Muku Sakisaka/Last Planet

Blissful Rainy Day

Backstage Stories

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Muku	I highly recommend this manga called "Crazy about you" that started a little while ago!
Sakyo	Ahh… come to think of it, a special feature was organized for that at the bookstore.
Muku	The story is about a girl who enters high school after she moves to Tokyo from the countryside. And there she struggles and learns about love… it’s really uplifting!
Izumi	Heh, that sounds interesting!
	I can learn a lot talking to both of you about popular shoujo manga.
Muku	Have you been reading any lately, Director-san?
Izumi	I mean… I was just thinking I’d like to read some different manga that’s popular these days.
Sakyo	Whether it's manga or novels, it’s good to expose yourself to things that'll benefit you.
	You never know where ideas will come from, y'know?
Izumi	That’s true… I’ll find time to read some.
Muku	In that case, I'll give you the recommended manga we just mentioned along with some other ones I've carefully hand-picked.
Izumi	Thanks, I’m looking forward to it.
	(This manga I borrowed from Muku-kun was so fun to read.)
	(I’ve finished reading it, so I figured I’d give it back to him. I wonder if he's in his room right now.)
Muku	…
Izumi	(Huh, he’s here.)
	Muku-ku—.
Muku	…Mhm, mhm.
Izumi	(Ah, it looks like he’s on the phone.)
Muku	It’s alright. Talk to you later then.
	Phew…
	…Ah, Director-san!
Izumi	Sorry, you were in the middle of a call.
	I’m done with the manga I borrowed, so I thought I’d return it.
Muku	Oh, you’ve read it already, huh!
Izumi	It was really interesting.
	I finished it in the blink of an eye.
Muku	I’m glad.
Izumi	By the way, who was that call from?
Muku	My older sister.
	You see, she got me a ticket to the “Cherry” exhibition this weekend and promised to go with me…
	But it seems plans suddenly came up, so she can’t make it.
Izumi	By “Cherry”, do you mean the monthly shoujo manga magazine?
	That takes me back. I used to read that one too~.
Muku	Really!?
Izumi	I loved “Seven-Coloured Prism”.
	The love triangle between the three childhood friends is heart wrenching, isn’t it~?
Muku	I know how you feel! I’ve also read that one volume to volume and it made me swoon.
Izumi	I feel like reading it again now that we’re talking about it.
Muku	…In that case, would you like to go to the exhibition together?
Izumi	Eh, are you sure?
Muku	Yes! Apparently, original drawings from some famous old titles are also being displayed. So I'm sure Director-san will enjoy it as well.
Izumi	Alright then, maybe I’ll join you.
Muku	Sure!

Izumi	The exhibition was so much fun!
	There were all sorts of original drawings for nostalgic works!
Muku	Right? They also had original drawings from famous works and it was impressive.
Izumi	I feel like reading some old manga now.
Muku	I have a bunch of older manga in my room, so I’ll lend them to you.
Izumi	You've been helping me out this whole time.
Muku	Not at all!
	I’m really happy to be able to talk about manga like this.
Izumi	I’m also glad I remembered the fun of manga thanks to you, Muku-kun.
Muku	Ehehe…
Izumi	…Hm?
	Huh, rain?
	The forecast said it was supposed to be sunny though.
Muku	It’s getting stronger and stronger…
Izumi	What should we do… we didn’t bring umbrellas, so how about we stop at that café over there for now?
	…Phew, it’s a relief we made it somehow.
Muku	Sorry, I’m the type of guy who always brings the rain with me…
Izumi	Ehh? It’s not your fault, Muku-kun.
Muku	My rain power is too strong so I cause trouble for everyone…
Izumi	It’d be amazing if you had such a strong power.
	And besides, it’s just rain, so I don’t think it's all bad.
Muku	Eh?
Izumi	Listening to the sound of the rain makes me feel more relaxed…
	And also, I get to spend time with you at a café like this, Muku-kun.
Muku	Director-san…
	…That’s true. I enjoy this time that I get to spend with Director-san too.
Izumi	Alright, since we’re here, let’s have some tea and then head home.
Muku	Sure!
	This chocolate cake tastes so good!
Izumi	Really? This cheesecake here tastes great too.
	Wanna try a bite?
Muku	Is that ok? Thank you very much!
	…Yeah, the cheese flavour is rich and delicious!
	Please have a bite of my chocolate cake too, Director-san.
Izumi	Thanks.
	Woah, the cacao flavour is really there!
	The sweetness of the whipped cream on top is also subtle and tastes great.
Muku	This flavour’s irresistible for chocolate lovers!
Izumi	I’d love to invite everyone else to come next time.
Muku	Yeah!
	I wanna tell Ju-chan and Tsumugi-san about this place.
Izumi	…Ah, it looks like the rain stopped before we realized.
	I wonder if it was just a passing shower.
Muku	I'm glad we won’t get wet on our way home.
	…?
	Look, Director-san…!
Izumi	Wow, a rainbow!
Muku	It’s beautiful…!
Izumi	Let’s take a picture since it’s out right now.
	*click*
	Fufu, there are lots of good things about rainy days too, right!
Muku	…Yes!

Anna