Taichi Nanao/Leaving the Birdcage

BE.MINE ver Taichi

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Taichi	Today’s daily special set looks so good!
Tenma	Sure does. We’d better dig in now, we still got afternoon classes….
Taichi	Ah, hold up! Just got a LIME text from Kyu-chan.
Kumon You at the cafeteria?
taichi nanao Yeah! Having lunch with Ten-chan!
Kumon I’m heading over right now!
Taichi	Kyu-chan said he’s joining us!
Tenma	Oh right, that guy mentioned he had both morning and afternoon lectures, didn’t he.
Taichi	Kyu-chan being here in Yosei Uni with us…. Somehow we’ve gotten so naturally used to it, huh?
Tenma	Well, any time Juza was with us, I’d always figured that Kumon would follow suit and get into Yosei too.
Taichi	Ahaha, that’s true!
Kumon	Ah! Found you guys! Great work today!
Taichi	You too, Kyu-chan!
Tenma	You wanna sit here?
Kumon	Thanks! Pheeeeeew, I’m so hungry~! I’m gonna dig in right away!
Taichi	Kyu-chan you went with the A-Meal Set?
Tenma	I was considering getting that since it looked so tasty. Went with the daily special in the end, though.
Kumon	Huh. Tenma-san, didn’t you mention something about a location shoot soon? Are you gonna make it there in time?
Tenma	Should be able to. Igawa’s gonna pick me up to get there anyway.
Taichi	A shoot huh! Where are you filming?
Tenma	At the observation deck.
Taichi	Observation deck!? That sounds super romantic!! Don’t tell me, it’s gonna be about taking the person you like to a date there and…!
Tenma	What sort of fantasy are you coming up with on your own… You’re way off-mark.
Taichi	Ehhh…!!
Tenma	We’re filming for a suspense drama, so there won’t be even an ounce of romance in it at all.
Taichi	That’s as opposite as it can get….!!
Kumon	Ahaha, Taichi-san’s imagination was just as off-mark as he said.
Taichi	Still excited about seeing you in the drama though! Good luck with filming, Ten-chan!
Tenma	Heh, thanks.
	*KNOCKS*
Izumi	Taichi-kun, is now a good time?
Taichi	All good, come in!
	What’s the matter, Director-sensei?
Izumi	It’s about the “BE.MINE.” photo shoot. They’ve decided on your prompt already.
Taichi	Oh! The “boyfriend material” prompt, right!! What is it then?
Izumi	Your situation prompt is… “A nighttime date at the observation deck”
Taichi	Nighttime date… At the observation deck!?
	(I was only imagining it when I was talking about it with Ten-chan before. Somehow it’s turned into a reality….)
	I never would’ve expected they’d choose to give me such a mature prompt…!!
	‘Course I’m happy about it, but still, it’s making me a lil’ nervous….
Izumi	I’m only assuming this, but maybe they wanted to capture a side of you that’s quite a gap from your usual demeanor.
Taichi	When you put it like that… Personality gaps are huge appeals!
	But… Could I really pull it off?… A more adult vibe, I mean…
Izumi	I don’t think you should worry too much. I personally believe that if it’s you, then you’ll do just fine.
	You have a good ability to show off whatever kind of expression you want, don’t you?
Taichi	Director-sensei….!!! Got it, I’ll do my best!

	*KNOCK KNOCK*
Yuki	Taichi, you there?
	*DOOR OPENS*
Taichi	Yuki-chan! What’s up?
Yuki	I wanna go buy some materials for the upcoming outfits. Think you can take the car and help me out?
Taichi	Of course! Let’s go, let’s go!
	You sure bought a lot this time too~
Yuki	Bought as much as was necessary, which happened to be plenty of stuff. It did keep us out late because of it, though.
Taichi	Since the sun has gone down, gotta make sure to drive much more carefully too!
Yuki	I'm in your care.
Taichi	(Ah, I can see the observation deck. That’s where my photoshoot will be, huh…)
	Yuki-chan! Mind if we go for a little detour? It’ll just be for a little bit!
Yuki	Hm. I don’t mind. Treat it as thanks for keeping me company the whole day.
Taichi	Alright!! Thanks!!
Yuki	…..So your “BE.MINE” photoshoot’s situation prompt is gonna be on an observation deck, huh?
Taichi	Eh, how did you figure that out!?
Yuki	You wouldn’t stop over this place without good reason. Especially when you brought it up that suddenly.
Taichi	You really are sharp, Yuki-chan…!!
	It’s just as you say. The photo shoot is gonna be about having a date at the observation deck, overlooking the night view. So I wanted to try and see if I can envision the right image by coming here.
Yuki	That’s not a bad idea. I think it’s much better to observe the actual place ahead of time.
Taichi	Thanks!
Yuki	Besides, if it’s supposed to be for a night view, then our timing’s just right.
Taichi	It’s super pretty from up here~! Ah, the dorm should be around there, isn’t it?
Yuki	Wouldn’t it be more over that area?
Taichi	Oh yeah. That really bright thing over there must be the train station, right? That means Journey should be… around there?
Yuki	If it’s from the station, then it would be in that direction, yeah.
Taichi	Guy-san and Hisoka-san must be on shift tonight too~ Thanks always for working so hard, you two!!
Yuki	Not like they can hear you from here.
Taichi	Ah!! Look over there, Yuki-chan! The flooring over there is made of glass! Let’s check it out!
Yuki	Fine fine, just calm down a little.
Taichi	Uwoh, this is kinda exciting…!
Yuki	…Hmm. Seeing the night scenery straight down from here… This is quite stunning too.
Taichi	Super stunning…!! You don’t get to experience a view from this angle that often, it’s kinda inspiring!
Yuki	I take it you’re all satisfied then?
Taichi	Yeah!
	Oh, before we leave! We should take a pic together, Yuki-chan!
Yuki	Okay, okay.
Taichi	Ready? …..And, cheeeese!
	*CAMERA CLICK*
	It was a short time but this was so fun! Thanks again, Yuki-chan!
Yuki	Did you actually capture the imagery you wanted into your head?
Taichi	…….AHHH!!!
	I kinda just had fun with it like normal, I completely forgot about the photo shoot!
Yuki	I thought so.
Taichi	But I think as long as I have fun with the job like I did tonight, I’m sure it’ll turn out alright!
	(...Maybe once the special feature goes on sale, I’ll upload my photo with Yuki-chan on Inste afterward~)

Taichi	Ooooh!! This view is so breathtaking, no matter how many times I’ve seen it!
Izumi	You came here before with Yuki-kun didn’t you, Taichi-kun?
Taichi	Sure did! I had a lot of fun that time, so I’m planning to have just as much fun for today too!
	Ah, but I also plan to bring out my most mature side too of course! You better get ready for it!
Izumi	All right. I’ll be expecting it!
Staff	Nanao-san, Tachibana-san. Pleased to work with you today.
Izumi	Pleased to be working with you again too.
Taichi	I’ll do my best to bring out some great photos for us!!
Cameraman	That’s the spirit! Then, for starters, let’s have you give us a real cheerful vibe!
Taichi	No probs!
	*CAMERA CLICK*
Taichi	Yeeey!
	*CAMERA CLICK*
Cameraman	Yep, that’s the feeling! Perfect!
	*CAMERA CLICK*
Cameraman	O.K. Now next up… I want you to glance at the camera while admiring the night view around you.
Taichi	Right! Then how ‘bout a sideway glance and….
Izumi	(Ah, you can really see the beautiful night scenery just overhead of Taichi-kun like this...)
Cameraman	That form there is great! Keep that subtle smile on then face here!
Taichi	……
Staff	The way Nanao-san is smiling right now has a very different feeling from his usual self. The fact he’s able to switch that suddenly is amazing!
Izumi	It really is. I do think Taichi-kun’s ability to bring out a whole range of facial expressions is fantastic!
Staff	Let’s call it a wrap! Thank you for your hard work today, everyone!
Taichi	Director-sensei! What do you think? How did I do!?
Izumi	Good work! You were so cool in there!
CHOICE 1: That character gap was great! [+] Izumi It was amazing to see the character gap between “cheerful Taichi-kun” and “mature Taichi-kun.” Taichi Thanks so much! Really though, it’s thanks to you telling me about character gaps that made me more aware of it! But I’m worried if I was actually able to make use of my expressiveness... Izumi The staff also complimented you though, so I think you don’t have to worry about that! Taichi For real! I’m super glad to hear that! I’ll definitely keep doing my best to match your expectations, so I’m gonna do my best with both acting and beyond from now on too!
CHOICE 2: Your posing was great! [+] Izumi The pose along with the way you were looking at the camera was so great! Taichi Ehehe… Actually, when I went for that pose, I remembered the time I was enjoying the glass flooring from before. Izumi Glass flooring? Taichi We went to the glass flooring area here last time, and that's where I saw a really pretty view of the night scenery! That memory came to my mind. Since these windows around the photoshoot area curve out too, I was thinking we could get a shot from a high angle where you can also see the night view as well! Izumi Ohhh, so that’s why. It's a relief that you got to review the site ahead of time then! Taichi Tons helpful! Good thing I got to go even just once!
Taichi	I do think I really gave it my all for today~!
	But I also think it’s thanks to you telling me that it’ll all turn out fine—from when you told me about the decided prompt, that is.
	And of course, I’m thankful to Yuki-chan for accompanying me here on my previous visit.
Izumi	Fufu, I’m just glad I was able to be of help to you, Taichi-kun.
Taichi	Now then! All that’s left is to wait for the “BE.MINE” sales to go off!
	(...Ah. That flyer over there….)
	*KNOCK KNOCK*
Taichi	Yuki-chaaaaaan!
Yuki	It’s not even noon yet and you’re coming in full of energy….
	*DOOR OPENS*
Yuki	Need something?
Taichi	You wanna go and see this together?
Yuki	Is that… A flyer from the observation deck?
Taichi	Yeah! They’re gonna have a special viewing event to watch the starry night sky.
	I had so much fun at the observation deck with you before, so I was wondering if you’d wanna…
Yuki	Hmmmm…
	Sure, why not? I’ll accompany you on shopping on that day too.
Taichi	Yippee!! Thanks so much!!

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