Kazunari Miyoshi/Aozora graffiti

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Izumi(Alright, the paperwork is finished so I guess I’ll have some tea in the lounge…)
Kazunari…Oof.
*paper flutters*
Izumi—Are you okay, Kazunari-kun?
That’s a huge piece of paper you have there. What’s that for?
KazunariThis is simili paper that was used in a school project.
I took it since I figured I might be able to use it for something.
IzumiSimili paper comes in black too, huh?
It’s a huge sheet, so I’m sure you’ll be able to draw all sorts of things.
KazunariI know, right~.
I mean, yeah, I could cut it up and use it. But if possible, I wanna draw a picture that packs a punch.
The base is black, so to make it pop…
I wonder what I should do~.
Izumi(Kazunari-kun looks like he’s enjoying himself.)
(Before the play, he said he couldn’t think of anything to draw. But seeing Kazunari-kun like this really is the best.)
KazunariAh. You’re smiling, Director-chan!
IzumiI’m just happy to see you having fun thinking about painting.
KazunariY’know, somehow, I feel like I wanna draw even more than before. It might be thanks to the show!
IzumiFufu. Yeah, maybe.
*door opens*
I’m home.
KazunariThat sounds lit!
KumonLet’s let her know later—.
Izumi?
MukuAh. Welcome back, Director-san!
KumonHey, we were waiting for you!
IzumiWhat’s going on?
YukiThere’s going to be a fireworks show in the neighbouring town on Sunday at the end of this month.
KumonAll of us were thinking we’d love to go!
MisumiWe couldn’t see any fireworks before~.
TenmaWe’ll get our revenge this time.
KazunariOf course you’ll come too, won’tcha?
Clear your schedule, ‘kay?
IzumiSure, will do.
KumonThe fireworks show is coming up next week, huh~?
MukuAh, that’s right.
I can hardly wait!
MisumIWe can finally see some fireworks~.
YukiIt feels like we’re hankering to see them even more since we couldn’t see them on our trip.
MukuExactly. I know what you mean!
KumonSummer and fireworks totally go hand-in-hand, after all~.
Kazunari…EH!?
MukuWhat’s wrong, Kazu-kun?
KazunariAhh… I just saw the news on the net…
A typhoon is expected to smack right into the fireworks show next week…
MisumiEhh!
TenmaOn that day of all days?
KumonAw man!
YukiWell, typhoons miss all the time, so the forecast could be off.
MisumiLet’s make teru teru bozu[1]!
MukuGood idea!
Let’s make a huge one to veer the typhoon away!
Weather person“For those in the area of the typhoon’s expected path, please refrain from going outside and stay away from the sea and swollen rivers.”
MukuIt’s going to hit tomorrow evening…
YukiI guess the fireworks show is a no-go after all.
KumonDon’t give up yet!
Maybe it’ll make a sudden u-turn!
TenmaTyphoons never do that.
KazunariI just checked the site for the fireworks show, and they said there’s a chance it’ll be called off due to the typhoon.
KumonWhaaat! Stupid typhoon!
MukuEven though we thought we would finally be able to see some fireworks…
YukiIt looks like the weather’s going downhill starting tonight.
MisumiI wanted to see a triangle firework~…
TenmaIt’s really too bad.
Kazunari…Wait, I know!
If it’s gonna get cancelled at this rate, then we should just do our own!
TenmaDo what?
KazunariA fireworks show!
YukiUh, right now in the daytime? How?
KazunariY’all, just leave it to me!
Sorry for the wait~! I’ve brought it over!
MukuWow, that’s a huge sheet of simili paper!
TenmaAnd art supplies too?
KazunariThat’s right. Let’s all draw fireworks together!
YukiGood idea. Such a big piece of paper is perfect for all us to draw on.
KazunariPlus the background’s black, so it’ll look sick if we draw fireworks on it!
I’m not sure if tomorrow’s really gonna be cancelled or not, but why don’t we host our own fireworks show in advance?
I love seeing all your drawings!
MukuThat sounds fun! I’d love to!
MisumiI’m gonna draw a big triangle firework~!
KumonI’m gonna draw the biggest one!
YukiWell, that sounds fine to me.
Tenma…Guess we have no choice.
KumonI call this spot~!
MisumiTa~maya~!
Izumi?
(I wonder what Summer troupe’s up to in the courtyard…?)
YukiExcuse me, it’s cramped. Can’t you scooch a little over?
TenmaThen I won’t have any space!
KumonAh! You’re on top of my firework, Tenma-san~!
TenmaEh? Sorry—uwah, the paint!
KumonAhaha, let’s make your handprint into a firework too!
MukuMisumi-san. That’s Sankaku-kun there, isn’t it?
MisumiYep! It’s a Sankaku-kun firework~!
YukiI like Kazunari’s colour combination. It stands out.
KazunariDoesn’t it?
Colour usage is super important!
Izumi(Everyone’s drawing fireworks, huh?
It does look amazing against the black background~.)
MukuAh, Director-san!
KazunariDraw with us, Director-chan~.
The spot beside me’s free.
IzumiAlright, I’ll join you guys since I’m here.
That reminds me, everyone in Summer troupe gathered and drew like this together on your trip, right?
KazunariDrawing together might be something we just gotta do whenever I play the lead.
IzumiTrue, you guys drew during your Shinobi play too.
KazunariI have a lot of rough patches during plays where I lead. But everyone in Summer troupe always helps me out, and I get to make tons of precious memories.
Even for the performance this time, I felt like everyone had my back~.
I’m thankful we were able to reach the finale, no prob.
KumonSame here!
You were so cool as the lead, Kazu-san!
MukuYou always help us when we lead. So we’re returning the favour.
YukiYeah, we’re all in the same boat.
TenmaThat’s right.
Izumi(To support and to be supported… they really do share a wonderful relationship.)
MisumiFinished~!
KumonDid it turn out awesome or what!?
MukuAmazing. It packs a punch!
KazunariThe colours Yukki used for his fireworks are super fancy and cute!
IzumiKumon-kun’s are dynamic.
They’re like huge ball fireworks.
The colour combo of Muku-kun’s looks adorable too.
Wouldn’t it be great if fireworks like this really existed~.
MukuMisumi-san’s Sankaku-kun firework also looks cute!
YukiThere are character fireworks out there these days. It feels like a firework like this could actually be made.
KazunariTenten’s give off a “simple is best” vibe!
KumonIt’s chic! As expected of Tenma-san!
YukiThere’s a dynamic sense to Kazunari’s, just like real fireworks.
KumonIf the fireworks show does happen to get cancelled, then we can yell “tamaya~” while looking at this picture!
TenmaThat’d be an interesting sight in its own way…
YukiIf the show gets called off, we can try searching for another one.
KazunariOr we could always light sparklers!
MisumiI wanna light some rocket fireworks~!
KumonPinwheel fireworks are a must too!
Kazunari*Yaaawn*…
Mm… Huh!?
MukuGood morning, Kazu-kun… what’s the matter?
Kazunari…Mukkun, look!
The skies are totally clear outside!?
Muku!!
IzumiThis spot is will do, right?
KazunariShould we spread the sheet out?
YukiI can’t believe the the typhoon actually veered off.
MukuIt’s a relief the fireworks show can go off as planned.
KazunariI wonder if the weather was watching out for me~?
MukuThanks, Kazu-kun!
YukiWhat are you guys talking about?
IzumiI’m glad we were able to secure a great spot.
KumonSorry for the wait~!
MisumiWe bought the food and drinks~!
IzumiThat’s a lot…!
TenmaThey ordered way too much.
KumonChill out. We’ll eat it all anyways, so don’t worry!
TenmaThis is way too heavy.
YukiThe bag boy who lost in rock-paper-scissors shouldn’t complain.
KumonI wanna eat some takoyaki!
MisumiI wanna eat the candied strawberries! Candied triangles~.
IzumiI suppose I’ll have some okonomiyaki.
How about the rest of you?
MukuItadakimasu!
KazunariThe fried chicken looks tasty too~.
YukiHold on, the shaved ice will melt if we don’t eat it first.
KumonDon’t worry. I’ll eat the takoyaki in a flash!
TenmaYou’re gonna choke.
KazunariAh! Isn’t it about time for the show?
*fireworks go off*
MisumiIt started!
MukuThey’re beautiful…!
KumonHuge fireworks like this are the best, aren’t they!
Kazunari…Ah!
I have this buddy with me here today, so let’s take some hella nice shots!
MukuThat’s true!
IzumiAhaha, aren’t you on a smartphone ban right now?
YukiOr rather, calling his phone his buddy…
KazunariWell, I mean, my phone and I are inseparable, after all~.
Since we came all the way here, let’s take snap a pic together with the fireworks in the background!
C’mon. Snuggle up to me, guys~.
MisumiOkay~!
KumonAh, hold on, hold on!
TenmaYou’re gonna drop the takoyaki.
KazunariAlrighty, here goes~. Say cheese!
*click*


Anna

Notes

  1. A teru teru bozu is a traditional, handmade doll hung up to bring good weather and ward off rain