Banri Settsu/Young Lady's Exclusive Bunny

Secret BunnyＸButler

Backstage Stories

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Children	Waaah!! It's Mister Bunny!
Bunny Mascot	Here, a balloon for you.
Child A	Thank you!
Bunny Mascot	There's a spot where you can make bunny keychains over there. Why don't you give it a try?
Child A	Really!? Mom, can we go there?
Woman A	That does sound fun! Sure, let's try it!
Woman B	Hey look, that guy with the bunny ears is giving away balloons!
Woman C	What’s happening over here?
Banri	We're holding an Easter-themed mini-workshop right now. If you're free, please take a peek at our event.
Woman B	That's why you're wearing those ears, how cute~! But an Easter event does sound exciting!
Woman C	Even the balloon has a bunny drawing on it!
Banri	You can have this one if you'd like.
Woman B	Thanks so much! Hey, why don't we go and have a look at it?
Woman C	Sure, let's go check it out!
Banri	‘Ppreciate it. Hope you guys have fun.
	( …That should be the last of our balloons.)
College Friend	So, you're already done giving away all of the balloons? I thought it'd take you more time, but I guess this much was easy for you!
Banri	It was no biggie.
College Friend	Getting you as our backup helper was the right call~ Our absent part-timer hopes that they’ll make it up to you, too.
Banri	You guys better. Sure, you just so happened to have all the stuff prepared for me, but why'd it hafta be me putting on these ears and that mascot costume…
	Not to mention that I had to do both of 'em…
College Friend	Well, I wouldn't make you stuff yourself in that mascot costume the whole day— it'd be too hot for you! Besides, you can already see how in-demand your bunny-eared look is.
Banri	(SIGHS)....
College Friend	Anyway, this one's from me. As thanks for the help.
Banri	A bunny plush? Don't really need somethin' like that…
	Where'd you even get this in the first place?
College Friend	Got it at an arcade while on break.
	Like, get this, this arcade's all sorts of fancy! Pretty sure I've got a picture on my phone… Here! See?
Banri	Geh… You managed to walk into a place like this all by yourself?
College Friend	A-As if! I wouldn't——
???	Ah! You're MANKAI Company's…!!
Banri	Hm?
College Friend	An acquaintance of yours? We've got more balloons at the back, but you should go ahead and take a lil' break. It's my turn anyway.
Banri	We had more? Well, fine, I guess. Here. Your bunny ears.
College Friend	Thanks! Leave this to me!
	*FOOTSTEPS WALKING AWAY*
Banri	——Ah. Say, aren't you from the Actors' Cafe…?
Owner	That's right. Actually, there's something I was hoping to inquire to your troupe about.
Banri	To us? So you mean to say…
Owner	I'd like to make a request, you see. There's this concept cafe service, and——
Banri	——So the gist is: the owner of the Actors' Cafe's got an acquaintance who'll be running a limited-time butler cafe with a bunny motif.
Tsumugi	Ohh, so it's a cafe opened for Easter time, is it? I wonder what their interior design looks like...
Homare	A butler cafe already sounds quite profound … But dressing up in a tailcoat while wearing rabbit ears is even more intriguing.
Banri	Since it's a cafe, I'm pretty interested already. 'Nyway, they mentioned that they didn't have enough of the main servers, so he asked me 'bout it.
	We've been in that owner's care before, so I was thinkin' that I could help out once I get your permission first, Director-chan.
Izumi	It's just as you say, Banri-kun— we've been in their care before, so if they need a hand from us, I'd love to help however I can.
Banri	Right then. Oh, but I won't be able to make it to some of the assigned days from the schedule I was given.
	Here's the sched’ in question… I can make it on these days, but the others, I can't say for sure. So if possible, I was hopin' to ask one or two more people to help out.
Homare	Hm-hm. I don't have writing work that needs to be done at this period, so I will be able to join you then.
Tsumugi	I wouldn't be able to do the entire schedule either, but I have nothing planned on… These days here. Otherwise, I should be able to help out as well.
Izumi	Alright, so if I sort out everyone's schedules like this…
	Then it seems like the three of you can round through shifts like this. Banri-kun. Tsumugi-san. Homare-san… Can I count on you guys, then?
Homare	But of course! You can leave it to us.
Tsumugi	Yes. And if I can show up for another day in the schedule, I'll make sure I can do it.
Banri	That'd be a huge help. The owner did say he'd very much 'ppreciate it if we could cover as many days as possible.
	I'll go ahead n' contact him then.
Homare	Please, and thank you, Banri-kun.
Tsumugi	Thanks again.
Izumi	Alright. Then that concludes the meeting for today.
Banri	Ah, actually, do you have a sec', Director-chan? I was hopin' you could come with me for a lil' somethin'.....

Banri	Director-chan, over here.
Izumi	Wow! This is such an adorable-looking arcade!!
	(Arcades fit Banri-kun's image, sure enough, but the interior design is sort of unexpected for him…)
	Was there something you wanted to do here?
Banri	I've got a favor to ask of ya, actually.
	They wanted to have used bunny plushies decorated around the store's interior, so they said that if we had any good ones, they were hoping to borrow them for the time being.
Izumi	Is that so!
Banri	Yeah. I know we've got a few bunny-themed merch and stuff in the dorm, but uh… I can't just be asking to borrow someone else's stuff for that, so…
	They did say it'd be fine if I couldn't offer one, but when I gave some more thought 'bout what to do, I remembered this arcade. Someone from my part-time told me 'bout it.
Izumi	Part-time… You mean that Easter event, right? The same place where you got the request?
Banri	That's right. And that's when I heard that this place had added in a whole bunch of bunny-themed stuff.
	But this isn't exactly the kind of place where you'd expect a guy to go to all by himself… Which is why I invited you with me.
Izumi	Ahaha, is that right?
Banri	'Sides, the cafe's got lots of female customers, so I wanted to have your opinions for reference, too.
Izumi	I see. If you don't mind it being me, then I'll do what I can!
Banri	Alrighty. Shall we look 'round then?
Izumi	—Ah! This one's soooo cute!!
Banri	Oh? Which one?
Izumi	(—I said that out loud, but a bunny holding a plate of curry doesn't exactly fit with a concept cafe with butlers for staff…)
	Actually, why don't we go with this one?
Banri	Hooh, it's a bunny wearing a tailcoat. Sure, lemme see if I can get that one.
	*CRANE MACHINE WHIRRS*
Izumi	Good luck, Banri-kun!
Banri	Piece o' cake. Now from this position… OK.
	*THUMP*
Izumi	W-With just one try…!! As expected!
Banri	Easy peasy.
	Let's take a couple more of these ones, then move on to see the other machines, yeah?
Izumi	Alright. Even the regular bunny plushies look pretty cute, too.
Banri	True. Seemed like the case when we were giving some away during' my part time, so we could probably take a few more with us.
Izumi	Ahaha, we could—— wait, when did you get this many already?!?
Banri	What? Told ya I wanted to get more; all I had to do was aim and press the button.
	'Nyway, let's keep going.
Izumi	(He's as dexterous as ever, huh…)
Izumi	We got our prize bag filled up in no time at all. Do you think these will be enough?
Banri	Should be fine. The cafe probably got their own preparations, too.
Izumi	That's true.
Banri	Hey, Director-chan, take out your hand.
Izumi	??
Banri	Here ya go.
Izumi	Ah! It's the bunny holding the curry plate. I thought this wouldn't fit the concept cafe's theme——
Banri	Take it as thanks, for coming along n' all that. You said it was cute, didn't you?
CHOICE 1: I didn't think you'd notice. [+] Izumi I didn't think you would notice that. Thank you, Banri-kun! I'm so happy! Banri Well, it is holding a plate of curry. Anyone who knows you would be able to tell. Izumi But… Are you sure I can have this? Banri 'Course. You seemed super interested, after all. Plus, you can't just say no to a gift of gratitude, right? Izumi Mhm! I'll treasure it!
CHOICE 2: Since when did you even grab for this? [+] Izumi Since when did you even grab for this? Banri When you went to grab a bag for us. Izumi Eh!? That was only for a small moment! And the fact that you even paid attention to that… Banri How could I not when you had a really cute smile on ya at the time? And even if this wasn't a thank-you gift, I'd still give it just to please ya, y'know. Izumi Oh… It does make me happy to hear that, albeit a little embarrassed. Still! Thank you. Banri You're very much welcome.
Izumi	I suppose I'll just have to accept your offer.
Banri	Good. By the way, if you've got the time, you should drop by the cafe when you can.
Izumi	Of course! I'll be looking forward to it!

Owner	Good morning, everyone! Let's do our best for today!
Store Staff	Yessir!
Owner	Ah, Settsu-kun. I'll have the others on standby for now, alright?
Banri	Alright. Thank you. I'll be going ahead then.
Banri	Would you like a refill on your black tea, Young Miss?
Guest A	Oh! I didn't notice it was already empty. A refill then, please.
Banri	As you wish.
Banri	Please let me take away your empty plates for you. Would you like to request a follow-up order as well?
Guest B	Yes, actually. We were just talking about ordering some more.
Banri	Understood. Please wait shortly.
Banri	Thank you for waiting, Young Miss. We have an available table at the back. Please allow me to guide you in.
Guest C	Wah… He's so cool!
Banri	You flatter me, my lady. Now, please follow me.
	*ENTRANCE BELL RINGS*
Izumi	(Wow! The place is filled with female customers…! It's really bustling here.)
	(Even the individual table set pieces are amazing. They've got rabbit plushies on them too.)
	(It looks like the available seats for guests are at the far back side.)
Banri	Sorry to keep you waiting, Izumi-sama.
Izumi	!!
Banri	Please allow me to guide you to your seat.
Izumi	A-Alright.
	(Being called "Izumi-sama" made my heart jump. T-This is a butler cafe, after all. They would be thorough about this part too…)
Banri	Please take a seat.
Izumi	Thank you.
Banri	Here is the menu. I recommend our Bunny Pancake item.
Izumi	Aww, it's shaped like a bunny! It looks delicious with all the fruits it comes with, too.
	(They've so many menu items themed after bunnies and rabbits! Their entire interior is lined with a whole bunch of the bunny plushies too…)
	Hm? That one plush…
	(It's one of the plushies that Banri-kun got from the arcade. It really suits the store's setting! How adorable!)
	…
Banri	… That one's our shared secret.
Izumi	!?!
	(H-Him whispering in my ear surprised me…! And seeing him in an outfit that's so different from his usual just leaves me stunned…)
Banri	—Have you decided on your order, my lady?
Izumi	Uhhm… Then I'll have the Bunny Pancake and Black Tea Set.
Banri	Understood. Let me prepare your cutlery for you.
Homare	Sorry to have kept you waiting, Izumi-sama. Here is the tea set that you have ordered.
Tsumugi	And here is your pancake.
Izumi	Homare-san! Tsumugi-san! I thought it'd only be Banri-kun today——
Banri	You informed me about your lunch schedule this morning, Izumi-sama; so the three of us made arrangements so that we can serve you today.
Izumi	So that's why! I was surprised at first, but I'm happy to see all three of you today. The fact that you all look like proper butlers, too— you all look amazing!
Homare	My, what are you saying, Izumi-sama? In the first place, we have always been your butlers.
Tsumugi	You're free to instruct us however you'd like after this is done, too, of course. As long as it is your wish, Izumi-sama, we will be at your service.
Banri	If it will put a smile on your face… We will do anything that you ask of us, Izumi-sama.
Izumi	T-Thank you very much…?
	(T-They're truly being butlers through and through! But… With the rabbit ears on, it's still a pretty adorable look on them.)
Banri	Now then, please go ahead and enjoy your food before the meal gets cold.
Izumi	Right! Let me dig in! … Mmm! It's so fluffy and tasty!
Izumi	Thank you so much for today! You guys are even seeing me off in the middle of your hectic work…
Tsumugi	Please. It's our job as butlers to give you a proper send-off. Please be careful on your way back.
Homare	All of your butlers will be eagerly awaiting you back home as well, Izumi-sama.
Banri	…We shall see you later, then.
Izumi	Y-Yeah…!
Izumi	… Pheeeew. Somehow, having everyone completely act like butlers had me all nervous.
	If I see their faces again later tonight, I'm scared that I might get nervous over remembering… Whatever happened just now…
	I'm pretty sure I've gotten this kind of surprise service before, too…

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