Muku Sakisaka/Makeup: Ice

Go to the Sweets Exhibition!

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	(I had a lot of meetings today. I’m beat…)
Sakuya	Amazing. They look just like real gems!
Muku	They taste delicious too!
Izumi	(It sounds like everyone’s excited over something.)
	*door opens*
	I’m back.
Muku	Ah, Director-san.
	Welcome home!
	Oh, are you feeling a bit tired…?
Izumi	I was running all over the place today.
	But I’m fine.
	By the way, it sounded like all of you were excited over something. What’s up?
Sakuya	Muku-kun and Juza-kun bought some really wonderful snacks!
Homare	Have a look-see. They look just like gemstones, do they not!
	It’s shocking that this beauty is made from chocolate.
Izumi	They’re adorable.
	The chocolates look like large brooches.
Juza	The base is made from cookie and there’s somethin’ like jam inside.
Izumi	You two went to buy these together?
Muku	Yes, Ju-chan and I went on a sweets tour today!
Tsuzuru	Did you eat anything else?
Juza	Yeah.
	Red bean soup, kintsuba…
Muku	And parfaits and pancakes… everything tasted amazing!
Azami	Are you serious?
	I’m gettin’ heartburn just listening.
Muku	These gem chocolates aren’t that sweet though.
	Give them a try, everyone!
Yuki	Alright, I’m having one.
	…You’re right. They taste nice.
Tsumugi	I think this mild sweetness would pair well with coffee.
Muku	I’m glad. We gave them a try and they tasted delicious, so we wanted everyone else to have some too. Right, Ju-chan!
Juza	Exactly.
Muku	Please help yourself as well, Director-san.
	Which colour do you want?
Izumi	Thanks.
	Alright, I guess I’ll take this one.
	…Ah, this one’s pistachio. It’s nice!
Muku	I’m glad it suits your taste!
Tsuzuru	They say sweets are perfect for when you’re tired.
Muku	Please don’t push yourself too hard, Director-san.
Izumi	Thank you, I’ll be careful.
Member of a different theatre troupe	Thanks for today.
	You really helped by lending us a hand.
Izumi	Not at all. I learned a lot too.
	Thank you very much!
Member of a different theatre troupe	Ah, that’s right. By the way Tachibana-san, are you interested in things like this?
	I got these tickets from a friend of mine.
Izumi	“Sweets Exhibition”…?
Member of a different theatre troupe	It’s too bad, but I don’t think I’ll be able to go.
	It’s a good chance though, so I figured I’d give the tickets to someone who would enjoy events like this… what do you say, Tachibana-san?
Izumi	Are you sure?
Member of a different theatre troupe	Of course.
	Invite your boyfriend to come too.
Izumi	Ahaha… thank you.

Izumi	Limited-edition sweets at a photogenic photo spot, huh…
	This sweets exhibition sounds like a pretty popular event.
	(I’m sure there’d be someone who would love to go here.
	That being said, who should I ask—.)
Muku	Ah, Director-san.
	Are you working at this hour?
Izumi	Nope, I was just doing some research for myself.
	How about you? Were you out this late?
Muku	Yep, I went for a run!
	I ate a bit too many sweet things recently, so I thought I should exercise…
Izumi	You’re so responsible, Muku-kun…!
	Ah, speaking of sweets…
	Are you interested in sweets exhibitions?
Muku	Sweets exhibitions?
Izumi	See, here. Not only are there limited-edition sweets, but also fancy displays.
Muku	Wow, that looks amazing…!
	The home page is sparkling too!
	All the limited sweets look adorable!
Izumi	The thing is, I got a pair of tickets from an acquaintance of mine. If you don’t mind, I wonder if you’d like to go together~?
Muku	Are you okay with me?
Izumi	Of course I am. You went on a sweets tour earlier, so I figured you would definitely enjoy it.
	Ah, but you went on a run since you ate too many sweet things.
	I guess you want to avoid sweets for a while, huh?
Muku	Oh, no, not at all!
	If I overeat, then all I have to do is run again.
	Such a lovely event is hard to come by. I’d love to join you if it’s alright with you!
Izumi	Great.
	Alright, let’s go together.
Muku	Woah…!
Izumi	The walls, ceiling and decorations are all cute and the colour of sweets.
Muku	I can’t decide which booth to start looking from.
	Ah, it looks like there’s something over there, Director-san!
Izumi	Yeah, let’s go check it out.
	(Muku-kun is as lively as ever.
	I’m glad it looks like he’s having fun.)

Muku	Look here, Director-san!
	These tables are shaped like biscuits!
	*click*
	The donut decorations hanging from the ceiling sure are nice too!
	It’s so cute you just want to take pictures all over the venue.
	*click*
Izumi	Would you like a picture of yourself too, Muku-kun? Not just of the interior.
	I’ll take it for you, if you’d like.
Muku	In that case, could you be in the photo as well, Director-san?
Izumi	You want to take one together?
Muku	Of course!
	Please. The two of us came here together, after all!
Izumi	If you say so…
	Um, maybe we can take a selfie?
Muku	Yeah, sounds great!
	Alright, with the wall in the background…
	Umm, I think it would look better if we were a little closer together.
Izumi	Like this?
Muku	Ah, perfect!
	I’m taking it now!
	*click*
Izumi	How does it look?
Muku	Mhm, it came out well—.
	Ah, I’m sorry!
	It looks like I got too close without realizing it…!
Izumi	Ahaha, don’t worry. I don’t mind.
	So how’s the photo?
Muku	It came out really pretty!
	Ehehe… I’m so happy I got a selfie with you, Director-san.
CHOICE 1: The opportunity to take a selfie… [+] Izumi True, I don’t normally get the opportunity to take a selfie all that often. Muku Yeah! This will be a wonderful memory. Izumi Sent it to me later, okay? Muku Sure thing! I have to make sure I don’t erase the data… Izumi Ahaha, it’s not that serious.
CHOICE 2: It sure is fun [+] Izumi Sweets exhibitions sure are fun. The displays are so elaborate, you can’t help but look at all the nooks and crannies. Muku According to the map of the venue, there’s plenty more to see! Like more photo spots and displays. Izumi You’re right. I wonder if we’ll get to all of them? Muku I’ll escort you! I’ll guide you through the most optimal route, princess. Izumi P-princess? Muku Ah, s-sorry about that! The whole time, I’ve been thinking you look just like a princess in this room… I called you that without thinking… did you dislike it? Izumi Um, well… it’s embarrassing, but just a little bit is fine. Muku Ehehe, thank you very much! Now then, let’s be off, princess.
Izumi	It looks like we’ve come full circle now.
Muku	Yep! We went around to all the photo spots and attractions.
Izumi	I never thought I’d get into a ball pool at this age.
Muku	Ahaha, me neither.
	But the donut shaped swim ring was so cute.
Izumi	(Muku-kun didn’t look out of place at all…)
Muku	Ah, it looks like a merchandise corner over here.
	There’s tons of adorable and delicious-looking sweets…!
Izumi	Yeah. We have to choose and buy them carefully or else we’ll want everything.
Muku	Right! What should I choose?
	Eclairs or macarons…
Izumi	The Japanese sweets look trendy too.
	Mame daifuku, dango…
Muku	Look, Director-san!
	This looks like an ohagi…
Izumi	It’s beautiful like a rose…!
	I didn’t know there were ohagi like this.
Muku	I have to buy this for Ju-chan!
Izumi	Good choice.
Muku	Director-san, they have guimauves that are special to this sweets exhibition!
Izumi	For this, it’s gotta be…
Muku	A souvenir for Hisoka-san!
Juza	*Nom, nom*… this ohagi tastes amazin’.
Hisoka	The frambroise guimauve is delicious too.
Kazunari	These candies are totes ‘blammable!
	I’m gonna snap some shots first~.
	Muku; I’m glad you like them.
	You guys sure bought a lot though~.
Muku	All of your faces came to mind as we were looking around…
	The items piled up before we knew it.
Kazunari	You’re such a nice guy, Mukkun!
Hisoka	Thanks, Muku.
Juza	Thanks.
	We got to eat such tasty things thanks to you.
Muku	It’s all thanks to Director-san for taking me to the sweets exhibition.
	Once again…
	Thank you so much, Director-san!
Izumi	You’re very welcome.
	Thanks for coming along with me.
	*door opens*
Taichi	Hm? Is everyone holdin’ a sweets party!?
Tsuzuru	There’s a huge amount, just like last time.
Misumi	Triangle cookie spotted!
	It looks yummy~!
Muku	Please help yourselves, everyone!
Taichi	Woohoo! Don’t mind if I do!
Tsuzuru	They don’t just look good. They taste great too.
Misumi	This cookie has a triangle flavour~!
Juza	Triangle flavour…?
Kazunari	Ahaha. In other words, it’s delish, right!
Izumi	(They look like they’re enjoying it… fufu, another peaceful day at the dorm.)
Muku	Eat up, everyone!

Anna