Guy/The Ultimate Pair

One One in the World

Backstage Stories

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Young Customer	Excuse me, I’m ready to order now.
Female Customer	I’d like to order this please.
Guy	Yes, give me a moment. Mikage, can you take over here.
Hisoka	… Yeah.
Male Customer	Yaa, it’s pretty busy today again.
Guy	Welcome.
	(… This man always comes in with a quality suit.)
	Thank you for coming here so often. Please take a seat.
Male Customer	Thanks.
Guy	Your suit is magnificent.
Male Customer	I’m glad to hear it. Actually, I get custom-made suits and shoes.
Guy	Custom-made…
Male Customer	Ahh, since the suit fits just right, it’s comfortable to wear. The same goes for shoes.
Guy	I see.
Male Customer	How about the manager orders something custom-made. I promise, your perspective will change.
Guy	It is time to purchase new shoes, after all, I’ll think about it.
Male Customer	If you do, show me.
Guy	Yes, of course. And, please call any of us over when you’ve decided on your order.
	(Custom-made shoes… Maybe I’ll try it.)
Hisoka	Someone’s ready over there. I’ll go prepare the alcohol.
Guy	Ahh, I’ll check.
	(I’ll think about the shoes later.)
Guy	We’re back.
Hisoka	… Tired.
Izumi	Ah, welcome home! You two came home a little late today.
Guy	It was a bit busier today than usual.
Hisoka	Mhm, too many orders… Sleepy…
Izumi	Ah, please sleep in your—
Hisoka	… Zzz…
Izumi	And there he goes…
Guy	I’ll carry him to his room later.
Izumi	Thank you so much. I’ll warm up some food for you.
Guy	I’ll help.
Izumi	And done.
Guy	… Director. I was thinking about getting custom-made shoes…
	Perhaps you know a store around here.
Izumi	I see! But sorry, I’m not really familiar with those stores…
Guy	No, it’s alright. I apologize for assuming.
Izumi	Ah! That’s right, how about asking Chikage-san? He had his suit tailored the other day.
Guy	Utsuki… I’ll ask.
Chikage	Ask me what?
Izumi	Ah, Chikage-san, welcome home.
Guy	Perfect timing. I have something to ask Utsuki.
Izumi	About that, how about talking over dinner? The food’ll get cold.
Guy	You’re right.
Izumi	Has Chikage-san eaten yet?
Chikage	No, not yet.
Chikage	So, what did you wish to ask of me?
Guy	I was thinking of purchasing custom-made shoes. Do you have a recommended store?
Chikage	In that case, I recommend the place that tailored my suit. The suit was high quality, I would imagine the same for their shoes.
	I’ll send the address to Guy-san later.
Guy	Thank you. I appreciate it.
Izumi	By the way, why only shoes?
Guy	At the store today—.
Chikage	Ah, so that’s what happened.
Izumi	Custom-made suits and shoes, that customer’s impressive.
CHOICE 1: Expensive items give off a strong image. [+] Izumi Custom-made are luxury items that give off a strong image that I cannot afford… Guy I see, so there’s such an impression. Chikage But, our costumes are made by Yuki. In a way, those are custom-made. Guy I see. Izumi Yuki-kun stays within the budget as much as possible. So I guess custom-made items don’t have to be expensive. Guy That way of thinking would change your perspective on them.
CHOICE 2: Having something of your own is good too. [+] Izumi Since it’d be fitted to you, there’d only be one in the world. It’s interesting… Guy The customer who spoke to me about the custom-made items was also looking forward to it. If the shoes turn out well, perhaps I’ll get a suit tailored as well. Izumi How bold, I want to try it someday too!
Chikage	Anyway, the regulars are good-looking customers, the store seems safe.
Guy	Thank you. I’ll make the effort to keep it that way.

Guy	Hm? … Ah, it’s from Utsuki.
Azuma	Chikage? Did something happen?
Guy	No, it’s an address.
Azuma	An address?
Guy	A customer recommended I try out ordering something custom-made. Utsuki introduced me to a store.
Azuma	What’s Guy ordering?
Guy	Shoes. The store is located in…
	(… Where?)
	Yukishiro, do you know this area?
Azuma	Ah… That area. I do.
	It’s a little complicated to explain, how about we go together?
Guy	Is it alright?
Azuma	Mhm. I’m also interested in the store that Chikage recommended you.
Guy	Thank you, I’m indebted to you.
Azuma	And if it turns out well, maybe I’ll order one for myself.
Guy	I see.
Azuma	Good afternoon.
Clerk	Welcome. What are you looking for today?
Guy	I’ve heard that you can make shoes…
Clerk	Yes, we do. Do you have any preferences or specifics?
Guy	No… Not particularly.
Clerk	Understood. But first let me show you the materials.
Clerk	Then, we’ll go with this material.
Guy	Yes, I’m in your care.
Clerk	Since you’re ordering shoes, why not a suit to go along with it?
Azuma	I’ve had a look around, wouldn’t this ready-made suit Guy?
Clerk	I agree. It would go well with the shoes, if you don’t mind, would you like to try it?
Guy	If you believe that they go well together, then I’ll take the recommendation.
Guy	(… This is surprisingly comfortable to wear.)
	How does it look?
Azuma	As expected, they work well together.
Clerk	Since the shoes are only one item, I think if you choose a suit that fits your body as well, it’ll look even better.
Azuma	I think you should get it, it’s pretty too.
Clerk	With custom-mades, it’s good to pay attention to the details, how about trying one?
Guy	I see. It might be wise to get a suit too then…
Clerk	And what does his companion think about getting one as well?
Azuma	I think it’s good quality and worth it.
Guy	If Yukishiro decides to order, I’d like to listen for reference. However, for now, I’ll change back.
Azuma	Careful.
Clerk	Here’s the selection of fabric we have, but the most recommended one is this one.
	Oi, Hyodo-kun. Could you bring the fabric from the top left of the shelf over?
Guy	Hyodo…?
Azuma	Is it…
Juza	Here.
	… Guy-san and Azuma-san? What are you doing here?
Guy	To get custom-made shoes.
Azuma	For me, a suit.
Clerk	Hyodo-kun, do you know them?
Juza	We work at the same theatre company.
Azuma	Fufu, we’re in your care, Juza.
Guy	What a coincidence.
Juza	I started working here part-time, a while ago…
Guy	Is that so.
Juza	Well, I’m going back to work.
Azuma	Do your best.
Juza	I will.
Clerk	Hyodo-kun has been a big help with lifting heavy items, even when I try and fail, but he’s been working hard and doing his best, I’m very grateful.
Guy	That’s good to hear.
Clerk	Ah, since you’re acquainted with Hyodo-kun, I’ll offer you a special service.
Azuma	Really? I’m glad, thank you.
Guy	Yes, thank you very much.
Clerk	Since it’s custom-made… here’s the price of the suit. Well?
Azuma	Mhm, looks good. Will this do?
Clerk	Yes, that’s just fine. And with the other order of a custom-made suit and shoes… here’s that amount.
Guy	…!
	(That price. I think the price is reasonable for the quality of the suit… and with the shoes as well.)
	(This isn’t a simple purchase…)
	Apologies, I should’ve thought about this more.
Clerk	It’s alright to take it slowly.
	Well, with the materials and design decided, shall we measure them just in case?
Guy	I’m in your care.
Azuma	Fufu, I’m looking forward to the end product.
Clerk	—and with that, the measurements are finished. Have you decided?
Guy	… Sorry. I think I’ll buy the ready-made suit I tried on earlier instead.
Clerk	Understood. Would you like me to fit it to your frame?
Guy	Yes, thank you.
	(I only ended up full ordering shoes here… One day, I’ll order a custom-made suit as well.)

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