Yuki Rurikawa/Stockings and Stilettos

Limited-time Sale Tips

Backstage Stories

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Store caller	Hey there, it’s the first sale of the year!
	Anything and everything’s on sale!
Izumi	That’s the first sale of the year for you… there’s so many people.
	But I’m gonna buy something today too!
	The colour of that top is nice.
	Ah, that coat’s cheap too!
Shoe store clerk	We’re having a limited-time sale right now!
	This is the only time you’ll find prices slashed this low!
Izumi	A limited-time shoe sale…!
	I gotta take a peek!
Shoe store clerk	Welcome. All the items placed out here are eligible for the time sale!
Izumi	Ah, these are so cute!
	But the size is a bit too big for me.
	(Although, it’s hard to come by prices this low.
	Maybe I’ll just buy them since I can manage with insoles if they’re too big…)
Yuki	And who are you planning to have wear those shoes?
Izumi	Woah, Yuki-kun!?
	You surprised me. So you came too, huh?
Yuki	Well, yeah. I come to this shoe store a lot since they have a cute selection and they’re usually cheap.
	Anyways, who are those shoes for?
Izumi	These?
	I was thinking of wearing them myself…
Yuki	Yeah, no way.
	Shoes that don’t fit are a no go, no matter how much you like them.
	Were you planning on wearing them while stuffed with a bunch of insoles?
Izumi	Ahaha. You saw right through me, huh…
Shoe store clerk	The time sale has now ended~.
Izumi	Ah!
	It’s over…
Yuki	Don’t worry about it.
	That’s a common tactic at this store.
Izumi	What do you mean…?
Yuki	Just watch.
Shoe store clerk	And we’re bringing out the next batch~.
Yuki	See? The clerk brought different shoes out from the back.
	This store holds limited-time sales where they bring out new items after they’ve sold most of the leftovers.
	So, sometimes it's better to wait if you don't find anything that fits you.
Izumi	I see…!
Yuki	Look, another pair that I bet you’ll like even more just appeared.
Izumi	You’re right. They’re adorable!
	It’s just—the heel might be a bit high though.
Yuki	If you’re worried about that, then think about it after you try them on.
Izumi	That’s true. It won’t hurt to just try them on.
Yuki	How’s the size?
Izumi	Just right!
	And as for how they feel when I walk… yep, they’re surprisingly not bad.
Yuki	Great. They look good on you.
	You gonna get them?
Izumi	Well, I don’t really wear heels on a regular basis.
	I only wear them when I get dressed up for a friend’s wedding or something.
Yuki	There’s nothing wrong with dressing up and going out on a regular day.
Izumi	If you say so…
	Alright, I guess I’ll choose these.
Yuki	I’ll buy them too, in that case.
Izumi	Ehh, in a different colour than mine?
Yuki	Yeah.
	I actually had my eye on those too.
Izumi	Oh, really?
	Fufu, we match!

Izumi	I’m glad I was able to buy something nice.
	It’s thanks to you, Yuki-kun. I appreciate it!
Yuki	You’re welcome.
	But you still have things to buy, don’t you?
Izumi	Eh?
Yuki	Do you have clothes that go with those heels in your hand?
Izumi	Umm, if you put it that way…
Yuki	I thought so.
	So, I’ll choose some for you.
Izumi	Are you sure?
	If it’s Yuki-kun’s selection, then you can’t go wrong…
	It’d help me a lot if you could do that for me. Please, go ahead!
Yuki	Leave it to me.
	Let me see. If it’s those heels from before, then… ah, those bottoms seem nice.
	In that case, those would pair well with the knit from that store over there…
	Yeah, perfect. As for the accessories…
Izumi	(Yuki-kun’s only choosing from sale items, but he’s coming up with an great outfit. That’s amazing…!)
Yuki	Alright, it’ll be like this as a whole.
	What do you think?
Izumi	Incredible…!
	It even feels like I’ll be able to pull it off.
	When I have you coordinate an outfit for me, you pick out clothes that I wouldn’t normally wear myself, so it’s fun.
Yuki	Well, yeah.
	That's the real thrill of choosing clothes for other people.
	I don't mean to toot my own horn, but there’s definitely a difference between what I think works and what other people think works.
Izumi	I see.
Yuki	Yeah. So that why when I choose, I’d like to find something akin to that person's individual charm that they weren’t aware of.
Izumi	Ooh, I get it.
	Is there anything else you’re particular about when picking out clothes?
Yuki	Maybe the feel of the fabric texture?
	I also set a theme by myself from time to time.
	Actually, apart from matching it with those new heels, I chose your outfit based on a theme I had in mind.
Izumi	Really?
	What kind of theme?
Yuki	This time, the vibe I was going for was that you can still have fun every day despite focusing on inexpensive items at its core.
	See? You'd like to slip on some cute heels when you’re casually going out to hang with your friends, right? That’s the image.
Izumi	Wow…! You really thought it through…
	It was a good idea leaving it to you after all.
Yuki	I mean… I like choosing other people’s clothes too.
	Or rather, I guess I’ve come to like it more than before.
	At first, I was just making the clothes that I preferred myself—.
	But before I realized it, I felt like I wanted to dress up other people like this too.
Izumi	I’m sure that’s because you’ve been making clothes for those who stand on the stage for a while now.
	Like, how should the costume move to look cool in this scene, or what about that person’s stage habits and physique—.
	I think you came to think that way since you’ve been making costumes while always considering the person who will wear them.
Yuki	…That’s it?
Izumi	That’s it.
Yuki	Hmm.
CHOICE 1: I’m happy. [+] Izumi I’m happy it seems you’re falling more and more in love with clothes as you make our stage costumes. Yuki Well… that’s true. As a creator, it makes me happy knowing there are people who wear the clothes I make. There are times when I can’t get the shape I want, and there are stressful times as well… But when I see everyone acting in my costumes, I think, "this is why I can't stop making costumes.” Izumi I’m glad you feel that way. I’ll keep counting on you for MANKAI Company’s costumes! Yuki Obviously. I’ll keep making costumes that are better than any other company, so expect it.
CHOICE 2: It’s lovely. [+] Izumi It’s lovely that you create and choose clothes while thinking of the person who will wear them. Yuki Yeah, thanks. That’s why I had a lot of fun today. I think it’s also because I was with you. Izumi Really? Yuki Yeah. My subject was good to begin with, so it was fun and I liked choosing your clothes. Let me keep picking your clothes from time to time, alright? Give me a shout when you’re going shopping. Izumi I’d be glad to…! Let’s go shopping again together.
Yuki	Anyways, I chose the clothes with a theme. But it’s pointless if you don’t have anyone to hang out with.
Izumi	I have friends to go out with too!
Yuki	Yeah, yeah. I was joking.
Izumi	I know!
	Let’s go somewhere together, Yuki-kun.
Yuki	Eh? Me?
Izumi	You’re the one who thought of me and chose these for me, Yuki-kun.
	If I’m gonna wear these clothes, then I’d like to go out somewhere with you first.
	Let’s wear our different coloured, matching heels.
	How does that sound?
Yuki	…Sure.
	In that case, I’ll buy some clothes for these heels too.
	You’ll keep shopping with me, right?
Izumi	Of course!

Anna