Omi Fushimi/Banquet of Blooming

Starring "Omi"

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Are you ready for the talk show, everyone?
Omi	Yeah. We’ve finished changing, so we’re good to go.
Taichi	It's ridiculously hard for Sakyo-nii to use his hands, as usual!
Sakyo	This is my costume, so there’s no way around it.
Izumi	(Yep, all of them look like they’re in great shape.)
	*click*
Taichi	Hm?
Sakyo	Did you bring your camera again?
Omi	Haha, sorry.
Sakyo	Anyways, don’t forget that you’re gonna be photographed today too.
Omi	Eh?
Izumi	You’re talking about how the main star is going to take a polaroid photo for a present after the talk show, right?
Omi	Ah, that’s right.
	I feel a bit nervous about that…
Taichi	You’ll be fine!
	Just relax and take it with a smile!
Sakyo	It’s almost time, huh? Let’s go.
Taichi	Okay~!
Izumi	Have fun with the talk show, alright?
Omi	…
Izumi	Huh? Are you taking that camera with you, Omi-kun?
Omi	Yeah… I have a little something up my sleeve.
Izumi	?
Taichi	I wasn’t sure what to do when it was decided that I’ll play the role of a girl!
Sakyo	If it’s between Autumn troupe, then Nanao’s the one who fits the bill.
Omi	That’s true.
Taichi	Ehh? There might be people who wanna watch an Autumn troupe show where someone like Omi-kun or Sakyo-nii plays a female role!
	See! There’s fans nodding, saying yes!
Sakyo	No way in hell.
Audience	Ahahaha!
Taichi	Wolf really fit Omi-kun, didn’t he~!
Sakyo	He had a lotta trouble in the beginning though.
Omi	Haha… sorry about back then.
Taichi	Ah, it looks like it’s about time for the next segment!
	Then up next is~…
Sakyo	Looks like it’s about time to wrap this up.
Taichi	Eh! I wanna chat some more~!
Omi	Ahh, excuse me. Can I have a moment?
Sakyo	What’s wrong?
Omi	Sorry, I’ll be right back.
	Thank you for waiting.
Taichi	Is that a camera?
Omi	Yeah. I’d love to take a picture with everyone here.
Audience A	EH!? We can take one together?
Audience B	I’m so happy!
Omi	Autumn troupe all took a group photo together after our Stranger show.
	I thought… that we should take one together with the audience this time around.
Sakyo	Geez…
	But that’s just like you, Fushimi.
Omi	Alright, it seems we don’t have much time, so I’ll take it—.
Taichi	EHH!?
Sakyo	Oi, there’s no point if you’re not in it.
Taichi	What he said!
Omi	Really? But…
Manager	Hey, heyyy! I’ll take it!
Omi	Sorry about this. Can I leave it to you then?
Taichi	‘Kay, cool!
	…But can he really take it properly?
Sakyo	I’ve got a bad feeling about this.
Manager	C’mon, don’t worry~! Alright, here I go!
	Say cheese!
	*click*
Omi	Thank you.
	Let’s see now…
Sakyo	Oi, ain’t it blurry?
Taichi	Frankly, this sucks!
Manager	Ehh! That’s weird~…
Sakyo	*Sigh*…
	Geez, guess we have no choice.
	Sakoda! You’re here, ain’t you?
Sakoda	Yessiree~!
Audience	?
Sakyo	This guy’s like a staff member around here, so don’t mind him.
Omi	Alright then. Please go ahead, Sakoda-san.
Sakoda	Leave it to me!
	Here goesss! Say kimchi!
	*click*

Sakyo	The talk show ended without a hitch.
Taichi	The picture we took with everyone looks awesome~!
Izumi	Sakoda-san’s pro at taking photos, huh!
Sakoda	Hehe, guess so!
Izumi	What you called out when you took it was strange though…
	Oh, right! May I also take your polaroid, Omi-kun?
Omi	Yeah, go ahead. I’ll leave it to you.
	*click*
Izumi	Okay, I got it.
Taichi	Omi-kun’s totally not used to this!
Sakyo	Is it alright for the person who normally takes the photos to be like that?
Izumi	Fufu. This is how Omi-kun is, so isn’t it fine?
Sakoda	True, I think it’s fine the way it is!
Omi	Haha, thanks.
	*dream starts*
Izumi	Mm…
???	…Are you finally awake?
Izumi	!?
	(Omi-kun!?)
???	Geez… I picked up somethin’ weird and now I gotta take care of it again.
	I can’t just go back and leave her like this.
Izumi	(This tone and appearance. This isn’t Omi-kun.
	Also, the atmosphere around us… could this be the world from Stranger?)
	(Which also means the person in front of me is Wolf.)
	Umm… I’m sorry for causing you so much trouble.
Wolf	You better be.
Izumi	(Uhh, he’s not like Omi-kun at all…)
Wolf	—!
	Tch… looks like our pursuers have arrived.
	We’ll meet up with that person later.
	Let’s get outta here for now.
Izumi	R-right!
	Err, this motorcycle…
Wolf	Hop on the back.
Izumi	Is that alright?
Wolf	Get a move on. I have no qualms ‘bout leavin’ you behind.
Izumi	I-I’m getting on!
	(If this was Wolf from during the play, then I’m sure he would’ve just left me without a word. But…)
	I guess he softened up thanks to meeting Zero…
Wolf	Did you say somethin’?
Izumi	Nope, it’s nothing.
	*engine rumbles*
Wolf	…Hold on tight.
	*dream ends*
Izumi	Mm…
	(Is this the lounge? …I dozed off.)
	(Huh? There’s a blanket over me.)
Omi	Oh, did you wake up?
Izumi	Wait, did you put this on me, Omi-kun?
Omi	Yeah. You looked tired, so I thought I’d let you sleep.
	But it looks like I woke you up instead. My bad.
Izumi	Oh, no, don’t worry.
	Thank you.
CHOICE 1: Aren’t you tired? [+] Izumi Aren’t you tired, Omi-kun? Today was busy with the talk show, wasn’t it? Omi No, I’m fine. I had lots of fun at the talk show too. It’s the same way with our regular shows, but when everyone gets excited together like that, it actually gives me energy. Izumi Fufu, I see. Omi Besides… even if I feel tired, just talking with you like this recharges me. Izumi ! (It feels a bit embarrassing if he says that with such a kind smile on his face…)
CHOICE 2: My dream just now… [+] Izumi Actually, Wolf appeared in my dream just now. Omi Really? Izumi Maybe it’s because I saw you in your Wolf outfit during the day. Omi Haha, that’s kind of embarrassing… But I’m really glad. I’ll be sure to keep playing attractive roles that you can dream about and become a great actor! Izumi Omi-kun… Yeah, I’m looking forward to it!
	(Hm? There’s something on the table.)
	Ah, this is…
Omi	Right, it’s the commemorative photo all of us took together today.
	I got it developed right away afterwards.
Izumi	Woah… it really is an amazing photo.
	(Huh? There’s a yellow sticker stuck to the edge.)
	(He has used this sticker before, hasn’t he?
	I’m sure it must have some sort of meaning…)
Omi	Group photos are nice…
	But I’d love to take your photo for the first time in a while too.
Izumi	Eh?
Omi	Can’t I?
Izumi	—!
	I-I feel nervous, so maybe next time!
Omi	Haha, I got it.

Anna