Sakyo Furuichi/Trajectory of Blooming

The One Who is Growing

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	(So it’s been a year since then….)
	(I received a letter out of nowhere, and came to this theater, and….)
	*Door opens*
Sakyo	So this is where you were.
Izumi	Sakyo-san, what’s wrong?
Sakyo	“What’s wrong?” It’s time for our meeting, you know?
Izumi	Eh!
	Aah, you’re right, I didn’t realize it was this late! I-I’m sorry…! I’ll head over right away!
Izumi	Uu… It’s cold….
Sakyo	What are you saying? You didn’t even wear a jacket. Of course it’s cold.
Izumi	...I have no comebacks….
Sakyo	Sigh. Geez….
	Here. Wrap this around your neck.
Izumi	Eh, a scarf… But won’t you get cold, Sakyo-san—-.
Sakyo	It’ll be a pain if you catch cold, so just use it.
Izumi	W-well then, thank you. I’ll borrow it.
Sakyo	By the way, why did you lose track of time? What were you doing at the theater?
Izumi	Ahaha… I just got emotional thinking it’s already been a year since the current MANKAI Company was born….
	And then I just got lost.
Sakyo	You sound like an old person.
Izumi	Hey, that’s rude…!
Sakyo	...But I understand how you feel about wanting to be in that theater.
Izumi	...See, you’re the same, Sakyo-san.
Sakyo	….
Izumi	I guess I’m not allowed to say that since I’m the one who was late to the meeting.
Sakyo	Glad you get it.
Izumi	I’ll put together a list of props for our next performance later.
Sakyo	Yeah. We’ll work through the budget for those alongside the costumes and the larger stage props. If the script requires anything else, let me know as soon as possible.
Tsuzuru	Got it.
Manager	Then I’ll get in touch with Yuzo-san and Tetsuro-san.
Izumi	Please do. Let’s wrap up today’s meeting now.
Manager	Nice work~.
Tsuzuru	Nice work.
	*Door closes*
Izumi	Nice work to you too, Sakyo-san.
Sakyo	Yeah. By the way, Director-san.
Izumi	Yes?
Sakyo	Are you interested in this stage performance? I got two tickets from an acquaintance.
Izumi	Ah! I wanted to see this one!
Sakyo	I see, then that’s perfect. Let’s go see it together.
Izumi	Can we? I’m so happy! Thank you so much!
Sakyo	Seeing you this happy makes me glad that I invited you. Save the date, then.

Izumi	(I was doing this and that, and now I’m running just barely on time! I need to hurry!)
	Sorry, thank you for waiting!
Sakyo	I haven’t been waiting for that long, but… You keep on complaining that it’s cold, but you don’t really bundle up, huh.
Izumi	Eh, really? I never thought of it that way, but….
Sakyo	...Sigh. I was going to give this to you later, but….
Izumi	(...? A large stole?)
Sakyo	Here. ...Stand still.
Izumi	(Woah, it’s really big; it covers my whole body.)
	It’s very warm.
Sakyo	Of course it is. I chose it because I thought it looked warm.
Izumi	Um… This is…?
Sakyo	You can have it. We don’t have much time, so let’s go.
	*Door opens*
Izumi	Ah, wait for me, Sakyo-san…!
Izumi	Phew, that was an incredible performance…!
Sakyo	Yeah, both the script and the stage directions were good.
Izumi	(It’s freezing outside, but thanks to the stole Sakyo-san gave me, I don’t feel too cold….)
	By the way, Sakyo-san, this stole is so clean—like it’s new. ...Can I really have it?
Sakyo	Didn’t I say I was planning on giving this to you later?
	And I bought it at the store as a gift to you, so of course it’s new.
Izumi	Eh! I know I get cold easily, but you didn’t have to do that much…!
Sakyo	Sigh… That’s not it.
	...You worked really hard this past year. This is a reward.
Izumi	…!
	(So Sakyo-san had this ready for the Newborn MANKAI Company’s first anniversary….)
	(I’m really happy he gave me the stole, but more than anything, I’m happy that Sakyo-san praised me….)
	...Well, if I didn’t work hard, the Yakuza-san standing in front of me would’ve demolished the troupe, after all.
Sakyo	Hah, you sure learned to talk big.
Izumi	I’m kidding, of course. Thank you so much! I’m really glad I worked hard.
CHOICE 1: It’s really warm. [+] Izumi I feel really warm. Not just because of the stole—my heart is warm, too. Sakyo ...That so. Izumi Sakyo-san, you come off cool and strict, but you’re actually very passionate and kind. Sakyo Shut up. Izumi But I think that’s why everyone loves you so much, Sakyo-san. Of course, I respect you too, Sakyo-san; I’m always relying on you. Sakyo ...Well, despite everything, I do like those guys, and I can’t stop myself from taking care of them. ...The same goes for you too, Director-san. Izumi Fufu… I’ll treasure this stole forever. Sakyo Yeah.
CHOICE 2: So much happened. [+] Izumi So much has really happened…. Sakyo-san, we’ve been together ever since the Newborn MANKAI Company was created; you’ve really helped me out all this time. Sakyo Well, despite everything, we still managed to gather members and put on shows. That’s because of your hard work, you know. Just as they’ve been growing, you’ve been growing too. Izumi …. Sakyo What’s wrong? Izumi No, I’m just so happy that you praised me, Sakyo-san; I’m tearing up a little. Sakyo Geez, you’re exaggerating. ...Don’t worry. I always notice your hard work. Izumi (...! Sakyo-san even patted my head….)
Sakyo	But it’s only been one year. Get ready—we’ve still got work to do from here on out.
Izumi	...Yes!

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