Omi Fushimi/Thoughtful Gift

A Reward for a Job Well Done

Backstage Stories

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Studio Senior	Then just like explained, we'll be using plenty of oranges for the shooting so keep that in mind.
Omi	Understood.
Studio Senior	That's it for the explanation about the bridal shooting, but… Fushimi, there's something I want to ask of you.
Omi	What is it?
Studio Senior	I would like you to get us the refreshments for the models.
	If possible, I would like it to be something women would love. Can I ask that from you?
Omi	No problem. I'll look for something to buy.
Studio Senior	Thank you!
Omi	(Something that women would love, huh…)
Izumi	This one looks yummy.
Muku	Woah, you're right!
Omi	I'm home.
Muku	Welcome back, Omi-san.
Izumi	Hey, Omi-kun. You haven't eaten yet right? I'll make something for you right away.
Omi	Thank you.
	Muku, what were you looking at?
Muku	This magazine's report of Valentine's Day gifts!
	Director found the article in this magazine, and she told me about it.
Omi	I see. It's already this time of the year.
	Can I have a look at that article too?
Muku	Here you go!
Izumi	Here, sorry for the wait.
Omi	Thank you.
Izumi	Omi-kun, do you plan on buying something for Valentine's?
Omi	Not really for Valentine's, we have this bridal shooting in our studio soon.
	I was tasked with preparing some refreshments women would love.
Muku	Since it is Valentine's Day soon, chocolates might be a good idea!
Omi	I thought the same. That's why I thought this article might be helpful.
Izumi	This report is nice too, but how about going to the Valentine's event hall? I think there would be even more types there.
Muku	Ah, you're right! It's colorful and florid, it's exciting!
Omi	Saying that, that place would be filled with female customers, you have to be brave to go there alone…
Izumi	Should I come with you then? I just thought I would like to check out some stuff.
Omi	Really? It would be a great help if we go together.
Izumi	Same here, when you go with someone you can hear more opinions, so I'm grateful.
Omi	Then let's visit there soon.
Muku	If you find some delicious chocolate, let me know too!
Omi	Yeah, of course.

Izumi	Ah, isn't this the chocolate they showed in the magazine?
Omi	It is. The package really is fashionable.
Izumi	That brand over there is also a hot topic every year.
Omi	I see… no wonder there's a crowd forming there.
	They're all so original, it's hard picking one.
Izumi	Fufu, that's why these fairs are so fun.
	Ah. By the way, there's one chocolate I'm curious about.
Omi	The one we saw on the magazine?
Izumi	Nope, I heard about it from a friend, seems like it's really popular with women now. …Ah, it's this one!
Staff	Would you like to taste it?
Izumi	Is that alright?
Staff	Here you go.
Izumi	…yup, it's delicious!
Omi	It melts in your mouth, and it's not too sweet so it's easy to eat.
	Looks like it's popular with women too, so I'll go with this one.
Izumi	I think it's a good call! I'm sure they would love it.
Models	Good job everyone~!
Omi	Good job. It's not much, but have some of these if you want.
Model A	Wow, thank you so much!
Model B	Ah, this chocolate! I saw it on Instegram and wanted to try it.
Omi	Haha, I see. I'm glad to hear that.
Studio Senior	The refreshments were a great success. Thank you for choosing something good for us.
Omi	Not at all. I also received advice, I didn’t do anything that deserves thanks…
Studio Senior	Just accept the thanks.
	Oh right. Speaking of thanks, how about you take the oranges we used today?
Omi	Is that alright? Those oranges are quite high quality.
Studio Senior	It's all good. You worked the hardest today after all. Take as much as you like. You can take all of them for all I care.
Omi	Thank you so much.
	I'm home.
Izumi	Welcome home… hey, what's up with all those oranges!?
Omi	I took everything we used in the shooting today.
Izumi	Heh… so they let you take this kinda things.
Omi	Well, it's not always like this though… and I received the oranges thanks to you, Director.
Izumi	Eh, how come?
Omi	The models really liked the chocolates we chose.
	My senior was grateful for it too, and he told me to take the oranges.
Izumi	I see.
	But I'm sure it's not just because of the refreshments, but also because you did a good job.
Omi	Haha. Well, my senior said something like that too.
Izumi	Fufu. I knew it.
CHOICE 1: What kind of shooting was that? [+] Izumi By the way, what kinda shooting needs so many oranges for? Omi The theme of the bridal shooting was oranges. When a model holds oranges their skin color looks prettier, we were able to take some good photos. Izumi Oh, I see! Omi I'll show you the photos when they're ready. Izumi Sure, I'm looking forward to it.
CHOICE 2: They smell great [+] Izumi These oranges smell great. Omi Yeah, I heard we were using some high quality oranges. Izumi Can it be the pricey type that we absolutely wouldn't be allowed to buy… Omi Haha, I'll leave that to your imagination. …saying that, I don't really know myself. Izumi Anyway I understand they're very valuable. …I'll make sure everyone eats them properly.
Izumi	In any case, seeing how we have so much, we can use them for cooking too.
Omi	Then how about I make some marmalade jam?
Izumi	Oh, sounds nice! Let's make it together sometime.
	And also… how about using some for curry?
Omi	Thought you would say that, Director. I'll look up recipes for a curry with oranges.

Hoshiko