Muku Sakisaka/MANKAI Party

BIRTHDAY VLOG: Muku

Backstage Stories

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Tsumugi	Now then, everyone. Here’s water.
Muku	Are you tending to the flower beds, Tsumugi-san?
	Do you mind if I lend you a hand?
Tsumugi	Go ahead. That would be a great help.
Muku	Thank you very much!
	Alright, I’ll give some water to these flowers over here.
Tsumugi	Sure, please do.
Muku	*Sigh*…
Tsumugi	?
	What’s wrong? Is something troubling you?
Muku	Ehh…
Tsumugi	It looks like you’re brooding over something, Muku-kun?
	…Ah, I’m sorry if I’m mistaken?
Muku	No, actually… you hit the nail on the head…
	I’m at a loss over what to film for the VLOG I’m going to show the audience at my birthday event.
Tsumugi	Ah. It’s your turn next, hm?
Muku	Yes. We’re supposed to film with the theme of “a sight I want to show my fans”.
	That’s why I want to make something that will make all the fans who are always supporting me happy…
Tsumugi	When you think about your fans, you might get lost in thought over what they could want from you.
	But it might be nice if this time, you put aside what you think everyone wants to see—.
	And simply film what you want to show them the most.
Muku	What I want to show them the most…
	I see… I may have been thinking a little too hard.
	I’m going to restart and trying thinking about what I want to show them.
	Thanks so much, Tsumugi-san!
Tsumugi	You’re welcome.
Muku	I’m finished watering over here.
Tsumugi	Same here.
	Good work. Thanks.
	Ah, Tasuku. Are you going out somewhere?
Tasuku	Yeah, I’m going to go for a run.
Muku	Running… I see.
	Tasuku-san, is it alright if I come along with you?
	I have a lot to ponder. But I think I could put it all together as I run.
Tasuku	I don’t mind.
	Your thoughts are surprisingly clear when you run, after all.
Muku	I really appreciate it!
	I’ll get ready right now.
Tsumugi	Take care out there, you two.
Tasuku	*Pant*… *pant*…
Muku	*Pant*… *pant*…
Tasuku	…Phew. We ran quite a while.
	Let’s take a short break and rehydrate.
Muku	Okay!
	*running*
Boy	*Pant*… *pant*…
Muku	(Is that boy running too?)
Boy	Ah!
Muku	Ah!
Boy	Y-you’re Sakisaka-san, right?
Muku	Yeah. You’re Yoshino-kun, right?
	Long time no see.
Yoshino	It’s been so long!
Tasuku	Do you know each other?
Muku	I had a chance to go to a track and field meet a while ago and that’s where we met.
Yoshino	Thank you so much for back then.
	On the day of that track meet, I was so nervous. But Sakisaka-san told me that all the practice I did up until that point was my strength.
	Even now, I still cherish those words.
Muku	…! I see.
	Fufu, I feel a bit shy, but happy.
Yoshino	Actually, I saw Sakisaka-san participating in a track and field competition after that.
Muku	Ehh, really?
Yoshino	Yep! You looked so cool in action, Sakisaka-san!
Muku	Ehh, I-I’m cool…!?
	Wah, wah… w-what do I do, Tasuku-san?
	I got complimented…!
Tasuku	If you receive a compliment, then you should just take it in stride. It’s true that you look cool when you run, Sakisaka.
Muku	…!
	Well… thank you very much then, Yoshino-kun, Tasuku-san!
Yoshino	Ahaha, don’t mention it.
	Speaking of which, Sakisaka-san. I heard from a classmate that you’re not part of the track and field club anymore…
	But I want to see you running again someday.
Muku	…Sure, one day.
Tasuku	You heard from a classmate…
	Are they friends of Sakisaka?
Muku	Ah, now that you mention it…
Yoshino	Ah, no, they’re just fans! The truth is, there’s a stan of MANKAI Company’s Summer troupe in my class.
	That person told me all about how you’re part of a theatre troupe and stuff.
	I also heard you’re quite famous right now… I don’t think someone like me can talk to you so casually, but…
Muku	EHH!? That’s not true!
	I’m still have a long way to go…
	I’m really glad I got to meet and talk with you today after so long.
Yoshino	Hehe, thank you.
	I’m happy too.
	Ah, it’s time already. I gotta get going.
	Alright, excuse me!
Muku	Yeah, see you.
Tasuku	Alright, shall we head off too?
Muku	Ah… um, Tasuku-san!
	I have a favour for you. Will you hear me out…?
Tasuku	?

Tasuku	Are you really alright with me being in charge of your VLOG filming?
Muku	Of course!
	Rather, I’m sorry for asking you to come along with me…
Tasuku	No need to apologize. Besides, I’m a bit interested in the filming site you chose too, Sakisaka.
Muku	I’m relieved if you say so.
	Alright, let’s be off.
Tasuku	Sure.
	An athletic field… and you really got permission to film here, huh?
Muku	A staff member remembered that I participated in a competition before and graciously gave me permission.
	…Fufu. It feels pretty exciting standing on the track for the first time in a while.
Tasuku	Alright, shall we start filming now?
Muku	Yes, please go ahead!
Tasuku	I’m turning the camera.
Muku	Hello, everyone!
	It’s MANKAI Company Summer troupe’s Sakisaka Muku!
	And right now, Winter troupe’s Tasuku-san is filming my VLOG for me.
Tasuku	It’s Winter troupe’s Takato Tasuku.
Muku	The filming location I settled on for my VLOG this time is…
	Tah dah! An athletic field!
	Shall we have a short walk around the track?
Tasuku	The space is quite wide.
Muku	You’re right about that. The truth is, I’ve ran here for track and field competition in the past.
	It felt so nice. I can’t forget it to this day.
Tasuku	I wasn’t able to go watch that tournament.
	But when Summer troupe came back to the dorm, they wouldn’t stop going off about how cool Sakisaka was.
Muku	Ehehe…
	It’s a little embarrassing when I remember that time.
Tasuku	You didn’t come here today just because, right?
Muku	Right! Some of you may have realized with my outfit…
	But today, I would like everyone to watch me running.
	Everyone… keep your eyes peeled and watch me.
	Alright, Tasuku-san. I’m heading to the starting point, so please give me the cue.
Tasuku	Sure, no problem.
	…Here goes.
	On your marks… get set, go!
Muku	…!
	*runs*
	Thank you so much, Tasuku-san!
Tasuku	Not at all. I had fun filming you too.
	I hope it turns out well.
Muku	If it’s you, Tasuku-san, then I’m sure it’ll be fine!
	And besides, I have a reason behind asking you to shoot for me.
	Thanks to you and Yoshino-kun’s compliments, I felt confident in choosing this theme.
	So that’s why I wanted to ask you to do this for me…
Tasuku	Oh, really now?
	I’m glad that I could be of help, even a little.
Muku	Yeah! …I wish I could show this video you took to myself back when I was injured and I couldn’t run anymore.
	I’d like to tell him that I’m able to run like this now.
Tasuku	…Yeah. I’m sure he would be happy.
	When I see you run, it’s like I feel like running too.
Muku	! Do you mean it!
	In that case, won’t you run together with me right now?
	Please, just like how we always run!
Tasuku	Well… alright, I’ll run just for a bit since we came all the way here.
Muku	Great!

Muku	What do I do… my heart’s racing…
Yuki	Muku, you’re way too nervous.
Tasuku	Relax your shoulders more.
Muku	O-okay.
	*Inhale*… *exhale*…
Juza	You’ll be fine, Muku.
	I’ve got your back too.
Muku	Ju-chan… right, thank you!
	Without a chance like this, you and I rarely get the chance to stand together on stage. I was really looking forward to it.
Juza	Same here.
Muku	Ehehe…
Izumi	It’s almost time, guys.
	Break a leg out there!
Yuki	Got it.
Izumi	Good luck, Muku-kun.
	I’m going to ask for a photo at the end too.
Muku	Sure, I understand!
	We’ll be off!
	Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for coming to my birthday event today!
Guest A	Muku-kun, happy birthday!
Guest B	Happy birthday, Muku-kun!
Guest C	You look wonderful today!
Muku	Thank you so much…!
	Okay, starting off, I’m going to introduce my guests.
	They’re Yuki-kun, Ju-chan, Tasuku-san.
Yuki	It’s Summer troupe’s Rurikawa Yuki.
	Muku, happy birthday.
Juza	It’s Autumn troupe’s Hyodo Juza.
	Happy birthday, Muku.
Tasuku	Winter troupe’s Takato Tasuku.
	Happy birthday, Sakisaka.
Muku	Thank you!
	We’ll be holding today’s event with these members!
	*applause*
	Alright, let’s start the VLOG screening party segment right away!
	I filmed a VLOG with the theme of “a sight I want to show my fans”.
	I asked Tasuku-san to shoot it for me.
Tasuku	I know I’m the one saying this, but it turned out quite well.
Muku	Keep your eyes peeled from the beginning to see where we got it.
	Now then, start!
	“The filming location I chose for my VLOG this time is…
	Tah dah! An athletic field!”
Guest D	It’s an athletic field!
Guest E	I didn’t see that one coming!
Yuki	Huh? That’s…
Juza	Yeah, that place looks familiar.
Muku	You two went there before, remember?
	“The truth is, I’ve ran here for track and field a competition in the past.
	It felt so nice, I can’t forget it to this day.”
Guest A	Wow, I see.
Guest B	I wish I could’ve watched Muku-kun running~.
Juza	I haven’t forgotten Muku in that moment either. I can’t forget it.
Muku	Ju-chan… Fufu, thanks.
Tasuku	“You didn’t come here today just because, right?”
Muku	“Right! Some of you may have realized with my outfit…”
	“But today, I would like everyone to see my running!”
	“Everyone… keep your eyes peeled and watch me.”
Guest A	We get to see Muku-kun running!?
Guest B	Oh my god, I’m so happy!
Yuki	You really say things like that unconsciously, huh?
Muku	Eh? Eh?
Yuki	Nothing.
	I think you’re fine the way you are.
Tasuku	“On your marks… get set, go!”
Muku	“…!”
	*runs*
	“Ha, ha, ha…!”
	“…!”
	*runs*
Tasuku	“Goal. That was a nice run.”
Muku	“*Pant*… *pant*…”
	“Phew…
	Thanks for watching me, everyone.”
	“In this VLOG, I thought I wanted to show everyone my cool side.”
	“There was a boy recently who said that I look cool when I run.”
	“I was honestly super elated when he told me my running was cool…”
	“I realized that I haven’t had much chance to show all of you how I look when I run up until now.”
	“That’s why this time, I ran with everything I had!”
Guest C	You looked so cool!
Guest D	He was positively shining…! I was moved!
Guest E	You look wonderful when you run!
Juza	Muku really does look cooler than anyone when he runs.
Yuki	Yeah, he looks like he’s brimming with energy.
Muku	I’m happy to hear that, everyone!
	By the way… Tasuku-san ran with me too.
Tasuku	It felt pretty nice running over there.
Juza	I wanna give it a try too.
Muku	Okay, let’s all run together next time!
	You too, right, Yuki-kun!
Yuki	I’ll pass. Just watching is enough for me.
Muku	I’m reluctant to part, but it looks like it’s about time for this event to wrap up.
	That passed in the blink of an eye…
Juza	Yeah, it did.
Yuki	Hold on. You’re taking a photo at the end, aren’t you?
Tasuku	Alright, should I take it?
Muku	Go for it!
	Um, what pose should I do…
Guest A	I want you to make a heart!
Guest B	I love Muku-kun’s heart pose!
Guest C	A heart, please!
Muku	Fufu, you got it!
	Alright, with a heart pose.
Audience	KYAAAH!
Tasuku	I’m taking it.
	Say cheese.
	*click*

Anna