Muku Sakisaka/Yearning for Adulthood

Glass Secret

Backstage Stories

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Kumon	3, 2, 1…!
	HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Muku	Happy new year.
	Let’s get along this year as well!
Juza	Yeah, happy new year.
	Same here.
Kumon	Ehehe, happy new year!
Muku	Anyway, it kind of reminds me of the days when Kyu-chan was looking forward to Ju-chan returning home.
Kumon	That brings back memories~!
	I was super duper looking forward to you coming home too, Muku!
	During those times, we ate New Year’s eve soba and played lots of different games…
Juza	We also played the Game of Life.
Kumon	Right, right! Wanna play it again this year?
Muku	It was so exciting!
	While it’s fun spending time in your room like this—.
	Sometimes it might also be nice to go outside and do something unique to New Year’s!
Kumon	For example?
Juza	Somethin’ outdoors and like New Year’s… like watchin’ the first sunrise?
Kumon	That’s great! In that case, why don’t we take pics and send them with our New Year’s greeting to Director!?
Muku	Yeah, sounds good!
Juza	Aight, then we’ll reply to Director’s New Year’s message after we’ve taken a pic of the first sunrise?
Muku	That’s right. Our New Year’s greeting might be a bit late…
	But I’d love for Director-san to see a pretty picture of the morning sun.
Juza	…If that’s the case, I’d have wanted to take it with the camera I got from Omi-san. But I left it back at the dorm.
Kumon	No worries. You’ll be able to take a nice one with your phone too, nii-chan!
Muku	Yeah, Kyu-chan and I will take some using our phones too.
Juza	Got it. I’ll see what I can do.
Kumon	‘Kay, then where should we go to shoot the photos?
Juza	A place around here where you can see a pretty view of the first sunrise, huh?
	Nothin’ jumps to mind…
Muku	Ah!
	I know a great spot!
Kumon	Eh? Where, where?
Muku	Fufu. It’s a place that’s very unique to New Year’s!
Juza & Kumon	…?
Muku	Now that we’ve taken a picture of the first sunrise to send to Director-san, next is here!
Kumon	Woahh, this takes me back~!
	We came here in the past, didn’t we!
Muku	Yep. Everyone at the dorm just drew fortunes together to decide the members for the Seven Lucky Gods Race!
Juza	Right. I pulled “middle luck” back then.
Muku	I got “best luck”.
Kumon	Guy-san and I pulled “worst luck” together~.
	*Sigh*…
Muku	Don’t worry. This shrine is famous for giving out lots of “best luck”s. I’m sure if you pull it again, you’ll get “best luck”!
Kumon	You think so…?
Juza	Yeah.
	Wanna draw them together, Kumon?
Kumon	If nii-chan’s gonna draw one, then I will too!
	Alriiight, I’ll get revenge for my fortune~!
Muku	Okay, I’ll try it first!
Kumon	Ah, Muku! After you’ve pulled it, don’t open it!
	Let’s all open them at the same time.
Juza	‘Kay.
	…Alright, I got one.
Kumon	Me too!
	Then, open them on the count of three!
Muku	And three!
Muku & Kumon & Juza	…!?

Muku	How were your fortunes, guys…?
Kumon	I… got “worst luck” again.
Muku	Eh!?
	I-I got “worst luck” too.
Kumon	Ehh, you too!?
Muku	What should I do? I irresponsibly said something like you’ll get “best luck” if you draw another fortune, so I even made Kyu-chan get terrible luck…!
Kumon	No, it’s not your fault, Muku!
Juza	…
Kumon	Don’t tell me, nii-chan also..
Juza	…”Worst luck”.
Muku	So you mean all three of us got terrible luck!?
Kumon	I thought I’d be happy to get the same thing as nii-chan, but…
	I'll take on the power of your terrible luck, so at least nii-chan can get excellent luck…!
Shinto priest	…Oh my. Did all of you draw “worst luck”?
Muku	Ahh, yes.
	Things like that rarely happen, don’t they…
Shinto priest	Yes, such joyous things seldom happen!
	If you don’t mind, would you allow me to take a photo?
Kumon	Ehh?
Juza	Joyous…?
Shinto priest	“Worst luck” denotes the worst at the present time. Therefore, it won’t fall any further…
	In other words, you can say it’s a very good sign that your luck will increase in the future!
Muku	Oh, really…!
Shinto priest	I wish you all a lot of happiness in the future.
Kumon	…I see!
	So all that's left is for it to go up!
Juza	Plus, the priest prayed for our happiness.
	I’m sure good things will happen.
Muku	You’re right! …But I still feel a bit anxious, so I’d like to go pray to the Gods.
Kumon	Alright. Wanna head to another shrine aside from this one?
Juza	Are we tourin’ shrines?
	That’s New Years-y too.
Muku	Sounds great. Let’s do that!
Kumon	We went around eating at various stalls and it became this late!
Juza	The chocolate bananas and taiyaki tasted great.
Muku	The food was delicious, and I feel like we received lots of power from all the different shrines.
Juza	…Hm?
	Ain’t that Director?
Kumon	It is! What an amazing coincidence!
Izumi	Ah, you three!
	I sent a LIME, but happy new year.
Muku	Happy new year, Director-san!
	The truth is, we planned on sending you pictures of the first sunrise with our LIMEs, but…
	A lot of things happened and it got late. Sorry about that.
Kumon	Yeah, listen! After we took our pics of the first sunrise, the three of us drew fortunes and all of us got terrible luck~.
Izumi	Ehh, all of you!?
	That’s rare…!
Juza	Yeah.
	But accordin’ to the priest, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Muku	So then the three of us did a shrine tour afterwards and went to receive lots of power.
Izumi	I see. Going to shrines at the beginning of the year to receive power and support is a great idea!
Muku	Exactly!
	Ah, right. It’s late, but I’ll send you a picture of the first sunrise!
Kumon	Ah, I took one too!
	And sent!
Juza	Same here.
Izumi	Wow, all of your photos are really pretty!
	Thanks.
Juza	By the way, what’re you up to, Director?
Izumi	I heard a curry lucky bag released, so I bought it and I’m on my way home. See!
Kumon	Ahaha. That’s just like you, Director!
Muku	I’m glad I was able to see Director-san’s smiling face at the beginning of the year!
Student A	Veludo Fine Arts University is hosting an event!
	Please stop by for a look!
Juza	Amabi’s event…?
	It’s New Year’s, so I wonder what it is.
Student B	Please, come take a look at the exhibition of our works!
	Admission is free~!
Kumon	They said it’s free!
Muku	I wonder what kind of exhibition they’re holding.
	I’m a little curious.
Juza	Wanna drop by?
Kumon	Yeah, let’s!
Muku	Since you’re here, won’t you come take a peek with us, Director-san?
Izumi	Eh, are you sure?
Kumon	Of course!
Juza	Yeah. We’ll carry your bags.
Muku	A curry lucky bag sounds like it’d be pretty heavy!
Izumi	Alright, I’ll take your offer…
	Thanks!

Student	Welcome to the “New Year! Amabi Fashion EXPO”!
	We’re handing out pamphlets and entrance perks, so please go ahead!
Izumi	Thank you very much.
Kumon	Awesome!
	Loads of pretty shoes are on display!
Muku	So this is a shoes booth!
	There’s so many cute and fashionable shoes.
Juza	The other booths look like fashion exhibits too.
	I’m sure Yuki would love to come here for a look.
Muku	That’s true. I’ll tell Yuki-kun about it later!
Izumi	By the way, what did everyone get as the entrance freebie back there?
	It looks like there’s a few different kinds.
Muku	Ah, you’re right!
	There’s a list on the back of the pamphlet.
Kumon	Lemme open it.
	Mine’s… a miniature bag!
Juza	I got a miniature hat.
Izumi	Mine’s… a miniature purse!
	How about you, Muku-kun?
Muku	Umm… wah, I got miniature glass slippers!
Kumon	Ehh?
	The glass slippers on the list are…
Juza	“Secret” is written at the shadow of a shoe.
Student	Eh, did the glass slipper freebie appear?
	You’re really lucky, sir!
Muku	Ehh?
Student	There’s only one glass slipper miniature.
	It’s a ridiculously rare bonus!
Izumi	Only one!?
	That’s amazing…!
Kumon	You’re super duper lucky, Muku!
	Maybe the power of our shrine tour showed itself!?
Juza	Somethin’ nice happened right away, huh?
Muku	Thanks, Ju-chan, Kyu-chan!
	…But I’d like Director-san to take this.
Izumi	Eh, why’s that?
Muku	Glass slippers are something a princess would wear.
	I mean, it’s a miniature so you wouldn’t be able to wear it—.
	But I’m sure it would be more fitting for you to have it than me!
CHOICE 1: I’m honestly happy [+] Izumi I’m honestly happy if you say that, Muku-kun. Muku Ehehe, but I really mean it. You’re a really lovely princess to me, Director-san. So I think these glass slippers would suit you really well too! Izumi It’s a little embarrassing… but if Muku-kun’s saying it, then I can take your word for it since I’m sure you’re a real prince. Muku Ehh, there’s no way I’m a real prince…! I’m the one who’s happy…! I’ll aim to be a prince in my own way so that I can be seen as a prince in your eyes, Director-san! …Alright then. Here. Take these glass slippers, princess.
CHOICE 2: Are you sure? [+] Izumi Are you sure? These seem really rare though… Muku It’s fine! I’m satisfied enough just getting such a lucky draw. Today started out with terrible luck, but I happened to meet Director-san and got a rare prize… In the end, New Year’s became a really great day! That's why I’d like to share it with you, Director-san. Izumi I’m glad to see you happy too, Muku-kun. Alright, thanks for sharing! Muku Yes, of course!
Izumi	Thanks so much, Muku-kun.
	But just it’s no good just receiving, so in exchange…
	I’ll give you some curry!
Muku	Ehh!
	But it’s the curry you were so excited to get…
Izumi	Here you go. It’s “The Prince of the Curry Country”!
	I thought it would be perfect for you the moment I saw it.
Kumon	You’re right. There’s a picture of a prince drawn on the package!
Juza	The name suits Muku too.
Izumi	Won’t you take this curry?
Muku	Thank you very much! It’s wasted on me, but…
	If you’re giving it to me, then I’ll make sure to savour it!

Anna