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Mini Chats[]
| Romeo and Julius | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | How’s my Julius from your point of view? Is it cool? I want you to say it, no matter what it is……is that not possible for you to do so? More than being told by others, I want you to tell me that I’m cool……is that not possible? There’s no meaning to it if you don’t acknowledge it. Since I’ll be aiming towards being your ideal Julius, teach me more about how to act. Please. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Itaru had suddenly handed me a smartphone during training break earlier…… Though he had told me to “Press this button”, he ended up saying that “It was Sakuya after all” I don’t understand what’s going on at all but it somehow seems like he’d gotten himself into a terrible mess…… | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Come to think of it, I’ve never heard about your favorite type of curry. ……Indian-style red pepper……? I’ve never heard of that type of curry before but- The girls in my class were all saying how guys who express their love daily were great. Say, how about you? If I make curry everyday, will that become an expression of love from me to you? | ||
| Masumi & Muku Talk | |||
| Masumi: | Haa……the Director’s also cute today……I like her… | ||
| Muku: | Masumi-kun really loves the director, don’t you! | ||
| Masumi: | Of course. The director’s my everything. | ||
| Muku: | Placing your everything into an everlasting love……wow, it’s just like a shoujo manga! | ||
| Masumi: | For your information, I won’t have any mercy if you’re going to become a rival of mine. | ||
| Muku: | Ehh!? No way, me becoming your rival? The director’s c-certainly a wonderful person but–! Oh, but if Masumi-kun and the director become characters in a shoujo manga– I may be willing to play as the rival who gets broken-hearted…… | ||
| Masumi: | …………?[1] | ||
| Alex in Wonderland | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Alice huh……If you were appearing in a role too, it would have been great if I was the White Rabbit. Of course, you’ll be the one acting as Alice. I want to be chased by you as Alice… or rather, I'd want to take your hand and go to Wonderland together. You're still absolutely cute even when you're palm-sized or even when you're 5-meters tall… | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Earlier, I had my outfit fitted after the practice. Regarding the hem and the waistline……they wouldn't keep quiet about it. I was told "You have such a good style that it’s frustrating". Well, at least it was easier to move about in once it got adjusted. Say, what do you think of my style? If you prefer a taller one, I'll drink 2 liters of milk daily from today onward. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Haa… I like you so much that it hurts. It isn't enough even if I say it hundreds or thousands of times. Since just saying it isn't enough, I thought about writing love letters too but when I started writing them, there wasn't enough paper. I don't know how I can convey my feelings to you… For the time being, could I hug you for a little as a way of conveying them? …I can't? Does that mean that I can't because we're in the corridors? | ||
| Masumi & Azuma Talk | |||
| Azuma: | Masumi, your hair has been growing out so how about shifting it to the back just as it is? | ||
| Masumi: | Long hair and the like…is bothersome. | ||
| Azuma: | Really? I think that long hair would look nice on you since you have a mysterious vibe. Even if you don't have long hair, you might still be able to make a person's heart thump you know? | ||
| Masumi: | …! I'll think about it. | ||
| Azuma: | Hehe, I'm always free for consultation if you need. | ||
| Hanasaki High School | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Haa… Good morning. When I rise so early, I'm relieved that your face is the first one I see…. I don't want to go to school like this. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Today, Sakuya asked me to have lunch together again. Don't expect only Sakuya, Banri also comes by evey time, makes it twice as noisy. Not really….only accompany them because I'm invited. The school meals are not so bad, but I'd love to eat a homemade lunch box soon. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | When I'm in school, it get's painful because I'm not able to see you. If you came to Hana Academy, I would attend everyday…. ….. ---It's no use. You in a school uniform, it would be absolutely cute. I don't want you to show it to anyone else. But…I would really want to see you in a school uniform. For me, would you wear it? | ||
| Masumi & Kazunari Talk | |||
| Masumi: | "Director, today you're cute too" ……. | ||
| Kazunari: | Ah! Massu and Director-chan are on LIME! Yet you didn't answer me! | ||
| Masumi: | I don't care about what you say anyway. | ||
| Kazunari: | The careless Massu! Unshakable as expected! That why, I purchased new stamps, Massu I'll send them to you. Without a chance to refuse, stamp hit hit hit! Stamp-chan! | ||
| Masumi: | They won't come you were already blocked from the beginning. | ||
| Kazunari: | Again!? Awful! But you will unblock me soon!? | ||
| A Springtime Snooze | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Getting to travel with you again…is like a dream come true. I heard there's gonna be a hot spring where we're staying. Do you like hot springs? Azuma said this one's really good for your skin. I bet you'll become even more beautiful after you soak in it. But what if some weird guys try to hit on you when we're there because of that? Come to me if you're ever in trouble during our trip. I'll help you with whatever you need and do whatever it takes to protect you. You can talk to me even if you don't need help. I'll always be waiting for you. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Kumon was pretty jealous that we get to have our training camp at somewhere with a hot spring. He told me he's more into the ones that help relieve shoulder aches and muscle pain, not the ones that clear up your skin. Then he went off about pressure points and different types of stretches. What is he? A health nut or something? He was making a huge fuss about wanting the Summer Troupe to go to a hot spring for their next training camp, too. I dunno if the Summer and Autumn troupes will have their training camp together, but if they are, you're going with them, right? Take me with you…I'm willing to be a Summer or Autumn Troupe member for a few days if it means I can be with you more… | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | What are you doing during our free time today? I want to be with you… Can I tag alone? You're going to hang out outside? Oh, yeah… I remember Sakuya saying there's a tennis court here. Let's play together. If you're my partner, I'd play any sport with you. I bet you'd look real cute while playing tennis, though… I can keep up a rally with you forever… Just know that every ball I hit back to you is packed with my feelings for you. If you wanna play with the others, we can be a doubles pair. I know we'd never lose as long as we're together. I'll work hard so you'd never want to choose anyone else for your partner… | ||
| Masumi & Homare Talk | |||
| Masumi: | She's so cute… I love her… | ||
| Homare: | Wandering on a boulevard of contemplation, feelings pouring out like sugary granulation… | ||
| Masumi: | Shut up. I don't want to hear you right now… | ||
| Homare: | That poem erupted from within me as soon as I caught sight of your profile traced with distress. It is my gift to you. | ||
| Masumi: | I don't want it. | ||
| Homare: | Why ever not? No need to be shy. Hmm… A young man standing out on a cottage balcony, deep in thought… There is no other setting more poetic! How about it, Masumi? Join me in some light reading. I have plenty of poems I can recommend to you. However, artistic writing like mine may be too symbolic for you to fully comprehend. | ||
| Masumi: | Pass. I don't see the point in doing that. | ||
| Homare: | Is that so? People in ancient and modern times throughout the world have expressed their thoughts and love in many ways, such as poetry, paintings, and song. At times, love letters can also be in the form of a poem as well. | ||
| Masumi: | …Tell me more. | ||
| Knights of the Round IV On Stage | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | I don't know much about games since I don't normally play them, but I've been playing KotR to learn more about Gareth. Having to act as a pre-existing character has made preparing for this show a lot different from what I usually do. Itaru never shuts up during rehearsal, though. Always nagging about this gesture or that tiny detail. Plus, this is the first show in a while where we've had fight choreography, so we have to practice that, too. I want to show you how much better I've gotten at fight scenes since Romeo and Julius. I'll work as hard as I need to in order to make sure you're satisfied with the results, so…watch me closer than anyone else, okay? | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | We've all started working out to strengthen ourselves for all the fight scenes in the show. The weight training regimen Tasuku made is exhausting… When we were running, he said that since I could keep up with him, I should push myself to run faster. And then he told me I should challenge myself more and handed me a pair of dumbbells. Still, I was really happy that you came out to welcome us back from our run. If I keep running and lifting weights, will you come out to praise me again tomorrow? | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Maybe it's because I've been playing KotR, but I had this weird dream last night. i was a soldier in a castle, and you were the princess. I was in love with you in my dream, too, except we were separated by station. Still, even if that were the truth, it wouldn't stop me. I'd never give up on you and would absolutely find a way to make you notice me. If I were a cook, I'd make you your favorite meals every day. If I were a knight, I'd protect you with my life. I wanna see you in my dreams again tonight. It doesn't matter what type of dream it is. I'm sure I'll always be in love with you in them. You should dream of me tonight, too. | ||
| Masumi & Omi Talk | |||
| Omi: | You're playing a cook in the show, right? | ||
| Masumi: | Yeah. That's why I wanna try cooking. So I can get more into character. | ||
| Omi: | If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know. | ||
| Masumi: | I know I want to make a curry Izumi will like, but I don't know what else to make. | ||
| Omi: | Hmm… Since this is for the play, how about challenging yourself with something a little out of the box? | ||
| Masumi: | What do you mean? | ||
| Omi: | Are there any food items that appear in the game the play is based on? | ||
| Masumi: | You get Walnut Bread and Mushroom Soup as healing items in the beginning. | ||
| Omi: | There are pictures of the items in the games, right? Why not use those as a base and try to recreate some of them? I bet the Spring Troupe would love that. | ||
| Masumi: | …Yeah, I like that idea. I'll search up what the items look like. | ||
| Omi: | And I'll help you out. It sounds like fun, and I can't wait to see how surprised everyone will be. | ||
| Queen Camellia! | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | I'm so glad we'll get to go on a luxury cruise liner together… It'll be another chance for me to spend the night with you… Hey, is there anything you'd like to do on the ship? I'm up for anything, as long as I'm there with you. I'm going to do my best in our performance for your sake, too. I even asked Tsuzuru to lend me some mystery novels in order to prepare for it. You think I can gain more inspiration if I watch some mystery movies, too? Got it. Then please tell me your favorites. I don't care what kind of movie it is. If I get to watch it with you, I'm sure I'll love it… | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Azami gave me some sunscreen for this trip. He said that the sun can be harsh at sea, so I need to prepare accordingly. I don't normally do anything to prevent sunburns, but if you tell me to do it, I'll definitely make sure to wear sunscreen every day. Azami mentioned that a bad sunburn can be just as painful as a regular burn. I don't want you to get burned… You should use this, too. I'll protect you from everything, Izumi, even the summer sun… If you have any trouble applying the sunscreen, don't even think about asking anyone but me for help, okay? | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | I heard this ship also goes on cruises to different countries. The cruise this time will be pretty short…but I'd love to take a longer trip with you someday. We could wander around the streets of an unfamiliar town, see the sights, and try the food… I want to make tons of unforgettable memories together. As long as we're together, I don't really care where we go, though. I just want to see, hear, and experience the same things as you. If I could do that, I'd be in total bliss. After all, I love seeing you when you're happy. And also when you're surprised or having fun… I like all those sides of you. I want to keep traveling and exploring places with you. Izumi… I want to see even more sides of you that I've never seen before. | ||
| Masumi & Kumon's Chat | |||
| Kumon: | Masumi! Let's head to the pool! | ||
| Masumi: | Don't wanna. It's too hot. | ||
| Kumon: | Oh, c'mon, don't be like that! Izumi said she'll join us after she finishes her meetin- | ||
| Masumi: | Let's go. | ||
| Kumon: | That's what I'm talkin' about! I've been wanting to hang with you so bad! You always look so cool and mysterious! Actually, what do you usually do in your free time? | ||
| Masumi: | …I sleep, listen to music, and think about Izumi. | ||
| Kumon: | Oh, let's call Taichi too, then! We can talk about love and crushes by the pool! Then when Izumi is all done with her meeting, she can join us in the water! We can have a competition to see who's the fastest swimmer or…oh! We can play tag in the pool as well! | ||
| Masumi: | I'm not gonna lose if Izumi is watching. | ||
| Kumon: | Well, I'm not planning to lose either! C'mon, let's go to the pool already! | ||
| mAnkai ApArtment! | |||
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| Side Usui Masumi (1/3) | |||
| Masumi: | This apartment is filled with actors, but we've never used the stage in the courtyard. Not even once. We've barely even put on any plays. But moving out of here would be such a pain in the ass, so I just stayed. …But now I understand everything. Staying here was fate. It was all so I would be able to meet you someday. The second our eyes met, I knew you were the one. It was as if a jolt of electricity had run through my body, and I was alive for the first time. My heart has ached ever since that day, and I've been flooded by wonderful but bittersweet music. I want to get to know you and be by your side. I'd do anything for you. Anything. Come on, please. Just say the word, and I'll do it for you. So tell me- what is it you wish for? | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (2/3) | |||
| Masumi: | You want to know what the others do for work? Dunno and don't care. …I'm pretty sure the obnoxious and annoying one is an illustrator, though. I forgot his name. You know, the loud, hyperactive one with the blond hair. I heard he was the one that designed some of the covers of the albums I own. I think he also designs stuff like posters, concert tickets, and whatever. He's a pain in the neck, but I guess he's pretty decent at his job. | ||
| Side Usui Masumi (3/3) | |||
| Masumi: | Hey, do you have some free time next week? I got tickets to a concert where they'll be playing some of the songs I composed. I wanna go together with you. But that's not it. I want to have dinner together and check out some other places while we're out. I want to spend the entire day with you. This is the first time I've ever asked anyone out on a date. So, will you come? …You will? …Thanks. I'm so excited. I think I won't be able to sleep until the day of the concert. I know we're just gonna listen to my music at a club this time, but… One day, I want to write songs just for you and give you a private concert. When the time comes, promise you'll sit right by me and listen to every word of love I sing to you…okay? | ||
| Masumi & Homare's Chat | |||
| Homare: | Masumi, my dearest ally and fellow lover of the musical arts! Allow your ears to be blessed by my newest composition which was born mere minutes ago! | ||
| Masumi: | Ugh. No. | ||
| Homare: | Lonely melancholy! Gazing upon you is my fantasy! You are my little fairy! Oh, what a love story! | ||
| Masumi: | I told you I didn't want to hear it. Ugh… Whatever. What's with those lyrics, anyway? They make no sense, but it sounded like a love song. Wait… Don't tell me that you also like her! | ||
| Homare: | By 'her', I assume you speak of our dear new landlord? The object of your affection? Why it was your very forlorn yearning and ennui-filled sighing over her that inspired my song. | ||
| Masumi: | Wha-? | ||
| Homare: | Hm, but you are right. She is an interesting young lady. it would be of great interest for me to sit down and have a nice chat with her. Perhaps she, too, can rouse the inspiration required for my next masterpiece. | ||
| Masumi: | Don't you dare… Only I'm allowed to write her songs, so you'd better stay away. | ||
| Homare: | Aha! A song that revolves around jealousy! What a wonderful idea! I can hear it already- a song of two friends turned rivals over love! Marvelous! I must start penning the lyrics posthaste! | ||
| Masumi: | …I'll never let you have her. I'll be the one to write her songs. A million songs, even. Just you watch me. | ||
Notes[]
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