi	Ah, before that.
	Have you chosen the photo you’ll upload to Inste?
Guy	Indeed I have.
Izumi	Alright, please post it first.
Guy	Understood.
	I shall post the photo and then make your cocktail.

Anna