Sakuya Sakuma/Blossom Aloha

The Story Behind MANKAI Swimming Club’s Formation

Backstage Stories

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Sakuya	Wow! The pools are so huge!
Citron	I-is that a giant slime!?
Muku	It’s a waterslide Citron-sama!
	It looks a little scary….
Kazunari	It’s fine! It’s fine!
	They have tons of different slides, let’s ride the chill ones~!
Masumi	I want to ride on a waterslide with the director.
Sakuya	As expected of Masumi-kun….
Omi	There’s a Hawaiian sweets cafe over there.
	I want to check it out.
Juza	Sounds delicious.
	I wanna go.
Izumi	(Everyone wants to check out different stuff.)
	Hm? Tasuku-san, where are you heading?
Tasuku	I’m going to the indoor pool.
	Rather than riding waterslides, I want to swim properly.
	You’re using all the muscles of the body when swimming. It’s a good exercise to build physical strength.
Izumi	(I think you’re already strong enough though…)
Sakuya	Umm, can I come with you?
	I want to become more physically fit too!
Izumi	Ah, can I join too?
Tasuku	I don’t mind but… why the director?
Izumi	It’s getting a little hot in here. I thought I’d cool down indoors.
Masumi	I’m going with you.
Tasuku	Let’s go then.
Tasuku	Seems like no one swims here around this time.
Izumi	Indeed.
Karasuma	Ah! You!
Sakuya	I-I’m sorry, but who are you…
Karasuma	I’m Karasuma Hikaru of KIRAKIRA⛤BOYS!
Masumi	Never heard of it. I don’t care.
Karasuma	Whatever!
Tasuku	You again?
	What are you up to?
Karasuma	That’s my line!
	You show up wherever I go.
Tasuku	It’s a coincidence.
Karasuma	Shut up! If you’re dying to compete with me so badly, why don’t you just compete in a medley relay with me?
Tasuku	Can you at least hold your tongue and listen properly…?
Sakuya	Medley relay–!
	I wonder if I can swim fast enough….
Masumi	What a pain. Director, let’s swim over there.
Izumi	Eh….
	(What should we do…)
Karasuma	Don’t you dare escape now!
	I don’t back away from my words!
Tasuku	Seems like he won’t let us go until we accept his challenge.
Sakuya	S-seems like it….
Masumi	Sigh….
Tasuku	It’s a medley relay match. We should decide on our order.
Izumi	I’m not so good at swimming…
Sakuya	How about breaststroke?
	They also taught it in schools.
Izumi	I might be able to do it.
Masumi	I want to be the one to pass the baton to the director.
Izumi	Then, you can do the backstroke.
Tasuku	All that’s left is butterfly and freestyle.
	Sakuma, you can choose whichever.
Sakuya	Umm, I’m not really good at butterfly…
Tasuku	Then I’ll do the butterfly.
Sakuya	Thank you very much.
	I’m doing freestyle as the last leg. I’m a little nervous but I’ll do my best!

Izumi	(The order has been decided…It’s about to start soon.)
Karasuma	We won’t lose!
Sakuya	Same here. We don’t plan on losing!
Masumi	I’ll definitely reach the director…!
Tasuku	It’s going to be a good match.
Sakuya	The other team is pretty fast.
Izumi	Masumi-kun, you can do it!
Masumi	–!
Sakuya	Woah, he sped up!
	Masumi-kun is amazing!
Tasuku	His swimming is quite impressive.
Masumi	Director!
Izumi	Leave it to me!
Masumi	Aah, director… She responded cheerfully.
	How cute…
Sakuya	Director, do your best!
Izumi	Tasuku-san!
Tasuku	Yeah.
Izumi	Tasuku-san, keep at it!
	Phew….
Sakuya	Director, good job!
Izumi	Thanks. Masumi-kun swam fast but I’m sorry for narrowing the distance of our lead with the other team.
Masumi	Don’t worry.
	Those two will make up for it.
Sakuya	That’s right!
	Tasuku-san is a fast swimmer!
	I will do my best!
Izumi	Thank you.
	(Sakuya-kun is so reliable.)
Izumi	Tasuku-san pulled away from the other team.
	He reached Sakuya-kun!
Sakuya	—!
Tasuku	He’s pretty fast for someone who was nervous earlier.
Izumi	Certainly!
Karasuma	I’ll catch up with you!
Izumi	Hm? He’s swimming breaststroke!?
Tasuku	You cannot use breaststroke for the freestyle part. He’s disqualified.
Masumi	It’s our win.
Karasuma	Damn it—! I won’t forget about this!
	I’ll win next time!
Tasuku	How about you try learning the rules first before challenging us again?
Izumi	You swam really fast.
Sakuya	Ahaha, I didn’t notice the other team got disqualified until the end.
Izumi	Sakuya-kun was so cool!
Sakuya	Really? I’m glad to hear that!
Masumi	Why is Sakuya the only one to get all the praise? Unforgivable…
Sakuya	Ma-Masumi-kun! Please calm down.
Tasuku	Nevertheless, it seems like both Sakuma and Usui are good swimmers. Should we form our own swimming club too?
Sakuya	Sounds good! Masumi-kun, join us!
Masumi	Only if the director joins.
Sakuya	Director, what do you think?
	I’d be really happy if you could join the club.
Izumi	Thank you for inviting me but I’m not really good at swimming…
Masumi	There’s no reason for me to join if the director is not joining.
Sakuya	Ehh!? Wait up, Masumi-kun!
Izumi	T-that’s right! I can help you if you’re going to compete in the medley relay in the future. How’s that…?
Tasuku	We certainly need 4 people to compete.
	We have a few members. You’re going to be a huge help to us.
Sakuya	Please, director!
Izumi	I won’t be much of a help though…
	But I’ll do my best when you need my help!
Sakuya	Thank you very much!
	Director is going to help us out…
	Masumi-kun, you really don’t want to join us?
Izumi	Masumi-kun, consider it a favor for me too…
Masumi	As you wish.
Tasuku	It’s decided. We can start increasing the number of members for now.
Sakuya	Yes! MANKAI Swimming Club is formed!

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