Banri Settsu/Half-Up Prisoner

Lacking Training

Backstage Stories

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Banri	‘Mornin.
Kazunari	Ah, morning Settzer! ….Say, did you change up your image!?
Kumon	Geh….! Even though it’s Banri, his long hair obscuring his face still looks cool…!
Azami	Is that supposed to be a compliment.
Banri	No… this isn’t meant to be a new look or anything. It’s for role building.
Azami	That’s going to be Banri-san’s hairstyle in our next play.
Kazunari	I see~!
Kumon	Don’t think I envy you for getting to be such a mysterious character or anything!
	Nii-chan’s will definitely be cooler!
Banri	I didn’t even say anything.
Kazunari	You’re gonna go to university like that, right?
Banri	Yeah, that’s the plan.
Kazunari	You look great, I’m excited to see everyone else’s reactions!
Banri	Ah~, my vision’s obstructed, this is really annoying…..
Kazunari	Y'now what they say, beauty is pain~!
Banri	It’s just a role, dude.
University Student A	'Sup.
University Student B	Oh, Settsu, did you change up your image?
Banri	I’m gonna have this hairstyle in our next play. I’m trying to get used to it.
University Student A	I see. I mean, you look good with that haircut, it’s cool how it parts at your nose~!
University Student B	Yeah, it suits you….
Banri	Haha, thanks. If you like it, you should come watch our next performance.
Kazunari	As expected of Settzer, he never forgets to promo ☆
Banri	After we grab lunch, wanna go to a thrift store?
Taichi	Yeah!
	Actually, Ban-chan, did you get used to that hairstyle?
Banri	I’ve been wearing it like this since yesterday, but honestly, it’s not any less annoying.
Taichi	One of you eyes is hidden~.
Woman A	Hey, that guy, don’t you think he looks cool?
Woman B	He really does…! His hair looks great…!
Taichi	…..
Taichi	Since we came here, I wanna order the cheeseburger combo….
	Hmm, but I also wanna try something new….! I can’t choose~.
Banri	I know what I want. What are you going with?
Taichi	….Okay, I’ve decided! Excuse me~.
Waiter	Yes?
Taichi	Double cheeseburger with soda, please!
Waiter	Understood!
Banri	I’ll have an avocado burger and soda.
Waiter	….Y-Yes! Understood! That’ll be out in a minute…!
Taichi	Uguu… I knew it! The ladies from earlier and the waiter that just passed by, they all cant take their eyes off of Ban-chan!
Banri	Huh? You’re imagining things.
Taichi	What the heck are you talking about!! You’re so cool, you’re garnering so much attention!
	Alright, I’m growing my bangs out too…!
Banri	No, this is just for role building…

	*bump*
Sakyo	….!
	Oi, watch where you’re going.
Banri	….Gh, this sucks. It’s hard to see on this side, sorry.
Sakyo	That’s right, you’re role building aren’t you.
	It’s refreshing to see your clumsy side, Settsu.
Banri	…Jeez, don’t be so amused.
Banri	Sigh…
Izumi	Ah, Banri-kun. I’ve heard you’ve been having problems. Are you okay?
Banri	Well, about that. It’s really annoying. I just parted my bangs, but it’s hard to judge how far away people are from me.
Izumi	So that’s it.?
CHOICE 1: It’s refreshing to see you with a new haircut. [+] Izumi It’s refreshing to see Banri-kun with a new haircut. Banri I got a lot of reactions from the guys in the dorm and at university. Do you like my hair like this, Director-chan? Izumi Yeah, I also think it’s cool. Banri Thank you. I’m happier hearing you say that than anyone else. Since I’ve been praised by Director-chan, I think I can get used to this hairstyle.
CHOICE 2: You look good with any hairstyle. [+] Izumi Banri-kun looks good with any hairstyle. Banri Thank you. Just hearing Director-chan say that makes me happy. The other guys are gonna have different hairstyles in the play too, changing your hair really changes the atmosphere. I might as well get a new haircut or something too. I’ll have to talk to Azami. Well, I should probably get used to this hairstyle first. Izumi Oh, that’s right. Why don’t you get some advice from ‘that’ person? Banri 'That’ person?
Hisoka	Snzz….
Banri	Oh, found you.
	Oi, Hisoka-san.
Hisoka	Snzz….zz…..
Banri	Hisoka-san. I’ll give you some marshmallows, so will you listen to me?
Hisoka	Mm…. What is it?
Banri	I’m rolebuilding with this hairstyle at the moment. I’m not used to one of my eyes being hidden, though.
	Is there a trick to it or something? Like, how do you even walk?
Hisoka	Forward, I walk forward.
Banri	(That’s not…)
	Sigh. Once I notice it blocking my view, I can’t stop noticing it.
Hisoka	You can’t just part your bangs, Banri. You’re playing a role. Be patient.
Banri	You’re right…
Hisoka	In the meantime, let’s think of ways you can get used to your hairstyle while eating these marshmallows.
Banri	Kay, should we head to the living room?
Hisoka	Yeah.
	*bump*
Hisoka	…..!
Juza	…..! I’m sorry, are you okay….?!
Hisoka	Sorry, Juza. I bumped into you.
	*bump*
Juza	….!
Banri	….guh! My bad.
Juza	Watch where you’re going, asshole.
Banri	What the! Apologize! What’s with the difference between me and Hisoka-san!
Juza	I don’t owe you any apology. Look when you’re walking.
Banri	That’s why I was walking straight ahead!
Hisoka	Banri lacks training. Let’s work hard together.
Banri	That’s not advice…

Bayli