Yuki Rurikawa/Audacious×Rocker

Like a Rock 'n Roller

Backstage Stories

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Yuki	Thanks for going out with me, Director.
Izumi	It’s a relief you were able to buy the new product you were aiming for, right?
Yuki	Yeah.
	I really wanted this fabric no matter what.
Izumi	Alright, then shall we head on home?
	The parking lot is in that direction—.
???	Huh?
	Could you be Tachibana-san?
Izumi	Eh?
Abukawa	It really is!
	It’s been a while, huh?
Izumi	Abukawa-san!
	Thank you for that time before.
Yuki	…?
Izumi	Abukawa-san is the photographer who took the burlesque photos for us in the past.
Yuki	Ahh, the ones of Misumi and the others.
Abukawa	Is she also part of your Theatre troupe?
Izumi	Umm, he’s a troupe member, but Yuki-kun is a boy.
Abukawa	EHHH!?
	Ah, no… sorry, I was just surprised.
	He’s so gosh darn cute, I accidentally misunderstood.
Yuki	It’s fine.
	I’m dressed like this too, so it’s understandable I’d appear that way.
Abukawa	Thank you.
	At any rate, you’re overflowing with mysterious charm from head to toe!
Yuki	Gee, thanks… I mean, I get thrown off when I’m complimented so directly.
Izumi	Ahaha…
Abukawa	I have a favour to ask you, Tachibana-san!
Izumi	Y-yes.
	You’re acting so formal—what’s the matter…?
Abukawa	Would it be possible for the guys from your Theatre to model for me again?
	Please, I’d love for you to let me photograph him!
Izumi	…So for that reason, we have another request for models from Abukawa-san.
Misumi	Wahh, he’s the photographer with the triangle costume, right!
Yuki	That’s Misumi’s only impression of that guy, huh…
Sakuya	It’s amazing we received a request once again!
Izumi	He said that Yuki-kun must participate though.
	What do you think, Sakyo-san?
Sakyo	Ain’t that fine?
	Our payment was also great last time.
Yuki	That’s the money grubber for you.
Sakyo	Ahh?
Sakuya	Abukawa-san’s photos were really amazing and they even made huge waves on instablam!
Yuki	I think I remember Kazunari saying there was a pretty nice response when the candid photos were released too.
Izumi	Alright, then I’ll let him know—.
Sakyo	…Hold on a second.
	That photographer shot photos according to a theme, right?
Misumi	That’s how it was last time~.
Sakyo	If it’s somethin’ like burlesque again this time, then there’s absolutely no way we’re letting Rurikawa do it.
Sakuya	T-that’s certainly true…
Izumi	Ah, I think it’ll be fine.
	Apparently, the theme this time is a Rock Café!

Yuki	A Rock Café?
Izumi	It’ll be like a shop with a café space and a stage.
	The set-up for the models are 3 rock musicians.
Misumi	Musicians! That’s cool~!
Sakuya	What kind of characters will each of them be?
Izumi	According to the proposal… they’re an audacious guitar & vocalist, a cool drummer, and a sexy bassist.
	It seems like he wants to ask Yuki-kun to be the guitar & vocalist.
Yuki	Audacious, hm…
Sakyo	Ain’t that perfect for you?
Yuki	Ha?
Izumi	Y-Yuki-kun’s cute, so he said he wants to set you up with a tough vibe and capture that gap!
Yuki	…Hmmm.
	Sure, I’ll do it.
Sakyo	Hm? Isn’t Yukishiro’s name written down for the bassist?
Izumi	Eh?
Yuki	Oh, it is.
	It says “Azuma-san’s image”.
Misumi	Azuma was the veteran sexy dancer when we did the burlesque shoot!
Sakuya	So since the bassist this time is sexy too…
Sakyo	It’s possible the other side might be thinkin’ of using Yukishiro again.
Izumi	In that case, should I try asking Azuma-san to be the bassist?
Yuki	Sounds good.
	Azu-nee’s experienced, so if I’ll feel reassured if he’s with me.
Sakyo	Now all that’s left is the cool drummer, huh?
Sakuya	I think Masumi-kun would fit in that case!
	Masumi-kun loves music and he’s always listening to it.
Izumi	That’s true. I’ve been to a rock festival with him before, and I think Masumi-kun gives off the impression he listens to rock music.
Misumi	Plus, Masumi’s cool, right~!
Sakyo	Then the models this time will be Rurikawa, Yukishiro and Usui.
Izumi	I got it. I’ll talk to Azuma-san and Masumi-kun about it then.
Yuki	I mean, isn’t Masumi’s participation already locked in?
	There’s no way that guy will refuse if he’s asked by you.
Izumi	Ahaha…
	*knock, knock*
Kumon	You there, Yuki?
Yuki	Hm?
Kumon	Let’s play guitar together!
Yuki	What suddenly brought this on so randomly?
Kumon	You’re modelling as a guitarist soon, aren’t you?
	Sooo, that’s why I thought it’d be better for you to feel a guitar!
	I’ve always been kinda interested in guitar too, see?
	It’s a nice chance, so let’s learn it together!
Yuki	You just want to do it, don’t you?
Kumon	Ahaha, I guess you can say that too!
Yuki	…But you have a point. Even though I was told we're just taking photos, it wouldn't look cool if I held it weirdly.
	Ok, I’ll do it.
Kumon	Woohoo!
	Alright, then let’s head over to our teacher right away!
Yuki	Teacher, you say…
	It’s the Manager, isn’t it?
Kumon	Bingo~!
Manager	I was waiting for you, Kumon-kun!
	Rurikawa-kun came too, I see~.
Kumon	Did you prepare 3 guitars for us, Manager?
Manager	Of course!
	Alright, over here, you two~.
Yuki	You were way too prepared, Kumon.
Kumon	Hehe!
Yuki	That wasn’t a compliment.
Manager	Now then, let’s start with playing some typical chords~!
Yuki	Umm…
Manager	What’s the problem?
Yuki	It’s just this chord—my fingers can’t reach it no matter what I do.
Kumon	That’s where I got stuck too!
Manager	Ahh, the F chord is difficult, isn’t it?
	But you’ll be fine as long as you learn the trick.
Yuki	Is there a trick to it?
Manager	Yes, it’s about the angle of your fingers. Imagine pressing down here like this and here like that…
Yuki	Heh, I see.
	It worked. I’ll reach it if I do that, huh?
Kumon	Ohh, you got it, Yuki!
Manager	You’re a natural at this~!
	Alright guys, we’ll go up to here for today.
Yuki	It’s over already?
Kumon	It’s amazin’ Yuki can play that much in such a short time!
Manager	If you keep this up, then even a guitarist is in your reach!
Yuki	I’m not aiming for that or anything.
	…But, well, it was more fun than I thought.
	Maybe I can play it again if I feel like it.

Abukawa	…Ok, that’s all for the shoot on the café side!
	Next, we’ll be shooting on the stage.
	And we’ll be starting off with the drummer boy.
Masumi	I got it.
Abukawa	Yeah, nice! Cool!
	Look up a bit! Perfect!
	Yep, ok!
Izumi	Good job, Masumi-kun!
	Your stick handling was so cool.
Masumi	You told me that I’m cool…
	I’m glad I did this.
Abukawa	Alright, I’m counting on you next, Azuma-san.
Azuma	I’ll be in your care this time around as well.
Abukaw	Work it, just like that!
	Your captivating side-glance gives me goosebumps!
	Alright, finished!
	Just like I thought, you really are the best, Azuma-san.
Azuma	I’m honoured by your compliments.
Izumi	You were really sexy and I couldn’t take my eyes off you either.
Azuma	Fufu, thank you.
Izumi	Yuki-kun’s turn is next, right?
CHOICE 1: Are you nervous? [+] Izumi It‘s like you’re really performing live on stage, huh? Are you nervous? Yuki It feels different from the stage I’m always standing on, so if anything, I’m more looking forward to it. Also, that photographer seems good at hyping you up. Izumi Ahaha, Abukawa-san certainly has skills. Yuki I thought he was a weird guy when we first met, but I might be able to trust him as photographer. …I’m definitely going to take some great photos. So expect it, Director.
CHOICE 2: You’re giving off a rock vibe. [+] Izumi You’re really giving off a rock vibe, Yuki-kun. Yuki I guess so. I mean, I even practiced guitar beforehand so it’d be troublesome if that doesn’t show through. I was worried whether it was going to be ok since the useless Manager was teaching me… But it might’ve been unexpectedly useful since he taught me exactly how to stand and stuff like that. Izumi (It’s a relief the Manager is reliable when it relates to something he’s good at…)
Abukawa	And last but not least is Yuki-kun!
Yuki	Yeah, I’ll be in your care.
Abukawa	Move as you like! Great!
	Can you try strumming the guitar a bit, Yuki-kun?
	I want it to look more like you’re playing it.
	Of course, there won’t be any sound in the photos, so it doesn’t matter if it sounds like nonsense.
Azuma	Didn’t Yuki say he could play guitar?
Masumi	He said he practiced a little.
Izumi	Yeah, he and Kumon-kun both learned from the Manager—.
Yuki	…~♪
Abukawa	EHH!?
Yuki	~♪ ~♪
Abukawa	You can play guitar, Yuki-kun!?
Yuki	…A bit.
	If it’s about this much, then I’ll play for you as much as you want.
Abukawa	…!
	One more time with that expression!
	This audacious feel…!
	You’re totally rocking it!
Izumi	(Abukawa-san’s pumped up.
	Yuki-kun looks like he’s having fun too, so I think the photos will turn out great again this time.)
Sakyo	Our appearance fee for the last job has been transferred over from the other party.
Izumi	How was it?
Sakyo	We got even more than last time.
	The amount’s a bit surprising.
Yuki	Heh…
Izumi	That reminds me, Abukawa-san said he was impressed by Yuki-kun’s guitar, so he was going to be generous with the payment.
Yuki	So it’s my guitar’s effect, huh?
	In that case, I can use the amount that increased, right?
	I’ll get you to use it for the costume fees next time, thanks.
Sakyo	Don’t just say what you want.
Yuki	But it’s thanks to me that our appearance fee went up, isn’t it?
	Right, Director?
Izumi	I mean, that’s true.
	So, Sakyo-san…?
Sakyo	Tch…
	Guess I can’t argue with that.
Izumi	That’s great, right, Yuki-kun!
Yuki	Fufu, I did it.

Anna