Kazunari Miyoshi/Sweetie Eau de Toilette

Valentine Gift Research

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Workplace, Valentine's Day, and...search.
Kazunari	Hm~, what're you up to, Director-chan?
Izumi	Ah, Kazunari-kun.
	It's almost Valentine's Day, right? So I'm thinking of bringing something to the people in the theater company I'm helping with...
	I was wondering what to give them since they're my workmates, so I'm searching for it now.
Kazunari	I see~!
	I was just wondering what to do for this year's chocolates, too~
Izumi	Is that so? The one I got last year was really cute and tasty.
Kazunari	Thanks! But if I'm going to do this, I definitely need to up my game compared to last year, don't I?
Izumi	Fufu, you're right.
Kazunari	I haven't really settled on an idea for this year though... Hey, Director-chan, do you wanna go do some research with me tomorrow?
Izumi	Research?
Kazunari	Yep! I'm gonna look around at various Valentine's gift shops tomorrow.
Izumi	It's true that it might be more helpful to actually see things in person.
	Let's go together, then!
Kazunari	Yaay, I'm looking forward to our research date!
Masumi	I won't allow you and Kazunari to go on a date.
Kazunari	Whoa, Massu?! You scared me~
Izumi	Masumi-kun, you were listening?!
Masumi	I came to get a drink and I heard you guys talking. ...I won't allow you both to go on a date alone, I'm coming with you.
Izumi	It's not a date, we're just going shopping for Valentine's Day.
Masumi	For Valentine's...?
Kazunari	That's right!
Masumi	Then I'll be looking forward to the day.
Izumi	Huh? But it's not for you, Masumi-kun--
Masumi	I'm really looking forward to what you'll give me.
Izumi	...And there he goes. I wonder if Masumi-kun ended up getting his drink or not.
Kazunari	Maybe he was so excited about getting a Valentine's gift from you that he forgot! I'll go bring Massu his drink.
Izumi	Okay, thanks.
Kazunari	Then Director-chan, I can't wait for tomorrow!
Izumi	There really are a lot of shops selling Valentine's gifts at this time of year.
Kazunari	I'm glad you came!
Izumi	Yeah, I think it'll be really helpful since I can talk to the employees!
Kazunari	...Ah, Valentine's perfumes! Do you wanna take a look?
Izumi	Yeah, sure.
Kazunari	Hey, doesn't this have a super nice smell?
Izumi	You're right, it smells really nice! ...Valentine's perfumes, huh.
	Perfumes are nice to receive or give as a gift because of its cute container...
Kazunari	And they say it brings you good luck on your relationship matters~
Izumi	But I guess I can't give it to the people who are taking care of me, can I?
Kazunari	You have a point there! It's pricey, and if you give it to your workmates, they might be a little taken aback!
Izumi	I guess you're right.
Kazunari	Well, let's see if we can find anything that they can gladly receive! Let's go to the next shop!

Izumi	Huh? There's a line in that place.
Kazunari	I don't think there's any popular shops around here, has a new one opened~?
Izumi	Let's see...it says it's an icing cookie shop. Looks like it just opened.
Kazunari	Wait, that's a totally popular character these days!
Izumi	Really?
Kazunari	Yep, yep! That character's super popular on the 'Blam~!
Izumi	I see... They're selling cookies of that character, so the line's really long.
Kazunari	Seems like it. ...Ah, I've got a good idea!
Izumi	What is it?
Kazunari	This year's chocolate will be icing cookies with everyone's faces on them instead!
	All handmade! Isn't it going to be hella adorbs?!
Izumi	You're right! Everyone's going to be very happy.
Kazunari	Hey, why don't you make icing cookies as a gift for your workmates?
Izumi	I do think they might be pleased if I give them cookies of the characters from the play...
Kazunari	Right? I'll lend you a hand, so let's make them together!
Izumi	...I'm not good at icing cookies because it's hard, but if you're helping me, I guess I'll do it.
Kazunari	Yep, you can leave it to me! I'll do my best for Director-chan!
Izumi	Fufu, I'll be in your hands.
Kazunari	Now that we know what we're going to make, let's go buy the ingredients!
Izumi	...This is the last one, there. What do you think?
Kazunari	That's perfect, Director-chan! Now all we have to do is wait for it to dry.
Izumi	I was able to make these adorable cookies thanks to your help. Really, thank you so much.
Kazunari	You're welcome! It was fun for me to make cookies with you, too.
Izumi	You need to make the cookies you're giving to everyone next!
Kazunari	Yep, I have to do my best since there's a lot to make!
Izumi	I'll help, too.
Kazunari	Huh, you sure?!
Izumi	Of course. You helped me with mine, and I'll gladly help you if you'd like.
Kazunari	I guess I'll take you up on that, then. I'm counting on you, Director-chan!

Kazunari	The baked cookies are about to cool down, so get ready for the icing!
Izumi	You're using so many colors.
Kazunari	It's 'cause I'm gonna draw everyone's faces in the company! I have to draw them as detailed as possible, don't I?
Izumi	I see. ...Ah, I guess it's about time for you to draw?
Kazunari	Yeah, I think we're good to go! Let's start with the first one then--
	The eyes are like this...and the hair is like this~
Izumi	Ah, it's Sakuya-kun!
Kazunari	Great answer! I'm glad you got it right~
Izumi	You captured his features perfectly, so I knew it right away. You really are good at this, Kazunari-kun.
Kazunari	Then let's make the rest into a quiz! Who do you think this is?
Izumi	Misumi-kun! You made the cookies triangular this time, so I can tell before you even drew it.
Kazunari	Ahaha, correct~!
Izumi	And now you've done everyone.
Kazunari	All I have to do is wait for it to dry, so I'll be fine on my own. Thanks for all your help, Director-chan!
Izumi	You sure? But what about the cleaning up...
Kazunari	No worries, no worries! Let's hand these over tomorrow!
	Today is Valentine's Day, so Director-chan and I made icing cookies~!
Izumi	It's not too sweet, so even those who don't like sweets will find it easy to eat.
Kazunari	Everyone gets a cookie, so take the cookie with your face on it!
Citron	Ooh, my face is a cookie!
Azami	Whoa... They look really similar, so you can tell who it is at a glance.
Omi	This cookie is crispy and delicious.
Banri	I gotta eat my own face, huh...
Juza	If you don't want it, I'll have it.
Banri	Oi, I never said I didn't want it! Don't freakin' eat mine without my permission!
Juza	Hah? It's bad to leave it untouched.
Banri	It's just half of my face now! It's pissing me off to have my face eaten by you.
Juza	Hah? Should I return the remaining half then?
Banri	I don't want it!
Muku	I can't eat it because it's too cute, what should I do...
Kumon	Me too! I think I'll just leave it on display without eating it!
Misumi	So coool! My face is a triangle~!
Tenma	As expected of Kazunari. It really does look like my face.
	I feel like it's such a waste to eat it, but I guess I'll have it later.
Yuki	It's mine now.
Tenma	Wait, oi! That's my face, you know!
Yuki	...Nom nom. I've been watching, so I thought you didn't want it. Your face is quite tasty.
Tenma	You...!
	You ate mine, so give me yours! I'll eat yours instead!
Yuki	No way.
Tenma	What was that?!
Izumi	Ah, there's squabbling everywhere...!
Kazunari	It's proof that we're all good friends! I'm glad they like it~
	Ah, right, Director-chan. Here you go.
Izumi	This is...my face?! When did you even make mine?
Kazunari	Hehe, after we finished, actually!
CHOICE 1: I'm surprised. [+] Izumi I didn't think you'd make mine too, that was a surprise. Kazunari I was already planning to make one for you in the first place. Because you're one of my favorite company members! Izumi But you didn't show it at all when we were making it together. Thanks, I'm really happy. Kazunari I'm so happy to see your surprised face, Director-chan! The surprise was a great success~☆!
CHOICE 2: You're so good at this. [+] Izumi You're so good at this. But this... Isn't this a little too cute? Kazunari Whaat, not at all! You're super cute, Director-chan! In fact, I couldn't fully express how cute you are here~ Izumi Ahaha, you're just exaggerating. But thanks. Kazunari Let's make icing cookies together again sometime! When we do, let me draw your face while I look at you, Director-chan.
Kazunari	Happy Valentine's Day, Director-chan!

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