| Hisoka | (What should I do about my script request? |
| Nothing’s coming to mind…) |
| …*Sigh*. |
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| (I want to concentrate on our play, but I feel restless since I’ve been thinking a lot about the past recently.) |
| (It’ll cause Tsuzuru trouble if I don’t let him know soon…) |
| |
| *door opens* |
| Tsuzuru | Ah. What do you need, Mikage-san? |
| Hisoka | It’s about my request… |
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| Tsuzuru | Have you got something for me? |
| Hisoka | Sorry, it might take a little more time. |
| Can you wait for me…? |
| Tsuzuru | Of course. We still have time, so please think carefully about a request you’ll be satisfied with. |
| Everyone who plays the lead takes their time to consider it. That’s how we end up with plays that everyone grows emotionally attached to. |
| Hisoka | …Thanks. |
| |
| Tsumugi | … |
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| Hisoka | (It’s Tsumugi…) |
| …Can I watch from here? |
| Tsumugi | Please, go ahead. |
| I was just planting seedlings. |
| Hisoka | Of what flowers? |
| Tsumugi | Peonies. |
| They’ll blossom in the spring if you plant them now. |
| Hisoka | Peonies…? |
| Tsumugi | I’m sure there’s a tag here… there it is. |
| Look, it’s this kind of flower. |
| Hisoka | Paeonia…[1] |
| Tsumugi | You can call them that too. |
| You know about them already, huh? |
| Hisoka | …I don’t really remember, but I feel like I know them. |
| Tsumugi | I see… |
| Hisoka | …Do you want a marshmallow, Tsumugi? |
| Tsumugi | Are you sure? Alright, I guess I’ll take one. |
| Hisoka | *Munch*… *nom, nom*. |
| Tsumugi | …Do you like this spot, Hisoka-kun? |
| Hisoka | …Yeah. The fragrance of the flowers you’re raising puts me at ease. |
| The smell of marshmallows do too. |
| Tsumugi | Fufu. I see. |
| Anyways, have you decided on your request for Tsuzuru-kun? |
| Hisoka | …Not yet. |
| I told Tsuzuru that I might need a bit more time. |
| Tsumugi | It won’t do to rush. It’s fine to take your time to ponder what you want to do. |
| It’s an important play that you want to do your best in for your family, after all. |
| Hisoka | Right… |
| Tsumugi | By the way, I just borrowed the phrase, “I won’t do to rush” from my grandma. |
| Hisoka | … |
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| *flashback starts* |
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| …I’m sorry I can’t talk about it. |
| I’m still—. |
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| Izumi | There’s no need to rush. |
| If you truly want to talk about it, then one day, the time when you can speak naturally will come. |
| …I just borrowed those words though. |
| Hisoka | Naturally… |
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| *flashback ends* |
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| (That reminds me, Director said the same thing to me back during our 6th performance…) |
| …You grandma has a way with words, Tsumugi. |
| Tsumugi | That’s true… |
| Hisoka | …Tsumugi? What’s wrong? |
| Tsumugi | —Ah, nothing. |
| I was just thinking that I like what she says too. |
| Hisoka | … |
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| Izumi | What did you want to discuss, Tsumugi-san? |
| Tsumugi | It’s about Hisoka-kun… it looks like there’s something worrying him. And he can’t seem to decide on his request for the play either. |
| At first, I thought he was having a hard time since he couldn’t settle on a request. But I think there might be another reason. |
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| Homare | True, Hisoka-kun has been zoning out more often than usual these days. I have been worried about him. |
| I believe it all started a short while before Tsumugi-kun and Tasuku-kun returned from their family homes. |
| Tasuku | That long ago, huh? |
| Azuma | You really keep a good eye on him. |
| Homare | We are roommates, after all. |
| Izumi | I’m a little worried… |
| Tsumugi | I thought it might be nice if we could do something that could at least take his mind off it. What do you guys think? |
| Izumi | Ah, in that case, how about we visit the World Market a little earlier? |
| We have some time before your play rehearsals kick off, so the timing would be perfect if all of your schedules matched too. |
| Azuma | Yes, that sounds nice. Something might spur his inspiration for his request. |
| Guy | I am sure there will be plenty of snacks Mikage will like, and it will be perfect as a distraction. I agree. |
| Homare | I shall relay the message to Hisoka-kun then. |
| Tsumugi | Please do. |
| Izumi | Alright, let’s work the schedule out later. |
| Tsumugi | Ah, excuse me. I’m the one who called everyone over and all, but it’s about time for my job, so I have to head out—. |
| Izumi | Take care. |
| Have a great day at work. |
| Tsumugi | I’m off. |
| *runs off* |
| Azuma | …I’m worried about Hisoka, but is Tsumugi alright? |
| Guy | He has been acting a tad peculiar ever since he returned from his home. |
| Izumi | His grandma should be feeling better now. I wonder what it is… |
| Tasuku | Oh, all of you noticed? |
| Azuma | Fufu. Did you think you were the only one? |
| Tasuku | That’s not what I meant… |
| Tsumugi has never been one to speak about negative things himself, or actively share his doubts and concerns. |
| But I think that’s because he wants to digest it and resolve it within himself. |
| Of course, he does speak up when he needs someone to lend an ear. So we might have to wait a little more and see. |
| Izumi | I see… so the World Market might be a good change of pace for Tsumugi-san. |
| Homare | Wonderful. |
| Let us enjoy ourselves together as it fits the occasion. |
