Sakuya Sakuma/MANKAI Birthday

Pure Date with Matching Outfit!

Backstage Stories

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Sakuya	I’m home!
Izumi	Welcome back! I’ve been waiting forever for Sakuya-kun to come home!
Sakuya	Eh?
Izumi	Here here, follow me.
Sakuya	E-eh, what is this out of nowhe— whoa!?
Tsumugi, Itaru, & Citron	Congratulations!
Sakuya	…Eh?
Izumi	Ahaha, were you surprised?
Sakuya	Y-yeah. May I ask what is this…? Why are you guys congratulating me…?
Masumi	Today’s date.
Sakuya	…Ah! That’s right, today is my birthday!
Izumi	Don’t tell me you forgot?!
Sakuya	Yeah, completely.
Itaru	We went out of the way to make it a surprise party and it looks like it was the right choice.
Sakuya	Yeah! This is my first time celebrating my birthday with a lot of people… I’m really happy!
Izumi	(I’m glad he’s pleased with the surprise birthday party!)
	Alright. Here’s the presents from everyone!
Sakuya	Whoa, that’s a lot…!
Tsuzuru	I hope you like it… I was really confused about what to give.
Itaru	Ah, me too. I’m sure he’ll be happy with whatever I give him, and even if I ask him about it, he will say that he couldn’t think of anything.
Izumi	I had the same experience as well…
Masumi	Told you there’s no use asking.
Citron	I chose something that I would be happy to receive and would make Sakuya smiles too!
Sakuya	Everyone put a lot of thoughts into preparing it… Thank you very much!
Izumi	You’re welcome. Alright, let’s start the party. Since you’re the lead role, eat a lot!
Sakuya	Okay!
	Everyone, thank you very much for today! The party is really fun.
Izumi	If you’re happy then I’m happy as well. Sakuya-san, do you have any plans after this?
Sakuya	No, there’s nothing in particular…?
Izumi	If that so, would you like to go out with me for a bit? Since it’s your birthday, I’ll take you wherever you like.
Sakuya	Eh, is that alright?
Izumi	Of course. Sakuya-kun is the lead role today, after all!
Masumi	What’s with that, so unfair. I’m going too.
Izumi	Not today. It’s Sakuya-kun’s birthday. I’ll take Masumi-kun when it’s Masumi-kun’s birthday, okay?
Masumi	Then, I want to go on a date with just the two of us on my birthday.
Izumi	I-I understand. If Masumi-kun is fine with that…
Masumi	Yes, it’s a promise.
Tsuzuru	Alright alright, that’s all with the Director. Let’s start cleaning up.
Citron	Masumi is staying with us!
Masumi	… It’s the worst.
Sakuya	As I thought, I should help cleaning up…
Itaru	Hey hey. You don’t have to worry about it. Director, hurry up and take Sakuya out, will you?
Tsuzuru	He’s right. At this rate, he’ll seriously start cleaning up. Leave the rest to us, you two please go and have fun.
Citron	Sakuya, have a ton of fun!
Izumi	Thanks, everyone. Alright Sakuya-kun, let’s go.
Sakuya	Okay! I’ll buy souvenirs for everyone!

 

Izumi	Alright then. Sakuya-kun, where shall we go?
Sakuya	I’m fine going anywhere. Just going out with Director is more than enough.
Izumi	No need to worry about that. I told you I’ll take you to places you like, didn’t I?
Sakuya	Hmm… Ah. Then, is it okay if we go to thrift store?
Izumi	Thrift store?
Sakuya	I have a favorite shop near here! I haven’t been there recently, so I want to stop by for a bit.
Izumi	Of course it’s okay. Let’s go!
Sakuya	We’re here. I come here because it’s cheap and has a wide range of selections.
Izumi	So there’s a thrift store here…
Sakuya	It’s a little off the main street, so I feel like not a lot of people knows about it.
Izumi	Ahaha, that might be the case.
	Ah, look, Sakuya-kun! These sunglasses frames have some funny shapes!
Sakuya	Whoa, you’re right. There are stars, hearts, diamonds… There are even frames in the shapes of numbers!
Izumi	There are a lot of color variations as well. … How is it, does it fit me?
Sakuya	Ahaha! The rainbow color is really flashy!
Izumi	I thought there are only clothes and hats here, but turns out there are quite a few accessories as well. There are also many kinds of clothes…
	That’s right! Since we’re here, I’ll coordinate something that would look good on Sakuya-kun.
Sakuya	Eh, is it alright?
Izumi	Of course!
Sakuya	But… I’ll feel bad if it’s only me, so in exchange, I’ll pick something that looks good on Director as well!
Izumi	Is that so? Then, please go ahead.
	These are the ones that I picked!
Sakuya	Whoa, it’s good! As expected from Director!
Izumi	Ahaha, thank you. By the way, the most important point is the knit hat. I think it’ll definitely suit you.
Sakuya	Ah…! I picked that one as well!
Izumi	Eh, really?
Sakuya	Yeah. I thought it’d suit Director… Here, look.
Izumi	You’re right! Who would’ve thought Sakuya-kun would pick the knit hat as well…
Sakuya	Ahaha, I’m shocked too. … Umm, is it okay if I try the clothes that Director picked?
Izumi	Of course. I’ll try it on as well.
Sakuya	Director, it really suits you!
Izumi	Sakuya-kun too! As I thought, it looks good on you.
Sakuya	Ehehe, that’s because Director has good sense.
Izumi	I actually like the clothes that Sakuya-kun picked. Maybe I should buy it.
Sakuya	I really like Director’s coordination as well. I’ll buy it too.
Izumi	Ah, in that case then I’ll buy it for you! Count it as a birthday present!
Sakuya	Eh, but didn’t I already receive your present before?
Izumi	There’s no rules that say there can only be one present, right?
	I really wish for Sakuya-kun to be happy. That’s why, I hope that you don’t be so reserved with me.
Sakuya	Director… . Thank you very much!
Izumi	It’s such a waste to change clothes, isn’t it… Oh right, let’s just go out as it is!
Sakuya	Whoa, interesting idea! Alright!
Izumi	It’s settled then. Excuse me. May I have the tags removed?

Izumi	Where should we go next?
Sakuya	Hmm, right… Ah.
Izumi	Hmm? Is there anything in that sweets store?
Sakuya	There’s these sweets called Zakkun Ice that I’ve always been interested in for a while…
	It’s an ice cream that is sprinkled with crunchy croquant. It seems to be quite popular since there are always people lining up.
Izumi	Whoa, I don’t even know what that is but it sounds delicious! Sakuya-kun, would you like to eat it together?
Sakuya	Yeah, certainly!
	Whoa, they have a lot of ice cream flavors…
Izumi	They all look so delicious I can’t stop looking at them. What flavor will you have, Sakuya-kun?
Sakuya	Hmm… The strawberry flavor looks good, but I’m curious what the blood orange flavor tastes like… I can’t decide.
Izumi	Ah, I’m also curious about those flavors. How about we order both and try them together?
Sakuya	Is it alright?
Izumi	Of course. Okay, let’s order now!
Izumi	Mm…! This ice cream is really delicious! I like how the flavor is rich, but it’s not overpoweringly sweet.
Sakuya	Yeah! The crunch is also a nice accent and makes it fun to eat!
CHOICE 1: Give me one bite [+] Izumi Can I have a bite of what Sakuya-kun is eating? Sakuya Ah, right. Alright, let’s exchange. Okay, here you go. Izumi Thanks. … Mm, as I thought this is delicious too!
CHOICE 2: I want to try other flavors too [+] Izumi I want to try other flavors too. Sakuya I get what you mean! I heard that there are other unique flavors too, so I’d like to try them when I have the chance. Izumi Ahaha, Sakuya-kun is surprisingly a challenger!
Sakuya	To be honest, I didn’t expect that Zakkun Ice would be this delicious…!
Izumi	That reminds me, you said that there are always people lining up. Have you never eaten this before?
Sakuya	Well, I always saw it on my way home from the thrift store and wanted to try it, but I never had the chance.
	That’s why, thank you very much for today! You even went out of the way to buy me new presents.
Izumi	I told you not to worry about it! It’s Sakuya-kun’s birthday, after all.
	I, and everyone else in the Spring Troupe, would be happier if you genuinely you’re your smile rather than being reserved like that.
Sakuya	I see… Yeah, you’re right. I’d like to thank everyone again when we return!
	Thank you for today, I’m really happy for the celebration!
Izumi	… Hey, Sakuya-kun?
Sakuya	Yes?
Izumi	You’re allowed to express more and act on what you want to do and what you think just like now, you know?
Sakuya	Eh…
Izumi	Doesn’t matter if it’s about clothing or food, I want you to be more assertive.
	Sakuya-kun has a tendency to be too patient and reserved. It’s okay to be a little more selfish!
Sakuya	Director…! Okay, thank you very much!
	… Well then, let’s…
Izumi	It’s okay. Tell me whatever you want.
Sakuya	It’s… On my birthday next year, will you go out with me like this again?
Izumi	Of course! It’s a promise then, let’s spend time together next year as well!
Sakuya	Yeah! Ehehe, now I’m looking forward to next year!

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