Juza Hyodo/Actor's Cafe OPEN

Actor's Cafe Butler Part

Backstage Stories

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Tsumugi	Well then, all the members are here, so I want to start the leaders meeting.
Banri	If I remember correctly, Director-chan has something to tell us?
Izumi	Yeah. The truth is there's something I want to request… First of all, this.
Tenma	A paper bag… somehow I have a déjà vu…
Sakuya	Wah! It's the Actor's Cafe apron!
Izumi	Just like before, they want you to act a scene for the special meal of the day and serve the customers.
	Seems like last time it was really popular, so the owner asked directly for help.
Sakuya	If that’s the case then I want to do it again! Acting as a character with 8th grade syndrome was very fun!
Tenma	Haa!? I'm definitely not going to do that! After the last time, I've been made fun of plenty with prince jokes!
Banri	Same. I don't wanna go through that again. Part of the time I was there I got scolded for getting carried away with acting as a childhood friend.
Tsumugi	If possible then I too, this time it's a little… I still have a trauma, from acting a younger brother character the other time...
Tenma	1 agrees, 3 disagree. Cancelation is as well as decided.
Izumi	Please consider it…! Think of it as a chance to raise our popularity!
Tsumugi	...then, how about each Troupe recommends a representative?
Sakuya	I see! Good idea!
Tenma	Well, we aren't the only actors here, it's just reasonable.
Banri	If the result is that I don't have to do it I have no problem.
Izumi	Thank you guys! Then, discuss with your Troupe who is going to represent you.
Izumi	Ye~s.
Juza	…it's me.
Izumi	Juza-kun, what happened in this late hour?
Juza	I want to know more about the role for the Actor's Café. If possible I want to start practicing.
Izumi	I see, so it was decided that Juza will represent the Autumn Troupe.
Juza	Huh…? It wasn't Director who made the nomination?
Izumi	I didn't really say anything…
Juza	Tch, that Settsu, saying careless things…
Izumi	(Banri-kun, he probably tricked Juza-kun into doing it)
	Well, no matter what the starting cue was, it will surely become a good experience.
Juza	…yes.
Izumi	And then, about the role… Juza-kun will be becoming a butler!
Juza	A butler…?
Izumi	What do you think?
Juza	No, it's like I can't really imagine me as a butler…
Izumi	I see. Juza-kun you have height and you're cool so I think it would fit you.
Juza	But, I can't even use Keigo* properly, and I know nothing about courtesy.
	For someone like me to function properly as a butler--.
Izumi	If it's something like that it'll be fine! Since we have a great teacher just for that.
	Let's go training right away!

Tasuku	Straighten your spine and pull out your chin. Put your left hand on your stomach, and turn your right hand behind.
Juza	'kay.
Tasuku	Now say… "Welcome back, princess"
Juza	...welcome back, princess.
Tasuku	Don’t use your threatening voice. One more time with a smile.
Izumi	(As I thought Tasuku-san's lessons, are strict…)
	Do your best, Juza-kun!
Juza	Yeah, I'll put an effort.
Tasuku	It's "I'll make an attempt".
Juza	…I'll make an attempt.
Banri	Hah, Hyodo as a butler can't be real.
Juza	…Settsu. What did you come here for?
Banri	I came to see how you're doing. Since I'm already here, want to try it with me as a customer?
Juza	No need.
Tasuku	No, if you have a partner it'll be easier to get accustomed to it.
Izumi	That's right, it's a chance so let's get Banri to help.
Juza	…if Director and Tasuku-san say so.
Tasuku	Alright, then let's try it.
Banri	Here we go.
	Oi, the butler over there.
Juza	Have you requested me, young master?
Banri	I'm thirsty. Make me a tea.
Juza	...
Banri	What's with this attitude? I'm a customer, and in this setting I'm the master.
Juza	....understood. I'll prepare the tea right away.
Banri	Exactly, and also--.
	Wait, aah-!
	You're pouring it too much from such a high place! It completely spilled on my hand!
Tasuku	Hyodo, when you pour tea, make sure to start from a lower point then lift it.
Juza	Like this?
Banri	Aa-! You bastard, you're doing it on purpose right!?
Tasuku	Settsu, sit down. We're going to do it until it's successful. I'll have you keeping us company to the end tonight.
Juza	Should I do it again from the beginning?
Banri	Huh!?
Omi	--and then, in the end you stayed with them until the morning.
Banri	Yeah. I don't want to see tea ever again.
Sakyo	How were the results of the training?
Taichi	Well, if they were at it until the morning, perfect right?
Banri	Not sure about that. That guy, around now he's probably…
Omi	Oh, speaking of the devil…
Female customer A	Kya!
Juza	That was close….! …are you, hurt, princess.
Female customer A	I-I'm sorry!
Juza	Be careful… lease.
Female customer A	Eh? A lease…?
Juza	Ah, no, that's not it. Um… be careful, please.
Female customer A	Y-Yes…!
Female customer B	Isn't an awkward butler pretty good!? Ah~ I want to be embraced too!
Female customer C	His looks that contrasts with his awkwardness… so cute~!
Omi	…somehow it looks like he's popular.
Taichi	Juza-san is seriously so cool!
Sakyo	It's much better than that host-like acting of yours.
Banri	--I can't agree with this.

Hoshiko

Notes

• Keigo - Polite/formal Japanese. It's hard to translate the small nuances into English since it doesn't have a real equivalent, but I'll do my best!