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Nina Yu SSR: Wink Sandwich

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Part One

On a particular day off. While out shopping, I happened to spot a familiar face in the crowd. 

Roka: Thanks for today! Being able to spend this precious time with you fills my heart to the brim!

Yu: Is that so.

Ito: (Is that Roka-san and Nina-san? It looks like they just left the cafe. It’s quite unusual to see them together.)

Yu: …..

Ito: (Ah…..)

Noticing me staring, Nina-san's gaze… It felt like our eyes met for a moment, but he turned and walked away with Roka-san without saying anything…

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A few days after that happened. At long last, the event was finally tomorrow. I was doing the final checks with Kise-san and Nina-san—

Roka: Yuzu-kun, Yappi!!! Good work today~!

Ito: Thank you for your hard work, Roka-san.

Roka: How’s everything going? Are all the preparations on track?

Yuzuru: Thanks to everyone, everything is proceeding according to plan. Was there something you needed to do here? 

Roka: Nope. Was just thinking about how the event's finally tomorrow and I couldn't wait, so here I am!

Ito: (That’s very like him.)

Roka: By the way, where is Yu-han—

Suddenly, Nina-san appeared from the kitchen. 

Roka: Oh! Found a wild Yu-han! Thanks for ya hard work!

Yu: Good work. 

Yu: The food preparations are done, Kise. I’ll help you check the equipment. 

Yuzuru: You’re as quick as ever with your work. But everything’s fine here, so take a short break.

Yu: No need. I’ll help. 

Roka: Yu-han... Yu-han!

Yu: What is it. 

Roka: The time has finally come to put the 'market research' from the other day to use!

Ito:  (Market research….?)

Yuzuru: Did you guys conduct some kind of separate investigation?

Roka: Yep! For the sake of this event, Yu-han and I did a secret fast food investigation!

Yuzuru: A fast food investigation….?

When Kise-san and I tilted our heads at the same time, Roka-san puffed out his chest proudly.

Part Two

Roka: It’s because Yu-han said he doesn’t eat hamburgers and stuff like that very often.

Ito: (That's true. I can't really imagine Nina-san eating fast food…)

Yu: It's not that I don't eat it at all. I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy it for myself. 

Roka: That's why I thought I'd invite you to a cafe that serves a burger I recommend!

Ito: (Ah, was that why I saw them there that day?)

Yuzuru: How was the investigation? 

Yu: ……

Roka: Glad you asked! 

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Waitress: Here’s your food.

Roka: It’s finally here! My hamburger, fries, and this huge milkshake!

Roka: This is the King set. Well then, time to dig innn!

Roka: Yep! Delicious as always! The meaty, juicy flavor is absolutely the best!☆

Yu: Good for you. 

Roka: The saltiness of the fries is just right. The inside is soft and fluffy, while the outside is crispy. Just the perfect texture! 

Yu: Is that so. 

Roka: The shake is made of pure white love! Sweet and rich, it hits right in the heart!

Yu: I see.

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Roka: So, that’s basically how it went!

Ito: (I don’t know how to explain this, but Roka-san’s comments had some kind of a punch to them…)

Yuzuru: What did you eat, Yu?

Yu: A sandwich.

Yuzuru: A sandwich….

Ito: (That makes it sound like Roka-san was the only one who conducted the fast food market research…)

Ito: (Kise-san is the one running the kitchen in the first place, and Nina-san isn't supposed to be involved in creating the menu.)

Ito: (Despite that, Nina-san went along with Roka-san to conduct  market research….)

Nina-san started speaking, perhaps because my surprise was written all over my face.

Yu: There’s likely a chance that I would use something that Roka would usually say. 

Yu: So the reason for him asking me out itself was slightly different. 

Ito: So you mean…?

Roka: It's important to know what you're serving, right? 

Roka: But I think Yu-han should eat what Yu-han likes!

Roka: So I invited him and told him that I'll enjoy the burger while he can just hear my thoughts on it!

Yu: I thought he had a point, so I agreed.

Ito: I see.

Ito: (So Roka-san's invitation was something Nina-san saw as necessary for the job.) 

Ito: (As expected, he's someone who takes his work seriously. I should learn from him.)

It seemed like Kise-san had the same thought as he sent a reassuring glance towards Nina-san.  Noticing our gaze, Nina-san wore his usual cool expression.

Part Three

The day of the event arrived.  The American Diner we had prepared was a huge success.  Even now, the customers have not stopped pouring in, and the entire team was busy moving around.

Yu: Kise, it’s your break time. Switch with me. 

Yuzuru: Thanks. I’ll leave it to you.

Yu: Got it.

And so, Nina-san took charge of the kitchen after taking over for Kise-san. As always, he worked with a sharp focus, and his movements were swift and precise as he handled the cooking with ease. 

Ito: (Despite the vibrant, pop-style decor, he somehow gives off the aura of a sushi chef at work.) Female customer: Hey, Sir! Can I get another order of fries?

Yu: Coming up.

Yu: Thank you for waiting. Here’s the hamburger you ordered. 

Male customer: Thank you so much. 

Male customer: You’re really handy at serving food out.

Yu: Thanks.

Ito: (It might be because the counter kitchen brings him so close to them, but the customers have been talking to him quite a bit.)

Yu: Here’s the vanilla shake.

Boy: Woahhh, it looks so yummy!

The next customer to pick up their order was a little boy, accompanied by someone who seemed to be his mother.  He grabbed the large vanilla shake with both hands and flashed a sparkling, innocent smile at Nina-san. 

Boy: What does it taste like? Is it sweet?

Yu: …..

Yu: {White Love. It is sweet and rich, and has a flavor that hits right in the heart.}

At that moment, not just me, but all the Aporia members nearby turned to look at Nina-san. However, he remained unfazed, wearing his usual calm expression. 

Ito: (Did I… hear that right?)

Boy: Ohhh, I see. I can’t wait to try White Love~!

Ito: (Yeah, there’s no doubt I heard that right.)

That was when I suddenly remembered the story about the market research at the cafe I had heard last night.

Ito: (That’s right. Roka-san’s food review…)

Ito: (That's why he said something that seemed so unlike him... It surprised me.)

Boy: Woahh, you’re right! It’s so yummy! Thank you, mister~!

Yu: …..

Ito: …..

Did Nina-san accept Roka-san's invitation because he had anticipated moments like this?  Either way, there's no doubt that his investigation turned out to be really helpful in the end. 

Ito: (White Love….)

Some lingering shock and a growing sense of amusement, that's what I found myself thinking about.

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Yuzuru Kise SR: Treating Wounds with Care

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Part One

???: —ACHOOOO!

Ito: (Huh…?)

It was some time after work hours had ended. A loud sneeze echoed through the empty office, though I should’ve been the only person in the room.

Ito: (That sound just now… Was that—)

Ito: (Rare-kun?)

Ito: Did you catch a cold…? 

Rare: Good boy, Rare-kun! Attaboy ☆

Ito: (Hm… He looks fine, but I’m still worried.)

Yuzuru: Oh, Yashiro-san. You’re looking at Rare so intently… Is there something wrong? 

As I stood troubled in front of the cage, Kise-san, who had been gone for a while, returned. He was holding a large bag I didn’t recognize. I was curious about what was inside, however…

Ito: (Rare-kun’s condition is more important right now, so I’ll ask about the bag later.)

Ito: You’ve come at a good time, Kise-san. Actually, just now—

Rare: ACHOOOOOO!

Ito: Ah, another huge sneeze…

Ito: (But that one just now sounded oddly human.)

Yuzuru: Ohh, right. About that… 

Yuzuru: Yesterday, Urara came to the office and kept sneezing. It seemed like he’d come down with a cold. 

Rare: ACHOOO! ‘Ts not a big deal. 

Ito: I see… So he’s imitating Manami-san.

I felt a wave of relief knowing that Rare-kun was fine. However—

Ito: Is Manami-san doing okay?

Yuzuru: He had a slight fever, so we had him go back to the dorms early yesterday.

Yuzuru: I messaged him this morning, and he is “all good”.

Yuzuru: But I’m still worried, so I was planning to check on him on the way back home. 

Ito: Then, is that large bag…

Yuzuru: I borrowed the cafe’s kitchen to make some food for him as a get-well present.

Yuzuru: I made things that are easy on the stomach and seemed nutritious. Before I knew it, I ended up making quite a lot.

Ito: (I see. No wonder it’s so big.)

Ito: In that case, I will take care of locking up the office. Please go ahead and check on Manami-san as soon as possible, Kise-san.

Yuzuru: But since it’s already gotten so late, letting you stay for overtime is—

Ito: I am almost done with my work, so please do not worry. All that’s left for me to do is to clean up. 

Yuzuru: …Then, I’ll take you up on the offer. I’ll leave it to you to lock up the office. 

Just as Kise-san was getting ready to leave, the office door opened.

Ito: Manami-san?

Part Two

Urara: Hah?

Urara: Don’t just dawdle around this late. Go home. 

Ito: I’m sorry, I’ll head home right away. However, I heard that you got sick—

Urara: Don’t start treating me like a patient.

Rare: ‘Ts not a big deal!

Urara: Don’t say my line before I do.

Yuzuru: Are you really okay? I told you it was fine to take a day off to rest.

Urara: Hah? The cleaning from yesterday’s not done.

Yuzuru: I was about to tell you, it’s fine, you don’t have to worry about it—

Urara: The hell do you mean ‘s fine.

Yuzuru: !

Yuzuru: Sorry Urara… I worded it badly. The cleaning was just finished by Roka-san and I.

Yuzuru: I wasn’t clear with my wording. I’m really sorry. 

Urara: …Tch. Shut up, you’re apologizing too much. 

Urara: If it’s all done, I’m leaving. 

Yuzuru: Ah, wait. Then take these home and eat them. 

As Manami-san turned to leave the office, Kise-san held out the bag to him. 

Urara: The hell? You’re always doing unnecessary stu— So fucking heavy!

Urara: You made way too fucking much! 

Yuzuru: It’s important that you recover properly, so you need to get enough nutrition. 

Yuzuru: I’ve packed everything into storage containers, so at least take home whatever you think you can eat. 

Urara: …

Urara: If I just leave it in the fridge, I can still eat it tomorrow all the same.

Ito: (Ah…)

Manami-san, who had been so worked up just moments ago, accepted the entire bag with a solemn expression. Watching him, I realized that this was his way of showing gratitude. 

Yuzuru: You’ve just recovered, so don’t push yourself. 

Urara: You’re meddling now?

Yuzuru: Yeah, I’m ‘meddling’.

Urara: …Shut up.

Kise-san’s eyes softened slightly.

Ito: Manami-san, please take care. 

Urara: So annoying. 

Manami-san left the office, acting as he usually does.

Ito: Looking at him, he seemed.

Yuzuru: …I feel a little relieved. 

Yuzuru: I was worried since I thought Urara would hide it even if he wasn’t feeling well. 

I’m glad to see that he’s really doing okay.

Ito: (Kise-san looks genuinely relieved.)

Ito: I hope he gets plenty of proper rest. Manami-san looks like an honest person, after all. 

Yuzuru: …!

Yuzuru: I’m thankful you think that way of him. 

Yuzuru: I’ve mentioned this before, but Urara behaves like that with everyone, so he’s easily misunderstood. 

Yuzuru: But he does have an honest side, and surprisingly, he’s quite reliable. 

Ito: Yes, I think I understand what you mean. 

Ito: We haven’t spent much time together, so I feel like I might make him angry if I say I understand him. 

Yuzuru: I’m glad… to see you perceive Urara without any preconceptions, Yashiro-san.

Ito: Me too.

Ito: I’m glad that I’m able to work with someone who can think that way like you.

Yuzuru: Then the feeling is mutual. 

Yuzuru: …Somehow, it feels a bit embarrassing to say these things out loud. 

Today, Aporia felt as comfortable as always.  I couldn’t help but feel that it must be thanks to Kise-san. 

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Urara Manami SR: Stacking up Lone Clouds

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Part One

I was preparing for the dress-up event with a few Aporia members.  Thinking I was just about done, I looked up. Mika-san was looking this way, and our eyes met.

Mikado: Ito, Urara. Do you have a minute?

Urara: Hah?

Ito: Of course. Is something wrong?

Mikado: A little while ago, we talked about adding inste-worthy stuff to the menu, right? Once you're done with your current task, I'd like you two to go to Chinatown and gather some ideas. What do you think? 

Ito: I don’t mind, but…

Urara: Why do I gotta get dragged into this too? She’s not a child, she can go by herself. 

Ito: (I thought so…)

Mikado: There were a lot of good stores when we went out shopping the other day, right Urara? 

Your job is to be her guide. Look around and find some ideas together while you're at it.

Since you’re not a child either, the least you can do is lead the way, no? 

Urara: Tch.

Manami-san didn't say anything further and went back to his work. 

———

By the time I reached a stopping point in my work, he was already waiting at the entrance. 

Urara: Hurry up. I’m gonna leave you behind. 

Ito: Sorry, I’ll be right there.

Just as we were about to step outside, a familiar face walked into the store. 

Sei: Oya, Yashiro-san and Urara-kun. Are you two heading out somewhere?

Urara: Hah? ‘S got nothing to do with you. 

Manami-san cut off the conversation short, but Sei-san smiled without flinching.

Sei: I see… So you’re going out to look for ideas to add to the menu.

Urara: Huh? 

Ito: (Eh.)

Sei: Fufu. I was aware that you two were considering something like that, so I just took a guess. 

Sei: Judging from your reactions, it looks like I hit the mark.

I was stunned into silence, and Manami-san was visibly put off. It might have just been me, but he seemed to be more on edge than usual, keeping a noticeable amount of distance from Sei-san.

Urara: Oi, ignore him. Let’s go. 

Sei: Are you going to leave? And here I was, about to offer a special suggestion to you two.

Urara: …What is it. 

Sei: A suggestion about pairing a menu set with Huangshan Maofeng tea.

Urara: …Huangshen Maofeng tea?

Sei: It's a type of Chinese tea. It has a rich aroma and a mellow sweetness. 

Sei: Just by pairing it with a menu set will make it all the more splendid.

Ito: I see. It might be a good idea to go find a menu that pairs well with that tea then.

Urara: Whatever.

Sei: If that’s settled, let’s head out immediately.

Urara: What? Why the hell are you—

Sei: I’m the only one who knows the taste of this tea, after all.

Well then, won’t you lead the way? 

Urara: Don’t fuck with me!

Part Two

In the end, the three of us would end up going together… While looking for menu ideas, I couldn't help but notice Manami-san's behavior. 

Urara: Hah…

Ito: (It feels like he’s more on edge than usual.)

Urara: …

Ito: (Hm?)

The moment his sullen eyes widened just a bit… 

Sei: Oya. Urara-kun seems to take an interest in those panda buns over there.

Urara: !

I followed Sei-san's gaze and spotted a store selling cute panda buns. 

Sei: Do you perhaps like pandas?

Urara: H-Hah?!

Urara: Why the hell do I have to tell you something like that? 

Ito: (He’s not denying it…)

Ito: Um… Since we’re here, should we give them a try?

Sei: Of course.

Urara: I don’t want any.

Sei: Is that so… Well then, Ito-san and I shall go get some. 

After we bought the panda buns, Sei-san started eating immediately. 

Sei: Oh my! Isn’t this just wonderful? 

Sei: The rich sweetness of the red bean paste and the faint aroma of sesame stirs up my appetite—

Urara: So annoying. Just shut up and eat.

Sei: Oya…

Ito: (Yeah, it really is sweet and delicious.)

Ito: Panda buns seem like a good idea. They look cute too, so it might be an inste-worthy menu item.

Urara: …Idiot. It wouldn’t work. 

Ito: Huh?

Urara: Huangshen Maofeng tea’s sweet, so the whole set’s gonna be nothing but fucking sweet. 

Ito: (That’s true…)

Sei: There’s no need to worry.

Sei: I happen to have another tea recommendation. 

Sei: It’s called Anxi Tieguanyin tea, and it pairs well with the sweetness.

Sei: If it’s with this, then we can keep the panda buns into consideration. What do you think? 

Urara: …

Urara: …Do what you want. 

Ito: I think that’s a great idea too.

Ito: (Not just because they’re cute and delicious, but also because Manami-san seemed interested in them. I’m glad Sei-san suggested it.)

Sei: Well then, let's use this as a basis to suggest our original 'panda buns' to everyone. 

Sei: I will buy a few more as reference materials, so please wait. 

Urara: Hurry up and go.

Sei-san went to line up at the storefront. Manami-san let out a deep sigh as we watched him go.

Urara: …So annoying—

Ito: Are you feeling tired? I’m sorry for making you tag along. 

Urara: Hah? Don’t mess with me. There's no way I'd get tired from something like this. That guy’s just creepy as hell. 

Ito: Um…

Urara: ’M talking about Okiya. He’s fucking shady as hell.

Urara: People like that're usually trouble. Nothing good ever comes from getting involved with people like him. 

Ito: (So that’s why he was acting a bit different from usual.)

Sei: Sorry to keep you waiting. 

Ito: Welcome back, Sei-san. 

Sei: Here is one for Urara-kun too. Apparently, this one isn’t as sweet. 

Urara: Told you I don’t want it. Don’t do anything unnecessary. You eat it.

Sei: I politely refuse. It is because I bought this specifically for you, Urara-kun.

Urara: …

Ito: (Ah…)

With a displeased look on his face, Manami-san took the small wrapped bundle handed to him. Though he usually has a rough personality, seeing him carefully settle the bundle into his arms made me smile, just a little.

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Break My Case // ブレマイ

SSR Cards:

Nina Yu SSR: Wink Sandwich

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Urara Manami SR: Stacking Up Lone Clouds

Yuzuru Kise SR: Treating Wounds with Care