Tenma Sumeragi/Pride's Elegance

To the Real Runway

Backstage Stories

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TV	“♪~♪~”
Taichi	Huh? Ten-chan, what’s that you’re watching–.
	Ah! Is this the Fashion Design Collection!?
	FDC, for short! The famous annual fashion show!
Tenma	Yeah, this is footage from last year’s show.
Taichi	Uwah~! The models and their outfits both look so cool~!
	Are ya watching it as reference for our next play?
Tenma	Well, of course there’s that too…
	But actually, It’s because I’m going to be participating in it this year.
Taichi	EHH!? Seriously!?
	Ten-chan…. in the FDC….! So awesome…! That’s the hottest actor of our time for ya!
Tenma	Hmph, I guess.
Taichi	Ten-chan, walking down the runway under all those lights… Woah~! I’m getting excited too!
	Hey, Ten-chan, could I watch you model for it?
Tenma	Yeah, sure.
Taichi	Yay~! Okay, I’m gonna do my best to learn from you so I can pull off a cool modeling scene!
Izumi	Alright, that’s all for today’s practice.
Masumi	Got it.
Yuki	Good work.
Taichi	Good work, guys!
Tenma	Director, do you have a sec?
Izumi	Tenma-kun, what is it?
Tenma	I mentioned to you the other day that I’m going to be in a fashion show.
	I’m thinking about practicing my walk after practices, would you mind observing me sometimes?
Izumi	Of course, I don’t mind.
	That said though, I’m not very experienced with model walks, I doubt I could give you any decent advice…
Tenma	No, there’s things I wouldn’t notice just on my own. I’d be happy if you could just give me your opinion from an audience’s perspective.
Izumi	Okay, understood.
	Please take it easy since you’re doing this right after practice, Tenma-kun.
Tenma	Yeah, I understand.
	When I’m absorbed in something though, time goes by quicker than I realize.
	I don’t wear clothes like that much, so I’m still trying to figure out the best way to show them off.
Izumi	How to show your outfit… If that’s your problem, don’t you think there’s someone more qualified for this than me?
Tenma	….Oh, you’re right. Guess I should ask him.
Yuki	….Eh, you’re gonna be in FDC?
Tenma	You’re all too surprised. Is me modeling in FDC really that big of a shock…..
Yuki	Quit your mumbling.
	So what is it? I’m guessing you didn’t just say that to tell me you’re going.
Tenma	Yeah….I’d like to get a designer’s perspective.
	If I was modeling your clothes, could you give me some advice on how you would want me to go about it?

Izumi	Tenma-kun, good luck out there.
Tenma	Director. You came all the way backstage?
Izumi	Yeah, Igawa-san showed me around. Yuki-kun, Masumi-kun, and Taichi-kun are in the audience, too.
	I thought us all coming here before the show could be a headache, so I’m here as a representative for everyone.
Tenma	So that’s why.
Izumi	How are you doing? You don’t seem too nervous.
Tenma	Yeah, Yuki got on me about that.
	*flashback starts*
Yuki	I see. An outfit like this…
Tenma	Like, if you were the one who designed this, how would you want me to model it?
Yuki	….I’d want you to walk powerfully and maybe twirl the jacket around to emphasize its length.
	Also, since the shirt’s pattern is the main focal point, I’d want to make sure the audience can see it properly.
	You could ask the staff too, if you want to make any changes the day-of.
Tenma	Got it… so the jacket and the shirt pattern, huh.
	Right, it’s important to let the fabric flutter. When I turn, I should make sure the back flips…
Yuki	…You’re really obedient when it comes to work and acting.
Tenma	O-Obviously!
Yuki	Well, I’ll be there to see how it goes. Just don’t get nervous and panic, okay?
Tenma	Hmph, as if that would ever happen. I’m going to show-off this outfit’s charm more than you could ever imagine. Just watch.
	*flashback end*
Izumi	So that’s it. Fufu, I getting even more excited for our play.
Tenma	Speaking of, thanks for watching over my walking practice, Director.
CHOICE 1: I didn’t do much. [+] Izumi Of course, I didn’t do much, though. Tenma No, like I told you before, there’s some things I just can’t see on my own. Your opinion helped.. That wasn’t the only time, either. When I’m practicing for a play, you make me realize lots of things, and you give me the opportunity to do even more plays. …I’m grateful. Izumi (I’m a little embarrassed to hear that, but I’m glad.)
CHOICE 2: I learned a lot, it was inspiring. [+] Izumi I learned a lot, it was inspiring. Tenma Inspiring? Izumi Yeah, when I see Tenma-kun making an honest effort without cutting any corners, it makes me want to do my best too. I really respect the way you approach your work and acting, Tenma-kun. Tenma …! H-Hmph, I’m aiming for the top. Obviously.
Tenma	By the way, where’s your seat?
Izumi	Let’s see, on the seating chart… I think it’s around here.
Tenma	So you’ll be on the left side of the stage. Got it.
Izumi	Well, I’d better get back to my seat. Good luck!
Tenma	Okay…. Keep your eyes on me, Director.
Izumi	Of course!
Taichi	Awesome~! This is so exciting!
Yuki	Oh, that outfit’s cute.
Izumi	It really is! The colors look beautiful!
Masumi	You look good no matter what you wear…
Taichi	Classic Masumi-kun, even FDC can’t shake him!
Izumi	Isn’t it almost time for Tenma-kun to appear?
	*tenma appears*
Taichi	Ah! It’s Ten-chan! Ten-chaaaaan!! So cool–!
Izumi	(Tenma-kun walks with such poise and grace, it’s perfect.)
	(It looks so nice when he twirls that long coat around. You can really tell how great the outfit is.)
Yuki	….That’s it.
Tenma	…..
Izumi	(Huh? Tenma-kun’s looking at me…? And he’s making a gun shape with his hand…)
Tenma	…..
Izumi	….!
Taichi	Sick–! The bakyun pose, so cool!
	I mean, the rest of the audience didn’t realize it, but wasn’t he shooting at the director!?
Izumi	(A-As expected of a professional actor… Even though I knew it’s Tenma-kun, my heart pounded a little bit.)
Yuki	He’s too cool, it’s annoying. I was with it for a bit, but thats minus a million points.
Masumi	He did it to Director… I’ll never forgive him.
Taichi	C-Chill out, you two~!
Izumi	You’re doing great, Tenma-kun!

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