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06 Translating as many A3! Backstage Stories as time allows lol

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | Still Growing: MUKU Part 3

Cat: Meow~.

Muku: That cat….I feel like it looks like the cat that I met when I was a child….

Cat: Mya~.

Misumi: It seems like the Cat-san wants us to follow it.

Kumon: Let’s follow it!

[In the corn maze]

Kumon: Wah….! This is the corn maze we were looking for, isn’t it?

Kazuanri: I’m glad that we found it~!

Cat: Meow.

Yuki: Isn’t it this cat that ended up leading us in here?

Muku: Yeah, I’m pretty sure.

Tenma: Since we’re here anyways, why don’t we take your recreation picture with that cat right now?

Cat: Meow Meo—w.

Misumi: The cat said that they don’t mind!

Muku: Wah, thank you! Then, let me quickly hold Cat-san in my arms….

Kazunari: Before that, shouldn’t you change your fit, Mukkun?

Muku: Ah….

Muku: I’m sorry Cat-san. I’ll change my clothes quickly, so I hope you could wait a bit.

Cat: Meo—w.

[Later]

Yuki: We’ve successfully finished taking the picture. It turned out pretty good, don’t you think?

Kazunari: We cooked!

Muku: Cat-san, thank you for everything today.

Cat: Meo—w.

[Cat leaves]

Misumi: Bye b—ye!

Kumon: That cat became really attached to Muku! I wonder if it’s the same cat you met here when you were younger.

Tenma: It definitely looked really similar to the cat in the photo. Do you think it was the same cat, Muku?

Muku: …So much time has passed since then so I’m not really sure, but I’d be really happy if that were the case.

[Later, Bookstore]

Muku: (Today’s the release date of the new volume I’ve been waiting for. I’m so excited to read it.)

Muku: !

Muku: (A handkerchief just fell out of that person’s pocket…I need to quickly let them know.)

Muku: Um, excuse me! This handkerchief fell out of your pocket.

Woman: Wa, thank you very much….oh, huh?

Muku: You are….

Muku: (This person, is the person who called out to me on that sea side street.)

Woman: You’re the person I met before on that sea side street, aren’t you. I can’t believe we’ve met again at such a place…

Muku: I was also surprised. This is quite a coincidence.

Woman: Yes. Um…I’m very sorry about the other day.

Woman: Being at the sacred place of one of my favorite works made me suddenly blurt out something weird…

Muku: There’s no need to apologize. Your words actually really made me happy.

Muku: I’ve always wanted to be like Kisaragi-kun. So in a way, it was like my wish had been answered.

Woman: Is that so? Well then, that’s good.

Woman: That scene where Kisaragi-kun and Kanazaki-kun were racing on the sea side street makes me very emotional to be honest.

Muku: I get it. That occurrence was definitely the start of their relationship changing slowly. And so…

[Later]

Woman: ….My apologies. We ended up getting really caught up in our conversation.

Muku: No worries, I also had a lot of fun talking about “Your Goal-line.”

Muku: (Ah….looking closely, it’s almost time for me to meet up with everyone.)

Muku: Well then, please excuse me.

Woman: Alright! Thank you for picking up my handkerchief.

[Later, Room 202]

Muku: I’m home.

Kumon: Muku, welcome home—!

Summer Troupe: Happy Birthday—!!

Muku: Thank you everyone!

Misumi: Ta-dah! Here’s your birthday cake~.

Muku: Wah, it’s a cat decoration cake!

Yuki: This cat looks similar to the cat we met when we went to the corn maze with you, doesn’t it?

Kazunari: We all worked together to make it~!

Kumon: Look, it’s the recreation picture we took! It looks exactly like the cat you’re holding, doesn’t it?

Muku: You’re right. It’s really cute.

Kazunari: Oh yeah yeah! Mukkun, you’ve gotta write a message on the photo, or else!

Muku: A message for my younger self, huh. Well then…

[The message says: “I think I’ve gotten closer to becoming the ideal man you had in mind. You’ll be very delighted, so rest assured and dry up your tears, ok?”]

Misumi: Wah, what a lovely message~.

Yuki: It’s very Muku-esuqe, so it should be fine.

Kumon: Yeah. It’s a very kind and warm message!

Kazunari: And as you wrote in that message, you’ve already become plenty cool Mukkun.

Tenma: And your desire to improve yourself is really strong too, Muku. You’re just going to keep becoming cooler from now on, aren’t you?

Muku: Yeah, I’ll do my best!

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | Still Growing: MUKU Part 2

Misumi: Wah, there’s so many pictures of itty bitty Muku!

Kazunari: Lookie lookie~! This one of Mukkun eating cake, he has cream all over his face, very cute! ¹

Kumon: He does! So cute!

Yuki: It looks like Muku’s having a lot of fun in this picture where he’s wearing shoes that are too big for him.

Muku: Those are….probably my mother’s shoes I think. They looked really cool since they were big, so that may be why I wanted to put them on.

Tenma: Seems like every single picture has the date written or a comment carefully stuck on them.

Kazunari: It really feels like Mukkun’s Papi and Mami really valued your growth~.

Muku: Eheheh, thank you.

Kumon: But, I don’t know which one should you go with—.

Misumi: Each one of these pictures of Muku are so cute, it’s hard to decide~.

Yuki: ….Huh? This picture of Muku looks like he had just cried.

Misumi: You’re right~.

Tenma: There’s a lot of pictures of his smiling face, so this is a bit strange.

Kazunari: “Muku, 7 years old. Lost in a corn maze.” is what the sticky note says.

Muku: This one….is a picture from when I was little and went to my grandma’s house with my family to play.

Muku: My mother had told me not to go off and play by myself, but I ended up coincidentally meeting this cat that’s in the picture with me.

Muku: I was playing with the cat, then before I knew it I ended up lost in the corn maze. And then...

[Flashback]

Muku: Cat-san, please wait~.

Cat: Meo~w.

Muku: Haa, I finally caught up.

Cat: Meow.

Muku: Fufu, so cute. There there...

Muku: Huh? Which way did I come from again...There's so many leaves...

Muku: Where am l...? Mother and Onee-chan aren't here either...

Cat: Meow? ²

Muku: W-what do I do...l've gotten lost. Fuu...hic…

Muku: Waaa! Uewaaaa!

Muku: Mother, Onee-chan-! Waaaa!

Muku's Sister: ....Muku! So this is where you were!?

Muku: O-Onee-chan....!

Muku's Sister: Come on, we were really worried when you ran off so suddenly.

Muku: Hic....hic, I'm sorry....

Muku's Sister: But, I'm glad that I found you quickly.

Muku's Sister: It's all thanks to how loud the sound of your voice was while you were crying. Your body is so small too, great job Muku!

Muku: ! Sniffle....

Cat: Meow—.

Muku's Sister: This little guy is rubbing its face against yours, Muku. I think it's trying to calm you down.

Muku: Cat-san.....thank you....

Cat: Meo—w.

Muku's Sister: Fufu, so cute.

Muku's Sister: Oh right. I brought the camera with me, so how about I take a picture of you with this little guy?

Muku: Yeah....

Muku's Sister: Hey now, Muku. You have to smile when you're about to have your picture taken. Alright, cheese!

[End of Flashback]

Tenma: I see, so that's why your eyes are so red in this picture.

Muku: Yeah....Listening to what my Onee-chan said that day was really frustrating.

Muku: Once I thought about how l'd definitely become a really cool man one day, my tears immediately dried up.

Muku: So that's why I remember this day so well.

Yuki: But, you've already become that person.

Muku: Eh?

Misumi: You're already a perfectly cool man, Muku~.

Tenma: Yeah, I think so too.

Kumon: And you're grown taller, I'm worried that you'll become taller than me one day!

Kazunari: It's super difficult to come across someone cooler than Mukkun!

Muku: Everyone...thank you.

Muku: Alright. Since the opportunity has arisen, I'll use this photo for the birthday project this time around.

Yuki: Should be good, right?

Kumon: Recreation picture has been decided!!

[Later, near Muku's grandma's house]

Muku: Thank you for driving us here today, Misumi-san.

Misumi: You're welcome~.

Kazunari: Your grandma's house is near here, right Mukkun!

Tenma: It's a pretty tranquil place.

Kumon: But where's the corn maze where you took that childhood picture, Muku?

Muku: Um, the map says that's it's somewhere around here....

Yuki: I don’t see anything around here that looks like it.

Kazuanri: Y’all wanna split up and try to find it~?

Tenma: No, if we start walking around in this unknown place, we’ll probably get lost.

Yuki: Yeah, you would.

Tenma: I-I’m not the only one here you know!

???: Meo~w

Muku: Huh? I think I just heard the sound of a cat…

Notes:

1. He word for word says very cute in katakana btw lols

2. Literally says "meow" instead of "nya"

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | Still Growing: MUKU Part 1

Kumon: Wah—, it’s super pretty! This sea side street served as the setting for “Your Goal-line.”

Muku: That’s right. They’re actually hosting a campaign right now in collaboration with the tourism bureau, where you can tour and visit the real life locations featured in the manga for “Your Goal-line.”

Muku: I’ve been wanting to visit the real life locations featured in the manga for a while now, so I’m glad to be able to participate in the event today.

Kumon: Me too! I’m hella happy that we’re getting to visit the places that I saw in the drama!

Muku: Fufu, that’s good.

Muku: Just as I expected, it’s really nice here no matter how many times you come. When it comes to “Your Goal-line,” you can’t leave out this sea side street.

Kumon: Exactly! The scene where Kisaragi-kun and his rival, Kanazaki-kun ran here together, really made a huge impact!

Kumon: ….Ah, right! Since we’re here anyways, do you wanna reenact that scene with me?

Muku: That sounds like fun! Let’s do it.

Kumon: Yay—! Then, you can be Kisaragi-kun, Muku, and I’ll be Kanazaki-kun!

Kumon: O—k, let’s start! Go!

Muku: ….u

[Running]

Kumon: Haa, haa….

Muku: Fuu…

Muku: “I won’t hand over the lead to anyone. Because, I’m the ace of this team.”

Kumon: Ah, that line you just said is Kisaragi-kun’s….

Muku: Yeah. This line where Kisaragi-kun declares that he won’t give up his spot as ace to Kanazaki-kun after they’ve finished running is my favorite.

Woman: …Excuse me!

Kumon: Eh?

Muku: Yes, is something the matter?

Woman: Apologies for abruptly calling out to you. The way you recited Kisaragi-kun’s line earlier made you look exactly like him, and left a strong impression on me…

Woman: I’m also a huge fan of “Your Goal-line.”

Kumon: Wah, so that’s what it was!

Muku: T-thank you very much.

Muku: But, for someone like me to resemble Kisaragi-kun, well, I feel like I should apologize to him or maybe it’s too bold of me to even say that…

Woman: My apologies…I’ve seem to have troubled you. Please ignore what I said earlier.

Woman: Well then….

Kumon: She left…

Kumon: But, that was kinda unexpected. I thought you’d be more delighted to be told that you resemble Kisaragi-kun, Muku.

Muku: I’ve always thought about wanting to become someone like Kisaragi-kun, but being told that now, I couldn’t feel confident…

Muku: But that person specially called out to me, and I guess I turned it into a bad experience.

Kumon: It’s ok! I’m pretty sure she told you that because you also seemed like someone who really likes that manga, Muku!

Kumon: …Oh, speaking of which, you were planning on going back home tomorrow, weren’t you?

Muku: Yeah. I was planning on trying to find a photo I could use for the birthday project.

Kumon: This year’s birthday project is to recreate a childhood picture, right?

Muku: Yeah, so I was thinking of getting a souvenir of sweets from here today and bringing it back home to my family.

Kumon: Hell yeah! I wanna get a souvenir for Nii-chan too—!

Muku: Alright, let’s go search for some souvenirs then.

Kumon: Yeah!

[Mankai Dormitory, Room 202]

Tenma: Heeh, so that’s the album with all of your childhood pictures in it, huh Muku.

Muku: Yeah, I went back home a while ago to look for some childhood pictures I could use for the birthday project, but I was a bit lost….

Muku: So I brought the entire album back with me. I would love to hear all of your opinions, if you’d like.

Kazunari: OFC! I’m looking forward to looking at all of your childhood pics, Mukkun~

Kumon: Alright quickly, let’s open the album!

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Yuki Rurikawa | Still Growing: YUKI Part 3

Kazunari: So this is the cherry farm that Yukki came to when he was a kiddo~.

Sakuya: There are so many pretty ripe cherries!

Tenma: Though we’ve already seen it on TV, it’s even bigger in person than I expected.

Yuki: I feel like it’s the opposite, it feels a bit smaller than it was when I came here as a kid.

Staff: You’re Rurikawa-san, the one who called us, correct?

Yuki: Ah, yes.

Staff: Would you prefer to start by picking the cherries? Or would you prefer to do that towards the end?

Yuki: U—m, well we came here to pick cherries, so let’s start by doing that.

Staff: Understood. Then, I shall start by explaining the farm’s….

[Later]

Staff: …and that is the whole explanation. Please go ahead and enjoy picking the cherries.

Staff: Furthermore, you may utilize this cabin for when you have to change your clothes for the photoshoot.

Kazunari: These cherries are hella red!

Sakuya: The seeds are really big too!

Tenma: They’re growing nicely over here as well.

Kazunari: Uwa, sweet!

Yuki: They’re crunchy on the outside.

Sakuya: You’re right, they’re crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Tenma: They’re really good.

Owner: I hope you all are having fun.

Yuki: ….?

Owner: I’ve come to see the Cherry Princess today.

Kazunari: Cherry princess?

Tenma: Like an ambassador?

Owner: To tell you the truth, I used to host a “Cherry Princess ・Prince Photo Contest” here at the farm in the past.

Owner: Back then, your photo won the contest and I displayed it here on the farm as the Cherry Princess for a while.

Owner: When we received your call this time around, hearing your name reminded me of it.

Yuki: ….I kind of remember something like that happening.

Sakuya: Eh, are they talking about you Yuki-kun!?

Kazunari: Yukki, you were the Cherry Princess!?

Yuki: I guess a tourist entered a photo taken of me here at the farm and entered it into the contest.

Yuki: I think they got my parents permission…

Tenma: So that’s what it was.

Owner: You’ve gotten bigger, but you’re still just as cute as you were back then.

Owner: I’m really glad to have met the Cherry Princess again. Please enjoy the rest of your time here.

[Later]

Kazunari: Haah~, I ate a bunch!

Sakuya: Yes. Every single one was sweet and delicious.

Tenma: This was a lot more fun than I was expecting.

Yuki: Alright, then I guess I should go ahead and get changed for the birthday project picture.

Kazunari: See ya~!

[Later, Mankai Dormitory]

Yuki: (I’m glad the photoshoot ended successfully. Well, it’s not like it was that hard of a task in the first place…)

Kazunari: Wouldn’t he still be able to pull off being the Cherry Princess!?

Sakuya: He absolutely could.

Tenma: Well, he’s done all kinds of ambassador stuff already.

Yuki: What’re you talking about?

Kazunari: Ah, Yukki! Welcome backsies!

Sakuya: We were looking at the photos we took of you from the photoshoot.

Kazunari: We were talking about how you could totes still be the Cherry Princess!

Yuki: I’m pretty sure I’m past the age where I’d qualify to enter a contest like that.

Kazunari: No no, you totes still can!

Yuki: Alright alright. We’re almost out of time, so let’s start heading home.

Tenma: We’re already out of time, huh.

Sakuya: It was really yummy and fun!

Kazunari: Then let’s say bye bye to the Staff-san and head home!

Yuki: Yeah, let’s.

[Later]

Yuki: (Today’s work ended pretty smoothly.)

[Room 201]

Yuki: I’m back.

Yuki: …And my room’s become super cute.

Yuki: (These kind of look like decorations I saw in a dream once…)

Misumi: Yuki, welcome home~!

Muku: Yuki-kun, happy birthday.

Yuki: Thanks. Where’d you get these decorations from?

Kazunari: With Chief Mukkun overseeing everything, we all came together to decorate the room with a vibe that you’d like, Yukki.

Yuki: Heh, you even cutely set up the cosmetics I bought a while ago. As expected of Muku, you know me well.

Muku: Eheheh, I’m glad you like it!

Tenma: We all made the omurice together too.

Yuki: No, ‘cuz what is this. It’s way too big.

Kumon: I’ll draw your Yuru-kuma on it! …The silhouettes like this, the eyes…alright, done!

Yuki: That doesn’t look like it at all.

Kazunari: Instead of a Yuru-kuma it’s become a Yamiochi-kuma! ¹

Misumi: The eyes look triangular and strong~!

Tenma: Well, I guess this works too…?

Kumon: Anyways, how did your recreation picture turn out Yuki!?

Misumi: I wanna see too!

Tenma: The picture….here it is.

Muku: Wah, it’s a really Yuki-kun-esque picture.

Muku: Why did you choose a picture where you went cherry picking?

Yuki: ….To tell you the truth, there was a time that I had gone to the mall and met a classmate while I was wearing a skirt.

Yuki: They had an awkward reaction and I felt kind of embarrassed, so for a while I was self conscious about how other people were looking at me.

Muku: I see…

Yuki: But, when I went to this cherry farm and acted cute, instead, the people around me were saying I was adorable.

Yuki: I was able to be my cute self without worrying about what the people around me thought.

Yuki: It’s because of that experience that I can now openly like cute things all I want.

Yuki: And with that in mind, I chose this picture.

Misumi: So for Yuki, it’s a picture from a realllly important time in your life.

Kazunari: Then how about you write a message for your kiddo self on the picture.

Yuki: ….Don’t worry. But yeah….it has to be this.

[The message says: “From now on you’ll have good encounters, and have a lot of people recognize you for who you are. So don’t be afraid to choose your own path.]

Tenma: Looks like a message you’d write, Yuki.

Kumon: But, everyone recognizes you for who you are all thanks to your own effort, Yuki!

Muku: Yeah, I believe it’s because you’ve overcome many things and worked hard for these results, Yuki-kun.

Yuki: Of course it is.

Yuki: But, well…thanks.

Notes:

1. Yuki’s bear mascot is called Yuru-kuma (laid back bear) and Kazunari is implying here that instead of a laid back bear, Kumon has made it into an evil bear/bear that has joined the dark side lol

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Yuki Rurikawa | Still Growing: YUKI Part 2

Yuki: We’re home.

Sakuya: Welcome home.

Azami: I’m gonna go put the stuff in my room.

Yuki: Alright. But, what are you watching?

Kazunari: It’s a special feature on fruit picking!

TV Host: “My fellow guests, have you ever been fruit picking before?”

Guest: “I’ve gone cherry picking before~”

Kazunari: Cherry picking and stuff sounds like hella funsies!

Sakuya: If it’s cherries, then there’s no limit to how many one can eat.

Tenma: Cherry picking, huh. I’ve never been.

Yuki: You look like you’ve never been.

TV Host: “And over here we have the farm where the cherries are. There is a lot of fruit here around this time of year.”

Sakuya: Wah, the cherries are so glossy!

Kazunari: They’re hella pretty and look really yummy too!

Yuki: (Huh….? I think I’ve been there before.)

[Flashback]

Yuki: (Going on a cherry picking tour for our family vacation, what a pain…)

Group Tourist A: Oh my, what an adorable young lady.

Group Tourist B: You’re right, she looks just like a doll.

Yuki: (A young lady, are they talking about me? Wait, do they think that I’m a girl…?)

Yuki: Hehehe, thanks!

Group Tourist C: Kyaaah, so cute!

Group Tourist A: Your Western style clothing really suits you.

Yuki: Really!? I like these clothes because they’re easy to move around in!

Group Tourist B: Fufu, she looks so happy.

Group Tourist D: She looks like Little Red Riding Hood carrying the cherry basket!

Yuki: It suits me?

Group Tourist D: Yeah, it does! You’re really cute!

Yuki: (Being called cute makes me really happy….)

Yuki: (Besides my family, there are a lot of strangers here. I think it’ll be ok if I go all out and be cute today!)

Group Tourist E: Young lady, are you able to reach the cherries?

Yuki: U—m, I don’t think my hand will reach. ….Huff, got it!

Group Tourist F: My, even her smiling face is adorable!

Yuki: Eheh, thanks!

Yuki: (….Cherry picking is really fun.)

[Flashback Ends]

Yuki: (I think that’s when I started acting cute, and being called cute by the people around me.)

Yuki: (I think it’s because I had that experience, that I’m who I am today. ….Then for the birthday project, I’ll go with the picture we took that day for the childhood recreation picture.)

[Later, Rurikawa Household]

Yuki: I’m home.

Yuu: Welcome home—.

Yuu: I’ve already heard about your theater troupes birthday project, you want to use that picture we took when we went cherry picking right?

Yuki: Yeah. We have to recreate a childhood picture, and then are planning to gather everyone’s pictures to make an album.

Yuu: Sounds like a fun project. I’ll help you look.

Yuki: Thanks, that’d be a big help.

[Later]

Yuu: Is it this box?

Yuki: There are a lot of albums.

Yuu: What era is this from?

Yuki: It’s from when I was a baby.

Yuu: How cute.

Yuu: And this one’s from children’s day. If we’re going in order, I think it might be this album…

Yuki: ….Ah.

Yuu: Found it, the cherry picking picture! How nostalgic~, you’re picking cherries from this short tree Yuki.

Yuki: I think I was only picking the ones I could reach.

Yuu: And here Yume’s holding you while you’re picking cherries off of a slightly taller tree.

Yuu: Ah, this picture is so cute! You have a really yummy looking cherry in your mouth.

Yuu: There’s some with you smiling while making a peace sign, winking, or making a heart, there’s so many different pictures.

Yuki: I don’t remember ever posing like that…

Yuu: There’s no doubt that the Yuki of this era was the cherry farm’s idol.

Yuu: It was around this time frame where you were hesitant to go out wearing cute clothes and skirts, right?

Yuu: So that’s why when the other group tourists were calling you cute, you seemed to be having lots of fun, Yuki…

Yuu: I felt really relieved once I saw that you were happy to be there.

Yuki: …You were really staring at me.

Yuu: It’s because I’m your older sister!

Yuki: Is that what is it?

Yuu: Yeah, that’s what it means to be an older sister. So, which picture are you going to use?

Yuki: Then, I’ll go with this one.

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Yuki Rurikawa | Still Growing: YUKI Part 1

Yuki: …Seems like Azami’s not here yet. I’ll wait until he gets here.

Yuki: (….Now that I think about it, it’s almost my birthday. I should start thinking about what to do for the birthday project soon.)

Izumi: Ah, Yuki-kun. Are you just going to go shopping with Azuma-san and Azami-kun today?

Yuki: That was the plan but, something came up for Azu-nee so it’s just going to be Azami and me.

Izumi: That’s unfortunate.

Yuki: Well, it’s not like we can’t go together another day.

Yuki: …Ah, right. I should start thinking about what to do for the birthday project soon, right?

Izumi: Yeah, just try finding a childhood picture that you think you can recreate.

Yuki: Got it.

Azami: Sorry for makin’ you wait, Yuki-san.

Yuki: I was talking to Director, so it’s fine.

Izumi: Have fun you two. See you later!

Yuki & Azami: See you.

[Department Store]

Azami: Maybe we should start by gettin’ the things that Azuma-san asked for.

Yuki: I’m pretty sure it’s a new product. Ah, is this it?

Azami: This one…has pretty good ingredients, I think it’ll suit Azuma-san’s skin really well. The pack comes with a moisturizin’ and subsidin’ one, so let’s get both.

Yuki: If it’s Azu-nee, then I know he’ll use them properly.

Azami: O—k, seems like we’ve more or less finished gettin’ Azuma-san’s share.

Yuki: Let’s look at the stuff we want next.

Yuki: (….Hm? This eyeshadow has a drawing of cherries on it. The package is also pink and adorable.)

Azami: Seems like you’ve taken a likin’ to that, Yuki-san.

Azami: Heh, the ingredients are pretty good for this price. The color also suits your skin tone Yuki-san, shouldn’t you get it?

Yuki: Then I guess I’ll get it.

Yuki: …Ah, there’s also a lipstick and powder that’s apart of the same collection. You know how it goes, once you buy one, then you want to buy the whole set.

Azami: The cheap price for those ingredients isn’t bad at all, it probably wouldn’t hurt to purchase it. Besides displayin’ it in your room, it seems like you’ll get hyped up just lookin’ at it, Yuki-san.

Yuki: (He’s not wrong….)

Yuki: Azami, which color would suit me best?

Azami: This one for the eyeshadow, and this color for the lipstick.

Yuki: What about the powder?

Azami: If we’re talkin’ about you Yuki-san, then this translucent type would be best.

Yuki: Then, I’ll go with that one.

Azami: Could I go look for the stuff I want too?

Yuki: Of course.

Azami: I wanted to try out this cosmetic. And the newly released sunscreen is….this I think.

Yuki: Ah, they have the face lotion I had my eye on. I’ll buy this too.

Azami: This serum looks good as well.

Yuki: Let me know if you want it.

Azami: You can borrow it if you want. It’s better to try it out before buyin’ it.

Yuki: I owe you one.

[Later]

Yuki: We bought more than I expected.

Azami: Guess we should start headin’ home.

Boy A: Excuse me! Would you two happen to be Yuki-kun and ZAMI-kun!?

Azami: We are.

Boy B: We’re always keeping up with your Inste!

Girl A: We don’t know a lot about plays and such, but we’re always referencing your makeup ZAMI-kun, and your fashion Yuki-kun!

Girl B: So we’re really happy to be able to meet you!

Yuki: Thanks.

Yuki: (They’re definitely wearing clothes that resemble my style. Huh? This combination…)

Yuki: They’re different items but, isn’t it similar to the ones I showed you two weeks ago?

Girl A: Wah, you noticed!

Girl A: That’s right! The newsboy cap and strawberry patterned dress combination you posted on your Inste was way too cute Yuki-kun!

Girl B: Me too, I also tried to copy you by trying to pair this fruit patterned dress that I already had with a newsboys cap!

Boy B: We also tried to reference the shorts outfits you’ve posted before, and it’s really given us the courage to confidently wear cute styles.

Yuki: So that’s what it was. Hearing you say that makes me happy.

Yuki: (So the things I’m doing is encouraging people, huh. ….This sort of thing, kinda makes me happy.)

Girl A: And I reference your makeup looks, ZAMI-kun!

Azami: It’s great to see that y’all put your own spin on things to suit yourselves, it really shows off your individuality.

Girl B: Really!? He complimented me!

Boy A: Um, would we be able to shake your hand before we go?

Azami: Yeah.

Yuki: We’re planning on posting all sorts of things, so make sure to keep checking our accounts.

Boy B: We’re looking forward to it!

Yuki: (So there are people who accept me for looking cute, not as an actor, but just as Yuki Rurikawa….)

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Yuki: This one also looks good on you. Then, we’ll do this one next….

Omi: ….Hm?

Omi: Yuki, is that a new stuffed animal you’ve got there?

Powerroo: Grr….

Omi: Eh? It spoke….?

Yuki: This is Powerroo. A dinosaur that Azami found.

Omi: A dinosaur….?

Yuki: They met when Azami was walking home from school, and it seems like he became fond of him. It sounded like he was troubled, so he ended up bringing him home.

Omi: I don’t really get it but….alright.

Omi: ….Anyways, it’s pretty cute that you’re putting so many ribbons on him but, isn’t it about time you stopped playing dress up?

Yuki: Why?

Omi: Look, Powerroo looks kind of overwhelmed.

Powerroo: Grr~.

Yuki: Ah, sorry. Everything looked so good on you that I ended up getting carried away. Thanks for letting me dress you up.

Powerroo: Roar~!

Omi: Right. I was thinking that we could prepare dinner after this.

Omi: He specially came here just to play, so maybe we should make him something that he’d like.

Yuki: Ah, if that’s the case—

[Later, kitchen]

Omi: That looks really good. After this we’ll put the eggs in….

Yuki: …..

Yuki: Alright, it’s done.

Omi: Yeah, you did a great job. Now we just have to plate it….but it seems like I can leave that up to you, Yuki.

Yuki: Of course. Leave it to me.

Yuki: …..

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: Ketchup and ham, and then….

Yuki: Hey, do we have baby corn?

Omi: I just bought some yesterday.

Yuki: Alright, I think I can make it with this.

Powerroo: Roar?

Omi: Haha, seems like Powerroo is also excited to see what you’re making.

Yuki: Well, don’t look.

[Later]

Yuki: Ok, it’s done. Powerroo omurice.

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: I also like omurice. So for you who likes the same thing as me, I’m giving this to you as a present.

Yuki: And I didn’t only make it delicious, but also cute. That’ll raise your spirits, won’t it?

Powerroo: Roar~!

Powerroo: Grr….

Yuki: Ahaha. You’re hungry aren’t you? I brought my portion over as well, so let’s eat together.

Yuki: Ah….are you ok Omi?

Omi: Yeah, I’m going to make some more for everyone else. You two go ahead and eat.

Yuki: Got it. Well then, thank you for the food.

Powerroo: Roar!

Powerroo: Nom nom…..grrr, roar roar~!!

Yuki: Pff. You’re really excited, I can’t make out what you’re trying to say.

Yuki: Hey, is it really that good?

Powerroo: Roar!

Yuki: (Just as I thought, he’s really adorable….)

Yuki: (But he’s more or less a lost child. I wonder if he felt lonely on his way here.)

Yuki: …..

Yuki: After we’re done eating, I’ll make you some clothes.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: Because you look like a stuffed animal. I’m really good at making clothes for stuffed animals, you know.

Powerroo: Roar~!

Yuki: (I don’t know if my words are getting through to him or not. But I’m pretty sure he’s delighted.)

Yuki: Alright, so what type of clothing would you like me to make for you?

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Yuki Rurikawa | Two People with Similar Interests Part 1

Yuki: His name is Powerroo…huh.

Yuki: (When Director told me to get this little one to write his profile sheet in order to get to know him better, I thought it’d be impossible.)

Yuki: (I can’t believe he actually knows how to write.)

Yuki: (After taking a closer look, it seems like he has a ribbon on his head and tail. Rather than having the scary dinosaur image, I’d say he’s pretty cute.)

Yuki: (Having some other kinds of ribbons would suit him pretty well…)

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: Eh? Sorry, I ended up touching the ribbon on your tail, did I make you feel uncomfortable?

Powerroo: Grgrgrrr~n.

Yuki: …Ah, so this isn’t a ribbon after all. It’s just a part of your body.

Yuki: Sorry, I probably hurt you.

Powerroo: Grr!

Yuki: …..Are you saying that you’re alright? Thanks.

Powerroo: Grrgrr!

Yuki: I’ll try to be careful next time. ….Is this one on your head, a normal ribbon?

Powerroo: Roar!

Yuki: It suits you really well. You’ve got a pretty good sense of style.

Powerroo: Roar~ ♪

Yuki: (He really likes being praised. …Seriously, he looks so happy.)

Yuki: (Anyways, this profile sheet….)

Yuki: (When I heard that he’s a dinosaur, I thought he’d be more of the meat eating type, but it’s written here that his favorite food is omurice.)

Yuki: ….That’s funny, seems like we might have something in common.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: (Speaking of his ribbon…)

Yuki: …Hey, there’s something that I’d like to try.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: I just need you to accompany me for a bit. Come over here with me.

Powerroo: ???

[Later, lounge area]

Powerroo: Roaaar….

Yuki: Sorry for the wait. And for leaving you alone.

Yuki: There was a lot to carry, so it took a bit longer than I expected. Here you go.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: You see, I also really like cute things. So I gathered up a bunch of ribbons for you.

Yuki: I thought that I could use these on a costume but, it seemed wasteful just letting them sit around unused, and more than anything….

Powerroo: ?

Yuki: If someone as cute as you were to use them, it’d look even cuter.

Yuki: So anyways, lend me your head for a second.

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: Starting off with, this one.

Yuki: ….Nice. It looks good on you.

Yuki: This one as well….yeah, it’s cute. And this one….

Yuki: This one works too. Oh maybe, if I combine this one and that one….

Powerroo: Ro….roar….

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 3

Juza: ….Fuu….

Omi: That’s a nice expression you have on there, Juza.

Banri: Doesn’t seem any different than usual.

Omi: You’re very honest, seriously.

Banri: Shut it.

Banri: ….Well, it’s a good thing they were able to reach an agreement that this guy’s good with.

Omi: …..

Banri: Otherwise it would’ve been difficult to keep up. Anyways, he should be more grateful.

Omi: Haha.

Izumi: Juza-kun, are you ready?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Izumi: Go out there and let loose as much as you’d like.

Juza: ‘k.

[On Stage]

Izumi: (Some time after Chan and Yun retrieve the Mantou Fist scroll from Chilong…)

Chilong: “….I’m bored.”

Chilong: “I’ve obtained hundreds of secret techniques, and have taken control of this entire region. When it comes to things to do——“

[Later]

Hooligan A: “Ha, I ain’t know how strong Chilong really is, but I’ll ¹ be the one to bring ‘em down. Once I do that, this place’ll be all mine!”

Hooligan B: “Come on, hurry up and get out here!”

Shin: “Haa-a, dojo challengers and reckless punks seem to never get tired of it, day in and day out….y’all have hella free time.”

Shin: “Small fries like you don’t stand a chance facin’ off against Chilong. Go home already! Haaaa!”

[Kicks]

Hooligan C: “Oof!”

Hooligan D: “Why you! Don’t fuck with me! Eat this!”

Shin: “Hu, p. Ha!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan E: “Hiyah!”

[More fighting]

Shin: “Tsk….theres a lot of ‘em…..!”

Izumi: (Just as Shin is facing off against the punks, Chilong makes an appearance.)

Chilong: “——“

[Fighting]

Hooligan A: “GYAAA!”

Chilong: “Haa!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan B: “OOF!”

Hooligan C: “S-strong….gu”

Izumi: (As Chilong uses secret technique after secret technique, the hooligan’s are getting beaten to a pulp….)

Shin: “That’s pretty impressive.”

Chilong: “Humph!”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Whoa!?”

Shin: “Haa!? Hey, what the fuck are you doin’? You’re fightin’ the wrong guy, are you drunk or somethin’!?”

Chilong: “I can’t even warm up properly against those punks. I’m gettin’ kinda rusty, so spar with me.”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Ugh. What the fuck do you think you’re doin’ you punk!”

[Later]

Shin: “Haa….Haa….”

Chilong: “…..I’m hungry.”

Shin: “Haa, haa…..don’t fuck with me….just how much do you march to the beat of your own drum…”

Subordinate: “I placed an order a while ago, so I think our lunch will be comin’ soon.”

Chilong: “I see.”

Subordinate: “Speak of the devil.”

Han: “Um…”

Izumi: (Seeming somewhat uneasy, appears Han. The subordinate ordered a ramen set for home delivery from Han’s shop.)

Han: “It really was a home delivery for Chilong’s place….Well, I guess the customer doesn’t make a difference.”

Han: “…..Sorry for the wait. Your order has arrived.”

Chilong: “Ok.”

Han: “….For better or for worse, It seems like Chilong doesn’t remember me…..Honestly, I’m having mixed feelings….”

Subordinate: “Somethin’ wrong? Get up here already.”

Han: “Ah, sorry about that. Umm, then I’ll leave your delivery here. Thank you very much.”

Izumi: (Han drops off the ramen, and leaves as quickly as he can.)

Chilong: “The guy who dropped off the ramen, I feel like I remember him, or not…..”

Chilong: “Well whatever, more importantly the food’s here.”

Chilong: “Mmm…..it’s delicious.”

Chilong: “Nom nom nom….”

Chilong: “Ramen huh….Come to think of it, there were some brats who had the nerve to challenge me a while back….”

Chilong: “They were talkin’ about some “Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Chilong: “Tai Chi Lamian Fist. The secret technique that defeated me….a technique, that I don’t know yet….”

[Later]

Han: “Fuu, the busy lunch rush has finally died down, I’ve reached a good stopping point.”

Han: “Ah, welcome in—“

Chilong: “Is this the place those guys trained from?”

Han: “Chilong!? Why’re you here….”

Chilong: “Seems like you know of me. Then this conversation will be quick.”

Chilong: “The secret technique you taught those two brats, hand over the scroll for the Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Han: “Eh!? Lamian Fist…..”

Han: “ For starters, that was just something that the Old Master was blabbing about…..”

Chilong: “The fuck are you mumblin’ to yourself ‘bout.”

Han: “Well anyways, the scroll you’re talking about isn’t exactly something impressive.”

Chilong: “The fuck?”

Han: “I’m saying that the new technique or power you want….is something you’ll have to go through me to get.”

Chilong: “Oh…”

Chilong: “I’ve remembered. I met you about 5 years ago at some random dojo.”

Han: “It’s an honor that you seem to have remembered me. But I’ve changed since then.”

Han: “Since I parted ways with the dojo I’ve opened a ramen shop, and have continued to improve my skills through training.”

Chilong: “I see. Seems like you’ve been havin’ a bunch of fun this whole time.”

[Later]

Izumi: Ah Juza-kun, sorry for calling you over all of a sudden.

Juza: Nah, need somethin’ from me?

Izumi: Some letters have come for you in the mail, Juza-kun.

Juza: !

Izumi: Try giving them a read.

Letter A: “I watched your performance. You were extremely super cool! I came to love both Chilong and you even more!”

Letter B: “Chilong’s fierce yet somewhat amused expression in the moment when he was facing his opponent…..was so hot!”

Letter C: “Chilong’s constant strive for power is so cool and moves my heart!”

Juza: …..

Izumi: What do they say? ….I feel like I know even without you telling me.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

He uses 俺様(おれさま) Oresama here, which is a very arrogant way to refer to oneself

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 2

Taichi: Sniff sniff….something smells good~!

Izumi: Ah, Omi-kun. Taichi-kun and the others have returned.

Omi: Perfect timing. It’s almost done.

Juza: What’s almost done…..

Taichi: Ramen! Alright, let’s sit let’s sit!

Omi: Here you go, a special ramen as a late night snack.

Juza: ….I kinda feel bad, sorry.

Omi: No worries. Making this was a good way for me to take a breather.

Taichi: C’mon c’mon Juza-san. Let’s eat!

Juza: Yeah. …..Thanks for the food.

Taichi: Thank you for the foo—d!

Juza: ….’licious.

Omi: I’m glad, I was getting a bit worried thinking that you might be overthinking too much, Juza.

Juza: Why would you…

Taichi: We heard from Ban-chan. That your behavior this morning seemed a bit odd.

Taichi: It would’ve been better if Ban-chan had just outright said it, though.

Juza: …..

Izumi: Juza-kun, you can tell us if there’s anything you’re worried about.

Juza: It’s about my chosen role of Chilong from the supportin’ character survey this time around….

Juza: Mantou Fist was an action comedy play, which was rare comin’ from us in Autumn Troupe, wasn’t it?

Izumi: That’s right.

Juza: I kinda have an emotional attachment to every role I’ve had. Of course that includes Chilong too.

Juza: So, I tried givin’ it a thought as to what kinda Chilong I wanna show the audience. ‘Cuz Tsuzuru-san told me to.

Juza: And, I feel like actin’ out a Chilong that fits the comedic vibe of Mantou Fist would be better….

Omi: So that’s what you were worried about.

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: So I tried recallin’ the lines from Mantou Fist one more time while watchin’ the footage of one of Summer Troupe’s performances.

Juza: I thought that if I took action, somethin’ might turn up.

Juza: But even after all that, nothin’ came to mind….

Izumi: I see. So you’re feeling troubled over whether the Chilong you want to show everyone and the Chilong everyone wants to see are different, right Juza-kun?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: It’s because it’s a role that everyone specially chose for me to do. I wanna show everyone what they wanna see. But….

Omi: It’s not a bad thing to feel lost. Just goes to show how invested you are in this role, Juza.

Taichi: Exactly!

Izumi: Which sides of Chilong do you want to show everyone, Juza-kun?

Juza: That would be….Chilong’s strength, and stuff.

Izumi: Then, let’s try showing that.

Juza: But——

Taichi: Yeah yeah! If it’s something that Juza-san wants to show the fans, then they’ll definitely receive it well.

Juza: ——

Juza: ….I see, thanks.

Juza: Still, even though I said that I wanna show his strength’s, that’s gonna be kinda hard.

Juza: It’s not just ‘bout relentless, intense action, so I think there needs to be another way of presentin’ it.

Taichi: Another method….that’s pretty tough.

Omi: That’s right….I’m sure Chilong’s strength can become more apparent if he’s facing off against someone.

Juza: Against someone….

Juza: !

Juza: Omi-san, could I ask you to do me a favor? And that fox bastard as well.

Omi: …..?

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 1

Sky: “Hoist the sails! Weigh the anchor! Yo-sorou!” ¹

Juza: …..

Banri: …..Hey.

Juza: …..

Banri: Hey!

Juza: !

Juza: …..What do you want?

Banri: What about school?

Juza: Huh?

Banri: You’ll be in trouble if you don’t start headin’ out now. Taichi left a while ago.

Banri: You were talkin’ to Taichi about somethin’ like that too back in third period, weren't ya?

Juza: !

Juza: I need to start headin’ out….!

Banri: ….Hah.

Izum: Banri-kun, good job.

Izumi: Nevertheless, it’s unusual to see Juza-kun so flustered like that.

Banri: …..Director-chan, did you tell Hyodo about the results from that survey too?

Izumi: That survey?

Banri: The results from the supportin’ character spin-off short story project.

Banri: The survey results for the role that Hyodo’s gonna be playin’ have already been collected.

Izumi: Yeah. I’ll let Juza-kun know.

Banri: Hah….alright then. So about Summer Troupe’s performance footage….

Izumi: ?

[Later, Yosei University]

Tsuzuru: What do you want to do, Juza?

Juza: …..I haven’t decided on what I wanna do yet. Sorry.

Tsuzuru: Haha, so that’s what you’re so worked up about.

Tsuzuru: Right…. So you suddenly have to play Chilong again. Maybe you should think about what kind of Chilong you want to show to the audience.

Juza: But——

Tsuzuru: ….oh, crap. My next lecture’s about to start.

Tsuzuru: Feel free to let me know whenever you’ve decided on what you wanna request for your spin off story.

Juza: ‘k.

[Tsuzuru leaves]

Juza: ….Hah.

Tenma: Hm? Isn’t that Juza-san sitting over there?

Taichi: Oh! Perfect timing! Juza-sa~n, let’s go home together!

Juza: …..

Taichi: Juza-san….? He left without realizing that I called out to him.

Tenma: Maybe he was lost in thought.

[Notification sound]

Tenma: Isn’t that your phone, Taichi?

Taichi: You’re right. Um, what is it what is it….?

Taichi: …..

[Later, practice room]

Juza: “You’ve come again. You’re a pretty persistent fella.”

Juza: “Are you startin’ to understand? You guys will never be able to win against me for all of eternity. If you wanna hold a grudge, then blame your own weakness.”

Juza: …..

Taichi: “Take this, Tai Chi Lamian Fist!”

Juza: !?

Taichi: I knew you’d be here~! If I knew you were doing voluntary practice, then I’d come to help too.

Juza: Nah…

Taichi: So….what’s wrong?

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ki-dding, I was tryna copy Ban-chan! But, it seems like you’ve definitely hit some kinda dead end, Juza-san.

Taichi: I was just like that, so I get it. You and Ban-chan reached out and helped me a ton during that time, remember?

Taichi: So this time around it’s our turn to help you! Tell us about whatever you want.

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ah, right. You’ve been practicing here this whole time, right Juza-san? Aren’t you hungry?

Juza: Hungry…

Juza: ……

Taichi: Ahaha, looks like your stomach replied! Hey, let’s go have a late night snack!

Taichi: And from A-chan, shhh! Keep this a secret. If we’re discovered, he’ll definitely get really mad! Hehe.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

Yosorou is a ship command which means to straighten the ship. After giving a steering instruction, the captain issues this command to tell the helmsman to straighten the ship in the direction it is facing (TL Credits: NIDS on Yaycupcake)

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | For the Future Part 3

Misumi: Hello everyone~!

Students: Hello~!

Kazunari: We’re Mankai Company’s Summer Troupe!

Muku: Today we’ve come here to scare all of you!

Kumon: Have you guys ever been to a haunted house~?

Students: We have~!

Students: We have—n’t!

Muku: Ghosts are scary, aren’t they?

Students: They’re not scary~!

Students: They’re kind of scary, I guess.

Tenma: Today we will be playing the roles of ghosts, there won’t be any real ghosts. So, don’t worry about it.

Yuki: Well then, we’ll see you later.

Misumi: Bye by~e!

[Later]

Tenma: We did a pretty bad job at choosing similar ghost-like costumes. ¹

Yuki: It doesn’t really fit with the school setting, so it looks like we’re cosplaying. ²

Kumon: But I feel like they look really great in a darker setting! ³

Muku: I wonder if we’ll be able to scare all of them….. ⁴

Kazunari: Dwdw! ⁵

Misumi: I’m so excited~! ⁶

Izumi: The routes and arrangements the children will be following are just as we discussed, so I’m counting on you guys.

Muku: Yes!

[Later]

Yuki: “Taking one human child with me….Who should I take?…..Is there any child that wants to go to hell…..!”

Student A: UWAH!?

Student B: That scared me~!

Tenma: “Hand over your soul!”

Student A: EEP!

Student B: Eat this, erasure pin attack!

Tenma: “UWA! Hey, you! Cut it out!”

Student B: I took ‘em down~!

Tenma: “Hm, hmph! I’ll remember this!”

Student B: Ahaha! He ran away!

Student A: Let’s get going quickly!

[Muku rushes in]

Muku: “I want the lifeblood of children——.”

Student C: UWAA!? U, U, UWAAAAAN!

Muku: *Shaking* “Lifeblood——“

Student C: UEEEEEN!

Muku: Ah, um, are you alright…..? Hey, look, it’s not scary. I’m just an Onii-san from Summer Troupe who’s dressed up a bit.

Misumi: I’ll let you touch my fluffiness~!

Kazuanri: I’ve got a super fluffy tail toosies~!

Student C: Ah, you’re right….fluffy…..

Kumon: “Disperse evil spirits!”

Misumi: “Uwa~!”

Kazunari: “We’ve been caught~!”

Muku: “Uu, can’t move….”

Kumon: “Quick, run now while you still can!”

Student C: Y-yeah!!

Student D: So there are good ghosts too~!

[Later, St. Flora High]

Muku: …..Ah.

Yuki: What’s up?

Muku: I just got a text from Director-san saying that the test of courage project we did ended up being featured in the local newspaper.

Yuki: You’re right.

Muku: I’m so glad that they all seemed to enjoy it.

Yuki: I was wondering what to do the entire time since elementary schoolers have too much energy.

Muku: Our usual guests aren’t normally small children, so it really felt like a valuable experience.

Yuki: Well, their reactions were a bit different than expected.

Muku: ——Ah, it’s almost time for cram school. Let’s go home, and thanks for accompanying me, Yuki-kun.

Yuki: In any case, I have to study no matter what as well, so it’s the same for me.

Yuki: Studying by yourself at school once in a while isn’t such a bad thing either. I feel like I made good progress.

Muku: Me too.

Muku: …..

Yuki: Something wrong?

Muku: …..We won’t be in this school building anymore next year.

Yuki: Yeah…..the building was different, but we passed through here everyday during middle school, it feels kind of weird. ⁷

Muku: Right now this is our everyday scenery, so I wonder if we’ll feel nostalgic when looking back on the scenery of this classroom one day.

Yuki: Kumon and Kazunari have mentioned it before. It hasn’t sunk in for us yet.

Yuki: Ah….I left something behind in my classroom, let me go get it real quick.

Muku: See you.

[Yuki leaves]

Muku: …..

Muku: (I won’t get to look at the scenery from this window anymore next year.)

Muku: (I’ll only be a high school student for a bit longer…. I’ll make sure to treasure not just how I’ll live in the future, but also how I’m living “now.”)

Muku: (The voices of everyone heard from afar, this air, it’s like it’s a given that they feel so close to me right now.)

Muku: (I’m sure I won’t be able to return to this when I graduate next year.)

Yuki: ….ku, Muku?

Muku: ?

Yuki: What, were you daydreaming?

Muku: I was just trying to get a feel of my “now.”

Yuki: What the heck. Well, I guess that’s fine. Then for our “future,” let’s start heading to cram school.

Muku: Let’s!

Notes:

1. Tenma’s costume is from his “Strength to Match a Thousand Men” card

2. Yuki’s costume is from his “King Soutei of the 21st” card

3. Kumon’s costume is from his “Wizard of Longing” card

4. Muku’s costume is from his “One Man Act” card

5. Kazunari’s costume is from his “Rawr Rawr ☆ Mode” card

6. Misumi’s costume is from his “Daidarabotchi's Apathy” card

7. St Flora is an Elevator School where both the middle and high school is on one campus, but the classes students take are in separate buildings depending on whether they are middle schoolers or high schoolers, so what Yuki is implying here is that they passed through the high schooler’s section of St Flora to get to their classes when they were in middle school

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | For the Future Part 2

Kazunari: There were a bunch of things on this year’s moon-viewing menu too~.

Kumon: It’s like autumn ended before I was able to conquer it all!

Yuki: Speaking of which, I ended up trying that limited edition frappe today.

Misumi: Another bucket list item completed!

Muku: Congrats!

Kazunari: Tenten and I managed to complete one thing off of our lists today too.

Tenma: It just sort of ended up happening.

Kumon: You only have “trying the famous fruit sandwich that sells out before noon” on your list, Kazu-san?

Kazunari: Yesyes. And then Tenten wanted to get the hamburg steak set meal that’s limited to ten servings! Right?

Tenma: After accompanying Kazunari to get his fruit sandwich, I went to the school cafeteria and ended up buying it since there was barely anyone there.

Kumon: So everyone was able to complete their lists of things they want to do within a year, huh~. I’m the only one that’s left behind~.

Muku: Your’s is a bit difficult, isn’t it Kyuu-chan.

Kumon: “Doing a test of courage at school” …..I definitely won’t find a chance to do that….

Kazunari: If it’s like a school festival or smth, maybe?

Kumon: I should’ve planned this better~!!!

Tenma: You still have a whole year left, a chance for you to do it will arise one day.

Yuki: If it’s not limited to a school setting, realistically, you could do it.

Kumon: Hmmm, even in our play, it all started when they went to do a test of courage at the abandoned school, didn’t it?

Kumon: The vibes of a classroom are really nostalgic, and it would be fun, so I definitely want to do it at school!

Kazunari: I see~.

Tenma: Well, I understand the nostalgic part.

Kazunari: Even working on the big props was kinda fun~.

Misumi: Oh really~?

Yuki: Anyways, isn’t it almost time?

Kumon: Ah, YOU’RE RIGHT!

Kazunari: What could we be discussing for our Summer Troupe meeting?

Tenma: Summer Troupe’s performances are about to come to an end soon too….

[Later]

Izumi: I’ve gathered all of you here to tell you about a new project offer that has come for Summer Troupe.

Yuki: Is it like that ☆Mon Festival ¹ thing we did before?

Izumi: Right. This time it’ll be at an elementary school in the Veludo neighborhood, and they requested to have all of you appear as ghosts for their Halloween event.

Misumi: Heh~! Sounds fun!

Izumi: Apparently one of the school staff saw your 12th play performance, and specially requested all of you in Summer Troupe.

Muku: Ah, could this be about a test of courage at the school for Halloween?

Izumi: Seems like it.

Kazunari: Btw Kumopi, isn’t this a chance to cross off that thing on your bucket list!?

Kumon: You’re right! Though I’ll be doing it as a ghost!

Muku: I’m scared of tests of courage, but I feel like I could do it if I were acting as a ghost.

Yuki: Since we’re talking about ghosts, shouldn’t we wear ghost-like costumes or something?

Misumi: Like sheets?

Tenma: That was way too quick.

Izumi: I think it’d be fine if we use the costume we have now.

Yuki: Don’t get them dirty.

Kumon: Yes sir!

Misumi: It’d be nice if we could wear costumes that the elementary schoolers would like~.

Tenma: We’re supposed to be scaring them, not pleasing them.

Kazunari: So what kinda costumes should we use?

Muku: I think it’d be good to go with something that gives off a Halloween vibe.

Notes:

1. I’ll put the reference here once I figure out what event he’s talking about lol

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Muku Sakisaka | For the Future Part 1

Muku: …..

Muku: (I’m glad that I was able to finish my homework surprisingly quickly today. I guess it was worth it to change my environment.)

Muku: (Since I ended up coming to a book cafe, I suppose I should take a breather and read a book, then go home.)

Muku: —Ah, right.

[Later]

Muku: …..

Muku: (They have it. Thank goodness….)

Izumi: Oh, Muku-kun?

Muku: Ah, Director-san….?

Izumi: What a coincidence that we met here. I thought you were still at cram school.

Muku: A private study room is nice, but I thought that changing my environment every once in a while would help me make good studying progress…..

Izumi: I see, that’s quite commendable.

Muku: What about you, Director-san?

Izumi: I’m just killing some time in between my meetings.

Muku: Good work today.

Izumi: —Ah, could that book you’re holding be “The Little Prince?”

Muku: Yes. With this I can check off a box on my bucket list ¹ of things I want to accomplish within a year.

Muku: It doesn’t seem too long, so I’ll probably finish reading it quickly, and I’m planning on sharing my thoughts with Misumi-san once I go home.

Izumi: I bet Misumi-kun will be really happy. Have you reached a good stopping point with your studying today?

Muku: I’ll do whatever I have left tonight after I get back to the dorm.

Izumi: Good work. Then as a reward for working so hard, I’ll get you a sweet treat. What kind of dessert would you like?

Muku: Eh, is that alright?

Izumi: Yeah, take your pick. It seems like Juza-kun’s recommendation are cream puffs.

Izumi: He said that the custard cream is a work of art. Actually, that’s why I ended up coming to this cafe.

Muku: Then, I’ll go with Juu-chan’s recommended cream puffs.

Izumi: If it’s Juza-kun’s recommendation, then there’s nothing to worry about.

Izumi: Excuse me, could I get two cream puffs please?

[Later]

Misumi: Cassiopeia, Pegasus, Perseus, Andromeda….. ²

Muku: Misumi-san.

Misumi: Ah Muku, welcome home~.

Muku: I’m home. I read “The Little Prince” book today.

Misumi: Eh, you read it!?

Muku: It’s written for children, so it was a pretty easy read.

Muku: I still can’t quite remember what it was like when I read it in the past, though…..

Muku: I felt so many different emotions reading it this time around, so I think it left a deeper impression on me.

Muku: Thanks to you Misumi-san, it’s become a very important book to me. Thank you so much for telling me about it.

Misumi: Likewise! I’m really happy that you came to like it so much, Muku.

Muku: Reading the book made me want to see your dramatic reading even more, Misumi-san.

Misumi: If there’s ever another showing, I’ll definitely take on the role.

Muku: Ok. I’ll definitely make sure to come watch next time.

Misumi: With that, you’ve completed one thing on your bucket list, Muku.

Muku: What about you, Misumi-san?

Misumi: Actually, me too—look!

Muku: Ah, is that a triangle futon?

Misumi: Yuki made it for me~.

Misumi: He said that it’s definitely too big and impossible for a human to make, so he made a Sankaku-kun futon as a substitute.

Muku: It’s so cute. I’m glad!

Misumi: Eheheh, Sankaku-kun feels so fluffy and cozy~.

Notes:

1. Referring to the event story for “Summer Night Escape.” (I suggest reading it first to understand why they’re doing bucket lists :))

2. Misumi is naming different constellations here

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Kumon Hyodo | Radio Variety Show Intended for Seniors Part 2

Personality*: Joining us today is Kumon-kun from 6NATZ, a group very popular among middle and high school students!

Kumon: I’m looking forward to working with yo—u!

Personality: I’ve heard that you are very good at giving massages, Kumon-kun. Would you happen to have any massage recommendations for our listeners?

Kumon: Umm, maybe a hand massage. It’s really easy to do!

Personality: Hoho, what are the specifics?

Kumon: Gently apply some hand cream on your hand while warming it in your palm, then massage each finger from the base to your fingertips—.

Kumon: Then massage the back of your hand between the bones, and lastly to finish, you bring your hands together and squeeze them!

Personality: I see, that sounds like it’s fairly easy to do and feels good~!

Kumon: But, you have to make sure to loosen it by gently rubbing, and that’s it! If you do more than that, then you’ll be more likely to hurt yourself.

Personality: I see! Everyone, make sure to rub very gently when you’re massaging!

Personality: Come to think of it, from what I’ve heard you went to a gate ball tournament recently, right Kumon-kun?

Kumon: Yes! With AKIVE’s Azami!

Kumon: There was a big age gap between all of the contestants, but everyone was so in to it so we ended up having hella fun too!

Personality: Ahaha, the veterans these days have such a youthful spirit~.

[Later]

Personality: Now let’s start the live phone call segment. Today we are connected by phone to a listener who really loves flowers—radio name Kochō Ran-san.

Kumon: Hello Kochō Ran-san~! I’m Kumon!

Kochō Ran: “Hello? Hello? Oh my, I can’t hear you…..”

Kochō Ran: “Hello? …..Maybe it’s broken.”

Kumon: Hell—o! Can you hear me now!?

Kochō Ran: “Oh my, what an energetic voice! I can hear you!”

Kumon: Thank goodness—!!

Kumon: (I need to make sure to speak loud and clear!)

Kumon: It’s pretty cool that you really love flowers! Which type do you raise? I’d like to see them next time ~!

Kochō Ran: “Then you are more than welcome to come over next time.”

Kumon: Ahaha, I’d really like to go! Kochō Ran-san, what is your favorite type of flower? Judging by your name, could it be moth orchids?*

Kochō Ran: “You’re wrong, I like lilies the best!”

Kumon: Ehh!? For real!?

Personality: Hahaha, well it seems like we’re out of time Ran-san. Thank you very much!

Kochō Ran: “Already? Well I guess it cant be helped.”

Kochō Ran: “Kumon-kun, you seem to be quite a polite and cute child. Let’s talk again.”

Kumon: Yeah, let’s talk again sometime—!

Personality: Up next for our live phone call segment, we have Shigeru-san whose hobby is shogi.*

Kumon: Shigeru-san, it’s nice to meet you, my name is Kumon! Do you have something to discuss with me today….?

Shigeru: “Yes. To tell you the truth, I haven’t even been able to beat my grandchild at shogi lately…..”

Kumon: Eh, is that so!? But isn’t that a good thing?

Shigeru: “Eh?”

Kumon: I mean like, your grandchild must’ve practiced shogi a whole bunch to put up a fight with you, Shigeru-san!

Kumon: So being able to beat someone with as many decades of experience as you Shigeru-san, I think that’s pretty awesome!

Shigeru: “That is true, my grandchild is such a kind child. I’m happy just playing with them, but to go as far as practicing…”

[Later]

Kumon: I see, they must be a really great grandchild for even going as far as visiting you and coming over to help out with stuff!

Personality: Well then Shigeru-san, it seems like we’re out of time.

Kumon: Shigeru-san, I hope you two keep playing shogi together forever! Send my regards to your grandchild—!

Personality: Shigeru-san, thank you very much! Next up is—.

[Later]

Personality: ….. And this has been our guest for today, 6NATZ’s Kumon! Thank you very much—!

Kumon: Thank you very much!

Kumon: (I had hella fun talking to all of those grandpa’s and grandma’s—!)

[Later]

Kumon: I’m home—.

Kazunari: Welcome home~! Look at this! You’re going kinda viral on SNS, Kumopi!

Kumon: Eh, why!?

Kazunari: Seems like you suddenly gained popularity among the elderly.

Kazunari: Stuff like, “My grandma has become a fan of Kumon’s!” and “I was so surprised when I heard my grandpa talking about Kumon!”

Kumon: You’re right!

Kumon: Ah this one says, “It was shocking to hear my grandmother talk about how cute and grandchild-like he is.” …..!

Kumon: Could this all be the work of the radio!?

Kazunari: Seems like it!

Kumon: I’m so happy that the grandpa and grandma listeners received it well!

Kumon: I’m super glad that I appeared on that show!

Notes:

A radio personality is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting, i.e, a radio host

胡蝶蘭 (こちょうらん) Kochō Ran are literally moth orchids

将棋 (しょうぎ) Shogi is a type of Japanese chess

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Kumon Hyodo | Radio Variety Show Intended for Seniors Part 1

Kumon: I’m home—!

Azami: Haaah, so tired…..

Muku: Welcome home, where have you two been?

Kumon: The shopping centers gate ball* tournament!

Muku: Eh, gate ball?

Kumon: To tell you the truth…..

[Flashback]

Kumon: Oh, the fan letters are all sorted! The ones addressed to 6NATZ are, hm….in this box!

Kumon: There’s so many letters that are decorated with cute envelopes and seals, just looking at them makes me feel super stoked—!

Kumon: I guess it’s ‘cuz there’s so many fans that are around the same age as us, right?

Izumi: Ah, Kumon-kun. Perfect timing. It’s been decided that you’ll be appearing on a radio variety show!

Kumon: Eh, I’ll be on the radio!? What kinda variety show?

Izumi: It’s a really popular informational variety show intended for the elderly.

Kumon: Ehh!? I’m going on a variety show intended for seniors even though 6NATZ’s fans are mostly students?

Izumi: Right! It’s because all of you in 6NATZ are well-known young people that they want to take an approach towards a different age range.

Izumi: I’ve always wanted people from all different walks of life to get to discover your appeals.

[Flashback Ends]

Kumon: …..So, they said they reached out to me ‘cuz that variety show also shares health related information!

Muku: I see, so that’s why you went to the gate ball tournament that’s so popular among grandfathers and grandmothers.

Kumon: Yeah yeah! I’ve also heard that they have a segment where they have live phone calls with listeners’ grandpa’s and grandma’s.

Kumon: So to make sure that I’ll be able to respond accordingly to whatever I’m asked, I thought it would be best to do some research.

Azami: But, it’s kinda weird for someone to just enter a competition like that though.

Kumon: Azami, thanks a bunch for tagging along!

Azami: At first I was wonderin’ why it had to be me…

Azami: But he bought me black candy, and I was able to really relax and take a breather so I’m glad I went.

Kumon: I was kinda nervous ‘bout appearing on the radio by myself but, I managed to learn a bunch about gate ball—.

Kumon: And once I figured out what kinda questions the grandpa’s and grandma’s will be asking, I felt like it’ll be alright!

Muku: That’s great to hear.

Kumon: Besides that, I feel like I’ll be able to figure things out if I do some research on the topics I was given today, and look a bit into senior health.

Azami: Good luck.

Muku: I’m rooting for you!

Kumon: Thanks you two!

Notes:

Gate ball is a mallet team sport inspired by croquet

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Kazunari Miyoshi | Youth’s Best Shot! Part 3

Male Student: …..

Kazunari: GJ~!

Male Student: Wah, Kazunari-kun? W-What’s up?

Kazunari: Sorry for scaring ya!

Kazunari: Y’see, I haven’t talked to you yetsies. So, I thought it’d be nice if we talked for a bit!

Male Student: You’re pretty amazing, Kazunari-kun…

Kazunari: Eh?

Male Student: I just recently transferred here. But, I haven’t been able to make a single friend yet.

Male Student: So, after seeing how quickly you befriended everyone, I ended up staring at you out of jealousy.

Kazunari: (I see. Then, I wasn’t imagining things when I felt like someone’s eyes were on me earlier.)

Male Student: I know asking something like this so suddenly may be troubling but, how are you able to make friends?

Kazunari: I think it’s better not to rush things. And more importantly, you should want to take care of yourself first.

Male Student: Take care of oneself?

Kazunari: Yeah. Like giving your all and having fun when it comes to your hobbies and stuff you like!

Kazunari: People are naturally drawn to those who look like they’re having fun, aren’t they?

Male Student: That’s true…..I haven’t really been in the mood to take any pictures lately, despite it being my hobby and all.

Kazuanri: So, your hobby is taking pictures? BTW, I really like snapping pics as well~.

Kazunari: Y’know, I was actually thinking that I’d go around various places of campus and take some commemorative pics with all of our classmates later.

Kazunari: If you’d like, wanna tag along? I’d be super stoked if you were to give me some tips on how to take those pics!

Male Student: ….Fufu, alright.

Kazunari: (Ah, he finally smiled.)

Kazunari: Now that it’s been decided, let’s just try taking one before our break ends~!

[Later]

Kazunari: I’m home~.

Muku: Ah, welcome home Kazu-kun. How was your school experience?

Kazunari: It was super fun! And I feel like I was able to take the bestest pic for my “youth’s best shot!”

[Later]

Kazunari: Ah, welcome home Izumi-chan!

Izumi: I’m home.

Izumi: Huh? Are you guys watching the variety show that Kazunari-kun appeared in?

Misumi: We are~. It looks like Kazu had a lot of fun being a high school student!

Tenma: You’re just in time for the climax scene.

TV: “Kazunari-kun, are you really leaving already?”

TV: “Sniffle, I had so much fun today…thank you.”

TV: “Hey now everyone, don’t cry! Let’s gather around and put on our smiley faces so we can take the pic!”

Muku: Everyone looks so reluctant to part ways…It really seems like they all had a lot of fun spending the day with Kazu-kun.

Kumon: The guy who was having a hard time making friends looks so happy now!

Kazunari: After getting together and taking that pic with all of our classmates, it seems like he naturally opened up to everyone~.

Yuki: Heh, thats a relief.

Izumi: It seems like the group photo in the magazine that went on sale today of Kazunari-kun’s “Favorite Best Shot from my Youth” is also of this moment.

Kazunari: Yeah. I couldn’t decide until the last minute on whether to use the onigiri pic or not….

Izumi: An onigiri picture?

Kazunari: That pic is also super duper great, so I’ll make sure to show you later Izumi-chan!

Izumi: Fufu, thanks.

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