Azami Izumida SSR - Won't Settle for Stalemate [Backstage Translation]

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"Doing role studies forced me to do all sorts of crazy stuff... But after living here for so long, I've gotten used to it."

“Azami-sama’s Role Study” - PART 1



Azami: (Thank god. Finally, I got my hands on the cosmetics set I’ve been eyeing on.)
(I should head back to my room and test it out.)
Hisoka: Azami, welcome home. Good timing.
Azami: I’m back… What’s with the big paper bag?
Hisoka: … I was gonna have you wear this.
Azami: Wear what?
Hisoka: …..This.
Azami: A king's costume?
Hisoka: Director was gonna give it to you herself, but it seems her hands are full right now.
Azami: No wait, I don’t really get what you mean—
Hisoka: Role study. For your king’s role. I wore it earlier, so you should follow suit too.
Azami: Hang on, Hisoka-san—— Aaaand he’s gone.
(Geez, do I seriously have to wear this…)

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Azami: What do I do with this…
(Having to wear this in front of others is too much… Actually, it’s still cringe even without anyone seeing.)
… Why am I even thinking about this so seriously?
(It’s not like anyone said I’m not allowed to NOT wear it.)
[knock knock]
Banri: Yooo. Omi had some scones done, wanna grab some?
Azami: Wai— Don’t just come into people’s rooms without asking!
Banri: Huh? It’s not that big of a deal. Though, if you’re acting suspiciously like that while hiding something…
Azami: Th-there’s nothing….
Banri: Oh? Isn’t this that sample king costume?
Azami: Tsk.
Banri: I see now. You didn’t want to be seen with this, huh?
Azami: That’s not… Hisoka-san just shoved this to me without my say……
Banri: Sure sure whatever you say, hurry and let’s see you wear it already.
Azami: You and Hisoka-san both….. Why do you want me to wear it that badly?
Banri: It’s for the king role study, ain’t it? All you need to do is wear it and act like one.
Azami: Even if you say that…
If you tell me to act like a king, I don’t have any kind of image in mind to follow.
Banri: And this will help you with that.
If it’s for role study, then how’s about we do this?
Wear this outfit and then—— (whisper whisper)
Azami: … Ohh, I getcha. We can do that.

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“Azami-sama’s Role Study” - PART 2



Muku: Omi-san’s scones are as delicious as ever!
Omi: Glad to hear it. I’ve made some side dishes here as well.
Kumon: These are soooo good! Omi-san you’re amazing!
Omi: What you have there is an almond and cheese scone.
The ones I had from a certain cafe somewhere were pretty tasty, so I tried to remake them. It’s good to know you all like it.
Izumi: We got snacks and we have dishes… There’s just so many flavors to try!
Banri: Everyone’s sure stuffing themselves.
Izumi: Oh, Banri-kun. Did Azami-kun mention he’ll join us?
Banri: Ah… Yeah, I suppose he’s coming.
Izumi: …You look like you’re in good spirits.
Banri: Mm, you could say that.
He sure is taking his time putting it on though…
Izumi: (Who’s putting on what now…?)
Azami: Ba…Banri-san…..
Banri: Ah there he is. Just get in here already.
[door opens]
Azami: Wh– don’t just pull me like that—
Banri: See? It suits ya.
Izumi: Isn’t that costume—
Kumon: The king cosplay outfit!
Muku: You look cute in it Azami-kun!
Omi: It fits you well indeed.

Azami: …..
Izumi: I wasn’t expecting you to look so kingly, let alone wear it so earnestly.
Azami: …There’s just something I wanted to try out.
Izumi: Try out…?
[door opens]
Sakyo: I’m home.
Kumon: Oh Sakyo-san, you came back just in time! Azami is——
Sakyo: ….Bon, what’s with that get-up.
Azami: …You really did come at a good time, Shitty Sakyo.
Banri: Azami’s in the middle of a role study right now. Just follow along, Sakyo-san, if you so please.
Azami: First off, as your king, I’ve got an order for you.
Sakyo: An order? From you?
Azami: You are to address me as Azami-sama. If you refer me by anything else, you have to surrender a penalty fine to this coin bank.
Sakyo: What part of this is supposed to be a role study?
Azami: A role study to become more kingly, that’s what. Now, follow as you are ordered.
Sakyo: And what kind of kingdom has a king who saves up on a coin box…
Azami: Just shut up and listen to my orders.
The money saved up from this box will be used as funds to buy us more cosmetics in the future. You can’t dare complain about that, right?
Sakyo: …..
Izumi: Azami-kun seems pleased with himself…
Banri: Well, this is just like them, ain't it?
Kumon: It does look fun though! I wanna try it out too!
Muku: Kyu-chan, you shouldn’t interfere!
Sakyo: Tsk… Fine then.
Banri: There’s the answer we were expecting.
Omi: Despite everything, Sakyo-san would still spoil Azami, after all.
Izumi: (Is this role study gonna turn out alright…?)

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“Azami-sama’s Role Study” - PART 3


Sakyo: …. Hey, bon——
Azami: Alright, that’s a penalty. Pay it up.
Sakyo: Tch…..
Azami: Are you gonna tell me you’re messing up on purpose? You haven’t been calling me “Azami-sama” at all.
Sakyo: Like I can change the habit just like that.
Azami: That so….. Well, whatever. As long as it keeps the funds going.
Sakyo: How long are you even planning to keep up this charade?
Azami: For as much of today as possible. You’d better do your best to not mess up what I ordered you to do until the day is done.
Sakyo: Good grief….
Banri: Azami is being quite the spoiled brat with Sakyo-san, isn’t he?
Yuki: As long as he wears that outfit, Mister Yakuza can’t oppose him.
Misumi: Azami’s crown has so many sharp triangles around it! It’s so cool!
Kazunari: Azamin’s gonna end with a motherlode if this keeps up ‘till the end ☆
Muku: It does seem like he’s saved up a lot already….
Tenma: Wasn’t the whole purpose of this for role study? Or was it actually to grab some cash?

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Izumi: (Oh, is that Azami-kun there?)
Azami: …..
Izumi: (It looks like he’s watching a video…)
(I wonder if it’s make-up related… Or perhaps a video about chess?)
(Azami-kun was wearing that outfit that whole day, I was actually starting to get used to seeing him in it….)
(...Oh, I know!)
…Azami-sama!
Azami: WOAH!?
Wha-wha-wha——
Izumi: S-Sorry, I didn’t think you’d get that surprised…!
Azami: J-Just call out to me normally…! Besides, what’s with that name!?
Izumi: Uhm… Well, you were forcing Sakyo-san to call you ‘Azami-sama’ the whole time, I wanted to try doing it myself.
It was just on a whim, but still, I’m sorry.
Azami: It was exclusive to Shitty Sakyo only! You can’t just call me that, it’s weird!!



▶︎ CHOICE 1: It’s cute to see you so embarrassed, Azami-kun.
Izumi: It’s cute to see you so embarrassed, Azami-kun.
Azami: …Shut up.
Izumi: But if calling you Azami-sama would make you feel embarrassed, are you sure that’s fine for your king role study?
Azami: It’s not like I’m doing the role study right now. I’m not even wearing the costume, as you can tell.
It’s a lot more embarrassing being called “Azami-sama” when I’m just here being myself, y’know.
Izumi: Fufu, I only wanted to try it out. I’m sorry, okay?


▶︎ CHOICE 2: Did I make you upset?
Izumi: Did I make you upset?
Azami: …Nah, I don’t mean it like that.
Izumi: Still, I can say for sure that your kingly form really suited you. It’s sorta refreshing to your mischievousness come out like that.
Azami: So in other words, it wasn’t a majestic kind of king at all.
Izumi: I just mean you played the part of a cool, young king quite well!!
Isn’t it fine to see different types of king characters?
Azami: Huh… So that’s what you mean.

Azami: … Well, playing king didn’t produce any useless results though. For more reasons than one.
Izumi: What do you mean by that…?
Azami: Nothing, just talking to myself.

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Azami: …..
Banri: Oh is that the penalty box from before? Looks like there’s a lot in there.
Azami: Yep. Seems like I’ll be able to buy those make-up tools and supplies with this.
Banri: …Thank you for your service, Sakyo-san.
Azami: It’s his own fault he wasn’t following orders.
But still, the role study turned out more fun than I thought. All thanks to your schemes too, Banri-san.
Banri: To think we’d get this much funds out of that… Hm, maybe I’ll try wearing that outfit and order Hyodo around too.
Azami: I think you’re better off giving up on that scheme….