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Another Bite of Chocolate[ 1]
Backstage Stories
Part 1 Part 2
Tsuzuru Mikage-san, are you here?
Hisoka …huh?
Tsuzuru Oh good, you’re up.
I heard that the Valentine’s Day fair that Mikage-san worked at before will be held again this year.
Hisoka Hee, is that so.
Tsuzuru So since you’re looking for another part-time job, I might as well tell you.
Hisoka Thanks. They had this chocolate marshmallow last time that was really good.
They might have a new one, so I’ll check it out.
Tsuzuru That’s a… That’s quite a motive, Mikage-san.
Hisoka …Yup.
Izumi I did some of my usual shopping, but since a lot of places are Valentine’s-themed, I figured I’ll look around here and there.
Ah, there seems to be a Valentine’s fair this year.
(Didn’t Hisoka-san work part-time here before…)
Hisoka Director, welcome.
Izumi Ah, Hisoka-san! You’re working here again.
Hisoka Mhm. Tsuzuru suggested it.
Izumi When Hisoka-san worked here last time, your service was pretty good, the experience really helped you since then.
Hisoka … I actually forgot a lot of it since it’s been a while. There’s a lot of different chocolates now.
Izumi Is that so? Seems difficult.
Hisoka At first, it was hard to remember everything.
Izumi Oh no…! But it’s good to remember for your job, Hisoka-san.
Ah, but if we keep chatting, I’d be keeping you from your job. I’ll see you at home.
Hisoka Actually, I’m off soon. Let’s go home together, Director.
Izumi Got it, then I’ll wait.
Hisoka … It’s a little cold out, please wait somewhere warm.
Izumi Fufu, I’m fine. I wanted to look around the fair anyway.
Hisoka Okay.
Izumi (Along with chocolate, there’s also herb shops. Chamomile tea and sweets…)
Hisoka Sorry for the wait, Director.
Izumi Ah, Hisoka-san. Good work.
Hisoka What were you looking at?
Izumi The chamomile corner. I didn’t know they’d have this at a Valentine’s fair.
Hisoka Chamomile…
Izumi Yeah, they help you relax apparently. Azuma-san was telling me about it.
Hisoka … I see.
Izumi Ah, right. I found a store that sold chocolate marshmallows earlier.
Hisoka Where? Let’s go.
Izumi Fufu, it’s over here.
Hisoka Looks good…
Izumi I’m glad we bought that new chocolate.
Hisoka Yeah. … I wanna try it.
Izumi It’d be troubling if you finished it now, shouldn’t you savor it back at the dorm?
Hisoka Okay… I’ll save it.
Izumi By the way, you seemed to buy something else from the fair, what was it?
Hisoka … It’s a secret. I’m looking forward to it since it’s for Director.
Izumi Eh, for me?
Hisoka Yup.
Izumi I see… Well, I guess I’ll find out later, I’m looking forward to it!
Hisoka … Wait, sit here.
Izumi Okaaay.
Hisoka Okay. Chamomile tea with cat marshmallows, and chamomile cookies.
Izumi Waa, it’s so cute! I didn’t know they were selling marshmallows with cat faces on them.
Hisoka Actually, it was just a regular marshmallow. … I drew the cat face on it.
Izumi Ehh, Hisoka-san drew it!? It’s really good…!
Hisoka I’m glad you think so.
Izumi You went back to the fair just to buy this chamomile tea and cookies?
Hisoka Yeah. Ever since you said that the chamomile gave a relaxing effect, I figured Director was tired.
Director is always working hard so I hope the chamomile helps.
Izumi I see… Thank you, Hisoka-san.
Hisoka Drink it before it gets cold.
Izumi Ah, right! The marshmallows won’t melt if it’s cold.
Dunk the marshmallow and…
Hisoka Ah… the cat sank…
Izumi Huh? Did you say something?
Hisoka It’s nothing.
Izumi Okay? … mm, this chamomile tea is delicious! It’s soothing.
Hisoka … I’m glad Director is satisfied.
Izumi The cookies smell and taste good too.
Hisoka Okay. … Let’s eat the marshmallows we bought together too.
Izumi Yeah, let’s eat!
Notes
↑ I believe they intended for the title of this backstage to be a pun since バイト could mean “bite” or “part-time job” so I left the name as bite and the rest of the story it’s part-time job. Though, I believe the particle in the title still makes it part-time, so someone more experienced please let me know. I just like puns