Masumi Usui/Rumored Lady

Heart in the Crescent Moon

Backstage Stories

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Girl A	Thank God they had vanilla kipfels~.
Girl B	We’re sure lucky they had some left.
Masumi	(Vanilla kipfels…?
	Those girls came out from that bakery just now.)
	(…Are those crescent shaped sweets vanilla kipfels?
	There’s only 1 bag left…)
	(Maybe she’ll be happy if I bought and brought them home for her.)
	(Transfer them to a plate… and there.)
	(I’ll bring them over to Director.)
	*flies over*
Kamekichi	Ooh, are those cashew nuts!?
Masumi	Oi. These aren’t like the stuff you eat.
Kamekichi	What? They’re not?
Masumi	You better not put any in your mouth.
Kamekichi	I just pecked them. I didn’t put them in my mouth!
Masumi	…That’s fine then.
Kamekichi	And here I thought those were a bonus for me~.
Masumi	You can ask someone else for one.
	(But I don’t feel like giving these to her anymore…)
	(What should I do…)
	*door opens*
Omi	I’m back.
Masumi	…
Omi	Oh. What’s the matter, Masumi?
	…Wait, are those vanilla kipfels?
Masumi	I bought them to give them to Director. But Kamekichi pecked at them, so I don’t think that’s a good idea anymore.
Kamekichi	I didn’t mean anything bad by that, you know!
Masumi	I know.
	I admit they do look like cashew nuts.
Omi	Haha, I see how it is.
Masumi	I hope I can go buy some again. But they seemed popular, so I’m not sure whether they’ll have them next time.
Omi	…Why don’t you make them yourself in that case?
	I know a recipe. And I think I could teach you.
Masumi	Really?
Omi	How about using that recipe to make some with Director some time?
	They’re fun to bake together.
Masumi	Together… I’m sure that’ll be fun if it’s with Director.
	I’ll invite her.
	*door closes*
Omi	Haha. He jumps right into action like usual.
	*knock, knock*
Izumi	Come in.
	*door opens*
	Masumi-kun? What do you need?
Masumi	Director… won’t you make vanilla kipfels with me?
Izumi	Vanilla kipfels???

Izumi	When you first asked me to make vanilla kipfels, I had no idea what they were…
	But I see, a vanilla kipfel is a cute, crescent moon-shaped cookie.
Masumi	…Right.
Izumi	Why did you want to make them though?
Masumi	I bought some at first, thinking I’d give them to you. But some stuff happened and I couldn’t anymore…
	Then Omi taught me how to make them.
Izumi	Fufu. I see.
	Thanks for going out of your way to buy them for me.
	Did someone else eat them or something?
Masumi	Basically.
Izumi	But this feels fresh since I don’t get to cook with you very often, Masumi-kun.
Masumi	I thought so too.
	I’m happy spending times like this with you too.
	Omi gave me the recipe, so let’s follow it and bake them up.
	From here, we have to shape them into crescent moon shapes.
Izumi	Got it! Alright, I’ll start forming them into crescents from this side.
	Like this, I guess?
Masumi	That looks nice to me.
Izumi	It’s fun once you get used to it.
Masumi	Anything’s fun as long as it’s with you.
	Hey, I made a single heart. I’ll give it to you.
Izumi	Wow, thanks! Actually, I made a single heart too~.
	I’ll give it to you, Masumi-kun.
Masumi	…
Izumi	Masumi-kun?
Masumi	…I might die today. This is my last supper.
Izumi	EHH!? You’re exaggerating!
Masumi	That’s how happy I am…
	*ding*
Izumi	Ah, it sounds like they’re done!
Masumi	I hope they came out well.
Izumi	Let’s see, let’s see…
	Ooh, they look perfect!
Masumi	Yeah, they look tasty.
Izumi	They baked really beautifully! Great job, us.
Masumi	Thank goodness.
	Let’s transfer them to a plate and dig in.
Izumi	Itadakimasu!
Masumi	Itadakimasu.
Izumi	Mm, delicious~!
Masumi	Sigh*, you’re so cute.
CHOICE 1: Hurry up and have one too, Masumi-kun! [+] Izumi Hurry up and have one too, Masumi-kun! Masumi It feels like a waste to eat the vanilla kipfels I made with you, so I can’t bring myself to eat. I want to preserve them as they are forever. Izumi It’d be a waste if they spoiled while they’re in permanent storage. They taste amazing. Try one. Masumi …If you say so.
CHOICE 2: They’re freshly baked and delicious! [+] Izumi They’re freshly baked and delicious! Masumi I’m full just seeing your face eating them up happily. Izumi Don’t say that. Have some too, Masumi-kun. They really taste great. Masumi …I want to be fed by you. Izumi Ehh? T-that’s a bit… Masumi …I’m joking. Alright, I’ll give one a try.
	…Delicious. That’s a given though, since I made them with you.
Izumi	Fufu. They’re delicious, and it’s fun to make them with someone.
Masumi	Can we make something else together another time?
Izumi	Of course we can!
Masumi	But this heart is my last meal so…
Izumi	Please let go of that already!

Anna