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Latest revision as of 18:48, 15 May 2021

Evolving Drums

Backstage Stories
TV“Coming up next is a popular band who are rising stars!
We will also cover their superb drumming technique!”
IzumiWow, a person who can play the drums like that is so cool.
Masumi…!
TaichiTwirling the sticks is also one popular technique!
Oh yeah, Masumi-kun’s a drummer in the next model photoshoot, right!
MasumiMy set-up is a cool drummer.
I’m definitely going to become a drummer you think is cool, so look at me.
IzumiY-yeah, sure.
I’ll be expecting it!
TaichiMasumi-kun’s hella motivated, huh!
Izumi(It looks like he’s motivated, so I can't wait to see how it turns out.)
Masumi
*tap, tap*
Tsuzuru…Hm?
What’s that sound?
Masumi
*tap, tap*
TsuzuruOi, Masumi.
What are you doing in the middle of the night…?
MasumiDrumming practice.
TsuzuruAhh, for the model photoshoot coming up?
MasumiWe don’t have real drums, so I’m beating a cushion.
I was able to borrow genuine drumsticks from the Manager though.
TsuzuruMakes sense. But you don’t actually need to play them since you’re just taking photos as a drummer, right?
MasumiIt’s pointless if I can’t play for real.
I have to become a drummer who she thinks is cool.
Tsuzuru…This is related to Director, huh?
No wonder you’re so motivated.
*Yawn*
IzumiYou look sleepy, Tsuzuru-kun.
Do you have your hands full with school assignments or something?
TsuzuruAh, no, Masumi-kun was hitting a cushion in the middle of the night so I could barely sleep.
IzumiA cushion?
MasumiIt’s drumming practice.
But that's because it's absolutely necessary.
TsuzuruI got it, I didn’t say you couldn’t do it.
IzumiAh, speaking of drums…
…Ah, found it!
MasumiCardboard? It's a weird shape.
IzumiIt looks like it can become a drum set when it’s assembled.
I’m not sure why we have something like this at the dorm, but…
MasumiHeh. Then I might be able to practice more if I put it together.
Thanks for searching for it for me, Director.
CHOICE 1: I’m glad we found it. [+]
IzumiDon’t mention it. I just had the feeling I saw it before and I wasn’t sure… But I’m glad we found it.
MasumiYou’re also the absolute cutest when you’re searching with all your might.
IzumiI-I appreciate it…
Thanks for looking for it with me too, Masumi-kun.
MasumiThis time it was for something I’m using, so of course I would help you.
But even if it isn’t, I’ll help you as much as I can.
So call me whenever you need a hand.
IzumiFufu, alright.
CHOICE 2: Good luck with practice. [+]
IzumiGood luck with drum practice using these.
I’m cheering you on!
MasumiIf you say so, then there’s no way I won’t do my best.
I'll work hard and drum every day, and I’ll get as good as the drummer you saw before.
And then one day, I’ll become an actor who can also play the drums.
IzumiYou don’t need to go that far, you know…!?
MasumiBy the way, how do you assemble this?
IzumiHmmm, there doesn’t seem to be an instruction manual, huh?
I think Chikage-san or Tasuku-san would be able to put it together though.
MasumiThen I’ll try asking those two.
And I’ll practice with this and get better for you, Director.
IzumiAhaha, I'm looking forward to it!
*knock, knock*
TasukuAre you in, Usui?
MasumiYeah.
*door opens*
TasukuYour drums are ready.
Masumi…Really?
ChikageWe’ve placed them in the rehearsal room with Director-san’s permission.
TasukuThe size is the same as a real drum set.
Want to try playing it right away?
MasumiI’ll do it.
*drums*
TasukuYou’re skilled, as expected.
You look just like a real drummer.
ChikageAre these the results from hitting your cushion?
MasumiThis much still isn’t good enough at all.
I have to improve even more…
ChikageWell, good luck.
I think it’s fine for you to use the rehearsal room for the time being.
TasukuDon’t keep at it too much and overdo it.
MasumiI got it.
…Thanks, you two.
*drums*
*door opens*
TasukuHave you been drumming this whole time?
ChikageI thought that might be the case.
I’m glad we came to check up on you.
MasumiYou also helped by dropping by.
…This part broke while I was drumming.
TasukuI see.
We reinforced it as much as possible though…
ChikageWell, it’s cardboard to begin with, right?
I guess that’s reasonable if you hit it that much.
Masumi…Can you fix it?
ChikageThe framework is simple, so I think we can fix it.
TasukuCan you wait a day for us to finish the repair?
MasumiGot it, I’ll leave it to you.
TasukuLook, it’s all fixed up now.
MasumiThanks… uh, what are these?
ChikageAhh, the decorative lights?
TasukuIf we were going out of our way to repair the drum set, then we figured it’d be better to liven it up too.
MasumiThey’re unnecessary.
Hurry up and take them off—.
ChikageReally? But Director-san complimented them saying they were sparkly and pretty.
MasumiIt’s fine if you leave them.
…I’m going to practice.
*drums*
…Sorry, it broke again.
TasukuSo it ended up this way after all.
MasumiI wasn’t trying to play on them that hard though.
ChikageIt’s not your fault, Masumi.
It’s cardboard in the first place.
TasukuWe need to make it even sturdier.
We could also revise the materials a little more…
ChikageThe two of us will think it over a bit, so can you wait until tomorrow again?
MasumiAlright, go for it.
TasukuIt’s done, Usui.
ChikageI think it turned out more solid than before.
MasumiThis is… pretty much the real thing.
TasukuWhen we were considering how to make it so it wouldn’t break no matter how much you hit it, we unintentionally put lots of effort into it. It was worth making.
ChikageWhen we changed the paper parts to wood or plastic, we just ended up replacing the whole thing.
MasumiIs it alright if I play it?
ChikageOf course.
TasukuI think the sound has improved from last time too.
*drums*
Masumi…It sounds legit.
ChikageI’m glad you’re happy with it.
TasukuNow you can practice as much as you’d like.
MasumiYeah.
Thanks, you two.
*drumming*
*door opens*
SakyoOi, I can hear you from all the way outside!
You’re causin’ a neighbourhood nuisance, y’know!
Masumi…I’m just practicing the drums though.
SakyoI heard you’re playing fake, handmade drums in the rehearsal hall to prepare for your role for the model photoshoot—.
But no sound escaped outside up until yesterday.
Why’d it suddenly get so loud?
Masumi…Say that to those two who made this.
SakyoOi, this is…
The hell are you guys makin’ again…
Ain’t that basically a real drum set?
ChikageHaha, whoops.
TasukuIt just happened.. as we were repairing it.
SakyoGeez… that’s way beyond the level of a repair.
MasumiBut it sounded really good and I’m happy with it.
*drums*
SakyoWell, it's loud as hell so stop playin' that drum already!


Anna