Kazunari Miyoshi/Banquet of Blooming

Starring “Kazunari”

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Alright, the meeting’s over, I guess it’s time to head over to the theatre.
	(I was late due to another task, just to be sure, I should send them a LIME message first)
Izumi I’m sorry I’m late. I’m heading over now.
KAZUNARI MIYOSHI☆ Kay! Be careful on your way ☆
Izumi	As expected of Kazunari-kun, he replies fast.
	Alright, I should hurry.
Izumi	Sorry I’m late!
Kazunari?	…
	Izumi Eh? Kazunari-kun, you’re still in your training outfit?
Kazunari	Director-chan! Otsupico~ ♪
Izumi	!?
Misumi	Ahaha, Director-chan is surprised~
Kumon	That’s Kazu-san’s doll that was made for the ninja performance!
Izumi	Oh, it’s just a doll…!
	I was surprised.
	Why is the doll here in the theatre?
Kazunari	Fufufu… Since we have a screening party, I thought we could come up with something interesting!
Izumi	???
Audience A	It was so interesting~!
Audience B	Yeah yeah! As I thought, this performance is my favourite!
Izumi	(I’m glad the reception to the screening party turns out great.
	Alright, after this will be the talk show…)
Kazunari?	…
Izumi	(!? That’s…!)
Audience A	Eh!? Kazunari-kun?
Audience B	And he’s in his casual clothing?
Audience C	But somehow, something feels weird…
Kazunari	Tadaah! I’m the real Kazunari Miyoshi!
Audiences	!?
Misumi	Everyone, sorry for the wait~!
Kumon	Woah! The two of you came out so fast!
Kazunari	It’s crucial to maintain this speed after all!
	I’m sure everyone’s curious about this doll, but first of all, let’s start from the introduction~!
Kazunari	So it’s like that, this doll was made for the role making process in the middle of the ninja performance!
	It really looks like me right?
Kumon	I thought it was real at first you know!
Misumi	The manager was so surprised, he actually fell down~
Kazunari	Anyway, I did my role study through “The Art of Cloning”, the others have different ways of doing their role study too right?
Misumi	Yeah! I did “The Art of Teleportation” for my role study!
Kumon	Muku too, he did “The Art of Water”!
	That’s so nice~ My role is a prince, I didn’t really have the chance to do any ninja role making…
	I want to try saying a secret killing technique~!
Kazunari	Then then, if Kumopi plays a ninja, what kind of secret killing technique will you do!?
Kumon	Ah, “Thunderous Lightning!” maybe!
	Or a more straightforward “Secret Art! Flaming Sword” maybe…
	It will be followed with a cool looking sign, like this–!
Kazunari	As expected of Kumopi! The technique name is so lit!
Misumi	So cool~!
Kumon	He!?
	Ah, bu, but the usual “Ninja Skill. The Art of Lightning” might be great too!
Misumi	I’m going to use ‘The Art of Triangle’ too~!
Kazunari	Sumi, isn’t that just the same as usual!

Kazunari	I had so much fun~!
Misumi	Me too~!
Kumon	There’s still so much to say, but not enough time~
Izumi	The audiences seem to be enjoying it too!
	Anyway, I didn’t think that you’ll let the doll make an appearance on the show, I was surprised.
Kazunari	The surprise was a great success!
Izumi	Ahaha, that really sounds like Kazunari-kun.
	Oh yeah, we will be taking the polaroid after this, so pleased to work with you.
Kumon	The present scheme that Sakyo-san mentioned the other time will be a polaroid picture right!
Kazunari	Yep yep, leave it to me!
Izumi	Then, I need you to stand on the stage over there…
	I’m going to take a few pictures.
Izumi	Alright, that should be all for now.
Kumon	Woah! That looks great!
Misumi	Kazu, what a great smile~!
Kazunari	Oh damn! Isn’t it a very lit polaroid?
	Maybe it’s because Director-chan took it!
Kumon	I’m sure the audiences will be very happy!
Izumi	Then, I’ll need you to sign over here later.
Kazunari	Alright~!
Izumi	Let’s get changed and go back.
	Eh umm, are we going to return the doll to the dressing room?
Kazunari	Ah! I got Takusu to drive here, he will help carrying It back!
Izumi	(It seems that Tasuku-san is used well…)
???	…Princess…Princess!
Izumi	Hmm…
	(This is… a castle?)
Kazunari?	What’s happening, princess?
	You were blanking out since earlier.
Izumi	A, ah… Sorry.
	(It’s similar to a dream that I’ve seen before…
	If that’s the case, I’m the princess of Tanuki castle and the person in front of me is not Kazunari-kun, but Kiichi)
Kiichi	Have you recovered from your unrequited love?
Izumi	Eh, yeah… Thanks to you.
Kiichi	I’m glad… As I thought, a smiling face fits you better, princess.
Izumi	Th, thank you.
	(if he smiles like that, my heart can’t help but to skip a beat)
Kiichi	…Sigh, I can’t.
	As I thought, I like you, princess.
Izumi	!
Kiichi	I know I’m not supposed to be saying this kind of thing considering my position…
	But, no matter what, I need to convey it.
	At least, on this moment, can you only look at me…?
Izumi	Eh, umm—
	(Wh, whatever’s my answer should be fine right)
Izumi	–!
	Eh… It seems that I snoozed off on the table.
	(I feel that I’ve seen a similar dream last time…
	Anyway, I should get some water)
Izumi	(Eh, that silhouette… Is anyone here?)
Kazunari?	…
Izumi	!?
	This is Kazunari-kun…
	I mean, doll…?
Kazunari	Eh, Director-chan?
Izumi	Woah!?
	I, I was so surprised…
Kazunari	Sorry to surprise you!
	I forgot that I left the doll here!
Izumi	I, I see.
	This Kazunari-kun’s doll–
CHOICE 1: “It was very useful in the talk show earlier" [+] Izumi It was very useful in the talk show earlier. Kazunari Yep! The surprise was a big success ☆ Izumi The role study and the surprise too… As expected of Kazunari-kun, you always managed to present us with new and fun ideas. Kazunari If you say that, I’ll be embarrassed~ But, it was super fun! Together with Director-chan, Summer Troupe, and everyone in this company, I’m glad to be able to realize the various ideas I have. Really, thank you as always! Let’s keep doing a lot of miraculously happy things together from now on! Izumi Of course, you’re welcome!
CHOICE 2: “It’s really similar to you, it’s amazing" [+] Izumi This doll really looks similar to you, it’s amazing. Kazunari Hehe, I’m happy if Director-chan said so! But… Somehow, I feel a bit jealous of it. Izumi Eh? Kazunari Just now too, you were looking at this doll so intently right? Not on the doll… I want you to look at me properly. I want you to only look at me. Director-chan, are you looking at me? Izumi –! Kazunari –Just kid~ding! But I’ll always welcome Director-chan’s heated gaze on me!
Kazunari	Regardless, leaving this doll in the dark makes it feels like it’s coming from a horror movie~
	I’m sorry if it scares you, Director-chan.
Izumi	Ah, yeah…
	(Eh… It seems that I’m being led by that smile again!)
	But, you’re prohibited from leaving it around like this!
Kazunari	Oops~!

Chiaki