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Happiness-Flavoured Curry Bread

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Masumi	*Sigh*…
	(My first period class was cancelled before I realized…)
	(I overslept and I didn’t have breakfast either.
	…I have time until second period, so should I eat something?)
	(I’ll go to the coffee shop I went to with Tsumugi before…)
	(Or maybe those stores Tsumugi and Tasuku told me about before I started school here…
	There's the Indian curry shop just outside the main gate, and beside the west gate—.)
Madoka	…Masumi?
Masumi	…Oh, it’s you.
Madoka	Good morning.
	You look like you were thinking about something. What’s the matter?
Masumi	My first period class got cancelled, so I was wondering if I should go somewhere to eat breakfast.
Madoka	Oh, I see. I was just thinking of heading over to the bakery nearby. If you’d like, want to go together?
Masumi	The bakery… are you talking about the one by the west gate?
Madoka	Yeah. I heard lots of stuff are freshly baked and tasty.
Masumi	…I’ll go.
Madoka	Heh, they have a really wide selection.
	All of them look delicious.
Masumi	…They don’t have curry buns.
Madoka	Curry buns? Now that you mention it…
	…Ah.
Masumi	!
	“The curry buns are sold out”…
	It’s still morning though.
Madoka	It’s amazing they’re sold out already.
	Maybe they’re a popular menu item.
Masumi	I’m home.
Izumi	Ah, welcome back, Masumi-kun!
Masumi	You look happy.
	What are you reading?
Izumi	I’m glad you asked.
	Look, look!
	It’s a newly launched gourmet guide called “CURRY PLANET" that specializes in curry!
	You can tell what you're in for from the way they take the pictures~.
	See, like this one—.
Masumi	…You’re the absolute cutest when you get lost in your own world talking…
Izumi	Ah, I’ve been here with Azuma-san before!
	It sure was tasty~.
	Heh, I'm curious about this place too.
	I wonder if Chikage-san knows about this shop? I’ll ask him later.
Masumi	…
	…It’s finally just the two of us, but she’s just saying the names of other guys.
Izumi	Masumi-kun?
Masumi	—.
Izumi	Sorry for going off on my own.
	Is there any shop you’re interested in, Masumi-kun?
Masumi	(All she did was call my name, but my gloomy feelings feel lighter.)
	She always makes me happy so easily.)
	…You’re so unfair.
Izumi	U-unfair…?
Masumi	(Spending time like this, just the two of us…
	Maybe this is what you call a good mood…)
Izumi	Ah! Isn’t this store close to your university, Masumi-kun?
Masumi	This store…
Izumi	It says, “the curry bread here uses special ingredients, so it’s sold irregularly and in limited quantities.”
	“It's a phantom product that sells out as soon as it appears in store"...!
Masumi	…So that’s why.
	I just happened to go to that shop today, but the curry buns were sold out even though it was still morning.
Izumi	Oh, really!
	I bet they’re really tasty if they were already gone so early.
	I wonder what the special ingredient is… maybe it’s the spices…
Masumi	…Do you wanna eat it?
Izumi	Well, I mean…
MasumI	Leave it to me.
Izumi	Ehh! But you searched for the mobile curry bread shop with me in the past, so I’d feel guilty.
Masumi	I want to make you happy too.
Izumi	…Too?
Masumi	Because you always make me so happy.
Izumi	? I'm glad.
Masumi	I’m going to buy the phantom curry bread for you.
Izumi	Ummm… thank you.
	Alright, if you’re able to get one, then please do.

Masumi	(Today, I came earlier than last time, but…)
	“The curry buns are sold out for the day”…
	Tomorrow then…
	…!
	They’re sold out again today…
	…I’ll line up before the store opens tomorrow.
	(There’s no curry buns out.
	They said they’re not sold regularly, so I guess they're not available today…)
	(…I've been going to this bakery for quite a while now, but I still can't get my hands on a curry bun.)
	(But it’s still early morning today, so…)
	Closed today…
	…
	(I was so worked up, I forgot they’re closed today… this is the worst.)
	*Sigh*…
Sakuya	Masumi-kun?
Citron	Ohh, what’s with the sigh?
Masumi	…I can’t buy the curry bread.
Itaru	Curry bread?
Tsuzuru	Speaking of which, you’ve been getting up awfully early to go to uni lately.
	Does it have something to do with that?
Masumi	…A gourmet guide I read with Director the other day mentioned a phantom curry bun.
	That bun is sold at a store near Fuyou University, and it’s sold irregularly and in limited quantities. It’s so popular that it sells out immediately when it appears in store.
Itaru	I see. Like clutching an SSR.
Masumi	Director said she wants to eat it, so I wanna buy it. But I can’t get my hands on one at all…
Tsuzuru	So that’s what happened…
Sakuya	It’s really popular, huh?
Citron	Have you already conquered that curry bun, Chikage?
Chikage	No. I've heard rumors about it, but it's a product that appears in the store at the whim of the owner, so it's very challenging. I haven't attempted it yet.
Tsuzuru	Not even Chikage-san…
Itaru	It’s legit difficult, huh?
Masumi	If it comes it to, I’ll skip class and stake it out.
Sakuya	EHH! Y-you can’t do that!
	If that’s how you buy the curry bread, then there’s no way Director would be happy.
Citron	That’s right.
Itaru	True.
Chikage	Did you see anything like any trends or typical patterns after going there for the past few days?
Masumi	…No.
Tsuzuru	So it’s actually random…
Itaru	It’s a complete luck-based game, huh? That’s the most demotivating kind.
Citron	I have a good idea!
	You can just pay!
Tsuzuru	Pay the baker?
Citron	Under the cable. The baker is also a son of man.
Itaru	Close, but you mean under the table.
Tsuzuru	Wait, isn’t that a bribe!?
	Director is not gonna be happy about that, you know?
Chikage	If you want to make Director-san happy, then I think it's ultimately up to Masumi's hard work and luck.
	You should be patient and keep going.
Itaru	Exactly. Masumi’s feelings towards Director-san won’t disappear that easily, right?
	The curry bread’s not gonna run away either, so there’s no need to rush.
Citron	Masumi’s feelings will surely reach the curry bread!
Tsuzuru	That’s surreal in its own way.
	But I’m sure you’ll be able to buy it some day.
Sakuya	Good luck, Masumi-kun!
	I’m supporting you!
Masumi	…Yeah.
	(The phantom curry bun. Today, I’ll…)
	…There’s a line in front of the bakery.
	(They have them—.)
	(I have to line up quickly.)
	(This is the first time I've come at the right selling time.
	I might be able to buy one today…)
Store clerk	I’m so sorry!
	The curry buns are all gone~.
Masumi	…!
	(I thought I’d be able to buy it… but to think they ran out in front of my eyes…)
	*Sigh*…
Store clerk	…Hey, you’ve been coming here to buy that every day, right?
Masumi	…You know?
Store clerk	Haha.
	A handsome guy has been swinging from happy to sad in front of the store every day after all.
	See, I’m the store owner here.
	Do you like curry bread?
Masumi	…I wouldn’t say that.
Store clerk	EHH!?
	Hahaha, how honest~!
Masumi	…I want to make someone important to me happy.
Store clerk	…I see.
	Alright, lend me your ear for a second.
Masumi	?
Store clerk	…
Masumi	—.

Masumi	…
M.U I was able to buy the curry bread.
Citron Ewe did eet, Masumi!! Corn grad elations!!
Itaru Chigasaki Ohh, congrats. Mission cleared. Masumi’s hunter rank leveled up
Sakuya Awesome!! Congratulations, Masumi-kun!!
Chikage Utsuki Congrats. You’re Director-san’s hero for getting that curry bun
Tsuzuru Good for you, Masumi. It was worth the effort, huh!
Masumi	Pff.
	These noisy guys.
	*flashback starts*
	…
Store clerk	Oh, you came.
	I’m just placing the curry buns out right now.
	Just like I told you in the morning, sometimes I make some extras in the evening like this.
Masumi	These are the phantom curry buns…
Store clerk	Go ahead. Eat them with your special someone.
Masumi	…Thanks.
Store clerk	Fufu, you’re welcome.
	Now then, how many do you want?
Masumi	…
	…!
Izumi	Huh, Masumi-kun! Are you heading home?
	I also was just on my way back after helping with another theatre troupe.
Masumi	It’s fate that I happened meet with you…
	You made me happy again…
	But today, I’ll make you happy too.
Izumi	?
Masumi	…Here, curry buns.
Izumi	Wait, are those from that bakery!?
Masumi	Yeah.
Izumi	That’s amazing! You were able to get your hands on the phantom curry bread…!
Masumi	They’re still warm.
	Let’s eat them at that park together before they get cold.
Izumi	Sure!
Masumi	Here.
Izumi	Thanks…!
	Wow, it smells great…!
	Alright, I’m digging in right away.
	…! It tastes amazing…!
Masumi	You when you’re happily eating curry bread…
	Is the absolute cutest…
	I’d like to watch it forever…
Izumi	(Masumi-kun’s close…!)
Masumi	!
Izumi	Masumi-kun?
Masumi	…Now, I’m happy just seeing how cute you are when you’re enjoying eating it.
	My love’s not going to change.
	So I’m not in a hurry.
Izumi	—!
	(Being told that so directly feels kind of embarrassing.)
	Thanks, Masumi-kun.
Masumi	Yeah.
CHOICE 1: It’s really tasty. [+] Izumi It’s really tasty. As expected of the phantom curry bun. Masumi That’s true. The spices are fragrant and goes well with the bread, so it tastes good. Izumi Yeah, exactly! Masumi But I think your curry is the best in the world, and I love it more than the curry from any famous restaurant. Izumi That’s too much praise. But I’m glad to hear it. Thanks. I’ll do my very best to make some more delicious curry! Masumi Great.
CHOICE 2: I’ll buy something for you next time. [+] Izumi I’ll buy something for you next time. Masumi You will? Izumi Yeah! Like different curry buns or food that Masumi-kun likes that are listed on "CURRY PLANET". I’ll search and get something delicious that’ll surprise you, Masumi-kun. So look forward to it. Masumi You’ll do that for me… I’m so happy… Izumi So, let’s eat together again, ok? Masumi Yeah.
Izumi	That reminds me, you bought quite a few curry buns, right?
Masumi	That’s…
Izumi	There’s the share for you and me…
	And 1, 2—5? Ah, don’t tell me.
???	Oiii!
Masumi	!
Itaru	Sup, Masumi, Director-san?
Izumi	Spring troupe's all together, huh?
Tsuzuru	We just happened to run into each other on our way home, so we were going back together.
Citron	Were you two eating the curry buns?
Sakuya	Right, you were able to buy them!
	Congratulations once again, Masumi-kun!
Chikage	Congrats.
Citron	You did it, Masumi! It’s a celebration!
Masumi	Why do you guys looks so happy?
Sakuya	Ahaha, when we see Masumi-kun happy, we feel happy too.
Masumi	…It can’t be helped, I’ll give some to you guys too.
Sakuya	Eh?
Tsuzuru	Did you also buy ones for us?
Masumi	…It just happened.
Citron	OHH! Mama’s thrilled!
	I’m so moved~!
Itaru	Our diligent, little son…
Chikage	Thank you, Masumi.
Tsuzuru	Thanks.
Sakuya	Thank you, Masumi-kun!
Masumi	You guys are exaggerating…
Izumi	Fufu.
Masumi	Are you happy, Director?
Izumi	Yep, I’m really happy.
Masumi	In that case, I’ll buy them any time.
Izumi	I was happy about the curry buns…
	But I’m also happy about your growth and kindness.
Citron	Let’s hurry up and eat the phantom curry bread Masumi bought for us!
Itaru	Itadakimasu.
Sakuya	Wahh, this curry bun tastes great!
Tsuzuru	It does. Amazing… so that’s why it’s referred to as “phantom”.
Itaru	I wanna eat a million more of these.
Chikage	That’s an otaku’s exaggeration. But I have to admit, the balance of umami and spice is superb, so you feel like eating as many as you can.
Citron	Let’s verify it with the Spicy Cuisine Research Society!
Masumi	…Pfff.
Izumi	You look pleased too, Masumi-kun.
Masumi	…That’s because the people important to me are happy.
Sakuya	Masumi-kun?
Masumi	…It’s nothing.

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