Taichi Nanao/MANKAI Party

BIRTHDAY VLOG: Taichi

Backstage Stories

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	―Hallway―
Taichi	Thanks for filming today, Kazu-kun!
Kazunari	No probs! I just hope that I took a good vlog~.
Taichi	I'm sure it's all perfect! I think you filmed the insanely cool me just fine thanks to you!
Kazunari	Alrighty, all that's left is editing! Should we go with the momentum and do it now?
Taichi	Good idea!
	―Room 202―
Kazunari	Now then, let's start this right away!
Taichi	Let's go~!
Kazunari	Got any request for the editing? Like, any concept you want?
Taichi	Let's see... We're gonna show this to my fans at my birthday event later, so I want it to be stylish!
Kazunari	Okay~!
	I'm gonna play the recording, so tell me any parts that you wanna use or cut, okay?
Taichi	Got it!
	"Here's the handicraft store that I often go to as part of being the costume-making assistant!"
	"My job is to predict the amount of fabrics we'll need while looking at Yuki-chan's design drawings, and to look for some threads of the right colours..."
	"Ah! It's the thread that I bought for stitching before! At the time, I thought about the balance of the colour with the costume, so I went with the number three~."
Taichi	......
	"Next is the Kung-fu dojo that I always go to! I'm gonna start my practice now, so I want you guys to see this~!"
	"Here's my special skill! ...Hah! Yah!"
Taichi	......
Kazunari	How was it?
Taichi	......
	Do I look cool in that recording, Kazu-kun...?
Kazunari	Ofc! I think you're plenty cool!
	Though... something must've been on your mind if you say that, huh?
Taichi	Yeah... It's just that, I felt cool when we were filming earlier, but looking at this again... It's not that it's embarrassing...
	I don't know, it just doesn't feel like that's ME.
Kazunari	Ahh, I guess it kinda does?
	How do I say this... It's like you were trying too hard than you usually do.
Taichi	"Trying too hard"...?
	You're right! So that's why it felt so strange...
Kazunari	...Speaking of, the theme for the vlog you need to present is "A sight you want to show your fans".
	Why do you wanna make your vlog like this, Taicchan?
Taichi	That's... I was wondering what I should film, then Mucchan's vlog came into mind, which was about "showing his cool self".
	Then I thought "I wanna show my fans the cool side of me too".
Kazunari	I see~. So that's why the vlog and your comments had that cool vibe when we filmed earlier.
Taichi	I even asked you to do both filming and editing since I thought you'd make my vlog look even more cooler.
	I was too fixated on showing my cool self that I could only think of making myself look cool the entire time.
	But I guess I'm still far from being cool, huh...
Kazunari	That's not true. The feeling of wanting to look cool relates to growth and hard work, so I think that's really important.
	Still, you don't need to force yourself to do that...
	Because I'm sure all your fans already know just how cool you are.
Taichi	Kazu-kun...
Kazunari	Anyway! What should we do about the recording?
	If you wanna do a retake, then I'll gladly be the cameraman again!
Taichi	Kazu-kun...! I'm so moved into tears~!
	I'll take up on your words then... Let's start our vlog from the beginning again!

Taichi	We'll begin our vlog at this handicraft store for today too!
Kazunari	Oui! I'm super glad we got the permission to film for the second time~.
Taichi	I thought we wouldn't get it, but the store manager kindly permitted us since I always come to the store!
	Also, I'm really sorry that you had to film again.
Kazunari	Nah bro, I totes don't mind at all! More importantly, let's make it a vlog that you really wanna show to your fans this time, Taicchan!
Taichi	Yeah! We gotta make it show the true-to-life of me!
	Let's do our best once again, Kazu-kun!
Kazunari	OK! The camera's ready now~.
	3, 2, 1... and start!
Taichi	Hey there, is everyone watching~? It's me, Taichi Nanao!
	I hope you'll have fun watching this vlog of mine!
	Let's introduce our cameraman first. The one in charge of filming is Kazu-kun from Summer Troupe!
Kazunari	Sup guys, it's Kazunari Miyoshi~! I'm gonna be his personal cameraman for today!
Taichi	I'm counting on you!
	So, the first thing I chose to show is this! The handicraft store~!
Kazunari	Yay~!
Taichi	This place is where I, who's also a costume-making assistant, feel indebted to!
Kazunari	Why'd you choose this store?
Taichi	Because it holds a lot of memories of me being the assistant.
	I can still remember why I started helping with costume-making too...
	Besides, it's really hard to make costumes every time. But the joy of completing each of them is incredibly awesome!
	Anyway, let's go shopping right away! I need to buy some of the things that Yuki-chan asked me to for today!
	Uhh, double tracing wheel, and more of those braid trims that we usually use... Wait, what's a tracing wheel again?!
	...Hehe, this actually happens quite a lot while I'm shopping.
Kazunari	What do you do at times like this?
Taichi	I either search on my phone or ask Yuki-chan!
	First, I'll look up what a tracing wheel is... Ah, found it! Ohhh, so that's what it looks like!
	Next is braid trim... Huh? Which one did he say he's lacking again? For this, we'll send a LIME to ask Yuki-chan!
	Phew, we somehow managed to complete our errand safely!
	It's kinda embarrassing that I couldn't remember the name of a tool I don't use much...
	But yeah, this is what I usually do as the costume-making assistant!
	Well then, let's move on to the next place now~.
	I've actually never shown this place to my fans not even once, but I want you guys to see it this time, so come follow me!
Kazunari	What's this place, Taicchan?
Taichi	This is the Kung-fu dojo that I always visit ever since the play "Fire Up! Mantou Fist" that we performed long time ago!
	I've been practising recently to learn this new technique, but it's pretty difficult...
	That's why I'm sure I'll fail many times for today as well.
	But I want all my fans to know the genuine me, so I'll show you guys as it is!
	Please take care of me today, Lee-san!
Lee	Will do.
Kazunari	GJ, Taicchan~! I think the vlog's coming out just perfect!
Taichi	Thanks! By the way, you kept cheering for me while I was practising, right?
Kazunari	Ahaha! You were doing your best so hard that I couldn't help and let out my voice!
Taichi	Your cheers made me feel really encouraged!
	...Would the fans be happy with this vlog of mine?
Kazunari	I'm sure they would, since it's the best video ever with plenty of your charms!
Taichi	That's good to know! I wanna hurry up and show it to my fans~!

	―Backroom―
Taichi	Ta-dah~! How do I look today?
Muku	Wow, you look really cool!
Homare	Hm, that looks very nice on you.
Kazunari	You're hella fine, dude! Gotta snap tons of pic~.
Taichi	Let's do our best for today, guys!
Muku	Yeah!
Kazunari	I gotchu buddy! We'll liven up your b-day event as much as we can!
Homare	I, too, have composed a poem of blessings for you. Do tell me whenever you need it.
Izumi	Is everyone ready? It's almost time to start.
Taichi	I'm always ready!
Izumi	Don't forget to take your photo at the end, okay?
Taichi	Got it!
	(It's finally the time... I'm super nervous, but kinda excited too!)
	―Stage―
Kazunari	Well then, since we've finished with our greetings...
Homare	It is time to call our main character for today to come out.
Muku	Everyone, please give a warm round of applause!
	*clap clap*
Taichi	Thanks for coming today, everyone~! Taichi Nanao has finally arrived!
Fan A	Taichi-kun, happy bday!
Fan B	Happy birthday, Taichi-kun!
Fan C	Happy bday~!
Muku	Everyone wants to say congratulations, huh.
Homare	In that case, we wil give you all a signal, so try to say it once again at the same time.
Kazunari	Ready guys? 3, 2, 1, go!
Fans	Happy birthday to you, Taichi-kun~!
Taichi	Woahhh, I'm super happy! Thanks everyone~!
Kazunari	Well then, let's go with the flow and get started with the first segment!
	*clap clap*
Taichi	First is the "Vlog Viewing Party" segment!
	The vlog is filmed with the theme of "A sight I want to show my fans", so that's what we'll be watching!
	The one in charge of filming and editing is Kazu-kun~.
Kazunari	It's full of Taicchan's charms, so please enjoy it~!
Muku	I'm really excited since I haven't seen it yet.
Homare	I am filled with expectations to see what kind of charm is packed in this vlog.
Taichi	Without further ado, let's start the video!
	"Hey there, is everyone watching~? It's me, Taichi Nanao!"
Muku	Is that... a handicraft store?
Taichi	Correctamundo!
Homare	Hm, it is interesting that Taichi-kun chooses this place as the "the sight he wants to show his fans".
Taichi	"Uhh, double tracing wheel, and more of those braid trims that we usually use... Wait, what's a tracing wheel again?!"
Fan D	Seeing him being flustered is so cute!
Fan A	Do your best~!
Taichi	"Phew, we somehow managed to complete our errand safely!"
	"Well then, let's move on to the next place now~."
	"I've actually never shown this place to my fans not even once, but I want you guys to see it this time, so come follow me!"
Fan B	Eh! Not even once?!
Fan C	Where is it~?
Homare	Oh my, this place is...
Taichi	"This is the Kung-fu dojo that I always visit ever since the play "Fire Up! Mantou Fist" that we performed long time ago!"
Fan D	Eh, we can see Taichi-kun do Kung-fu?!
Fan E	I'm so happy!
Taichi	"Ahh, I failed again~!"
Kazunari	"You almost got it just now~."
Lee	"Would you like to end here for today?"
Taichi	"No, let me do it one more time please!"
Fan A	He's really working hard!
Muku	I didn't know he challenged this so many times...
Lee	"Well then, let us start from the beginning once more."
Taichi	"Yes, sir! ...HOH! YAH!"
Kazunari	"That's good, keep it up!"
Homare	You were almost there, Taichi-kun!
Fan B	Do your best~!
Fan C	So close!
Taichi	"Hahh, I almost got it though~. Like I thought, it's really hard..."
Lee	"It's already this late, so the next one will be the last for today."
Taichi	"I understand. I'll do my best till I can learn it!"
Lee	"Now then, BEGIN!"
Taichi	"Hah! Yah!"
Kazunari	"Goooo~!"
Taichi	"Ora! Fuh! ...YAHHH!!"
	"...I-, I-, I did it~!"
Kazunari	"Oohh~! 'Grats, Taicchan!"
Fan D	Congrats!
Fan E	Yay~!
Muku	Wahh, that was amazing!
Lee	"You've done really well for practising this technique."
Taichi	"It's all thanks to you, Lee-san! Thank you very much for today!"
	"I-I did it~..."
Kazunari	"GJ, Taicchan! How do you feel right now?"
Taichi	"Suuuper happy!"
	*clap clap*
	That's all from my vlog. Thanks for watching, everyone!
	...Actually, I had to re-film everything 'cause I didn't like the first take.
Homare	Is that so?
Taichi	I planned to only show the cool parts of me at first, but then it didn't feel like myself at all. It felt so out of place...
	It was Kazu-kun who noticed why the vlog seemed like that.
	That's why I decided to let you all see the current genuine me that doesn't try to look cool!
	I felt a bit embarrassed that I looked bad at some parts, but I want those who always support me to know this side of me too.
Muku	Taichi-kun...
Taichi	From now on, to make you guys think that even the genuine Taichi Nanao seem cool...
	And to make you all feel glad for supporting me, I'm going to learn even more of all sorts of things and master everything!
	That's why, I'd be happy if you guys continue to support me!
	*clap clap*
Fan C	I'll always support you~!
Fan D	I love you~!
Kazunari	Taicchan who did his best is so cool! Y'all think the same thing, right?
Fans	We do~!
Taichi	Eh?
Homare	Hm, it was quite admirable to see the sight of you that keeps challenging without giving up for the sake of learning the technique just now.
Muku	That's right. You were really cool, Taichi-kun!
Fan D	So cool~!
Taichi	Everyone...! Thank you~!
Muku	Oh, seems like it's almost time to end...
Taichi	Already?! So quick~!
Homare	Time do flies very quickly when you're having fun.
Kazunari	Oh yeah, we gotta take a pic at the end! Who's gonna be the cameraman?
Taichi	I want Kazu-kun, the one who did all the vlogging to be it!
Kazunari	Okie~!
	Here we go~. Make a heart, please!
Taichi	S-sure!
Kazunari	Say 'cheese'~!
	*snap*
Homare	Hm, is it alright to not say 'cheese', Taichi-kun?
Taichi	AH!
Homare	I recommend you say 'Gorgonzola' instead.
Taichi	I-I'm fine even without all that!
Muku	Fufu, he's really flustered.
Kazunari	I'll take a pic of this Taicchan too!
Taichi	EHH?!
	*snap*

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