Twitter Specials
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A collection of special conversations and features posted on the official A3! Twitter account. Jump to the individual years for their respective sections!
Birthday Posts
Round 6: MANKAI Memory
These were released from November 2021 to October 2022, starting with Omi and ending with Azami.
This round features each actor's bloomed and unbloomed versions of their MANKAI Memory SSR.
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| Juza | ...! The smell from that box, Misumi-san, did you go to that shop with a big roof in the neighboring town...? |
| Misumi | That's right~ When I got back from my part-time job I found it so I went there and bought one for Sakuya! Cherry blossoms has a nice aroma~ |
| Sakuya | Please look! It's the cherry blossom cake Misumi-san got me! It's too pretty to eat... I'm going to invite Misumi-san and Juza-kun to eat this together, also does the director want to go too? |
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| Omi | Masumi’s ambition to improve himself is impressive. He asked me to teach him how to cook once again even though it’s his own birthday today |
| Muku | When I hear about Masumi-kun... I think it’s wonderful that his feelings are progressing, little-by-little! |
| Masumi | I feel like I’ve been told I’ve grown up a lot today. But as I grow older and more mature... even if I myself am changing, my feelings for you alone won’t change. ...Ever. |
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| Azami | Tasuku-san, Tsuzuru-san said you guys went out, I thought that you both played soccer. Since it's his birthday... |
| Tasuku | He's not, it doesn't have to be soccer right...I just took him to wherever he wants to go. |
| Tsuzuru | I was asked about where I wanted to go so we went to an exhibition, a weird cafe, a book store above the mountains and a theatre that still exists for who knows how many decades. I just said thoughtlessly and Takato-san took me as far as possible. I'll definitely make use of this experience. |
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| Taichi | Guy-san! Actually I want to cook something for Chikage-san...so I want you to help! Since Omi-kun is currently busy making dishes... |
| Guy | In short, it's something related to cooking...understood. Then I'll cook something with the nice spices I recently brought from Zahra. |
| Chikage | So Taichi ate some Russian Cookies. Looks like it fired back, I wonder what kind of flavor it was. Guess I'll ask Guy-san later. |
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| Guy | I'm at lost to think what kind of presents Fushimi would like. Our cooking utensils has increased over the past few years...I seem to can't think of anything other than sake to accompany the dish. |
| Chikage | Then, I think these undistributed Zahran spices with sake sounds good. Omi's good at making use of them after all. |
| Omi | Guy-san and Chikage-san brought me some seasonings I've never seen... they're quite a lot. I think it's quite fun to think of what I'll make use of them. From tomorrow I should immediately try them out. |
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| Sakuya | I've been indebted to Sakyo-san for taking care of us all this time, I wonder if how should I pay him back? What do you think would be good? |
| Azuma | How lovely of you, Saku. I'm sure he'll be happy no matter what you'll give him...I want Sakyo-kun to take a breather for some time. |
| Sakyo | Sakuma told me to go to the restaurant he works part-time at...to think that he rented out the entire restaurant to celebrate my birthday. Yukishiro also went to indulge in...doesn't feel so bad. |
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| Azami | Just where did Hisoka-san went to... We looked for him everywhere inside the dorm. But he's nowhere to be seen. |
| Yuki | He probably slept on the tree. Can't be helped then, I'll go look for him too. When we found him I'll report to everyone in LIME. |
| Hisoka | There's a lot of presents when I woke up. Thank you everyone. I was asleep so I didn't get what was going on, but everyone found me. I want to open the presents as soon as possible. |
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| Masumi | What's this...? There are flowers inside it...oh they're presents for Tsumugi. It looks like something director would like. Tell me where you bought it. |
| Tsuzuru | Oi! It's something that's going to be given to someone, treat it with care okay? Also that's sake, you can't drink it you know. |
| Tsumugi | I enjoyed a nice sake with Tsuzuru-kun. I also got some ice with flowers inside it from Masumi-kun, I wonder if I should drink with those in it. Does the director want to join me? Also, please tell me what do you think of those two while we're at it. |
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| Tenma | Itaru-san, that's some amazing amount of sake. Wait, are they all birthday presents for Guy-san...!? |
| Itaru | That's for today's second party. Everyone drinks some crazy amount anyways...the rest is a bribe to Guy-san. |
| Guy | Chigasaki gave me some considerable amount of sake. I thought it was too much but...he asked me to make a cocktail for him. The image of a cocktail...thinking about such things are interesting. |
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| Sakuya | Oops! Ahh...It crumbled again. I can't make the onigiri's shape look pretty...Misumi-san's are really pretty! |
| Misumi | Daily training for onigiris are important! But the most important thing is being considerate of the person that'll be eating it! |
| Azuma | Oh my, today's onigiris look different than the usual aren't they? Surely they must be delicious. I guess I'll eat these with Misumi. I'll also invite Sakuya to come here. Whether it be making them or eating them, doing it together with someone makes it delicious... right? |
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| Taichi | I just realized something! if you make your own poem you might be able to understand Homare-san's essence of poetry! |
| Tsuzuru | Wait no, is it really that easy to understand that guy's sense? Well, I can't stop you on that one, I guess I can give you some advice. |
| Homare | Today Taichi-kun called out to me that there's something he wanted to show off. And so, Tsuzuru-kun too cooperated with him in making a creation. Though I can't seem to tell what is it they're creating, surely I can't be wrong that it's something wonderful. |
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| Kumon | Ah! Tasuku-san...Eh it's Banri. Are you going to join us? It can't be helped so if you want to go too it's fine. |
| Banri | Haah? I just got back from a soccer practice. Wait, Oi listen when someone's talking! Also where are you even going to take me! |
| Tasuku | Hyodo Jr. invited me to a bathhouse, after that we went to practice soccer with the soccer club, Settsu also joined us. This kind of birthday isn't so bad. |
Round 5: MANKAI Glitter
These were released from November 2020 to October 2021, starting with Omi and ending with Azami.
This round features each actor's bloomed and unbloomed versions of their MANKAI Glitter SSR.
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| Kumon | What are you doing, Tsuzuru-san? Making rapping noises like that...Ah, is this some kind of Ninja-themed etude!? |
| Tsuzuru | In which way!? ...Crap, not too loud. We're preparing a surprise for Sakuya, so pretend like you never knew this. |
| Sakuya | The dorm was decked out in decorations the moment I woke up...! I heard the Spring Troupe planned all of this, but the others helped out after Kumon-kun let them know about it...I'm so so so happy! |
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| Tenma | Guy-san, what did you make in the kitchen just now…? If it’s food, then Omi-san and them should’ve prepared it already, but… |
| Guy | This is a non-alcoholic cocktail for Usui. I made it as a small gift for Usui who wishes to become an adult. |
| Masumi | The non-alcoholic cocktail Guy made tasted great and wasn’t too sweet. Tenma also had a sip since he was curious, but it looked like it was still too early for him. But when I become an adult… I want to have a drink with you. |
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| Tsuzuru | 太一と雪白さんからお兄ちゃん券なるものをもらったんですけど…。太一はともかく、雪白さんがお兄ちゃんになるってどんな感じなんだ…？怖いもの見たさで使ってみたい気もするけど… |
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| Chikage | 左京さんのメガネ、監督さんは見た？俺のお願いだったんだけど、紬にほどほどにって言われちゃったよ。左京さんが、誕生日に何してほしいか聞くから、言っただけなんだけどね |
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| Azami | Itaru-san, I have something for you. ...Huh? It's you, Hisoka-san. I totally thought Itaru-san's inside since I heard anime sounds from here. |
| Hisoka | I'm practicing to fulfill Itaru's request. Want to join me, Azami? The story is actually pretty interesting. |
| Itaru | Hisoka's Amethyst that I requested from him is much better than last year's. He even had Azami do the makeup for him. I guess this is what you call a gift for my missionary work. |
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| Sakyo | Hey, Rurikawa. I did hear you're gonna make a new costume for the comedy act, but why are you taking my measurements? Isn't this supposed to be a present for Citron? |
| Yuki | What on earth are you going on about? I plan on making new comedy-act costumes since OS is going to participate in the MANMAN Grand Prix. |
| Citron | Today we are going to hold the MANMAN Grand Prix "Citron BDSP"! From promising newcomers to the huge comeback of our beloved duo, it's an event filled with highlights! I'll leave the judging to you, Director♪ |
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| Chikage | Tasuku. For some reason, I get the feeling you've been putting more effort into your muscle training lately. Oh. I get it now. It's for Misumi's birthday, huh. |
| Tasuku | He keeps pestering me to show off my muscle every year, so yeah... Come to think of it you also have pretty nice muscles, Utsuki. |
| Misumi | Tasuku's deltoid muscles look great as always! He told me Chikage also has really nice triangles. Will he show me if I beg him for it? |
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| Homare | Tenma-kun is an adult now. I feel like it's about time for him to enjoy adult tastes as well... |
| Omi | An adult taste... I see. Homare-san, there's a dish I'd like to try making right now. Can you taste it for me? |
| Tenma | Since today is my birthday, Omi-san made a lot of my favorite foods. All of them look good, but why does Homare-san keep looking at me? ...Wait. Don't tell me all of these are carrots!? |
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| Sakuya | I made a coaster as a gift for Yuki-kun using the method he taught me before... but I wonder if he'll like it. |
| Hisoka | It'll be fine. I've seen how hard you've been working every day to make it, Sakuya. I'm sure Yuki will be happy too. |
| Yuki | I got something from Sakuya, but... well, I guess I'll just give it a passing grade. But I'm impressed he made something this well from such clumsy sewing skills. I guess I'll teach him again. |
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| Juza | Umm... Itaru-san, why are you following me...? And what's with your outfit... Are you asking me to join your street act or something? |
| Itaru | You have finally noticed my presence. Your brother is now in my hands... Hold on. This is just acting so can you please put down your hands? |
| Kumon | I had no idea that Nii-chan would join my etude with Itaru-san! I love the idea that Nii-chan will save me after I fall into the darkness, but having both of us fall into the darkness for eternity is also a good idea... |
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| Azami | Kazunari-san has good taste, so I dunno what to get... What do you usually give him, Azuma-san? |
| Azuma | I don't pick anything too elaborate. I don't think you need to think so hard about it though... Would you like to go choose something with me? |
| Kazunari | I got a photo frame from Azamin and Azu ☆ they said the design is simple so it's easy to decorate. Of course I'm stoked with this present since it shows they know me! |
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| Taichi | Tsumugi-san... I've made up my mind and I'm gonna go take a look at that store you told me about! It still feels kinda nerve-wracking though... |
| Tsumugi | There's no need to be so nervous. I guess it did feel a bit difficult to approach. ...I got it. Would you like to go check out that store together? |
| Muku | I got a teddy bear-shaped chocolate from Taichi-kun! It's so adorable, it feels like a waste to eat...! I'll place it next to William and send a picture to Taichi-kun later ♪ |
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| Muku | Masumi-kun, your presents always look so fancy, I'm jealous...! If only I shared the same hobbies as Banri-san... |
| Masumi | It's not like you have to give him something he likes for it to be considered a present. And looking at Banri now, I have a feeling he'll accept anything. |
| Banri | Muku gave me a lot of romance manga and novels. They're not something I can buy myself, so I kinda look forward to reading 'em. He also asked me to tell him my love story... I guess, I'll do it one day. |
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| Citron | Sniffs... What is this sweet, swee~t smell...! I got you, Hisoka. You must be planning a suspicious party right now! Let me join! |
| Hisoka | I'm not planning anything suspicious. It's just... it was supposed to be a secret party. You can join us if you want, but... can you prepare some sweets? |
| Juza | Putting aside Hisoka-san's sweets, I was surprised by the cream puffs Citron-san brought. Instead of cream, they were filled with red bean paste... I never expected that. I guess I should try other variations next time. |
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| Tasuku | I thought Nanao was in an awfully good mood... and he told me he was happy that you took him to celebrate. I should speak to him directly, huh? |
| Tenma | I just treated him to cake at the school cafeteria. It looked like Taichi wanted to you congratulate him too, Tasuku-san. Go speak to him. |
| Taichi | T-Tasuku-san wished me a happy birthday. And what's more, he invited me for a street act, saying he wants to see my acting again... ehehe. Is it okay to be this happy? Anyways, I'm gonna go get ready! |
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| Misumi | Arisu~! Hey, hey, won't you join us for an "adult etude"~? We're having a hard time since we don't have enough adults... |
| Homare | An adult etude...? I am not sure what you mean, but it does sound intriguing. Please, allow me to partake in the etude as well! |
| Azami | Misumi-san 'n Homare-san forced me along for their etude... 'Cept w-what the hell's an adult etude! I can't come up with a heart-poundin' phrase all of a sudden. It's not like I'm mature now just 'cause I'm year older! |
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| Kumon | *sniffs*... I smell something supppeeer good for some reason! Is it from the kitchen? But we still have time before Omi-san's birthday party... |
| Sakuya | Whoa! I-I-I-I'm not doing anythi...Kumon-kun? Phew... I thought you were Omi-san... |
| Omi | Everyone prepared meals because today is my birthday. Sakuya has also gotten better at cooking--it surprised me. Looks like he had been preparing the food with Kumon early before the party. I really appreciate it. |
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| Sakyo | やけにでかくて軽い箱を貰ったが、中身は駄菓子の詰め合わせだった。この年になっても駄菓子を送られるとはな…まあ、あいつらなりに考えて用意してくれたモンだろう。ありがたく受け取っておく |
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| Citron | I gave Hisoka a futon as his birthday present ♪ Let's take a cozy afternoon nap together next time! |
| Kazunari | In that case, I'll sing a lullaby by the bedside! Gotta ask Hisohiso if he has any request! |
| Hisoka | The futon I got from Citron is so fluffy and comfy I could sleep soundly. When I woke up, I found Kazunari performing a birthday song for me. I was kinda surprised by that. |
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| Sakyo | Hey, Sumeragi, what are you doin' there? What's with this amount of boxes... God, fine, I'll help you carry it. ...!? |
| Tenma | Thanks, Sakyo-san. I ordered fertilizers for Tsumugi-san, but... I bought too much. It was so tough carrying a box alone, so thank you so much. |
| Tsumugi | I received a lot of fine fertilizers from Tenma! Looking at how many they are... looks like our courtyard will be filled with beautiful colors again throughout the year. Oh, right. By the way, I saw Sakyo-san tottering down just now...I wonder what happened to him. |
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| Guy | 斑鳩から、大量のおにぎりを貰った。きっちり三角形に握られていて、こだわりを感じるな。さすがに食べきれないので、皆で食べようと思うのだが監督もどうだ？ |
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| Azuma | 十座からとても可愛らしいクッキーを貰ったよ。綺麗にラッピングまでされてたけど…誰かに手伝ってもらったのかな？せっかくだから十座たちも交えて一緒にお茶でもしようかな |
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| Masumi | Banri, that place is dangerous, you're gonna end up getting challenged by Homare into a battle. It's so full of nonsense that I don't know if you can call that a rap. Such a waste of energy. |
| Banri | Oh, yea... Today's his birthday, right? I'm already used to that kind of thing so I'll just accept the challenge. |
| Homare | Now, everyone, the third battle between Banri-kun and I is about to begin! Every year, I always look forward to what kind of thing he brings to the game. Well then, Director-kun, I shall entrust you to be the judge! |
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| Tasuku | 今日の試合は、同じチームの卯木がファインプレーだった。サッカーの経験は浅いと言っていたが、あれは素質がある…今度のフットサルの試合の助っ人、卯木にも声かけてみるか。 |
Round 4: MANKAI Encore
These were released from November 2019 to October 2020, starting with Omi and ending with Azami.
This round features each actor's bloomed and unbloomed versions of their MANKAI Encore SSR.
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| Taichi | Hey, Ten-chan! You’re gonna do a Street Act after this, right? Can I join you? There’s a place I wanna go on our way home~! |
| Tenma | I don’t mind. Sakuya is coming with me, though, are you okay with that? ...Ah, I see. I think I have an idea where that is. |
| Sakuya | Tenma-kun and Taichi-kun took me to a Neapolitan restaurant on our way home from doing a Street Act together...! To be able to somehow spend my birthday lavishly like this... I’m really lucky. |
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| Banri | Homare-san, are you gonna give that CD to Masumi? ...Say, what’s with that cover? I feel like I’ve seen it before... |
| Homare | You’re very sharp! I had my recommended records put into a CD and added my own drawing on it! |
| Masumi | I got a cryptic CD from Homare. I didn’t feel like listening to it at first, but Banri told me to give it a listen since the content was good. I did that in the end, and well... it wasn’t bad. I’ll ask Homare for the name of the artist. |
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| Tasuku | I collected stage plays and movies DVDs that Minagi probably hasn’t seen in hopes that they could serve as reference... Will this help? |
| Sakyo | That guy will surely absorb anything and utilize it in his scripts. I look forward to what kind of stories he’ll write next. |
| Tsuzuru | The DVDs and novels Takato-san and Furuichi-san gave me are always superb. They also explain the things I’m curious about—they’re really nice. I’ll continue to do my best to meet your expectations! |
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| Kazunari | Huh? Are you leaving too, Azu? Looks like all the adults are moving to another room... |
| Azuma | Hm? I’m just thinking to invite Chikage to do something fun with us. Fufu, do you want to join the adults too... Kazu? |
| Chikage | I can’t wait to taste the sake Azuma-san selected. He’s got lots of delicious ones. That aside... I feel bad for Kazunari. He got dragged into our “birthday after party” / drinking party. I should go easy on him and not make him drink a lot, at least. |
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| Tsumugi | I’ve been practicing gaming so that Itaru-kun won’t laugh at me. I’ll do my best not to drag everyone down! |
| Yuki | By practicing gaming, he means memorizing the position of the controller buttons, right? Well, I’m sure the result of his practice will show. |
| Itaru | This game tournament has become an annual event on my birthday. I’ve chosen a game that wouldn’t make our skill gap too apparent, but... Tsumugi still managed to show his terrible gaming skills. He’s memorized the buttons, but he’s bad at operating it. It’s so funny. |
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| Taichi | Mucchan, your prince cookies have a sparkling aura and look so delicious! The prince is sitting on a white horse, huh. |
| Muku | Your akapoyon cookies also look cute, Taichi-kun! They even come in all kind of sizes. I hope Citron-sama will like these cookies. |
| Citron | Muku escorted me to a tea party, and I was presented with a heap of character cookies! They were delicious and rich in flavors! I shall treat both Taichi and Muku to Citron Jr. cookies next time♪ |
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| Homare | We’ve finished writing a triangle-themed book for Misumi-kun. ...It was a good experience. Our creativity and vocabs were put to test. |
| Tsuzuru | I got quite frantic due to triangle gestaltzerfall[1], though... I don’t wanna see any triangular shapes and letters for a while. |
| Misumi | I got a “Book of Triangles” from Tsuzuru and Arisu~! There’s a lot of triangles in the cover and contents! Ehehe, this will be my favorite book from now on~. |
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| Banri | I found an interesting escape game with "Mystery of Bonsai" as the theme. |
| Chikage | In that case, shall we invite Tenma to join us? I think it'll be fun, and he can be a great help to us. |
| Tenma | I played an escape game with Banri-san and Chikage-san. It was quite fun, having bonsai as a key to solve a mystery. I also bought the mini bonsai souvenir. I'm gonna put it in my room when Yuki isn't around. |
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| Juza | I think there's a lot of cute things that Yuki will like in the sweet box that came out recently. ...I'll go check 'em out. |
| Guy | I also heard about it from Yukishiro. If you'd like, let me introduce the shop. I'm kind of interested in it too. |
| Yuki | I've got a cookie tin that looks like a gemstone. Even the cookies inside are shaped like gemstones; it's cute. Shall I hold a tea party and offer these to everyone? That guy has been staring at me for some time, after all. |
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| Kumon | 誕生日パーティーの料理食べてたら、いつもと違う食感や味の食べ物がたくさんあって…聞いたら東さんが用意してくれたんだって！へへ…なんだか今日のオレ、めっちゃ幸せだな～！ |
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| Itaru | Taruchi Presents, Kazupico's Surprise Birthday Prank project... Hisoka, stop looking at me with such cold eyes. |
| Hisoka | That's because you keep talking to yourself. ...What's with that face, Itaru? I won't make an appearance, but I can help you film. |
| Kazunari | I can't believe Itarun shot a birthday video☆We're gonna upload the video after this so look forward to it, 'kay ♪ BTW, Hisohiso acted as our cameraman for this shoot. He kept dozing off now and then though so I wonder if he recorded us properly? |
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| Sakuya | Omi-san, what are you maki...Ah, a dessert for Muku-kun, I see! Say, if you're not busy, can you do me a favor? |
| Omi | Favor? Alright, what is it? Hm? That postcard.... Ah, I get it. Look forward to it, okay? |
| Muku | I got a chocolate cake and Ikura the Penguin-shaped jellies from Omi-san! The jellies were beautifully done; they look like they're swimming in the ocean. Sakuya-kun and I ended up taking a lot of pics with the jellies. Not only that, but it also tastes good. I'm happy... ♪ |
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| Citron | Oh... I feel like I hear someone singing. The culprit is... I see! Hey! What are you doing on the rooftop? |
| Misumi | It's Citron~. Me? I'm practicing singing happy birthday to Banri! Do you wanna sing together here, Citron~? |
| Banri | Just when I was wonderin' why Citron and Misumi suddenly took me away... Turns out, they performed a medley of birthday songs for me at the karaoke. But for some reason I, the birthday boy, was also made to sing. It was absurd. |
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| Tasuku | Which one he's gonna like...? They all look sweet... Strawberries... No, he often eats that at the dorm. Then... |
| Kazunari | Hm? Choosing cakes, Task? Say, say, how about choosing one that the others likely won't buy? |
| Juza | I got a candy cake from Tasuku-san. Looks like Kazunari-san helped him pick this. Aside from the impressive color, it looks tasty. Kazunari-san kept taking pictures as soon as I opened the box, though... Can I eat this already? |
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| Muku | Should I give this to Taichi-kun? It'll take some time to go there by train, but I think I can do it. Hmm, but what if I get lost... |
| Tsuzuru | Hey, Muku, you okay? ...Ah, I feel like I've been around that shrine before. I can tag along with you if you're worried. |
| Taichi | I got a "be popular" lucky charm from Mucchan! When Tsuzuru-san told me what happened, I have this urge to try going there as well. Next time I'll go with them to the shrine! |
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| Tsumugi | Hm? Itaru-kun, are you going to Azami-kun's place too? ...Oh, are you perhaps being summoned by him as well? |
| Itaru | Correct. He's been telling me he wanted to try out new makeup on me for a while now. That's why I've been trying not to stay up late for several days. |
| Azami | I didn't expect Itaru-san and Tsumugi-san's skin to be that good when I asked them to let me try new makeup on them. Hope they'll keep taking care of their skin after this. |
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| Omi | 真澄から特製カレーを作ってもらった。スパイスからこだわっただけあって、すごく美味しかったよ。紬さんも作ってみたいって言ってたから、寮内で料理教室でも開こうかな |
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| Sakyo | 斑鳩からのおにぎり、やけにいい食材使ってやがると思ったら、皆木曰く全てはがき懸賞で当てたらしい。…やるじゃねえか。他の懸賞も斑鳩に応募させるか |
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| Sakuya | It's been getting colder these days, so I want to give Hisoka-san something warm... What about electric blanket? |
| Sakyo | It's better than continuously turning on the heater, for sure. You will feel warm once you put it on. I think that's a good idea. |
| Hisoka | An electric blanket is so versatile. Sakuya is amazing for coming up with this. Even Sakyo let me sleep peacefully just for today. |
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| Chikage | When I was searching for a cake for Tsumugi, I found a flower-themed cake shop. Juza, can you lend me some help in choosing one? |
| Juza | Everything looks delicious… How about this cheese cake? It’s not too sweet. I think this chocolate cake is a nice choice too… |
| Tsumugi | I got a flower-shaped cake from Chikage-san. Looks like Juza-kun was the one who chose it, but Juza-kun and I enjoyed the cake together since there was plenty of it. …Fufu, we have to thank Chikage-san for this. |
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| Kumon | Masumi-san, have you decided on your present for Guy-san? I'm thinking to choose something that Guy-san might like, but I'm at a loss... |
| Masumi | Why do you ask me? ...Well, Guy listens to classic songs pretty often. Looks like he's into records. ...I'll tell you the shop. |
| Guy | I got a record from Kumon. I thought he's also interested in records, but it seems he got some advice from Usui. I'll thank Usui later. |
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| Omi | *placeholder* |
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| Azuma | 臣が沢山おつまみを作って来てくれたみたい。…ふふ、誰がリクエストしたのか分かりやすいものもあるね。今日はお酒もいいものを用意してもらったから、カントクもこれから一緒にどう？ |
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| Sakuya | What kind of present should I give Homare-san...? Even if I choose a poem anthology, I feel like he already owns all of them... |
| Yuki | I feel like he’ll be happy with whatever you give him, but I think he’ll be happier if you write your reaction to his poems? |
| Homare | Take a look at this! Sakuya-kun gave me his reaction to my poem! Receiving oral feedbacks also makes me happy, but it feels pleasant to be receiving it this way. I shall dedicate my next work to Sakuya-kun! |
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| Azami | Soccer supplies, protein shake… I’ve thought of things that Tasuku-san seemed to like, but in the end, he told me he wanted to play soccer. |
| Citron | He surely invited you because you could do it, Azami. But you see, I’ve been practicing my miracle shoot for this day! I’ll show it off! |
| Tasuku | Today’s game was great. We held a joint match between troupes. In the last few seconds, Citron fired a long shot. The ball was flying uncontrollably before magnificently going to the goal post. That was very interesting. |
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Round 3: MANKAI Birthday
These were released from November 2018 to October 2019, starting with Omi and ending with Azami.
This round features each actor's bloomed MANKAI Birthday SSR, and one of their unbloomed SSRs.
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| Sakuya | 一成さんとガイさんから、亀吉と一緒にいるオレの似顔絵を貰ったんです！すっごくかっこよく描いてもらってて…いつかオレもこんな風になれたらいいな |
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| Masumi | 三角から貰ったぬいぐるみに願い事をした後、好きな人の瞳をずっと見つめると恋が叶うかもって東に聞いた。今日は一日アンタの事、見てていい？ |
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| Tsuzuru | 御影さんから貰ったこのフリルだらけの枕、使ってみると、寝すぎちゃうくらい使い心地がいいんすよ。これでまた、今後の執筆活動頑張れそうっす！ |
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| Chikage | 九門からトランプを貰ったんだけど…なかなか前衛的なイラストが描かれていてね。せっかくだし、これを使ってトランプマジックでも見せてあげようかな |
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| Itaru | 主人公が俺に似てるからって、椋から少女漫画を貰ったんだけど…想像以上にリアルなドロドロ恋愛物語だった。少女漫画も奥が深いな… |
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| Citron | オミとタスクがザフラ料理作ってくれたヨ！とっても美味しくてほっぺた擦りむけたネ。沢山あるから、みんなで食べようダヨ♪ |
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| Juza | When it comes to something to give to Misumi-san... it should be triangles after all...? What kind of triangle-shaped thing will make him happy... |
| Tsumugi | How about cakes? I think he’ll be happy since it forms a triangle when we cut it, don’t you think so? ...Ah, that’s right. Shall we eat cakes together while we’re at it? |
| Misumi | I ate cakes together with Juza and Tsumugi! We ate them on the rooftop to keep it a secret from everyone. There were a lot of triangle strawberries on it; it was delicious~! |
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| Masumi | Yuki told me to give Tenma fertilizer for his birthday present. He said he’d be happy since he can use them on his bonsai. |
| Tasuku | Will he, really...? But well, Tsumugi asked me to go buy things at the flower shop... Shall we go? |
| Tenma | The fertilizer that I got as a birthday present was such a life-saver; I was just running out of stock. It was unusual to see Masumi giving presents, but then he demanded a reward. He’s the same as ever... Well, if it’s teaching how to perform a comedy play, I can do it. |
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| Azami | Chikage-san, Yuki-san is calling you. He looks suspicious, though.... If you’re going to be his mannequin for a day, I think you better prepare. |
| Chikage | Thanks for the warning. I was thinking to only wear glasses, but... I also owe him something. Will Azami do my makeup and hairdo too after I change clothes? |
| Yuki | Today I got a ride from Chikage and made him put on various kinds of clothes. I also got to discover new outfit coordination choices; it was really fun. I’ll make him wear the clothes we bought and research with Azami on the kind of makeup and hairdo that will suit him. Lastly, we’ll be showing it off. |
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| Hisoka | This is bad... my right arm is aching for some reason. If we don’t suppress it with marshmallows quickly, the world might be destroyed... |
| Taichi | Eh!? To put it simply, don’t you just want marshmallows, Hisoka-san.... No, I mean, Kyuu-chan! This is bad, Hisoka-san is—! |
| Kumon | So you’re here, my brother... Unleash that power of yours right here, right now.... Ehehe, that was an etude about the darkness clan! I was initially doing this with Taichi-san, but in a surprising turn of events, Hisoka-san joined us! I wanna do it with everyone next time. |
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| Sakuya | I've gathered various berries with Kamekichi, but I’m not sure if Kazunari-san will be happy with these.... Kamekichi looks really confident, though. |
| Banri | Well, most people would probably be uninterested in that, but this is fine for me. Even the colors looks pretty when you line them up like this. I think Kazunari will be really pleased. |
| Kazunari | There are a lot of berries that I’ve never seen; it’s so colorful! ...Ah, I feel like ideas just came to mind! At times like this, I have to create it immediately☆ Settsu, help me record this! |
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| Muku | 帽子屋さんの不思議なお茶会にお呼ばれしてきました！ガイさんが持って来てくれたジャスミンティーも美味しかったです！まるで夢の中に迷い込んだみたいな、素敵な時間だったなあ… |
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| Banri | まさか、東さんと天馬と3人でゲームするなんてな。さすがに天馬相手にはハンデつけたけど、東さんは思ったより強敵だった…。次はアクションゲームやってもおもしれ―かもな |
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| Juza | 学校に行っても寮に帰ってもスイーツを貰える一日だった。どれも美味いし嬉しいプレゼントだったが…こんなに祝ってもらえることが、何よりも嬉しかった |
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| Taichi | 九チャンとシトロンお手製のモテブックを貰ったッス！ふむふむ…モテ男は多くは語らず、背中が語る…！そのためには、背中にお面を張り付けて…って、これ本当かなあ…？ |
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| Azami | 椋さんからの少女漫画、折角くれたから読んでるけど…や、やっぱ無理だ！俺にも椋さんにもまだ早え！！つーかガイさんも一緒に読んでたけど…なんで普通に読めるんだよ…大人って怖ぇ… |
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| Muku | What should we do for Omi-san's present...He's already getting kitchen items from everyone, isn't he...? |
| Hisoka | In that case, I think it'd be good to give him a pillow. Omi's always working, so if he sleeps he won't get tired. Maybe. |
| Omi | Thank you all for the well wishes. I got a pillow as a gift from Hisoka-san and Muku......It's scented so I'm able to sleep well; I can apply myself to practice and housework the next day. |
TBC
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| Tsumugi | I found something interesting while searching for a present for Sakyo-san. It's a bubble wrap toy you can keep popping forever! |
| Kazunari | That's a pretty famous toy! Ah, then shall we make a Furuuche-san SP? One that says 'Get hype!' when you press it ♪ |
| Sakyo | I got a bubble wrap toy, but wherever I press it makes Miyoshi's voice. Sometimes Tsukioka's voice comes out too...Use those talents for something else. Well, I'll gratefully accept their feelings, though. |
TBC
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| Banri | When it comes to Hisoka-san, you can't go wrong giving him marshmallows. It'd probably overlap with a bunch of other people though, so I wanna avoid that. |
| Tsuzuru | Something that won't overlap, huh...What about something to do with Penpen? A futon for Penpen or something...That's too fancy, isn't it. |
| Hisoka | I got a futon for Penpen and a matching futon set. They said it was a fish pattern because penguins like fish. Now Penpen can take afternoon naps with me...too...zz. |
TBC
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| Omi | Something that would make Tsumugi-san happy...Wouldn't that be an egg dish? For the time being, I'll try thinking of recipes after going shopping.. |
| Citron | Omi, are you making an egg dish? In that case, I've got a good recipe! It's a Zahran egg dish that has people coming back one after the other once they've taken a bite. |
| Tsumugi | Omi-kun's cooking is always tasty, but today there was an egg dish I'd never seen before...It was very sweet, but while I was eating it was also spicy; it was delicious. |
TBC
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| Sakyo | It is his birthday, after all. I had thought preparing a dish he liked, but...isn't shiokara squid a bit strong? |
| Chikage | You can't talk. In that case, I'll ready some alcohol to suit. And why don't we all drink together, then. |
| Guy | I received drinks and snacks and the three of us were drinking, but...before I realised it, it had become a gathering of adults who could drink, starting from Yukishiro. It turned into a bit of a dinner party, but it was fun in its own way. |
TBC
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| Taichi | Have you already decided what you're giving to Azuma-san? I think I'm probably going with lotion? Ah, but that might overlap with A-chan! |
| Masumi | So noisy. Don't initiate a conversation with me and then start worrying. If it's the stuff he always uses, it shouldn't matter if you overlap. |
| Azuma | I got some of the lotion I always use from the Puppy. It's a rather good brand, but he said he split the cost with Masumi-kun. Fufu, I've got to use it carefully, don't I? |
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| Itaru | You'll get dragged into a rap battle if you meet eyes with a certain someone. I'll stay in my room in order to avoid meeting anyone's eyes as much as possible. |
| Azami | Ah, Itaru-san. Good timing. Homare-san told me he wanted to have a partner for a rap battle. Will you join? |
| Homare | I, Homare Arisugawa, am holding a rap battle in the dorm! Among the first strong contenders who entered through Azami-kun is a hopeful new face who you should be paying attention to, Itaru-san! Look forward to it, Director-kun. |
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| Tasuku | 皇と兵頭にストリートACTに誘われて、行ってきた。あいつらも芝居が上手くなってて、掛け合いも楽しかったな。今度は俺から誘って行ってみるか |
Round 2: LIME
These were released from November 2017 to October 2018, starting with Omi and ending with Azami. This was the first time the rookies had birthday Tweets. (Note: Only Guy was not included, as the rookies were released after his birthday had already passed on January 13.)
This round features each actor's chibi donning a cake-shaped crown, alongside the bloomed initial "Premonition of Blooming" SR for the original 24 actors, and the advancement campaign "Trajectory of Blooming" SRs for the rookies.
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Hisoka  Sakuya's birthday...What are you giving him, Sakyo? It's hard because Sakuya's not greedy. |
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Sakyo Furuichi  It's no use asking me what young people want. If he was of age to drink alcohol it'd have been easy. |
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Hisoka But that's not too far away. I'm very interested in what Sakuya would be like drunk... |
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Sakyo Furuichi I look forward to the day when I can share a drink with him...Maybe I'll give him a glass in advance. |
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| Sakuya | Thank you both! I'm looking forward to the day I can drink too...! Director, I'm going to work hard again this year to become a magnificent adult like the two of them! |
TBC
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Tsumugi Tsukioka  Masumi-kun's birthday, hm. Yuki-chan, have you already decided what present to give him? |
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Yuki  I can't think of anything that psycho stalker would be happy to receive if it wasn't from the Director. |
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Tsumugi Tsukioka How about a curry plant potpourri? It might remind him of the Director... |
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Yuki Ahh, I see. In that case, I'll make a potpourri bag that's his sort of colour. |
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| Masumi | I received a cloth bag scented with the smells you like...Shall we sniff it together? It's not just smells. Sound, temperature, taste, our time right now, the scenery...For another year, I'd like to share everything with you. |
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BANRI.  Tsuzuru's birthday...I guess it'd be a book for a gift? That said, I dunno what sort would be good. |
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Alice  Banri-kun, if you're after a book, I've got a wonderful one. Make no mistake, Tsuzuru-kun will like it too. |
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BANRI. No, no, I've got nothing but bad feelings about that...I'll ask for the sake of it, but what book do you plan to give him? |
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Alice Of course, a signed set of my writing. I'd like him to use the concepts in his next script, too ♪ |
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| Tsuzuru | I received a popular novel from Banri and a set of his writings from Arisugawa-san. The binding of the the poetry collection is so flashy I can't read it on the way to school...Director, I'll write lots more stories from now on too, so I'd like you to be my first reader. |
TBC
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△△△  I want to give Chikage a robot cat for his birthday so he can get along better with cats~! |
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Tasuku Takato  I'd heard Utsuki was bad with cats, but...is that really a present? |
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△△△ First, it's important to get used to them! If he can get along with a robot cat, he'll definitely become used to them! |
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Tasuku Takato If that's the case, a cat stuffed toy with a speaker that meows installed... |
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| Chikage | Misumi and Tasuku seem to be planning something mysterious, but could you gently put a stop to that? ...My birthday this year was a truly noisy day; I've never had anything like it. I wonder if I can have my hopes up next year too? |
TBC
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Muku  Itaru-san told me about a game where a character like you appears ♪ |
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Juza Hyodo  Now that you mention it, he's told me before that I resemble a character from a fighting game he plays. |
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Muku It might be a different one? It's a really strong, cool character called Sir Tristan! |
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Juza Hyodo A knight...Do they clash with swords? It seems like good preparation for sword fights. I might go ask. |
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| Itaru | If it's about games, I'll always welcome you. Of course, even of my birthday. Speaking of which, I've gotten ahold of a game you'd like. A birthday spent leisurely playing games might be nice too. Will you keep me company? |
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Hisoka I want to give him triangle-shaped marshmallows, but they're pretty hard to find. Know anything, Itaru? |
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Itaru Chigasaki  Unfortunately not. I have to find something soon as well...the controller I value most after my life is in danger. |
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Hisoka Apparently Tasuku and Omi are putting on a deltoid muscle show at Misumi's request. What if you join in? |
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Itaru Chigasaki That's so strange it's hilarious. If I'm going to have to join in on that, I'd rather hand over my controller. My deltoids are NG. |
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| Misumi | I want to see Itaru and Hisoka's deltoids too~! Maybe they'll show me if I ask? Show me yours too while we're at it, Director ♪ Happy triangles are even happier together! It seems like it'll be an unforgettable birthday~! |
TBC
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Tsuzuru  Tenma's birthday...That guy's a celeb, so getting him a present is a tough ask. |
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taichi nanao  How about dagashi or something? He's always peeking in out the front of the shop. |
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Tsuzuru Now that you mention it, I have brought him along before...Then, let's all go to a dagashi store together. |
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taichi nanao Sounds good! Let's show Ten-chan the commoners' bulk buy! |
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| Tenma | To be able to buy this much with 500 yen - I'm surprised again by dagashi shops. Which candy did you like, Director? ...Still, I'm being taught so many new things by the troupe. I'm looking forwards to seeing what sort of new things are waiting in store for me this coming year, too. |
TBC
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Azuma  I'm thinking about what to get Omi for a birthday present, but...what did you get, Kazu? |
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Kazunari Miyoshi ☆ Shoulder massage vouchers! It's cheesy but super practical, right? I designed fancy vouchers ♪ |
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Azuma Hehe, just like for Mother's Day. Then I might give him vouchers to sleep together? |
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Kazunari Miyoshi ☆ Ohh! That's generous of you, Azu! Then leave the design to me ♪ |
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| Omi | Thank you both for the stylish vouchers. I'll think about when to use them. And thank you, Director, for the many well wishes. I'll listen to all your whims on your birthday. |
TBC
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Citron It's Sakyo's BD! I want to tell him about a hyper glasses-type device from my country. |
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Tasuku Takato As someone who likes gadgets, I'm a bit interested. What sort of capabilities does it have? |
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Citron It turns into rocket lenses! When there's an emergency you can go straight to the other person. |
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Tasuku Takato Just listening would probably give him a headache...Let's not do that today. |
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| Sakyo | Takato's got Citron in a nelson hold; what's going on? I've aged another year...but I'm glad it's a life where I can aim higher even at this age. You'll keep on watching me, right? Director. |
TBC
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△△△ It's Hisoka's birthday~! Let's go triangle hunting for Hisoka together! |
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M.U No. I'm tired. |
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△△△ Oh well~! Then you go have a nap with Hisoka in the courtyard. |
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M.U I don't mind napping with Hisoka...It can't be helped; I'll accept. |
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| Hisoka | Misumi came and told me to nap with Masumi because it's my birthday...Strange. Does he mean that birthdays are days when you can sleep for as long as you like? If so, you can join us. Will you become my pillow all day today? |
TBC
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taichi nanao It's Tsumugi-san's birthday~! I've got to pay him back for always looking over my homework! |
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Itaru Chigasaki If we prepared food it'd be junk, huh...What would make him happy. |
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taichi nanao Omi-kun's making rolled omelette...Ah, could this be the time to show the results of my hard work!? |
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Itaru Chigasaki Like working hard on your work for the winter break without relying on Tsumugi? Since it's for him, I can help you too. |
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| Tsumugi | Taichi-kun and Itaru-kun are having some sort of strategy meeting...I wonder if Taichi-kun has finished his homework for the winter break...? Thank you too, Director, for celebrating during the busy end-of-year period. I'd like to talk lots about acting together next year too. |
TBC
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BANRI. How old is Azuma-san turning? It feels like a case of curiosity killing the cat, so it's hard to ask |
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Tasuku Takato I don't know either. Arisugawa was launching a suicide attack, but...I haven't seen him since. |
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BANRI. ...For real. This is something that should be added to the Seven Mysteries of Mankai already. |
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Tasuku Takato You get teased when you go specifically to ask. I'll ask him next time we go on a drive. |
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| Azuma | Are you that interested in my age? I can tell you, but...You'll have to behave appropriately, so prepare yourself, okay? Hehe, You can ask without holding back too, Director. |
TBC
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Juza Hyodo Homare-san's birthday...I want to thank him for everything, but it's hard for me to figure out that person's tastes. |
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Muku I think he'll be happy just with words of thanks! Why don't you join our next tea party, Ju-chan? |
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Juza Hyodo The thing you have in the courtyard, huh. The traditional sweets I ordered have just arrived, so I'll bring them. |
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Muku Wow! Arisu-san will definitely be happy! Hehe, I'm looking forwards to the birthday tea party ♪ |
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| Homare | The tea part with Juza-kun and Muku-kun was an extremely valuable time. Hehe, you're going to celebrate too, of course, right, Director? Rather than with a special gift, with your special time...Shall we dance? |
TBC
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Tsuzuru It's Takato-san's birthday today, huh. How shall we celebrate? |
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Omi Fushimi That's right...I've prepared cake, but I'd like to do something as members of the same soccer team. |
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Tsuzuru Why don't we gather people and have something like a BD match? That riverbed court was free. |
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Omi Fushimi Tasuku-san would probably be happy with that. I'll try inviting Banri. |
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| Tasuku | I was able to play soccer to my heart's content during the BD match. I'm grateful to them. ...And of course, to you too, Director. Thanks for creating the Reborn Winter Troupe. I'll strive to meet your expectations this year too. |
TBC
Round 1: Cakes
This is the first round of birthday tweets which started even before the game's official launch, and was released from November 2016 to October 2017, starting with Omi and ending with Taichi.
This round features each actor's default portrait, as well as custom birthday cakes with printed-on images which were made in real life by a team of volunteers.
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| Azuma | Hehe, Sakuya's climbed yet another step on the stairs to adulthood. I look forwards to the future. |
| Homare | Sakuya-kun's adult stairs...Ah, poetic inspiration flows like the Trevi Fountain...! |
| Sakuya | Azuma-san, Homare-san, thank you very much! I wonder if I can climb the stairs to adulthood! I'd like to grow one step at a time. Director, please make me bloom as an eighteen-year-old too! |
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| Taichi | Masumi-kun, HBD! Your passionate, single-minded love is cool~! |
| Muku | Masumi-kun, happy birthday! Boys in love really are wonderful... |
| Masumi | It's nothing that needs saying. My birthday, too, is just precious time with you. I don't need anything else. Just think only of me today...please. |
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| Kazunari | Tsuzuru HB~! Let's take a special BD twin shot! We'll take a whole heap! |
| Tsumugi | Tsuzuru-kun, happy birthday. I'm happy to chat with you again anytime. |
| Tsuzuru | Tsumugi-san, you're reliable. And Miyoshi-san, just for today. Thank you too, Director. I'm being very pampered...It's a bit like I've forgotten I'm an older brother. |
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| Tasuku | Chigasaki, shall I think of an exercise menu that even you can do? |
| Omi | If you're serious, I'll support you on the dietary front, but how about it? |
| Itaru | I'm grateful, but unfortunately I have no plans of getting buff like you guys. I'll take pizza over chicken tenders. ...If I get all muscled, I won't be the Director's type, will I? |
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| Yuki | Those clothes are made of pretty good fabric. I'm interested. Tell me about the clothes the people in your homeland wear next time. |
| Misumi | Citron's country seems like it'd be full of triangles I've never seen before! I'd love to go~! |
| Citron | The two of you are interested in my country, yes? I'll hold a Citron Night where you can listen to anecdotes about my country all night long! ...As for the Director, I'm going to dish you away to my country sometime. Wait for it! |
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| Sakuya | Misumi-san! Shall we search for triangular clothes at the old clothes store? |
| Banri | It can't be helped, so I'll tag along. Let's look for vintage triangles. |
| Misumi | Yay! I've formed the Triangle Hunters with Sakuya and Banri ♪ Will you enlist too, Director? Let's find a precious birthday triangle we'll never ever forget together~! |
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| Hisoka | Happy birthday, Tenma. Sometimes I think I hear meows from your room. It's a mystery... |
| Itaru | HB Tenma. Are you still playing Meowcadia? The cat will wish you happy birthday too. |
| Tenma | Itaru-san, Hisoka-san, thanks. To think that even Mike would wish me happy birthday...I've often only celebrated on set, so I acted tough, but it was really fresh...and fun. I look forwards to next year too. |
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| Homare | Happy birthday, Yuki-kun. Why don't you rely on my pocket money to make up the deficit in your costume budget? |
| Sakyo | Oi, Arisugawa, if that's the case the contribute to the theatre's reparation fees too. Rurikawa, happy birthday. |
| Yuki | I'd rather not take out needless loans from a foolish adult, so I'll pass. But thank you. Look forwards to the next costumes. I'll make something perfectly suited even to old men. |
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| Masumi | The Director told me to, so it can't be helped...I'll just send a LIME stamp. *attaches* |
| Tasuku | If it's just a stamp, I'll send one too. So think up a more proper name to call me. |
| Kazunari | Thanks for the super rare sweetness from the two of you! Instantly captured ♪ This year was the most~ fun and lively birthday of my life! I'm gonna return the favour several times over on your birthday, Director ❤ |
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| Citron | Muku, you're growing splendidly by the day! Aim for over 2 metres! |
| Juza | Muku. I respect your courage. I'm sure you'll easily be able to become a prince. |
| Muku | Citron-sama, Ju-chan...! You two are my idols; I've got work hard to follow your lead so I can become a wonderful man! Director, will you watch by my side...? |
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| Tsuzuru | When I listen to the two of you talk over coffee, I get inspired somehow... |
| Tsumugi | It might be interesting to act in a cafe setting. Shall we try it in a Street ACT tomorrow? |
| Banri | Then I'll be the barista and you'll be the owner, okay? ...Say, I dunno how to feel about talking only about acting even on my birthday. Take responsibility for getting me addicted to acting, okay? Director. |
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| Sakuya | Happy birthday, Juza-kun! I'd like to have an impact like you when I stand on stage too. |
| Tenma | Juza-san, thanks for everything. Um...Going to school together is pretty fun. |
| Juza | Sakuya, Tenma...I respect both of you in turn. From now on, too, I want our troupes to motivate one another. Director. Please continue to witness...how serious I am about acting. |
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| Itaru | HBD Taichi. Of course you can have a junk food party to your heart's content today, right? |
| Yuki | I won't have you not fitting into your costume, okay? ...But well, I suppose it's fine for today. |
| Taichi | Itaru-san, Yuki-chan, thanks! If I don't fit into my costume I'll be asking Tasuku-san for his muscle training course, hm...! Miss Director, I'm going to become even more manly this year; watch me! |
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| Muku | Omi-san, thank you for always making delicious meals! |
| Yuki | Ma's quiche isn't bad. Next time please add salmon. |
| Omi | Yuki, Muku, thanks! Thanks to you too, Director. I'll bake delicious cakes for everyone's birthdays. |
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| Azuma | Sakyo-kun, I've got some good sake, so how about we have it together tonight? |
| Hisoka | ......Sakyo's birthday? I have marshmallows...Zz. |
| Sakyo | Mikage's a different story, but I'm interested in Yukishiro's alcohol. So, how are you going to wish me happy birthday, Director? |
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| Omi | As per Tsumugi-san's order, I made a marshmallow cake today. |
| Taichi | HBD, Hisoka-san! Today I'll have a nap with you too! |
| Hisoka | ...Omi. Taichi, thanks. Do you want to have both the marshmallow cake and the nap with me, Director...? |
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| Kazunari | HBD Tsumu Tsumu! I sent you a BD cake stamp on LIME ♪ |
| Misumi | Tsumugi! Let's watch the moon together from the triangle rooftop of the dorms again~! |
| Tsumugi | Thanks, Kazu-kun, Misumi-kun! A birthday with everyone in the company...I really am happy. |
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| Citron | Ohh! Azuma, you're very charming no matter how old you turn! Salute all![2] |
| Tsuzuru | Immortal, you mean! It's true that Yukishiro-san seems quite like a vampire, though... |
| Azuma | Hehe, you don't ask how old I am. Take a guess? I might ask Tsuzuru too. |
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| Tenma | Arisu-san, thanks for always eating my carrots. |
| Kazunari | HB, Aririn! I'm jelly of your win-win relationship with Tenten! |
| Homare | I'll eat both your carrots anytime. Director, please put lots of carrots in today's curry. |
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| Sakyo | If you're agreeable to it, I'm considering a joint practice with the Autumn and Winter Troupe; what do you think? |
| Juza | I'd like to learn from Tasuku-san's acting too. Please. |
| Tasuku | You two are a different type of theatre nerd to me and Tsumugi. I've grown another year older, but I'd like to continue being focussed on acting as always. Director, I'll continue to be in your care. |
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| Sakyo | You fail all the time, but just for today I'll praise your simple effort. I'll be counting on you from now on too, Sakoda. |
| Sakoda | Aniki! Big Sis Director! Thank you for celebrating someone like me! I'll work hard as Aniki's number one fan and assistant and partner candidate from now on too...! |
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2019 - 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Reflective Columns
These articles were written by freelance writer Tamao to celebrate A3!'s 2nd anniversary.
Warning! The following text may contain spoilers for aspects of the story. Proceed with caution.
Click here to view the original Spring column.
Sakuya Sakuma ― A Place Where Flowers Bloom
The first time the protagonist visited MANKAI Company, the only troupe member was Sakuya Sakuma. He had been living with relatives because he lost his parents at a young age, but had no place to call home and was lonely. When he was in primary school, he encountered "theatre". Although he was clumsy and constantly experiencing failure, plays were a place where the actors in their roles could stand with their heads held high; for him, who lacked even a place to feel comfortable, that became his dream and his aspiration.
Like that actor I saw that day—I wanted a role that I could perform proudly; a place to belong that I could claim as my own.
Yet in the very first proper troupe he joined, he took on the roles of lead actor and troupe leader, positions with responsibilities that would intimidate even adults. The play he made successful there was the Reborn MANKAI Company's debut play, Romeo & Julius. "Romeo", the role he worked desperately hard to create, became a Romeo that nobody else could play.
Sakuya-kun always tries his best at whatever he puts his hand too. Looking straight at his dreams and his companions with those pure eyes, he has the sort of resilience that refuses to crumble, no matter how high a wall it meets. I think he's like a cherry blossom flower, melting the hearts of those he meets and bringing a smile to their faces. He is not "lacking"; rather, he is a person with the potential to become anyone. The larger his dreams, the stronger the bonds with his friends, the more he makes you feel that he can reach tremendous heights.
Masumi Usui ― To Become an Adult
Masumi Usui decided to enter MANKAI Company after falling for the Director at first sight. Although he has slightly impure motives, he doesn't hide his feelings and (even now!) continues to declare them openly. Keeping separate from everyone and following his own path, he wasn't able to get along well with the others at first. His wish to "quickly become an adult" was born from his desire to make his love come true, but he might have thought he'd be able to live alone even after becoming an adult. What changed him just a little was acting and his companions in the Spring Troupe.
I'd never felt that way before.
Once you become an adult, you can live even without friends or family; however, loneliness and solitude can only be buried with love. Friendship, camaraderie and family - there are many different forms of love. Even if you can't always be together, even if you can't always get along, if you can understand each other's feelings, I think your hearts won't grow cold. Perhaps learning this sort of thing is a step towards becoming an adult.
Masumi-kun was the lead actor in the Spring Troupe's Second Play: Boy Alice in Wonderland. While he was clumsy in a sense, I feel that this play he made successful by overcoming problems together with him helped him to grow a lot on his journey up the stairs to adulthood.
Tsuzuru Minagi ― The Key to Reuniting Someday
Tsuzuru Minagi is the third son of a family of ten boys. Surrounded by a large family, he was caught up in caring for everyone and ended up putting off his dream of becoming a playwright. But I think that all the meetings and experiences he built up enabled him to write; there was a reason he is where he is now.
Even after he became the playwright for the troupe, there was still something on his heart: the precious friend he had separated from. The play he wrote while reflecting on that was the Spring Troupe's Third Play, The Clockwork Heartbeat.
......Thanks. I'll be waiting.
The feeling of "faith" might be stronger than any other. If you continue to believe that you'll reach your dream, someday that might come true, and you can even go search for the treasures you've left behind in the past, trusting that they're out there somewhere. I think that faith could be considered the reluctance to let go of a possibility.
Joy and happiness, pain and tears; he continues to put the feelings stored up in his heart into words and create stories out of them. And I'm sure that in his heart he is carefully storing the key to open his treasure - trusting that someday he will once again reach that hand.
Chikage Utsuki ― The Charlatan's Tears
In MANKAI Company's second spring, Chikage Utsuki became a new companion. Genial and courteous, he caused no trouble and got along with those around him, but his reason for joining the troupe was to exact revenge on a certain person. He acted in the crucial time period just before the start of the play run. Even so, his friends chose to trust not in his actions but in the heart and core of "Chikage Utsuki" the person, and continued to wait for his return. And when he came back having clearly lost his purpose, they smiled and welcomed him back without asking anything.
I suppose I’m also a fool... I’ve become just like him.
He returned to his companions and participated in his first play, the Spring Troupe's Fifth Play: The Wonderful Charlatan of Oz. This line he delivered on-stage was part of the script, but I feel that the words are from his heart too. Up until then, he hadn't truly faced anyone in the company, but this was the first time he faced his companions without guile. Perhaps everyone's love and the tears the ex-charlatan shed had melted his frozen heart.
I think people who can hold strong emotions like hatred and fury are also capable of loving deeply. Although he continues to act as unaffected as ever, I hope that heart of his is now overflowing with warmth.
Citron ― Across the Ocean
In the Winter Troupe-centric Part Two, Act 8 of the Main Story, Citron's true identity came to light. There were been several hints leading up to that, but it turned out he was an important person from a distant country across the sea, not an exchange student. And for a certain reason, he had to return to his homeland.
Looking back on it, while Citron seemed to joke around and say light-hearted things all the time, he'd relax the air when someone was facing a problem and never show everyone that he was troubled. I know that it's because he truly feels that 'being able to be with everyone is a joy'. The fact that he continued to stay here instead of travelling around the world seeking freedom as he was supposed to is proof of that.
But those plans all went up in smoke. Because I met MANKAI Company....
For Citron, plays allow him to become anyone he likes simply as "Citron" instead of an important figure; they allow him to go anywhere he likes. But since he is a deeply caring person who cannot betray the responsibilities and expectations he has been given, he won't forget about the important things far across the ocean and will continue to love them just as much as his friends.
"Even when you're apart, you're connected." ―― These are the words Citron spoke to Tsuzuru during the third play. I think that invisible things like bonds, care, and love are eternal as long as they are in your heart.
Itaru Chigasaki ― The Things I Love, With the People I Love
On the surface, he's an elite, handsome office worker. But in truth, he's a hard-core gaming addict. The reason he entered MANKAI Company was for the personal conveniences of free accommodation and meals attached. Once you get to a certain age, it becomes reasonably difficult to "change". Itaru, too, stopped hiding his "dry self" in front of everyone and seems to like games most as always, so perhaps he was always like that. But what made that difficult to say for sure was the stage adaption he played the lead role in, the Spring Troupe's Fifth Play, Knights of Round IV THE STAGE.
That's why even if, in the worst case, I have to stop streaming from now on, it's not an issue. I already have all of you.
——— Itaru Chigasaki (Knights of Round IV THE STAGE, Episode 7)
Due to a certain event that happened in high school, he stopped forming deep connections with people and came to develop an external and internal persona. That's why game streams, where he can show his true self and talk about what he likes, were important to him, but he said that since he has everyone now, it's okay if he loses that. Listening to that, I understood just how important everyone had become to him.
When you listen to somebody talking about what they love, you get happy and enjoy yourself too. That might be because the extent of their love is being conveyed to you. This is why I think that what moves us in the audience most might be the plays performed by people who love acting from the bottom of their hearts. For Itaru, who led the perfect creation of a play like that, what he loves most might no longer be games, but the many people right beside him.
Spring Troupe ― The Show must go on
Please make our talent blossom, Director!
I've introduced the troupe members in conjunction with the Spring Troupe's first through fifth plays, but what I thought was really nice as I was rereading the story was that when one person stumbled, another would definitely come to their aid. Of course, all troupes create plays while helping each other out like that, but when the Spring Troupe that we all know was formed, there were only five members in the whole company.
Their tastes and personalities are so different that it's hard to think they'd have come to know each other without MANKAI Company; to put it more strongly, even if their schools and workplaces were all the same, it's hard to imagine them becoming friends. On top of that, not a single one of them had acting experience. So while they struggled a lot, you feel that it's because they overcame those hardships together that their bond has grown to become like that of a family.
Sakuya said so too, but even if a play seems to have gone well, not a single one has been smooth sailing from beginning to end. During the debut play, they struggled with acting and brought their mattresses together, saying, "if we don't understand plays, let's all try sleeping together on the stage!".
After resolving the incident with Chikage in Part Two, they slept on the stage together again, this time with him and the pain he had held in his heart.
Throughout these two years, there have been many incidences where someone has tripped or halted. Even so, "The Show must go on" -- No matter what, the show can't end; it must continue. Without giving up on acting, the Spring Troupe stood together and strengthened their bonds even in the midst of a companion's crisis, connecting their dreams on-stage.
There is still much more for these actors to work on; even now, they are coming across countless trials and difficulties. Changing those into greater creative stimuli is a characteristic of the theatre called MANKAI Company. And I believe the Spring Troupe is comprised of the irreplaceable members who laid those foundations at the start. Those scattered people clustered together in one place, fumbled on from a place which had nothing, tended to the soil, and created a place for a multitude of flowers to bloom. In that sense, they are incredibly special.
As long as the flowers live, they will bloom over and over again. As long as there is a stage, as long as there are actors there, the show won't end. And so I'm looking forwards to the time someday when the Spring Troupe fills the world with flowers.
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Tenma Sumeragi ― 太陽に向かって
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I already asked you to follow me, you know.
Yuki Rurikawa ― 誇り高く美しく
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――Nyatsugumi Troupe, fight―! Nya―!
Misumi Ikaruga ― 完璧なさんかく△
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(Dear big triangle star in the sky, I hope I can light up fireworks with everyone too next yearーー)
Muku Sakisaka ― いつか王子様に
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...He would get the treasure by all means.
Kumon Hyodo ― サヨナラゲーム
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I’m fine...! I can keep going! Let me keep going!
Kazunari Miyoshi ― いま、一番大切なもの
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(Not for my future. What do I want to treasure most right now?)
Summer Troupe ― 弱さを乗り越えた先にあるもの
You are the first person to accept my weakness.
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Banri Settsu ― 勝者の孤独
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"—For the first time in my life, I found something I could get serious about."
Omi Fushimi ― その瞬間を、永遠に
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Now, I love the Autumn Troupe and everyone in the company just as much! I'll become strong for everyone!
Sakyo Furuichi ― 本当は、ずっと
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——Let’s go, all of ya!
——— Sakyo Furuichi (Tales of Chivalry: Ginji the Wanderer, Episode 9)
Juza Hyodo ― 静寂の炎
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Love? Isn’t that just what it is?
——— Juza Hyodo (Tales of Chivalry: Ginji the Wanderer, Episode 8)
Azami Izumida ― トゲだらけのつぼみ
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This is my “portrait”—.
Taichi Nanao ― 愛されたかった小さな花
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MANKAI Company’s... Autumn Troupe’s Nanao Taichi!
Autumn Troupe ― 不器用な少年たち
Finally I found something rewarding... it's your fault!
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Tsumugi Tsukioka ― 過去と未来を紬ぐ糸
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I want to do more. I don’t want this to be the end. I want to stand on stage with these members again and again.
Homare Arisugawa ― 誉れ高き詩人
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I still don’t understand people’s feelings. However, I can put myself in people’s shoes. And that is fine with me.
Azuma Yukishiro ― 東雲の空、色づく世界
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“Good night...and sweet dreams.”
——— Azuma Yukishiro as Reo (Nocturnality, Episode 10)
Hisoka Mikage ― 密やかな月影
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...I’m going to put an end to this lost memory.
Guy ― 天涯の花の色
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I want to act again. I want to experience that moment where my heart trembles, and emotions well up from the my very core, forever.
Tasuku Takato ― その剣豪が丞くのは
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“To earn a place to die... To be judged as somebody worth dying!”
——— Tasuku Takato as Musashi (Die by the Sword, Episode 10)
Winter Troupe ― 遠けれど近く、儚くも強く
I wanna be on this stage. I can't think of anything else.
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MANKAI Company Stage Memories 2018
These messages are from a video released as part of the 2nd anniversary celebratory campaign.
| Spring: Happiness visited them again | |
| Summer: They overcame with their close-knit bonds. | |
| Autumn: They held a dream and became independent. | |
| Winter: They found their most captivating selves. | |
| Thanks for a full house! 9 plays were performed! What are the memories that were created during these plays...? |
| Chikage | Honestly, at first I'd thought you an intrusive and annoying bunch. I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused. When I was overflowing with emotion and couldn't control it, too...I'm grateful that everyone in the Spring Troupe supported me. |
| Sakuya | I was really happy that you came to genuinely face me. If something happens, we'll support you as many times as you need! After all, we're family. |
| Chikage | Thanks, Sakuya. ...Now this is a home that nobody can steal from me. Let's keep getting along as members of the same family. I won't lose the coin toss battles either, okay? |
| Kumon | The continuation of the dream I'd thought lost was there on the stage! I'm glad I was able to act with everyone until the end~. Tenma-san, sorry for making you worry so much. Thanks for all your encouragement! |
| Tenma | You pushed me forward too. We'll help you as many times as you need. You've got the best companions in the Summer Troupe. Besides, there's no better leader than me! |
| Kumon | Tenma-san, so cool! I want to stand more on stage and become much, much, stronger...! I want to act lots with everyone, encourage the audience with our comedy, and cheer them up! |
| Azami | I gained a lot of experience from the guys in the troupe, and was able to find a new dream...I started acting without meaning to, but I found many things through that runaway experience. |
| Banri | Your portrait wasn't bad, you know? Your excessive boldness is suited for the Autumn Troupe. I'll keep teaching you what's fun about acting, so I'll be counting on you for the make-up and beauty stuff that's foreign to us. |
| Azami | Sure. I plan to keep instructing you in it from now on too. Don't you slack off on your skincare either! I'll accomplish both my make-up and my acting dreams. I won't do things halfway. I'll brace myself and live as my own person. |
| Guy | I want to thank you. I'd given up, thinking androids couldn't understand human emotions. Thanks to everyone, my memories, emotions....my precious friend, and my own self - I was able to take back all of these. |
| Tsumugi | We were happy coming to see different sides of you while we were creating the play together as well. We were glad that you said acting and spending time with us was fun. |
| Guy | Just as my meeting with Citronia was special, my meeting with everyone in the Winter Troupe has also become special to me. The moment when my heart is moved like that, and emotions well up in me from the depths of my chest...I want to experience it over and over again. |
| Itaru | Being able to be involved with "KniRoun", something so precious to me, and be acknowledged by my idol....It still feels like a dream. Being able to convey the excitement of that journey that captivates anyone on it, too. |
| Chikage | It was a challenge that made you willing to have the sole place you could shed your outer self destroyed, huh. I think we were able to show the "KniRoun" that could only be portrayed on stage because you were the leader. |
| Itaru | Yeah. Precisely because I had my own fixations and ideals, I'm proud that I dragged everyone in and worked hard. I'm really glad...that I could create our own version of "KniRoun" with everyone I trust in the Spring Troupe. |
| Kazunari | Being honest about our own feelings and treasuring "now, this moment" over the future's "someday"! Thanks for pushing me forward so I could make a choice I won't regret, Sumi! |
| Misumi | You're my special, important friend. That's why I'm glad you could smile properly~. Let's watch the summer's big triangle star while doing fireworks with everyone again next year! |
| Kazunari | OFC ☆ Devoting myself to the acting I love with everyone I love...I wanna work even harder from now on! I'll carve out the path to becoming the UMC that nobody's become before with my own hands ♪ |
| Taichi | The dream of 'lead actor' I'd thought was far ahead of me suddenly dropped into my hands; I was honestly troubled and anxious. But everyone I love in the Autumn Troupe recognised me as lead...I was really happy. |
| Azami | I was happy when you resolved things too. And standing in the role of the co-lead supporting the lead was fresh. Besides, your very first lead role...it's good that you could show that person, isn't it. |
| Taichi | A-A-chan! That subject is...! But I've still got to aim higher and work harder! I'll work hard, polish myself, and become a super popular actor~! As MANKAI Company's Taichi Nanao! |
| Tasuku | I want to stand on stage with companions I can trust while aiming for the stars as an actor. This was the play where I realized I'm not just here to repay my debt for being picked up. |
| Guy | I played Kojirou as best as I could, but...acting next to you, I was made painfully aware if my own shortcomings. I want to grow with each play from now on as well. In order to do that, I'll need you to whip me into shape. |
| Tasuku | Haha. I like acting with the guys in the Winter Troupe, but I also like your unyielding acting. I still can't decide where I'll die as an actor, but...The place I should be right now is undoubtedly this company. |
| Itaru | Standing on stage in the role of a teacher...I felt a bit unworthy of it at first, but I'm glad I could do it. I hadn't had a very good image of school either, but there are things I remembered while visiting my old school and hearing stories of that time. |
| Banri | Visiting Hanagaku left an impression on me too. I was able to show my old teacher my acting as well. I'm aware that I was a damn cheeky problem child, but you were a student who didn't need looking after, right? |
| Itaru | I guess. Games and theatre are amazing, for making the two of us hit it off when we definitely wouldn't have interacted if we were classmates. I learned that there's still a surprising amount to learn even after you become an adult. We've got to use what we gained in each of our troupes and work hard, don't we. |
| Thanks for a full house in 2018 too! Thank you very much for watching ♪ |
MANKAI Company Season Memories 2018
These messages are from a video released as part of the 2nd anniversary celebratory campaign.
| Tenma | I wondered what we'd do when we ran out of chocolates and balloons to give out, but... |
| Thanks to the roses that came for you, we were able to get through it. | |
| Homare | Your quick wit there was truly wonderful! |
| With you overcoming your dislike of carrots, it seems this has been a year of huge growth for you, hasn't it? | |
| Tenma | That carrot cake was delicious, but it's not like I've overcome it yet...! |
| Besides, I was in the back the whole time. I'm grateful to all of you who worked hard out front. | |
| Tsumugi | Being trapped in the ferris wheel with the Director...I was flustered, worrying that we wouldn't make it in time for the stage performance, |
| but you all connected things with an adlib at the start; that really saved me. | |
| Itaru | My natural chuunibyou was helpful, and Prince Macaron was satisfied too. |
| Things developed even further and we miraculously overcame it. As expected of acting idiot Tsumugi. | |
| Tsumugi | Ahaha, that goes for you too. We're both acting idiots here. |
| Ah...I've got to use the chuunibyou stamps I got back then occasionally too... | |
| Masumi | That's the day I was able to get the first 'like!' on the Director's first Inste post. |
| I won't forget that training camp where I was able to etch my 'like!', my existence, into the Director's life... | |
| Hisoka | Masumi, you were worn-out because you couldn't sleep the whole time...Everyone was worried. |
| Were you able to have a good nap under the cherry blossoms in full bloom? | |
| Masumi | I want to make all the Director's firsts mine in the future, too... |
| There's no way I'll hand her over to Kazunari, Sakyo, or anyone else. So I can't let my guard down even for a second... | |
| Hisoka | Masumi...isn't listening to me at all. |
| If you can't sleep, I'll find a good napping place for you agai......Zzzz...... | |
| Muku | To think we'd have a survival training camp on a deserted island...! It started raining when we searched for the legendary flower...I was relieved that you came for us...! |
| Omi | I'm glad I was able to find you two safely. It was thanks to the trail you left. |
| It was a complete coincidence that we watched it, but the things we learned from the survival movie came in handy during the training camp. | |
| Muku | Yes...! I'm glad I watched it with you...! I can't become like the protagonist of that movie, but when I thought I had to protect the Director, I gained courage naturally...! |
| Omi | I'm sure the Director felt your proactivity was reliable. |
| We were able to see the legendary flower, and the onsen was also exceptional. The training camp was a valuable experience. |
| Homare | That memorable day we played supporting roles in the drama Tenma-kun was the lead actor in! |
| I want to time-leap back countless times to that wonderful day when poetic inspiration welled up ceaselessly in me. | |
| Banri | Only you'd be able to overcome an accident that almost stopped the filming with a poem. |
| You were in top condition during the photoshoot for the pamphlet too, weren't you? I really laughed at that cheap phrase. | |
| Homare | Hmph, of course I was the MVP, but all of you looked rather sharp in your tuxedos too ♪ |
| The proposal etude in the chapel was passionate too! Don't you think too, Guy-san? | |
| Guy | Those etudes with a proposal theme, huh. It wasn't something I'd thought of before then... |
| But even if everyone wants to say the same thing, the expression of it varies so much between people. I was very intrigued. | |
| Sakyo | Takato, I caused you trouble during the Star Festival. Both in terms of helping out with the stall and with acting... |
| Thanks for taking care of the bon in my place. I'm grateful. | |
| Tasuku | No, I didn't do anything. It seems Izumida was thinking of various things in his own way. Being bad at conveying your feelings...I sympathised a little with that. |
| Sakyo | ...Since then, I don't know whether I've been able to relate to the the bon as equals, but... |
| I think I have to remember what happened then occasionally and admonish myself. | |
| Sakuya | We acted out a performance to advance the plot of a mystery-solving game on a luxury cruise! |
| Though I wasn't sure what we'd do when our pistol prop disappeared... | |
| Taichi | It's good that the performance went well, isn't it! It's thanks to your help! |
| The buffet party and dance party were both good memories, too~! | |
| Kumon | What, what!? A murder mystery on a boat!? Let me in on the convo too! |
| Sakuya as the detective and Taichi as the murderer were both cool! | |
| Sakuya | You acted out a realistic portrayal of the victim every time as well! |
| I hope the memory of our acting stays in the heart of the boy we met at that time. |
| Misumi | I wonder if Rabbit was able to meet up with its brothers after that? |
| Thanks for helping return Rabbit to the shrine, Chikage-san! | |
| Chikage | The dancing and staged fight sequences at the shrine were a good experience. I'd like to avoid chasing animals again, though. |
| So in the end, what did you ask the full moon for that time? | |
| Misumi | I told you then too, but it's a secret~ Let's make a wish together again next time, too! |
| The full moon and that Rabbit might grant it. | |
| Yuki | It was fun getting to make all the Halloween outfits I'd wanted to make. |
| Though it sucked having all the candy we gathered taken by GOD-za. | |
| Azami | I had fun getting to do all the Halloween make-up I'd previously been forbidden to do as well. |
| Though it sucked not being able to clear the requirement Shitty Sakyo put out. | |
| Yuki | Azami, let's fight Sakyo as a tag team in the next budgeting battle too. |
| As the costume and make-up supervisors responsible for the theatre's visuals, let's keep getting along well. | |
| Azuma | My first trip overseas was a regrettable memory. Kazu, you repainted the memory of that rain. |
| The performance modelled on Greek mythology that we did for the theme park's opening ceremony was fun too. | |
| Kazunari | No matter how many times it rains, Kazunari Miyoshi here will turn them a~ll into sunny marks ♪ |
| Rely on me anytime, Azu ☆ I want to meet the cute pups again too ♪ | |
| Azuma | I want to meet cute drunk Kazu again too. Hehe. Would you show me a different side of you to normal again? |
| When shall we go on the Greek trip we promised to take together? I feel reassured having you with me, so I'm really looking forwards to it. |
| Juza | I saw how hard you worked first-hand, so...I'm glad the special program's surprise was a success. |
| The catching practice we did then, and the acting, were good memories. If you need help again, tell me anytime. | |
| Tenma | I've been saved by you countless times; I'm grateful. Thanks to you, I was able to make my fan's dream come true. The regional filming with the guys in the troupe was a novel experience too. The time outside of filming was also fun. |
| Juza | Yeah. I'm glad I was able to eat good food. We made lots of unforgettable memories. |
| The illumination we saw at the end. I'll never forget that scenery either. | |
| Tsuzuru | To think I'd experience being on TV twice in this short time period... It was a whirlwind end-of-year... |
| Being able to overcome that wall was thanks to you and the others. Thank you very much. | |
| Citron | For my precious partner's sake, this is a cheap order! You can do it if you try! How reliable~. |
| Besides, I was moved by your brotherly love. Your retorts during the talk were sharp too~! | |
| Tsuzuru | ...Haha. I'm kind of embarrassed. I'd like to try writing the script I talked about that time as well. |
| And...Let's do them again and again from now on. Both our manzai and the MANMAN Grands Prix. | |
| Citron | Yes, my matchless partner! Let's aim for broadcast manzai and train hard from now! |
| We're Citrun because of your retorts~. Even my motivation is already MANMAN[3]~! |
| 2018 was also full of sparkling days ★ | |
| Thank you very much for your support ♪ |
2018 - MANKAI Company: First Year Memories
These messages are from a the thank-you video released as part of the campaign.
| Sakuya | This is a precious work that marks the start of our story! We all practiced lots to bring it together. |
| Masumi | Right. The play where the story of me and the Director began - a story that could go anywhere. We'll play the recording at our wedding, so remember it. |
| Sakuya | M-Masumi-kun...Though if it's with everyone in the Spring Troupe, we'll definitely be able to go anywhere, right, Director! |
| Tenma | This comedy was the turning point for my life. I was able to overcome my trauma...and perform the greatest play with my friends. |
| Yuki | Those are decent words for useless Tenma. You've grown a bit as a leader, haven't you? |
| Tenma | Geez, your sharp tongue hasn't changed at all from back then... |
| Banri | Rooming with Hyodo, getting handcuffed together, and playing partners - it really was a mess of a play. |
| Juza | Shut up...For me, it was an important play that became the reason I could change myself. |
| Banri | I'm not saying it wasn't important. Thanks for chasing after me that time, hey? Director. |
| Tsumugi | In this Winter Troupe, beside Tasuku...I'll perform with my own style of acting. This was the play where I was able to make that resolution. |
| Tasuku | By talking about acting from morning to night, it was the reason we were able to reexamine each other's acting, huh. |
| Tsumugi | I'm glad to be able to stand again on the stage I'd once given up on. Thanks for that time, Tasuku. |
| Tasuku | Don't get all emotional. We're still just starting, right? We've got a long road ahead of us. |
| Masumi | You chose me to be the leader. I'm satisfied with that memory alone. |
| Itaru | Wait, no, there were other things too, weren't there? Have you forgotten about getting abducted in my car and making your game center debut with me? |
| Masumi | ...During this play, I was able to confirm that you're my fated person. Of course, I haven't forgotten that moment either. |
| Itaru | Business as usual, here it is......Well, why don't you enjoy the rest of your teenage years too? |
| Yuki | I don't want to admit it, but I was in a slump with both acting and costumes. Honestly, Kazunari saved me......I'm grateful. |
| Kazunari | I wanted to support you as the second lead, Yukki. We kind of had matching feelings, right~? |
| Yuki | Don't get carried away. I'll start the talk of being a designer unit from a blank slate. |
| Kazunari | Ahh! Yukki, hold off on that~! ...Say, does that mean you were really considering that!? |
| Omi | I seriously faced both acting and my past. Thanks to Taichi, I was able to ride a bike for the first time in a while. |
| Taichi | The bike and the ocean and the group photo and~ Definitely, the stickers the Director gave me, are all memories! |
| Omi | Yeah. Thanks to the Director, I was able to move forward. I'll stick on a yellow sticker today, too. |
| Homare | This noble, aesthetic figure...A beauty unthinkable for a butler. Whenever you look, you're enchanted by it, right, Hisoka-kun? |
| Hisoka | ...Whatever. As long as you give me marshmallows, all Arisus are the same to me. |
| Homare | Honestly, you really are a selfish young master...Well, that's fine. I'm fond of your being like that. |
| Tsuzuru | ...I really struggled with this script. I didn't know how to tie up the friendship at the end... |
| Citron | It was a good script that stirred up your heart. Even apart, they're always connected...That too is a form of friendship. |
| Tsuzuru | Right now, I think that even if it's just for my own satisfaction, I'd like to continue writing the things only I can write. |
| Misumi | The paper plane competition, the treasure hunt, and the fireworks were all~ fun~! My heart's a triangle~ A warm triangle~. |
| Muku | Even after we stepped off the stage, it was just as if we were pirates searching for a happy treasure! |
| Misumi | Yeah! I'll treasure the happy triangle I found with everyone for ever and ever! I'll make the greatest stage with everyone, so watch, okay! |
| Sakyo | To think the day would come where I'd stand on the stage as the lead actor at this theatre that had been a place too far for me to reach. |
| Juza | By having a heart-to-heart with Sakyo-san, I was able to muster up the confidence to stand alongside you as the second lead too. |
| Sakyo | Us fellows who were able to change because we started acting have to pay back our debts to the Director and the troupe, huh. |
| Azuma | I'm no longer alone. They all accepted everything about me...When I think about that, the morning light I'd been so afraid of now appears very beautiful. |
| Tasuku | I was able to get to know you too. By revealing ourselves to each other and stepping into each other's territories, I think we were able to make a good play in the end. |
| Azuma | Oh Tasuku, you're all about acting as usual...But I was glad that Homare put a name to the Winter Troupe's relationship. |
| Sakuya | Director! Thank you for supporting us this year! |
| Tenma | Thanks to you, we've been able to bloom in full this year. |
| Banri | I want to make more 'real' plays with you, so be prepared. |
| Tsumugi | Let's make even more plays here at this theatre together! |
| Sakuya | Please make us bloom lots this 2nd year too! |
2017
White Day Conversations
The theatre company members worry about what to give the director for White Day ♪
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| Sakuya | Everyone is thinking about the White Day returning gift for Director, right! Misumi-san, what are you giving? |
| Misumi | This this~! Super Sankaku-kun Snow White ver! And then I'll make White Day-like riceballs too! |
| Sakuya | Aah, there are snow crystals attached to a pure white Sankaku-kun! I also think that making something handmade is nice. but.... |
| Misumi | How about a Super Sankaku-kun sakurasaku[4] ver~? Let's make it together~ I'm sure Director-san will be delighted! |
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| Banri | Tenma, what are you troubled about~? That, isn't that a female fashion magazine? |
| Tenma | Bah, don't just look as you please! ...The returning gift to the director, I was thinking about it. Because the person in question wouldn't tell me what they wanted. |
| Banri | Ah, I see. Well, I had already decided long before. |
| Tenma | What!? F-for reference, tell me! Because It won't do if the other group members give something shabby. |
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| Azuma | The returning gift, I was thinking of giving the director some of my recommended cosmetics. I wonder if it too 'safe'. What will you be doing, Omi? |
| Omi | Haha. I can't do anything extraordinary, so as always I was thinking of making sweets. How about it, Azuma-san, do you want to do it together? |
| Azuma | Fufu, thank you for the invitation. I'm a little interested. However I don't think I'll be very useful, is that okay? |
| Omi | I'll do the cutting and kneading, so please don't worry. If we put love into it together, I hope the director will be pleased as well. |
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| Juza | The returning gift to Director.... I'm not used to this kind of thing, nothing comes to mind. Something like homemade things from a guy, Director won't be happy, right? |
| Tasuku | I'm sorry but, even if you ask me... When it comes to the norm, I expect marshmallows or cookies? I guess I'll ask Tsumugi too. |
| Juza | Now that you mention it, they were doing a White Day fair. If we go to the department store, we might figure out what is popular.... |
| Tasuku | Well then, should we do some research in the surrounding area tomorrow? Since we are a pair of two huge guys, we might stand out a little though.. |
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| Masumi | ....Enemy inspection. Tell me what you are giving Director for White Day. |
| Sakyo | Huh... So it's soon. I haven't decided yet. In the first place, I didn't even remember it. |
| Masumi | You're definitely lying. The other day I saw you buy a WD special edition magazine at the bookstore. I'll definitely be the one to give the director something she will be delighted to receive |
| Sakyo | ...Do as you like. I don't know about you, but I'll do what I want to do for the director. That is all there is. |
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| Citron | It’s almost white day! What are you gonna give to the director, Hisoka? |
| Hisoka | ..... Marshmallows. |
| Citron | Oh, but that is what you like, Hisoka. I am gonna give the director this Citron cookie! Check for poison, please! |
| Hisoka | It’s a cookie with your face on it...... Looks like it’ll make me sick so I’ll pass. |
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| Yuki | I wonder what I should make to give to the director for white day. What about you, stupid dog? |
| Taichi | I’m still thinking..... I kinda used up all of my allowance this month..... uhhh. |
| Yuki | No surprise coming from you, stupid dog. Well it’s fine, how about we make something together? You could learn a thing or two about making costumes. |
| Taichi | Yuki....! What an angel! I’ll make a little stuffed festival oni! I’m gonna work real hard and make it look as good as the ones in the stores! |
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| Kazunari | Tsuzurun, Tsuzuru~n! Have you decided what kinda gift ya wanna give director for WD?! |
| Tsuzuru | Uhh..... The more I think about it, the harder it is to decide. I’m pretty sure someone has already thought of a curry-related gift. |
| Kazunari | Yep yep, the string of curry is sweet! Hey let’s choose something together that will make her heart swoon★ |
| Tsuzuru | It’ll be a pain if we go out and I only get two useless photos out of it so.... Just this one time, please lend me your wisdom. |
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| Tsumugi | I wonder if I should give the director a bouqet as her repayment gift....? I am a little embarrassed about it though. |
| Itaru | I think it sounds good. The flowers will all be hand picked by you after all. |
| Tsumugi | I will be thinking about the director as I pour my heart into my selection. And you are welcome to join too. I am sure she would be really happy to receive something from each of us. |
| Itaru | Ya think? .... Well, guess it wouldn’t hurt to pick some flowers from time to time. I am looking forward to seeing the smile on the director’s face. |
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| Homare | The delicious mackerel miso in the savanna climate~ My love is, Hop, Step, Pandemic! |
| Muku | Writing a new poem? Wow, I am the witness to yet another birth of a work of art. |
| Homare | What a lucky boy♪ It’s a poem for the director for White Day. |
| Muku | What a lovely repayment poem! Now I am wondering if I should write a gratitude poem to go along with my handmade snacks.... |
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333,333 Followers Campaign
These messages are from a series of thank-you videos released as part of the campaign.
| Sakuya | I'm really happy that I entered the troupe and found a place just for myself! Thank you for always supporting us! |
| Masumi | I entered the troupe and met a lot of different people, but...you really are the only one for me. I want to monopolise you today, and tomorrow, and the day after, and forever more...Can't I? |
| Tsuzuru | Since I've met you, I've had a lot of valuable experiences. I'll work harder on my scripts, so please continue to support us. |
| Itaru | To think that I'd be able to get passionate about something other than games. This, too, is thanks to you. So I'm in your care from now on as well. |
| Citron | You really are a wonderful lady, Director~! Have a thank-you hug~! I'd like to borrow your strength from now on too! Let's go energetically on together! |
| Sakuya | Director! We'll be in your hands from now on, too! |
| Tenma | Thanks to you, I've come to like plays, and I've made precious friends too. I'm going to lead both the Summer Troupe and this theatre! |
| Yuki | Thanks for always praising the costumes I make. Have high hopes both for me as the costumer and, of course, as an actor. I'm in your care from now on as well. |
| Muku | Thank you so very much for always supporting a tiny mess of an actor like me! I'm going to try and become a wonderful prince someday for my beloved Director! |
| Misumi | Triangle, triangle~! Thanks to you, every day is fun~! I'll act the best act with everyone in the Summer Troupe for you, so watch! |
| Kazunari | Every day is super happy now that I've met you ☆ Here are my feelings of thanks for you ♪ Shall we take a commemorative two-shot~? |
| Tenma | We'll show you the best acting from now on, too. |
| Banri | You gave me the first thing I could get serious about. I'm glad I met you. Seriously, thanks. |
| Juza | Because I met you and this theatre, I was able to change. Thanks. I'm still not good at acting, but I'll work hard. I'm in your care from now on as well. |
| Taichi | I'm really happy that I met you and everyone I love! Honestly, I'll follow you forever~! |
| Omi | I enjoy every day acting, working as a cameraman, and cooking meals. And thanks to you, I can face forwards. Thanks for everything. |
| Sakyo | When I look at you, you make me feel I have to work hard too. Still, you're always going overboard. Don't make me worry. |
| Banri | We're gonna show you some great acting next, so prepare yourself, okay? |
| Tsumugi | Thank you for giving me a chance to act again. Though I'm like this, I'll be counting on you from now on, too. |
| Tasuku | I'm not very good at talking, but...feelings have to be properly conveyed. You are my precious Director. Thanks for picking me up. |
| Hisoka | I'm sleepy, but...Today I want to say my thanks to you properly. ...Thanks for accepting me when I don't remember anything. |
| Homare | Ahh, poetic inspiration won't stop flowing...This, too, is thanks to you, Director. They say small defects are charming, so look forwards to my future developments. |
| Azuma | This theatre I share with you and everyone else is an irreplaceable place to me. Do feel free to come to my room on any lonely nights. |
| Tsumugi | We'll work hard on our own brand of acting from now on, too. |
Notes
- ↑ ゲシュタルト崩壊 (GESHUTARUTO houkai'), or German for "shape decomposition", is a psychological phenomenon describing when someone sees the same thing over and over again, until that thing ceases to have any meaning - Read more on its wiki page
- ↑ Orig. 'hello samurai warrior'
- ↑ Meaning 'max'
- ↑ Sakurasaku can refer to cherry blossoms blooming or exam success
