Sakyo Furuichi/First Snow, Falling Gently

An Unexpected Surprise on a Snowy Day

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	(I’m done with my shopping, so I should head back to the dorms… huh?)
	(It’s snowing… Even though the weather report said it wouldn’t start just yet.)
	(It might calm down a little if I wait for a bit; let me try that.)
Izumi	(...What should I do. I feel like it’s getting worse…)
	*Phone rings*
Izumi	Huh, it’s from Sakyo-san. Hello?
Sakyo	“It’s me. Where are you right now?”
Izumi	I’m at the supermarket. I had to go grocery shopping.
Sakyo	“Thought so. It’s snowing outside, right. I thought you might be having trouble getting home.”
	“I can pick you up on my way back.”
Izumi	Really!? Please!
Sakyo	“Got it. It’s the usual supermarket, right? I’ll call you again when I get there, so just wait a bit.”
Izumi	Thank you!
	(Thank goodness… I’ll get home safely.)
Sakyo	Sorry for making you wait. The streets were busier than I expected.
Izumi	It’s no problem at all! Thank you, Sakyo-san.
	The snow seemed to be getting worse, so you really helped me out.
Sakyo	No need to thank me. I was on my way back anyway.
	Work was just ending; it was just a matter of good timing.
Izumi	(That’s what he’s saying, but he really helped me out there. I want to repay him somehow… Ah.)
	Um, Sakyo-san, can we stop by the train station over there really quickly? I’ll be back soon!
Sakyo	Haah? I’m not your taxi.
Izumi	I-I’m sorry. There’s something I want to buy….
Sakyo	You forgot to buy something?
Izumi	Yes. But it’ll only take a moment!
Sakyo	Fine, make it quick. Here we are.
Izumi	Thank you! Please wait just a moment!

Izumi	Sorry for making you wait!
Sakyo	Did you get what you needed?
Izumi	Yes. I wanted to give this to you, Sakyo-san.
Sakyo	Huh? What is this?
Izumi	I just bought it. Sakyo-san, it’s a present for you!
Sakyo	...Why’d you go buy me a present all of a sudden?
	If you’re trying to get me to give the next show a bigger budget, I won’t accept this.
Izumi	That’s not it!
	It’s because you’re always looking after me--like how you came to pick me up today. You helped us out during the Christmas fan meeting, too.
	I wanted to express my gratitude to you for helping me out every day.
Sakyo	...It’s nothing special. You don’t need to worry about that sort of thing.
	This is… a scarf, huh.
CHOICE 1: Actors need to take care of their health, after all. [+] Izumi Actors need to take care of their health, after all. I thought this would help you stay warm. Sakyo Hmph, it’s not a bad choice.
CHOICE 2: I thought it would suit you, Sakyo-san. [+] Izumi I thought this scarf would suit your outfit; the colors also fit your style, Sakyo-san. Sakyo I see… well, it’s not bad.
Izumi	Fufu, I’m glad you like it.
Sakyo	….
	...Wait here for a bit.
Izumi	Eh, Sakyo-san!? ...He’s gone.
Sakyo	--Sorry for making you wait.
Izumi	No, it’s fine. But what happened...?
Sakyo	...Here you go.
Izumi	Eh. I-is this for me…?
Sakyo	Yeah.
Izumi	(I wonder what it is…?)
	...Wow, what a beautiful rose…! The fact that it’s just a single rose makes it feel more meaningful.
Sakyo	...Do you like it?
Izumi	Yes! But why?
Sakyo	I don’t like being indebted to people. I just need to return favors as soon as possible.
Izumi	I made you go out of your way again. I’m sorry...
Sakyo	You don’t need to apologize. I did this because I wanted to.
Izumi	Why did you get me a rose?
Sakyo	Because stuff that lasts will eventually get in the way.
	But flowers--once they wilt, you can just toss them. Makes it easy.
Izumi	...I may have to let go of this flower one day.
	But I’ll never forget that I received this rose from you, Sakyo-san, and I’ll take care of it till the moment it wilts.
Sakyo	...That so.
Izumi	Thank you, Sakyo-san. I’ll keep it in my room and treasure it.
Sakyo	Yeah… I’ll treasure this scarf, too.

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