Azami Izumida/Inherited Competitive Spirit

Roommate Change

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	This time, Eita who Azami plays is the little brother of Takumi who Juza plays, right?
	So I have a suggestion—.
	Just like during “Run Around the Field”, how about you guys switch rooms temporarily and try spending time in the same room again this time?
Juza	Spend time in the same room, huh?
Omi	That reminds me, Tasuku-san and Azami shared a room back then in order to prepare for their roles as brothers.
Taichi	A-chan went to Tasuku-san’s room, so in exchange, Tsumugi-san stayed in Sakyo-nii’s room, right!
Sakyo	Right, that happened too.
Azami	I was also thinkin’ I’d have to consider lots to prepare for our roles as brothers.
	Since Juza-san and Kumon are brothers who get along well…
	And since I can be away from shitty Sakyo, I’ll go to Juza-san’s room.
	The time I spent with Tasuku-san was pretty useful for role study too.
Juza	I dunno if bein’ with me will be any good as role study, but let’s give it a shot.
Banri	Crap.
	So that means I’ll be roomin’ with Sakyo-san?
Sakyo	Don’t make such a blatantly disgusted face.
Banri	Well, when I realize I’ll be free from Hyodo’s teeth grindin’…
Izumi	Are you ok with it too, Sakyo-san?
Sakyo	Yeah, no problem.
Izumi	Then it’s decided.
Banri	M’kay, how ‘bout we move our stuff when we get home from school?
Azami	Sure.
	(Juza-san’s not home yet, but I wonder if it’s ok to leave my stuff around here.)
	Ah, Juza-san. Welcome home.
Juza	…I’m back.
	That reminds me, we’re sharin’ a room startin' tonight, huh?
	Have you brought all your luggage already?
Azami	I brought most of the stuff I need.
Juza	Sorry I couldn’t help.
Azami	There wasn’t that much, so it’s fine.
	‘Kay, once again, I’ll be in your care for the next few days.
Juza	Yeah, same here.
	…
Azami	(Hm? Juza-san’s taking some sorta box out…)
	What’s with that huge load of sweets…
	Are you always stocked up that much?
Juza	…Wanna bite?
Azami	Nah, I’m good.
Juza	I see.
	…*nom, nom*…
Azami	That looks fricken sweet…
Juza	Yeah, it’s sweet ‘n tasty.
Izumi	Are you done moving your things?
Azami	Yeah, I finished a while ago.
Banri	I gotta get my stuff soon too, eh?
Azami	That reminds me, Banri-san, do you know about the huge stash of secret sweets Juza-san keeps in a box?
Banri	Ahh, that.
	He’s been stocking up a lot recently.
	He’s eatin’ ‘em when he has spare time, right?
Azami	Seriously?
Banri	Aight, I should probably go get my stuff now too.
Izumi	A huge stock-pile of sweets, huh…
	Eating too much isn’t good for you, right?
	Azami-kun, can you keep a bit of an eye on him for me?
Azami	Got it.
	(It’s already this time, huh? Considerin’ my skin, I gotta head to sleep soon.)
Juza	…
Azami	(! That’s the box of sweets.)
	You’re kiddin’, are you planning on eatin' that now? If you eat at this hour, it’ll affect your sleep and it’ll be bad for your skin too, you know?
	Our show’s comin’ up soon so if you’re gonna eat, then do it at least 3 hours before bed.
Juza	At least 3 hours before, huh…
	I was gonna eat this pastry but…
	…I got it. I’ll stop for today.
Azami	Uh no, stop until the show’s over.
Juza	…I’ll make an effort.
Banri	…
Sakyo	Oi, Settsu.
	How many times do I gotta tell you not to use your phone while it’s charging?
	Its battery life will deplete and the electricity bill will also blah, blah, blah…
Banri	‘Kay, ‘kay, I understand.
	…*Sigh*.
	I was freed from Hyodo’s teeth grinding, but now it’s this.
	Maybe it'd be better if this switch could end soon after all...

Kumon	Morning!
Izumi	Ah, Kumon-kun. Good morning.
Azami	Mornin’.
Izumi	Breakfast is ready.
Kumon	Oh, it is! Thanks, Director!
	Itadakimaaasu.
Izumi	By the way Azami-kun, two days have passed but how is living with Juza-kun?
Azami	He’s not annoying like shitty Sakyo so it’s comfortable.
Izumi	(I’m glad it looks like they’re doing well.)
CHOICE 1: Are you going over the script too? [+] Izumi Are you two going over the script together too? Azami We are. While we're doin' our read-throughs, we we're also discussin' parts that might be possible to change up from show-to-show. I came up with a few ideas so come take a look later too, ‘kay, Director? Izumi Of course. I’m looking forward to what kind of things you came up with.
CHOICE 2: Have you been doing skincare together? [+] Izumi Have you been doing skincare together? Azami Of course we have. Now we have the chance since we’re sharin' a room. I've lent my skin care cream to Juza-san in the mornings and before bed. In the meantime, I also got him to use face masks. If he keeps this up properly while we’re in the same room, I think his skin’s condition will improve a lot by the time of our show. Izumi (I suggested they stay in the same room to prepare for their roles as brothers…) (But Juza-kun’s skin condition improving seems to be an unexpected effect thanks to that.)
Azami	Ahh, but… I guess it doesn’t really feel like we’re brothers yet.
Izumi	I see, I hope you can get a grasp on something from here on out.
Kumon	Azami, you’re so lucky you’re sharing a room with nii-chan!
IzumI	Kumon-kun, are there things you do often with Juza-kun, or things that you ask him to do?
Kumon	There is!
	We take baths together a lot and I get him to pat my head!
Azami	That’s a high hurdle.
Izumi	It might be hard to ask him to pat your head, but what if you just invite him out for a bath?
Azami	Hmmm, well if it’s just a bath… I’ll think about it.
Kumon	Nii-chan’s nice, so he’ll definitely join you!
Azami	Well then, guess I’ll head to bed…
Juza	…
	*box opens*
	……….
Azami	(Ah, the sweets box is open.)
	Hey, only two days have passed and yet…
Juza	Guhh…
	*door opens*
Banri	I forgot my textbook.
	…Huh, what’s with this mood?
Azami	Juza-san, I'm keeping this sweets box until the show’s over.
	Also, I’ll control the time and the amount for your daily intake.
Juza	Ugh…
	It can’t be helped, it’s for the play.
Banri	Haa, what’s this?
	I can’t tell who’s the older brother here.
Juza	Shut it.
Azami	…
	(Even though we went out of our way to share a room for our role study, it’s not good if I’m the one who looks like the older brother.)
	(If it’s like this, then I gotta do that, huh?)
Juza	I’m back.
Azami	Welcome back.
	By the way, Juza-san.
	Wanna take a bath together today?
Juza	Oh, a bath; I got it.
	It might help us prepare for our roles, right?
Azami	Yeah.
	See ya tonight.
	Phew…
Juza	…Warm yourself up to your shoulders properly.
Azami	Got it.
Kumon	Huh?
	Why are nii-chan and Azami here?
	HAH! Could this be for your role study!?
	Sorry, I should leave, right!
Azami	It’s fine. You ain't gotta leave.
	Watching you two will be good reference too.
Juza	You’ll catch a cold if you stand around naked over there.
	Get in already.
Kumon	Is it ok?
	Alright… I'll be joining!
	You went to university today, right, nii-chan?
	On my way home, there was an old lady walking while carrying some heavy-looking bags so I helped her out!
Juza	I see. That’s great.
Kumon	Hehe!
Azami	(I guess he can do that and pat his head naturally since they’re real brothers, huh?)
Kumon	Oh yeah!
	…Hey, Azami…!
Azami	Huh?
Kumon	Ask nii-chan to pat your head…!
	I’m sure nii-chan will do it for you!
Azami	No, I don’t really need him to do that.
Kumon	You might understand how it feels to be a younger brother, right!
	Come on, hurry.
Azami	………I got it.
	…Juza-san.
Juza	?
Azami	P-pat…
	My… my…
Juza	…Could it be you want me to pat your head…?
Azami	H-HAH!?
	What are you sayin’!
Juza	‘S that not it?
Kumon	What are you saying, Azami! You’re getting him to pat your head, right!
Azami	…Hell no, like I could do that!
	(As I thought, that's a high hurdle for me!)

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