Itaru Chigasaki/An Adult’s Way of Charming

An Adult’s Charm

Backstage Stories

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Itaru	Yes, how may I help you?
Togawa	Would you by any chance be interested in this?
Itaru	A fashion exhibition?
Togawa	A while ago, I got this complimentary ticket. One ticket is good for two people.
	I’m sure you know a lot of people from your theatre troupe, and surely at least some of them would have any interest in fashion.
Itaru	Indeed, I can think of a few that would be interested.
Togawa	Then don’t hold back, take this and go.
Itaru	Thank you very much. I will let my troupe know.
	(Well, if I find 2 people then I won’t have to go myself)
Togawa	Ah, and let me know your thoughts later, I want to tell the person who gave me the ticket after all.
Itaru	…..Understood.
	(Well I guess I have to go now….)
	I’m home. Ah, Yuki, just who I wanted to see.
Yuki	Hm? Did you need something?
Itaru	Yeah, are you interested in a fashion exhibition?
Yuki	Exhibition? Why so suddenly?
Itaru	You don’t have to be so on guard…
Yuki	Well, if you’re bringing something like this up out of the blue it’s kind of fishy.
Itaru	Oh ye of little faith.
	Anyways, I got this ticket from my company, so if you want to I was thinking we could go check it out together.
	I’m sure there are lots of different brands participating, and there’s a lot to see, what do you think?
Yuki	Sounds fun, when is it?
Itaru	It’s on this day.
Yuki	Ah, I’ve got other plans that day, so I probably can’t.
Itaru	I see, I thought of you when I heard fashion, but if you can’t then it can’t be helped.
	Who should I ask next…
Yuki	For something like this, you could try asking Tenma
Itaru	Tenma huh, I’ll try asking him then.
Yuki	Ah, but he’s been pretty busy with jobs recently, so I’m not sure if he could go with you.
Itaru	Hm…well if I can’t get anyone else then it seems like I’ll be going alone.
Izumi	Oh, Itaru-san and Yuki-kun?
Itaru	Oh, Director Otsu-
Yuki	Perfect timing, why don’t you ask the Director?
Itaru	Good idea.
Izumi	I’ve got a bad feeling about this…
Itaru	You can lower your guard, so the thing is…
	—
Izumi	Oh, so that’s what’s going on.
Itaru	You seem quite relieved
Yuki	What were you so cautious for?
Izumi	Ah no, but when I walked in the two of you just stared at me and I was wondering what on earth you guys could be talking about…
Itaru	Haha, we didn’t mean to spook you, sorry.
	So, do you want to go?
Izumi	I don’t have anything else planned that day, so I’d love to!
Itaru	Nice, then I’ll be in your care, Director.

Itaru	There are a lot more booths than I thought there would be.
Izumi	It’s impressive how much there is, it’s quite interesting!
Itaru	Well as long as you’re having fun.
	Now then, the next shoes booth is here…
Izumi	It sure is busy here, are they hosting an event?
Itaru	Let’s see now…
	I see, look over there Director.
Izumi	…Oh!
Itaru	Shall we go take a look?
Izumi	Yeah, let’s go!
Guest A	Wow, a statue of a huge shoe!
Guest B	Hey, isn’t the person taking pictures with it right now Sumeragi Tenma?
Guest C	It is! He really is handsome.
Itaru	As expected of Tenma…Even in a place like this he’s focused on posing for his pictures.
Izumi	Hehe, we’re seeing work-mode Tenma in action.
Igawa	Tenma-kun, is something like this alright?
Tenma	Yeah, thanks a lot.
	…Huh?
	Well if it isn’t Itaru-san and the Director. You guys came for the fashion exhibition too?
Itaru	I got a complimentary ticket from work, I didn’t think we’d run into you here.
Tenma	I also got in from a connection from work. Well, half for work.
Izumi	Ah, that’s why Igawa-san is here as well.
Igawa	Rather than it being for work, I was worried about Tenma-kun so I came too.
Itaru	Worried…?
Igawa	Yes, this place is quite big.
Itaru	Ah, gotcha.
Izumi	That’s true, it’d be quite easy to get lost in here…
Tenma	Hey! Don’t just assume just because he said it’s big!
Itaru	Haha, sorry sorry.
Tenma	Jeez…Well, we still have places to check out so we should get going.
Izumi	Yeah! See you!
Itaru	See ya~
	Well then, since we’re here, why don’t we check out this shoes booth.
Izumi	Yes, let’s!
	(Oh wow, this is the women’s corner…there are so many shoes that I’d never wear…)
Itaru	Anything catch your eye?
Izumi	Not for me personally, but to be surrounded by shoes I’d never wear is kind of an interesting change of scenery. I can’t see myself wearing any of these.
Itaru	That’s true, you’re usually wearing shoes that are more comfortable and better for moving around.
	But isn’t it good to sometimes try imagining yourself in shoes like this? It might suit you too.
Izumi	I guess so…then one day I’ll get myself a pair when I work up the courage.
Itaru	Sounds like it isn’t happening.
Izumi	I, I didn’t say that!
Itaru	Then when the time comes, let me see them.
Izumi	Urgh…Alright.
Guest A	Hey, hey, did you get the picture?
Guet B	A-Ok!
Izumi	Oh right! Why don’t you take a picture like Tenma-kun did early with that shoe statue?
Itaru	Ehh…I’ll pass.
Izumi	Don’t say that, it looks like fun, you won’t know if you don’t try!
Itaru	Alright alright. Tenma’s pose was like…this?
Izumi	Yeah! Ok, then I’m taking the photo! Say cheese!

Izumi	I’m home!
Itaru	I’m home-
Yuki	Welcome back.
Itaru	Oh? You got back before us Yuki?
Yuki	I wrapped up early, yeah.
Kazunari	Hey hey, you guys went to the fashion showcase right? How was it?
Izumi	It was super fun! Since it was focused on trends there were a lot of different kinds of looks.
Itaru	I definitely enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Kumon	Heh- sounds nice!
Itaru	Oh yeah, we ran into Tenma while we were there too.
Kazunari	Well that’s to be expected!
Izumi	Really?
Kumon	On Tenma-san’s Inste, there was a post about him attending!
Yuki	Here, and he’s got a stupid grin on his face while posing next to the huge shoe.
Itaru	Ah, that. We were there when Igawa-san took this photo.
Izumi	Isn’t the composition similar to the photo you took? Why not upload that on Inste as well?
Itaru	Eh, huh? I think I’m feeling somewhat embarrassed but I guess I could…
Izumi	Well before you do, it’d probably be a good idea to check with Tenma-kun.
Tenma	I’m back.
Izumi	Tenma-kun! Welcome back.
Itaru	Welcome back. We were just telling everyone how we ran into you at the fashion show.
Tenma	We sure did, I’ve already posted the picture I took today onto Inste.
Kazunari	I saw it! Your photo was mega cool Tenten!
Itaru	I was also going to upload a photo to the company’s Inste, is it alright if I tag you in it?
Tenma	I don’t mind but…what kind of photo is it?
Itaru	Here.
Tenma	This? But you’re doing the exact same pose as me!
Izumi	I was the one who asked Itaru-san to do some poses like Tenma-kun!
Itaru	At first I thought it was a bit of a bore, but it turned out to be kind of fun.
Kumon	Oo, what kind of photo!? Let me see!!!
Kazunari	Oh~ Yeah the composition is exactly the same!
Yuki	Ugh, even the stupid grin is the same as the hack.
Tenma	We don’t need everyone’s input!
Itaru	So, how about it Tenma? If you don’t like it, we can use a different photo.
Tenma	No, it’s fine. In fact I think this photo will make the fans happy.
Itaru	Thanks, I’ll upload this one then.
Kazunari	Then I’ll take a pic with the same pose and tag Tenten too!
Kumon	Me too me too!
Yuki	Oh, good idea. If you want I can lend a hand.
Tenma	There’s no point if you guys take the picture here!
Izumi	Ahaha!
Itaru	Alright and…posted.
	Ah, notifs already.
Kazunari	Everyone seems to be into the whole Tenten pose thing!
Kumon	Cool! There’s a ton of comments coming in too!
Yuki	Seems like a big hit.
CHOICE 1: Say it’s cool [+] Izumi All the comments are saying Itaru-san looks handsome! Itaru Well I’m thankful, and honestly this is quite fun. By the way, what do you think Director? You’re the one who told me to take the photo, but still. Izumi I think it’s super cool of course! Itaru …uh, are you complimenting it because it was your idea. Izumi N…no way. Itaru Bull’s eye huh Izumi Either way, it’s true that I think Itaru-san is handsome! Itaru …then I’ll take that as the real compliment And anyways, if it’s something like this that’s for the fans, doing stuff like this once in a while isn’t bad either. Izumi Hehe, yeah!
CHOICE 2: Say it’s funny [+] All the comments are saying it’s funny! Itaru That’s weird, I posed properly and made such a serious expression too. Tenma Heh, even Itaru-san can’t match my level with the same pose huh. Yuki No, seems like the comments are saying the longer they compare the two photos the more it’s sinking in. Tenma W-what!? Itaru I guess if it were just Tenma posting it then it’d be considered cool, but with me imitating you its become funny. Tenma Geez…as much as I hate to say…as long as everyone likes it I guess it’s ok. Itaru It’s all right Izumi Ahaha!
Itaru	Anyways, if it’s something our fans can enjoy then I think doing things like this once in a while is fine.
Izumi	You’re right!

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