Guy/MANKAI Glitter

Backstage Stories

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Kumon	Hah!
Guy	One more time!
Kumon	Ready HYA!
Guy	.... Good. That’s enough for today.
Kumon	Eyyy!
Guy	You made some pretty good hits.
Kumon	It’s all thanks to your great teaching that I feel so motivated to put in all my strength during training.
Guy	If you keep at it at this rate, you will surely see even more improvements.
Kumon	For sure! I’ll keep trying my best!
Guy	Alright. .... By the way, you seem to be in quite a good mood today.
Kumon	Huh, you noticed?
Guy	You seem more energetic than usual.
Kumon	Hehe, it’s coz i’m gonna go meet up with nii-chan later~
Guy	I see. You and Juza get along quite well. It is nice to see you so excited.
Kumon	You know it!
Guy	.... This coffee smells good.
	Just a bit of milk here...
	And then add some of this.... And that’s it.
Hisoka	.... Hey Guy, how about adding some marshmallows to that cafe latte?
Guy	Sure, I got it. I was just thinking about new things to add to the menu at my bar.
	I want to know what you think, do you want to have a taste?
Hisoka	Sure.
	.... Delicious. The marshmallows are so fluffy.
Guy	I’m glad. .... But I think it’s still a little plain if I just add marshmallows. I think I should fiddle with it a bit more.
Hisoka	Fiddle with it? Like what?
Guy	Honestly I haven’t really been able to come up with any ideas....
Hisoka	Maybe you should try asking Tsumugi. He probably has some ideas.
Guy	Of course... Tsuikioka loves coffee, he will probably have some ideas.
	I will try asking Tsukioka. Thank you, Mikage.
Hisoka	Please let me try your finished product once it’s done.
Tsumugi	Maybe I should trim a little more over here.
Guy	Tsukioka, do you have a minute?
Tsumugi	Yes, Guy? I have some time. What do you need?
Guy	Well, I am actually trying to think of a new coffee item to add to the menu at my bar.
	I was fiddling around with some ideas, but I really can’t think of what else to do.
Tsumugi	I see.... is there a type of feeling that you are trying to capture with your drink?
Guy	There is no particular taste I am looking for, however I want something that will look pretty...
Tsumugi	Something that will look pretty... Well there is one drink that comes to mind that’s been pretty popular lately.
	If you don’t mind, how about we take a trip to a cafe together? There’s one cafe I think we should go to that sells the drink I’m talking about.
Guy	Thank you, this is a big help.
Tsumugi	Don’t mention it, I love going to cafe so I’m even happier to be able to help you as well.
Guy	Thank you, I am looking forward to it.

Guy	So this is the cafe that you recommended for my research?
Tsumugi	Yes, this cafe specialises in latte art.
Guy	Latte art.... I see. I could definitely get a few ideas.
	However I did not expect to be coming here with everyone else and the director.
Izumi	When we heard you were trying to think of ideas for your bar we thought maybe if we all came along we could help in some way or another....
Hisoka	If it’s for your bar, I can help you with ideas.
Azuma	Well for me, I wanted to come because this is a cafe that our Tsumugi recommended.
Homare	This cafe has quite a nice atmosphere. Of course this would be the top pick from our number one Cafe Master.
Guy	This is certainly a place of high standards, I would expect nothing less from Tsukioka. I appreciate everyone coming along with me for this journey.
	Come to think of it, it is quite out of the ordinary that Takato has also come along.
Tasuku	Uhh--err I-- well...
	Oh-- It’s my older brother...? Excuse me, I’m going to step outside for a moment.
Tsumugi	Well then, we’ll make sure to grab some coffee for you Tasuku.
Tasuku	Alright, thank you.
Tasuku	...
Tsumugi	Welcome back, Tasuku. Is everything alright with Fuyuki?
Tasuku	No, he didn’t really have anything special to tell me.
Azuma	Seems like he just wanted to hear you voice, Tasuku.
Homare	Close as ever I see.
Tasuku	N-No it’s not that at all.
Staff	Thank you for waiting.
	Happy birthday, young sir!
Guy	What’s this...? A cake? I don’t remember ordering a--
Tsumugi	It’s for you, happy birthday, Guy.
Tasuku	Happy birthday.
Homare	HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Azuma	Happy birthday, Guy.
Hisoka	.... Happy birthday.
Izumi	HAPPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Tsumugi	It took a bit of coordination, but I invited everyone here so we could all wish you happy birthday.
Guy	I see.... Thank you.
CHOICE 1: I’m glad you liked our surprise. [+] Izumi I am glad to liked our surprise. Guy I had no idea you guys were planning to surprise me like this. Thank you everyone, and you too diretor. Izumi (Guy looks really happy. The surprise was a big success.) Guy I did think it was a bit strange that everyone including the director came along.... Izumi Ahaha... Yea that seemed to tip you off a bit, right? Guy Just a little. However, I was pleasantly surprised.
CHOICE 2: This cake is said to be really delicious. [+] Izumi This cake is pretty famous, it’s said to be really delicious. Azuma An acquaintance of mine also told me about it. It’s so famous it’s often sold out by the afternoon. Tsumugi That’s true. It’s pretty sweet so it goes well with the cafe latte. Tasuku It seems like this one was made special for today’s birthday celebration. Hisoka It looks perfect with those marshmallows on top. Homare How about adding it to Hisoka’s personal menu? Guy It seems like everyone really thought this through.
Azuma	It seems like you like surprises quite a bit,
Guy	Oh, does it..?
Homare	Were you not just as excited when we gave you a surprise party last year?
Guy	Well that’s.... I was happy that everyone came together to celebrate for me. That is the reason I was so excited.
Azuma	You say that, but that is exactly what a surprise is.
Guy	Wait, was that the reason why Takato had hesitated to say the real reason why he came?
Tasuku	Yes, that’s it. I am not really good at lying, but luckily my brother called which gave me an excuse to step out.
Tsumugi	Oh, I see. Also I brought this.
Tasuku	What is--? Is that an armillary sphere?
Guy	It is said that if you make a wish on the moon on your birthday, that wish will come true.
Azuma	What is your wish, Guy?
Guy	Hmmm...
	... I wish on my constellation, Capricorn.... I wish... For a brother.
Hisoka	A brother...?
Azuma	Fufu, that’s a pretty cute wish.
Tsumugi	Can I ask... Why did you wish for brothers?
Guy	Well, it’s just lately I have seen just how heartwarming it is to be close with your brother. I see how pure
	the bond is between brothers like Kumon and Juza and Takato and his brother.
Tasuku	.... But they can also be quite a pain.
Homare	But what if Guy had a brother, I wonder what type of person he would be.
Azuma	He would probably be hardworking just like Guy, or maybe he would be the exact opposite.
Izumi	Hmm it’s an interesting idea to think about.
Guy	I don’t know if my wish will come true, but it is nice to think about.

Guy	(Even though I made a wish on that armillary sphere, it appears that nothing has changed.
	It is no surprise that such a wish could be easily granted.)
Tasuku	Guy nii-san!
Guy	...... Guy... Nii-san...?
Tasuku	Hisoka nii and Homare nii are fighting again! Guy nii-san is the only one who can stop them.
	Come quick, come quick!
Azuma	Oh, Guy. Seems like you need to go help our cute little brother.
Guy	Y-Yes...
	(What is all this? Could it really be about my wish...?)
Tasuku	Hey, we gotta hurry!
Guy	Yes, alright.
Azuma	Fufu, this seems like it’s going to get interesting so I’ll tag along too.
Hisoka	Where did you put my marshmallows, Homare?
Homare	Owwww that hurt, Hisoka nii-san!! You’re gonna break my arm if you keep pulling like that...!!
Tsumugi	Oh, Guy nii-san is here.
	Hisoka nii and Homare nii are fighting again. It’s starting to get physical....
Guy	(... It appears that all of us in Winter Troupe have suddenly become brothers...?)
Hisoka	You marshmallow thief, Homare! I will never forgive you no matter how many you took!
Homare	N-No no I don’t know anything-- I didn’t oww--- ouch! Stop it, Hisoka nii-san!! N-No violence!!
Tasuku	Hisoka nii, Homare nii, settle down.
Azuma	It seems like Homare is in danger, Guy.
Guy	Yes, he is....
	Calm down, you two.
Homare	O-OUCH! OW OWWW!! Guy nii-san, owww that hurts!
Guy	Apologies, I used a little too much force.
Hisoka	No, it’s not you, Homare is just a weakling.
Guy	You two should cease this violence. How about we settle down and talk about our feelings instead.
Hisoka	...... Fine.
Tasuku	Seems like the fighting stopped thanks to Guy nii-san stepping in.
Tsumugi	Now that those two have seemed to calm down, I’m going to water the flowers.
Azuma	Well then, seems like it’s time for me to have a cup of tea.
Guy	(Even though we have all become brothers now, it seems like everyone is still going about their day.)
Guy	....
	(Morning already...?
	So that was all just a dream?
	I did not expect to be so entertained by the idea of Winter Troupe becoming brothers.)
Azuma	Zzz.... Zzz...
Guy	(Judging from the atmosphere, Yukishiro was probably the eldest son.
	.... I will come back to that thought later.)
Tasuku	Good morning, Guy. You up for a bit of jogging this morning?
Guy	(Takato seems to be his usual self. Perhaps it was only just a dream.
	I don’t know if that armillary sphere really did grant my wish or not but.....
	Honestly being called ‘Guy nii-san’ was quite an interesting experience.)
Tasuku	Hey, Guy?
Guy	Yes, sorry. I would like to go.

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