heres a big compilation of a3 stuff ive been doing, some of it is a few weeks old and i just messily coloured in alot of it 👍
i actually had some more stuff in my WIP folder but im not sure when ill be finishing all that stuff off since i have something in mind for pride month!! anyways!!! huzzah!!
A3! Translation: Chikage SSR Card “Moonlight Illuminated Face” [ True Self in the Light ]
Grown man reaching his 30s acting like a highschooler like we in Riverdale
Part 1
Business Partner
“—That’s why, I would like to reschedule today’s meeting…”
Chikage
Noted. …No, it’s alright, don’t worry about it. I’ll see you by New Year or so. Now, if you’ll excuse me.
(...There’s no more meetings left, guess I’ll just go home for the day.)
Izumi
Chikage-san?
Chikage
Director-san, it’s not everyday we meet up in this kind of place.
Izumi
I’m on my way back, I was watching a show at this theater nearby.
I thought there’d be a chance we’d meet since it’s near your company, I didn’t think it’d actually happen…
Are you still working?
Chikage
No, I’m already on my way home.
Izumi
Then, let’s go together—
[sfx: ‘Moonlight Sonata’]
Izumi
…Was that a piano?
Chikage
Yeah… a street piano, look over there.
Izumi
Woah, it’s wonderful, it’s like something out of a movie.
Chikage
Maybe there’s an event or something. I see it every now and then.
Izumi
…
Chikage
What’s up?
Izumi
No, I feel like I’ve heard this song somewhere before. …What was it again?
Chikage
That’s—
Itaru
Ah, it really was senpai and director-san.
Izumi
Itaru-san! Good work today. I didn’t think I’d meet you here too.
Chikage
I met director-san by chance on her way home from the theater, and Chigasaki…
Itaru
I took a walk to the convenience store not too far from here as a change of pace.
Chikage
Lies. It’s another game collab thing, isn’t it?
Itaru
Touché, it’s convenience store lottery.
Chikage
Same difference.
Izumi
But you don’t seem to have much stuff, it looks like you’re just carrying one bag from the store…
Itaru
I had them pack it in a box and send it to the dorm.
Chikage
Just how much did you pull? Don’t go adding clutter at the end of the year.
Itaru
Uh-huh, well since you two are here I’ll go home with you. I’ll drive the car around in a bit.
Chikage
…He ran away.
Izumi
Ahaha…
Chikage
We’re home.
Guy
Welcome back, it’s rare for the three of you to be together.
Itaru
We met by chance near the office—
Azami
L-love talk!? No way in hell am I gonna talk about that!
Misumi
Woah~! Azami’s eyes are triangles—!
Azami
What kind of eyes even are those!? And stop taking pictures, Homare-san!
Izumi
Sounds pretty lively.
Guy
A doll artist Arisugawa knows is coming.
Izumi
The one whose exhibition we helped out before—that doll artist…?
Guy
Yes, the upcoming exhibition is being planned out but they seem to have ran out of ideas after the fourth one.
So Arisugawa invited them to the dorm to see if he could give them a hint or two.
Izumi
I see, so that’s what you meant.
Guy
Seems like Izumida and Ikaruga are the topic of interest right now, they’re being taken reference pictures of in the lounge.
Itaru
Senpai avoided an event. Too bad he didn’t capture the flag.
Chikage
Don’t bother putting one up again.
Guy
Looks like they’re just about to leave, why not say hello?
Izumi
We definitely should.
…By the way, Guy-san, is it okay for you to not open the bar up? Isn’t it about time it’s opened?
Guy
Actually, I was looking for Mikage, but I couldn't find him.
All that’s left to look at is the rooftop…
Chikage
…Geez, I’ll go take a look.
Guy
Sorry, I know you just came home. If you find him, tell him I’m already on my way.
Doll Artist
Thank you so much for today! I think I can think of a great piece now thanks to you.
For my exhibitions, I’d love to ask for your help in PR again!
Izumi
I’ll let Misumi-kun and Azami-kun know.
Homare
But two people certainly isn’t enough, correct?
Doll Artist
Yes, I would be grateful if there were one more person…
Homare
Perhaps we should ask Hisoka-kun for help once again.
Izumi
Speaking of, Chikage-san was looking for him on the rooftop just now…
Chikage
——.
Hisoka
——.
Homare
Oh my, it appears he has secured him safely.
Doll Artist
Um, the guy in the suit is…
Izumi
Spring Troupe’s Chikage Utsuki.
Doll Artist
…
Izumi
(B-by any chance, do they…)
Part 2
Izumi
That’s it for today’s practice, thank you for your hard work!
Spring Troupe
Good job today.
Izumi
——Ah, Chikage-san. May I have a minute?
Chikage
What is it?
Izumi
Do you remember the usual doll artist that came by the other day for ideas?
Chikage
I do, but…
Izumi
Well… Misumi-kun and Azami-kun were asked to be guides for the next exhibition… As well as an offer to you too, Chikage-san.
Chikage
Me?
Izumi
Yup.
Chikage
… Can I ask why? I’m pretty sure we didn’t even meet at all that day.
Izumi
Actually, they were already on their way home when they saw you on the rooftop and got inspired by it.
Itaru
Flag collector lol.
Chikage
I don’t remember it being that way.
Thanks I appreciate it… but considering my age, it’s hard for me to agree to it.
Tsuzuru
With a Gymnasium* school world view, I think Chikage-san would be perfect for the role of a student.
Masumi
Not that different from a Japanese high school setting.
Sakuya
A uniform would look good on you too!
Citron
Guy and I wore it too, so it is A-Okay.
Chikage
… To think my escape route would be cut off completely like this.
Well, since Spring Troupe got me assured then… What the hell, sure.
[ Option 1: Thank you so much! ]
Izumi
Thank you so much!
Chikage
I hope I don’t come in and ruin the worldbuilding.
Izumi
No way! I think the doll artist would be pretty happy!
Chikage
Really? I’m not too confident, but… I accepted the role so I’ll do my best.
[ Option 2: Chikage-san as a student sounds fun ]
Izumi
I think it’d be fun to have Chikage-san as a student!
Chikage
Aren’t I a little too old to be a student?
Izumi
More like, it feels like your calm demeanor adds a level of depth to your role.
Chikage
Calm, huh… sure let’s just say that.
Izumi
Then I’ll be sending you the character sheet.
Itaru
Now that that’s decided, let’s start role prep right away.
Citron
I shall help too!
Masumi
Why are the two who got nothing to do with it the ones excited?
Chikage
Not excited, but teasing’s more like it.
Tsuzuru
I knew it’d be a bit small.
Masumi
It’s doable.
Itaru
No way am I gonna wear this outside.
Chikage
I’m grateful that you’re helping me out with the role study but why am I being forced to wear Azami’s uniform?
Citron
You are playing a highschool student, it is only natural to put a uniform on!
Chikage
From a Gymnasium* worldview, I think a blazer would be better suited than a gakuran uniform.
Before that, isn’t it weird you’re all wearing blazers but me?
Citron
There is a proper setting for that!
Chikage
Setting?
Itaru
“A transfer student that wears glasses and pretends to be an honor student but is actually a former delinquent and underground boss of the local scene.” kinda setup.
Chikage
Sigh… you’re too rotted by manga.
Sakuya
But you’re a transfer student with a hidden side to him, that’s so cool!
Tsuzuru
I’m not gonna doubt the two people with the Gymnasium experience.
Masumi
Whatever, just hurry it up.
Itaru
Then let’s go on with that setup.
Chikage
…Yeah yeah, I’ll play a delinquent, right?
Izumi
“G-good morning everyone! Please take your seats!”
Chikage
…There’s really no mistaking director-san’s flavor of acting.
Itaru
She’s like a nervous rookie teacher, it’s not so bad.
Masumi
Sigh… cutie…
Izumi
“Today I’d like to introduce a new student! Utsuki-kun, why don’t you introduce yourself?”
Chikage
“... Sure.”
Izumi
“Everyone, feel free to ask Utsuki-kun any questions you might have!”
Chikage
“Utsuki Chikage. Blood type A. Single.”
Itaru
Oh he’s single all right.
Citron
“When fighting your enemies do you finish off with a kick? Or are you the punching type?”
Tsuzuru
That’s background info, you shouldn’t ask that!
“I have a question! What’s your family like?”
Chikage
“I got a younger brother.”
Sakuya
“What’s your favorite food?”
Chikage
“...Sweets.”
Masumi
“What about your least favorite?”
Chikage
“...Spicy food.”
Tsuzuru
Could he be…
“Umm… What are your hobbies?”
Chikage
“... Bikes and sweets?”
Izumi
Bikes and sweets…
Itaru
Are you actually playing Juza right now…?
Chikage
The only Japanese delinquents I know are those in Autumn troupe, and since Yuki calls Juza a “classic delinquent”, I took inspiration from him.
Tsuzuru
So that’s why…
Izumi
If the exhibition character really is a delinquent, maybe his student role will be related to Itaru-san and Tasuku-san’s?
Citron
…Then I have an idea!
Chikage
… Why’d we move to the courtyard?
Citron
You cannot pull any punches here!
Sakuya
Ehh? What do you mean?
Itaru
I got a bad feeling.
Citron
Commence the fighting etude!
Itaru
He’s not letting up.
Citron
Fighting is a delinquent’s signature move!
Chikage
Let’s just get this over with. I don’t really wanna be seen looking like this outside.
Itaru
I feel the same way too, but——Hey, Masumi, stop pushing me so hard.
Masumi
What a pain. Hurry it up.
[sfx: phone buzzing]
Izumi
?
Oh, I got the character sheet from the doll artist!
Part 3
Izumi
Apparently they interviewed Homare-san about Chikage-san and used the info as reference.
Itaru
Homare as the source… this ought to be good.
Tsuzuru
What’s it say?
Izumi
First off it says that the theme will be “Gymnasium at Night”
Citron
The vibe is completely different than last time, how interesting!
Itaru
Definitely a shift in mood.
Izumi
Chikage-san’s setting is… on the surface he’s an honor student who acts as the head of the discipline committee——.
But he’s in cahoots with the student body president… and acts as a shadow ruler who controls delinquents behind the scenes.
Sakuya
Woah, that setting’s cool too!
Itaru
Not too far off. A discipline committee president is a pretty OP character.
Masumi
Really Chikage-like.
Citron
Then the OG Chikage can do it!
Chikage
Homare-san, how the hell did he even talk about me…
Izumi
But it seems like even as a student you don’t have to keep up the delinquent role.
Tsuzuru
Yeah, seems like the bad boy act is trashed.
Chikage
True, rather I’ll be the one doing the sanctioning as a disciplinary officer.
Itaru
Not like it changes much.
Matsukawa
Chigasaki-kun, there’s a delivery for you. This one’s pretty heavy so I’ll just leave it here~.
Itaru
… Oh yeah, from that new game I reserved, it’s the prizes I won from the convenience store raffle.
Chikage
I see, so more clutter for the room. It’s no good to play all night in such a state.
Citron
He is already doing his duty as a disciplinary officer!
Itaru
For real.
Masumi
…Hey, it says here your hobby’s the piano, what now?
Izumi
Ah, it does.
Tsuzuru
Speaking of, I know you can play the violin, how about the piano?
Chikage
It’s not that I’ve never practiced it, though… I’m not confident. I mean, I can at least practice pretending to play it.
Customer A
Going to the gymnasium at night makes me feel nervous.
Customer B
I’m getting mystery vibes from it!
Misumi
“Shh! You wouldn’t want the teacher to find out, do you~?”
Customer A
Oh, sorry.
Misumi
“Ahaha, it’s fine.”
“Hey, I can show you a special place, do you wanna come with me?”
Azami
“...Senpai, you dropped your pamphlet.”
Customer C
Ahh, thank you…!
Customer D
Um, is it okay to ask for a recommendation? I’d like to know what you think…
Azami
“...I don’t mind, but don’t get upset if you find it boring.”
Customer D
Of course!
Azami
“Then… this way please, follow me.”
Chikage
“You there, please button up that shirt of yours.”
Customer E
U-understood.
Chikage
“Hey, it’s dangerous to hurry around, watch your steps carefully and walk slowly, got it?”
Customer F
Yessir…!
Chikage
“Good.”
Izumi
(Everyone’s adapting to the worldview well, I wasn’t really worried about Misumi-kun and Azami-kun, and…)
(Chikage-san as a disciplinary officer, his mature and mysterious allure matches the role well.)
(That delinquent student image might come in handy in the future…)
Customer A
That was so fun!
Customer B
I was completely immersed in the world building.
Misumi
“Bye-bye~! Let’s hang out again next time♪”
Azami
“... Here, I grew these flowers myself. Please accept these as souvenirs, take care on your way home.”
Izumi
(Looks like the last of the customers left… And Chikage-san is nowhere to be found…)
Izumi
(Chikage-san, where did you go? I’ve just about searched every room we used…)
[sfx: ‘Moonlight Sonata’]
Izumi
… Sounds like a piano?
(It’s… the same song we heard from the street piano the other day.)
(A piano would be… in the music room.)
Chikage
——.
Izumi
(What a nice song…)
Chikage
“——Oh, teacher, good evening. Looks like I’ve been found out.”
Izumi
(Could this be an etude…?)
(Seems like my role’s a teacher again.)
“...It’s a really beautiful song.”
Chikage
“Aren’t you mad? For someone like me, a disciplinary officer, to be in the music room at night?”
Izumi
“You gave such a wonderful show so I’ll let you off the hook.”
Chikage
“...Thank you very much.”
Izumi
“By the way, what’s the name of the song?”
Chikage
“Beethoven’s 14th Piano Sonata——Moonlight.”
Izumi
(Oh right, so that was the title. It’s relieving to have some clarity on its name.)
(On top of that, despite saying he’s not confident with the piano, he played it pretty well…)
You’re really capable of anything.
Chikage
“You mean with the piano?”
“It’s nothing special, this song in particular is difficult for me and I’m not even that adept at it.”
Izumi
(Not adept at it? I don’t think so. I mean, it’s not like he’s… aiming to be a professional piano player, right…)
How can you play the piano then, Chikage-san?
Chikage
“Basic education, really. It’s not something I started because I wanted to. Maybe I did it to be recognized by adults when I was young?”
Izumi
I see…?
Chikage
…Director-san, when did you stop acting as a teacher?
Izumi
Ah! You’re right, it was acting…
Then that means all that talk earlier about the piano was…?
Chikage
Wouldn’t you like to know? I’ll leave it up to Director-san’s imagination.
Izumi
Ugh…
Chikage
…At the very least, it’s true that it’s difficult and I’m not very good at it.
Izumi
Did you practice for your role?
Chikage
Just to be on the safe side. I used this song in practice in the past, so I figured I could do this much.
Well, not much has improved. It’s a relief no one requested a piano performance.
Still, I thought of practicing and it just so happens that there’s a piano here, so I played a bit.
The song’s not exactly my forte.
Izumi
I see. …Then, how about something other than that?
Chikage
Who knows?
Izumi
… Feels like I’m being misled once again.
Chikage
It’s never easy trying to dissect the ‘shadow ruler.’
Story Clear!
———T/Ns:———
Gymnasium in this sense means German for secondary education institution, which is equivalent to highschool in Japan.
