Misumi Ikaruga/Elite Sankaku Salesman

New Merchandise Presentation Contest

Backstage Stories

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Misumi	Kumon, what do you think is the best way to make a lot of Triangle-kun?
Kumon	Eh, why all of a sudden?
Misumi	I've received a lot of letters from fans asking for a Triangle-kun~
Kumon	I see. You sometimes post Triangle-kun on the blog, so it's gotten really popular with the fans, huh!
Misumi	Yeah. That's why I want to give one to everyone, but I can't make that many...
Kumon	Hmm...it would be best if it became an official company merch, but that seems to be difficult too.
Tenma Sumeragi Summer Troupe, meet me in Room 201 ASAP. I have something to discuss.
Misumi	I wonder what it's about~?
Kumon	Let's go and see!
Tenma	Sorry to call you out on such short notice. Actually, earlier...
	New merchandise?
Izumi	Yeah, it's about time we make something soon. We're only going to be able to make one on a budget though.
Tsumugi	Have you decided what kind of merch you want to make?
Sakyo	No, we haven't decided yet. So I'd like to solicit ideas from the members.
Sakuya	Eh, you'd like us to think of something?
Sakyo	Yeah. In a week's time, we'll have a contest for the new merch between the troupes.
Banri	Hah?! Are you forreal? That's so annoyin'...
Sakyo	You don't have to be the one presenting, just one of you is fine. Make a document and make sure to submit one proposal for each troupe.
Tenma	...With that said, I'd like to decide on a representative for the Summer Troupe.
Misumi	Here, here! I wanna do it!
Kazunari	Sumi, you're super motivated!
Kumon	Sumi-san, you want to make a Triangle-kun merch, right? I'll support you!
Yuki	It's related to triangles as expected, huh. Well, isn't it fine?
Muku	I'm fine with Misumi-san as well!
Kazunari	I'll support Misumi, too!
Tenma	I also agree. Then, the presenter for Summer Troupe will be Misumi.
Kumon	Good for you, Misumi-san!
Misumi	Yeah! Thanks, guys~!
Yuki	Misumi, have you ever made a document or a presentation before?
Misumi	No, never~
Tenma	Hah?!
Yuki	I thought as much.
Tenma	What do we do about the document...?
Misumi	Hmm...I'll try it for the time being!
Muku	I hope we can find something that might help with making the document...
Kazunari	Ah! I know a website that has tips on how to make documents, so I'll send the link to Sumi.
	It's easy to understand, so it's def perfect for beginners!
Misumi	Kazu, thank you~! I'm gonna look at it and do my best!
Izumi	Have you guys decided who's going to present the new merchandise?
Misumi	Yeah, I'll be representing the Summer Troupe!
Sakuya	And for Spring Troupe, it's Citron-san!
Azami	Autumn Troupe will be done by Juza-san.
Guy	It will be Takato for the Winter Troupe.
Izumi	Oh, really? That's somehow a surprising choice of people.
Misumi	There's something I wanna make~!
Guy	Ikaruga as well? Takato was saying the same thing.
Azami	Juza-san was also really eager about it, saying he wants to do it.
Sakuya	Citron-san also raised his hand first!
Izumi	So, every troupe has a candidate now. I guess everyone has a lot of merch they want to make.
	(I'm looking forward to finding out what everyone wants to make in their presentations.)

Misumi	"It is important that the documents are easy to understand and easy to read. Specific numbers are also necessary" huh...
	Let's do it~!
	(The number of letters that wanted Triangle-kun, the money it would cost for materials, etc...)
	Let's see, "Statistics are easier to read with graphs" ...? Graphs...I have a feeling it'll be triangle!
	(I guess this is the graph~ Press here...)
	...Eh~! It's not a triangle. What a bummer~...sad.
	(I wonder if I can make this graph into a triangle~)
	(Knock knock)
Izumi	Misumi-kun, are you there?
Misumi	Yeeep!
Izumi	The candy container I got was a triangle, so I thought I'd bring it to you in case you wanted it.
Misumi	It really is! Director-san, thank you~!
Izumi	You're welcome. Hm? That PC screen, are you maybe...
Misumi	I'm making a presentation document!
Izumi	Wah, that's amazing. It's all in the presentation document...!
Misumi	Ehehe, you think~?
CHOICE 1: I was actually a bit worried. [+] Izumi I was actually a bit worried that you wouldn't be able to make the document. Misumi You were? Izumi It's not often that you get a chance to make such document, so I did wonder if you could do it right... But you look like you're doing a great job to me. Misumi Yeah! Thanks for your concern, Director-san. I'll do my best to make the document until the end!
CHOICE 2: Have you ever made a document like this before? [+] Izumi Misumi-kun, have you ever made a document like this before? Misumi No, never~ But Kazu told me a website that I could use as a reference, so I'm making it by looking at it! Izumi Eh, is that so?! (So is it the site that's amazing or is Misumi-kun just that amazing that he can make it this far...?)
Izumi	Ah! You were in the middle of making it, weren't you?! Sorry for getting in your way!
Misumi	No, it's okay!
Izumi	Then, I'll be looking forward to the contest!
Misumi	Yeaah! Thanks for the triangle, Director-san!
Tenma	It's finally the day of the contest. Do your best, Misumi.
Kazunari	The document is already done, so I'm sure it'll be fine!
Kumon	He also practiced for the presentation a lot!
Yuki	Well, from what I saw at practice, I think you'll do fine. But I'm rooting for you.
Muku	Misumi-san, please do your best!
Misumi	Thanks, everyone~ I'll be going now!
Sakyo	Well then, let us start the new merchandise production contest.
Izumi	The order of presentation will be Spring Troupe, Autumn Troupe, Winter Troupe, and then Summer Troupe, as decided by the ladder lottery in advance.
Misumi	(I'm last. I'll do my best!)
Izumi	Then Citron-kun, if you would please.
Misumi	Good luck, Citron!
Citron	Many thanks, Misumi!
	First, I want you guys to see this document!
Izumi	(Wow, it looks like a corporate presentation document...!)
Sakyo	That looks pretty convincing.
Citron	I am here to propose a Citron Jr. plushie!
	...And so, I have no doubts that Citron Jr. will be the number one ceiling product of all crime!
Misumi	Mhm-mhm.
Juza	Crime...?
Izumi	I'm guessing he meant to say of all time.
Tasuku	I think he also meant selling and not "ceiling".
Izumi	I think so. The Spring Troupe has two office workers, so the document is complete, but...
Sakyo	There were so many misspellings that I couldn't get into the content at all.
Citron	...Thank you for your attention!
Izumi	Thank you, Citron-san. Then Juza-kun next, please.
Citron	Good luck, Juza!
Juza	...Yeah.

Juza	I noticed when I saw Citron-san's earlier, but I forgot to put a cover on the document.
Sakyo	I'll let it slide today. But watch out next time.
Juza	'Kay.
	What I want to make is Kamekichi manjuu with red bean paste. Red bean paste contains a lot of nutrients that are good for your health...
	...The classic sweet red bean paste will sell like hotcakes. There's no way it won't sell. Thanks for your attention.
Sakyo	The document is too simple, but it conveyed your feelings.
Izumi	Thank you, Juza-kun. It's Tasuku-san next.
Citron	Ooh! What a big sketchbook you have, Tasuku!
Misumi	Yeah~!
Tasuku	This is my presentation.
Izumi	(Handwritten in a sketchbook...?!)
Tasuku	...I'm proposing a protein. I'd like you to take a look at this first.
	I've been thinking about the ideal protein when I learned that the protein I usually drink is going to be discontinued.
Members	......
Izumi	(What is that drawing supposed to be...?)
Tasuku	...With the recent trend of muscle training, I believe that protein with an original design will be in demand among fans of the company.
	That is the end of my presentation. Thank you.
Izumi	(Maybe the first drawing he showed us was a package design...?)
Misumi	Tasuku's presentation was fun with all the drawings, it's like a picture-story show!
Juza	It said somethin' about how to make protein too, that's cool...
Sakyo	That presentation was indeed very Takato like. Ikaruga, you're next.
Misumi	Yeees!
Citron	Good luck, Misumi!
Misumi	Yeah, thanks~!
Izumi	(He did a good job with the document, so I think I can watch his presentation without worry.)
Misumi	I propose that the Triangle-kun mascot be made into merchandise. The reason is that there are many requests from all the fans.
	I have been getting more and more letters from people who have read our blog that want to buy Triangle-kun. Please take a look at this triangle graph.
Izumi	(Eh, a triangle graph...?! When I saw it the other day, it looked like a bar graph...)
Misumi	If the purchase rate is more than 60%, we can calculate that we can gain profit after subtracting the material cost. Also, the satisfaction level of the customers is...
Izumi	(It's a triangle radar chart this time?!)
	(Every page is full of triangles, but they're included in a natural way that they don't feel out of place...)
Misumi	That's all, thank you very much~!
Izumi	(...That was amazing in many ways.)
	That's all for everyone. Sakyo-san, what do you think?
Sakyo	Right...Ikaruga's document was full of triangles, but they were quite analytical and convincing, and the most realistic.
Misumi	Then are we gonna make Triangle-kun?!
Sakyo	No, the prospective numbers are still unsatisfactory. We're also on a tight budget, so...none are accepted.
Citron & Misumi	Eh~?!
Juza	Dammit, my red bean paste was no good, huh...
Tasuku	I thought my protein was a good idea.
Izumi	Sakyo-san, everyone really did their best, couldn't we make all the merch in some way...?
Sakyo	Right...then how about we make them into stickers? I think we can make that.
Izumi	I think stickers are a good idea! Then the new merch will be...
	Citron Jr., Kamekichi red bean paste flavored manjuu, the protein package, and Triangle-kun stickers!
Sakyo	Yeah.
Citron	Hooray!
Misumi	Yaaay!
Juza	I'm fine with it being stickers.
Tasuku	Well, I guess it's better than nothing.
Misumi	(The mascot was a no go, but now I can give Triangle-kun to all the fans!)
	(I'm glad that my wish was granted~ Everyone, please be patient!)

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