Omi Fushimi/Men's Personal Grooming

Beard's Presence

Backstage Stories

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Omi	So this time the costume is a suit. On top of it there's a beard to match.
Yuki	Yup, since I would like you to have an older feel, and for a Yakuza leader I would like to have something like a presence, or dreadfulness.
	Well a false beard is fine too.
Omi	Hmm, normally I don't grow a beard but… it's a good opportunity, so I think I'll try growing one.
Izumi	As part of preparing for the role, while in practice and in performance trying to actually growing one might be good.
	There's also you having to get used to having a beard.
Omi	I see, you have a point. Then I'll try doing so.
Taichi	Yawn~. Yup, I slept well~.
Omi	Ah, you woke up, Taichi. Morning. I'll be going ahead to the lounge.
Taichi	Yeah, Morning~! Omi---…san.
Omi	Omi-san? What happened, suddenly.
Taichi	No no! When I saw your face with the beard, it just happened! I couldn't just add "kun"…!
	A few days ago Omi-kun, you started growing your beard but you look older than usual, how to put it, I end up being nervous!
Omi	Haha…. I'm sorry, but it would be great if you get used to it already.
Taichi	Uuh, I, I'll put an effort!
Omi	Good morning.
Tenma	Ah, good morning Omi-sa….!?
Omi	What's wrong?
Tenma	N, No, my bad. I'm still not used to your face being like that, I was a little surprised.
Omi	Haha, Tenma too huh. Taichi said something similar.
Azuma	Fufu, I think beard Omi is quite good too. Your manliness has gone up.
Yuki	Rather than saying his manliness went up, it's more like he became bear-like, you're completely a woodsman.
Citron	Omi, you're like a "barber"!
Omi	A barber? I-Is that so.
Citron	Yes! A sturdy man who catches boar and dears!
Izumi	…Citron-kun, that's not barber it's hunter isn’t it…
Tenma	Rather it's surprising you know a word like barber.
Omi	The truth is recently, when I repeat the lines from the upcoming performance in my head and recall scenes--.
	Seems like as influence from the preparation for the role, I end up naturally wrinkling my eyebrows…
	Moreover ever since I started growing a beard, people from my university lectures and acquaintances from the photography club are scared of me for a moment.
Yuki	I can see why. Well in reality, that evil looking woodsman carries handmade scones and quiche in his hands.
Citron	Oh~ gap moe! It's cute~.
Sakyo	If you're frightening, in terms of getting into the role things are going well right.
Omi	Well, I guess it's true.
Izumi	(Sure it's true, but having people you know afraid of you is a bit pitiful)
	(Hmm, as the one who suggests him to grow a beard, I feel a little guilty…)

Omi	--Oh, Director. Over here.
Izumi	Sorry, did I keep you waiting?
Omi	No, I've just arrived here too. The lecture has dragged on a little so I was in a hurry, but looks like my timing was just good.
Izumi	That's good. …since a already tall person like you is growing a beard, Omi-kun you're, even more standing out.
Omi	Haha, is that so? It's useful for meetings. Then, let's head to the supermarket.
Omi	Goods and vegetables... and the additional purchases of seasonings are settled with this. I wonder if we forgot to buy something.
Izumi	Yeah, it's fine. We also bought all the things everyone asked for.
Omi	Okay, so let's go. Ah, I'll take those bags too.
Izumi	This much is fine! Omi-kun you're already carrying enough.
Omi	It's fine, here. Director you carry only this.
Izumi	Y-Yeah, got it. Thank you.
Izumi	(Omi-kun's beard, I already got pretty much used to it, but as I thought he looks a bit older than usual.)
Izumi	Omi-kun, how is it with the beard? Did you get used to it?
Omi	Right, I think I got quite used to it. Seems like the guys from Mankai Company, got finally used to seeing it too.
Izumi	Ahaha.
Omi	I thought that with such a little beard nothing would change, but in the beginning it was uncomfortable a little after all.
	I was startled by the feeling of my cheek when I rested it on my hand… I'm still, not completely used to it.
CHOICE 1: 1 Your beard, it's cool [+] Izumi Azuma-san said it too, but Omi-kun with beard feels more manly, I think it's cool too. Omi Err, it doesn't look like I'm older? Izumi No! It feels like you're mature, it's wonderful. Omi I-I see. Thank you. Somehow, Director saying it like that, made my heart beat faster… I'm just joking.
CHOICE 2: If everyone else grows a beard too… [+] Izumi If everyone else grows a beard too, I wonder how it would feel like? Omi Beard too grows differently for every individual after all. I sometimes catch everyone else shaving their beards but… The middle schoolers and Azuma-san, they don't have much growth in the first plane do they? Izumi Ah- that might be true. For Juza-kun and Tasuku-san, seems like it would fit them. Omi It might surprisingly fit Homare-san too you know? See, like an artist beard. Izumi Ahaha, you have a point!
???	Aaah! Omi-saaan!!!
Omi	Hm?.
Izumi	Ah, Ryou-san! Hello.
Ryou	Hey!
Omi	Oh, what a coincidence.
Ryou	Yes! The next Autumn Troupe performance is soon right. Of course I too am going to watch it!
	I'll get tickets, and ask the guys from "Wolf" to come too!
	I'm already crazy excited-- ….!?
Omi	Eh-.
Ryou	O-Ooomi-san, this beard…
Omi	Ah, this. Our next performance has to do with chivalry, so it's for the role of a yakuza leader who is the enemy of the leading role…
Ryou	OOOOOO, O, Omi-san is a yakuza!?
	I-Insane! Anyway I have to make a call--.
Izumi	Eh!? Ryou-san, he suddenly pulled his phone and he's calling somewhere…
Ryou	Ah, hello!? It's me, Ryou!! Oi, all the ex-"Wolf" guys have to gather!
	Omi-san is establishing a yakuza group!! We have to support him with everything we have!!!
Izumi	Eeeeh!? He's having a terrible misunderstanding!?
Omi	O-Oi Ryou, calm down! This is only for a role, it's something that happens in the play!
Ryou	Yeah, he even grew a beard and he has crazy presence! Omi-san is serious! Come see right away!
	Yeah, us too like back then…! We will become Omi-san's bullets--.
Izumi	(H-He isn’t listening at all. Thinking of it this person has the same traits as Sakoda)
Omi	…aside from trying to forcefully clear his misunderstanding, seems like this beard brings all kind of troubles.
	As I thought I should shave it, and go for the safe false beard…
Izumi	Yeah, this is for the best…

Hoshiko