Taichi Nanao SSR - Leaving the Birdcage

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"Just like how Benjamin will show off a new side to him, I want to show off just how much I've grown as myself as well!!"

"BE.MINE ver Taichi - PART 1”



Taichi: Today’s daily special set looks so good!
Tenma: Sure does. We’d better dig in now, we still got afternoon classes….
Taichi: Ah, hold up! Just got a LIME text from Kyu-chan.

Kumon: You at the cafeteria?
Taichi: Yeah! Having lunch with Ten-chan!
Kumon: I’m heading over right now!
Taichi: Kyu-chan said he’s joining us!
Tenma: Oh right, that guy mentioned he had both morning and afternoon lectures, didn’t he.
Taichi: Kyu-chan being here in Yosei Uni with us…. Somehow we’ve gotten so naturally used to it, huh?
Tenma: Well, any time Juza was with us, I’d always figured that Kumon would follow suit and get into Yosei too.
Taichi: Ahaha, that’s true!
Kumon: Ah! Found you guys! Great work today!
Taichi: You too, Kyu-chan!
Tenma: You wanna sit here?
Kumon: Thanks! Pheeeeeew, I’m so hungry~! I’m gonna dig in right away!
Taichi: Kyu-chan you went with the A-Meal Set?
Tenma: I was considering getting that since it looked so tasty. Went with the daily special in the end, though.
Kumon: Huh. Tenma-san, didn’t you mention something about a location shoot soon? Are you gonna make it there in time?
Tenma: Should be able to. Igawa’s gonna pick me up to get there anyway.
Taichi: A shoot huh! Where are you filming?
Tenma: At the observation deck.
Taichi: Observation deck!? That sounds super romantic!! Don’t tell me, it’s gonna be about taking the person you like to a date there and…!
Tenma: What sort of fantasy are you coming up with on your own… You’re way off-mark.
Taichi: Ehhh…!!
Tenma: We’re filming for a suspense drama, so there won’t be even an ounce of romance in it at all.
Taichi: That’s as opposite as it can get….!!
Kumon: Ahaha, Taichi-san’s imagination was just as off-mark as he said.
Taichi: Still excited about seeing you in the drama though! Good luck with filming, Ten-chan!
Tenma: Heh, thanks.

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[KNOCKS]
Izumi: Taichi-kun, is now a good time?
Taichi: All good, come in!
What’s the matter, Director-sensei?
Izumi: It’s about the “BE.MINE.” photo shoot. They’ve decided on your prompt already.
Taichi: Oh! The “boyfriend material” prompt, right!! What is it then?
Izumi: Your situation prompt is… “A nighttime date at the observation deck”
Taichi: Nighttime date… At the observation deck!?
(I was only imagining it when I was talking about it with Ten-chan before. Somehow it’s turned into a reality….)
I never would’ve expected they’d choose to give me such a mature prompt…!!
‘Course I’m happy about it, but still, it’s making me a lil’ nervous….
Izumi: I’m only assuming this, but maybe they wanted to capture a side of you that’s quite a gap from your usual demeanor.
Taichi: When you put it like that… Personality gaps are huge appeals!
But… Could I really pull it off?… A more adult vibe, I mean…
Izumi: I don’t think you should worry too much. I personally believe that if it’s you, then you’ll do just fine.
You have a good ability to show off whatever kind of expression you want, don’t you?
Taichi: Director-sensei….!!! Got it, I’ll do my best!

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"BE.MINE ver Taichi - PART 2”

[KNOCK KNOCK]
Yuki: Taichi, you there?
[DOOR OPENS]
Taichi: Yuki-chan! What’s up?
Yuki: I wanna go buy some materials for the upcoming outfits. Think you can take the car and help me out?
Taichi: Of course! Let’s go, let’s go!

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Taichi: You sure bought a lot this time too~
Yuki: Bought as much as was necessary, which happened to be plenty of stuff. It did keep us out late because of it, though.
Taichi: Since the sun has gone down, gotta make sure to drive much more carefully too!
Yuki: I'm in your care.
Taichi: (Ah, I can see the observation deck. That’s where my photoshoot will be, huh…)
Yuki-chan! Mind if we go for a little detour? It’ll just be for a little bit!
Yuki: Hm. I don’t mind. Treat it as thanks for keeping me company the whole day.
Taichi: Alright!! Thanks!!

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Yuki: …..So your “BE.MINE” photoshoot’s situation prompt is gonna be on an observation deck, huh?
Taichi: Eh, how did you figure that out!?
Yuki: You wouldn’t stop over this place without good reason. Especially when you brought it up that suddenly.
Taichi: You really are sharp, Yuki-chan…!!
It’s just as you say. The photo shoot is gonna be about having a date at the observation deck, overlooking the night view. So I wanted to try and see if I can envision the right image by coming here.
Yuki: That’s not a bad idea. I think it’s much better to observe the actual place ahead of time.
Taichi: Thanks!
Yuki: Besides, if it’s supposed to be for a night view, then our timing’s just right.
Taichi: It’s super pretty from up here~! Ah, the dorm should be around there, isn’t it?
Yuki: Wouldn’t it be more over that area?
Taichi: Oh yeah. That really bright thing over there must be the train station, right? That means Journey should be… around there?
Yuki: If it’s from the station, then it would be in that direction, yeah.
Taichi: Guy-san and Hisoka-san must be on shift tonight too~ Thanks always for working so hard, you two!!
Yuki: Not like they can hear you from here.
Taichi: Ah!! Look over there, Yuki-chan! The flooring over there is made of glass! Let’s check it out!
Yuki: Fine fine, just calm down a little.

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Taichi: Uwoh, this is kinda exciting…!
Yuki: …Hmm. Seeing the night scenery straight down from here… This is quite stunning too.
Taichi: Super stunning…!! You don’t get to experience a view from this angle that often, it’s kinda inspiring!
Yuki: I take it you’re all satisfied then?
Taichi: Yeah!
Oh, before we leave! We should take a pic together, Yuki-chan!
Yuki: Okay, okay.

Taichi: Ready? …..And, cheeeese!
[CAMERA CLICK]
Taichi: It was a short time but this was so fun! Thanks again, Yuki-chan!
Yuki: Did you actually capture the imagery you wanted into your head?
Taichi: …….AHHH!!!
I kinda just had fun with it like normal, I completely forgot about the photo shoot!
Yuki: I thought so.
Taichi: But I think as long as I have fun with the job like I did tonight, I’m sure it’ll turn out alright!
(...Maybe once the special feature goes on sale, I’ll upload my photo with Yuki-chan on Inste afterward~)

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"BE.MINE ver Taichi - PART 3”

Taichi: Ooooh!! This view is so breathtaking, no matter how many times I’ve seen it!
Izumi: You came here before with Yuki-kun didn’t you, Taichi-kun?
Taichi: Sure did! I had a lot of fun that time, so I’m planning to have just as much fun for today too!
Ah, but I also plan to bring out my most mature side too of course! You better get ready for it!
Izumi: All right. I’ll be expecting it!
Staff: Nanao-san, Tachibana-san. Pleased to work with you today.
Izumi: Pleased to be working with you again too.
Taichi: I’ll do my best to bring out some great photos for us!!
Cameraman: That’s the spirit! Then, for starters, let’s have you give us a real cheerful vibe!
Taichi: No probs!
[CAMERA CLICK]
Taichi: Yeeey!
[CAMERA CLICK]
Cameraman: Yep, that’s the feeling! Perfect!
[CAMERA CLICK]
Cameraman: O.K. Now next up… I want you to glance at the camera while admiring the night view around you.
Taichi: Right! Then how ‘bout a sideway glance and….
Izumi: (Ah, you can really see the beautiful night scenery just overhead of Taichi-kun like this...)
Cameraman: That form there is great! Keep that subtle smile on then face here!

Taichi: ……
Staff: The way Nanao-san is smiling right now has a very different feeling from his usual self. The fact he’s able to switch that suddenly is amazing!
Izumi: It really is. I do think Taichi-kun’s ability to bring out a whole range of facial expressions is fantastic!

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Staff: Let’s call it a wrap! Thank you for your hard work today, everyone!
Taichi: Director-sensei! What do you think? How did I do!?
Izumi: Good work! You were so cool in there!




▶︎ CHOICE 1: That character gap was great!
Izumi: It was amazing to see the character gap between “cheerful Taichi-kun” and “mature Taichi-kun.”
Taichi: Thanks so much! Really though, it’s thanks to you telling me about character gaps that made me more aware of it!
But I’m worried if I was actually able to make use of my expressiveness...
Izumi: The staff also complimented you though, so I think you don’t have to worry about that!
Taichi: For real! I’m super glad to hear that!
I’ll definitely keep doing my best to match your expectations, so I’m gonna do my best with both acting and beyond from now on too!

▶︎ CHOICE 2: Your posing was great!
Izumi: The pose along with the way you were looking at the camera was so great!
Taichi: Ehehe… Actually, when I went for that pose, I remembered the time I was enjoying the glass flooring from before.
Izumi: Glass flooring?
Taichi: We went to the glass flooring area here last time, and that's where I saw a really pretty view of the night scenery! That memory came to my mind.
Since these windows around the photoshoot area curve out too, I was thinking we could get a shot from a high angle where you can also see the night view as well!
Izumi: Ohhh, so that’s why. It's a relief that you got to review the site ahead of time then!
Taichi: Tons helpful! Good thing I got to go even just once!


Taichi: I do think I really gave it my all for today~!
But I also think it’s thanks to you telling me that it’ll all turn out fine—from when you told me about the decided prompt, that is.
And of course, I’m thankful to Yuki-chan for accompanying me here on my previous visit.
Izumi: Fufu, I’m just glad I was able to be of help to you, Taichi-kun.
Taichi: Now then! All that’s left is to wait for the “BE.MINE” sales to go off!
(...Ah. That flyer over there….)

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[KNOCK KNOCK]
Taichi: Yuki-chaaaaaan!
Yuki: It’s not even noon yet and you’re coming in full of energy….
[DOOR OPENS]

Yuki: Need something?
Taichi: You wanna go and see this together?
Yuki: Is that… A flyer from the observation deck?
Taichi: Yeah! They’re gonna have a special viewing event to watch the starry night sky.
I had so much fun at the observation deck with you before, so I was wondering if you’d wanna…
Yuki: Hmmmm…
Sure, why not? I’ll accompany you on shopping on that day too.
Taichi: Yippee!! Thanks so much!!