Tsumugi Tsukioka R - The Shirt's a Perfect Match [BACKSTAGE TRANSLATION]

[mimosacafe]

"I loved the atmosphere in the cafe that Banri-kun and I went to. The lucky bag was cute too; he said he'll take me to their shop next time."

"Apparel Brand Cafe Lucky Bag - PART 1”



Banri: Yo, Tsumugi-san.
Tsumugi: The coffee's smelling really nice over here.
Banri: I was just in the mood to drink. You want some too?
Tsumugi: Oh, please. I’d love to have some.
Banri: Gotcha. Wait a mo', lemme pour ya a mug.
Tsumugi: Ah, wait, I can do it on my own—
Banri: I wanted to have another cup myself, so I may as well make some with yours. Just sit down and wait there.
Tsumugi: ...If you say so then. I’ll take you up on your kind offer.
Fufu, the coffee Banri-kun prepares is always delicious. I’m looking forward to it.

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Banri: Sorry for the wait.
Tsumugi: Thank you. Let me have a sip, then.
… Mh-hmm, it’s delicious. I feel like this is my first time having this particular blend. Where’d you get it?
Banri: It’s one of the products of this apparel brand cafe that I like.
It just opened last month. Had a taste of their coffee last time I went there. Turned out to be delicious, so I bought some.
Tsumugi: That explains why I couldn't remember this taste.
I’ve never been to an apparel brand cafe, but to think they’ve got tasty coffee, too.
Banri: Not to mention that the ambiance of the shop is pretty relaxing; I've got a feeling you'd like it, too.
Tsumugi: Really now? I’d like to see it too if that’s the case, then.
Banri: Sure, let’s go there together, yeah? Been meaning to stop by there again
Tsumugi: Yes, let’s.
Banri: When are we going?
Tsumugi: I’d love for it to be as soon as possible, so… Does tomorrow work? You don’t have any plans, do you?
Banri: Nope, I’ll be free all day. Tomorrow works just fine.
Tsumugi: Then tomorrow it is. I'm excited.
Banri: No kid~

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Tsumugi: Wow… Even the interior design is so stylish. I wonder if it’s because it’s a cafe for an apparel brand like you said.
This kind of atmosphere… I like it.
Banri: I knew you’d fancy it, Tsumugi-san.
Tsumugi: Thank you for telling me about it. I can easily see myself letting time pass by here, especially with their good coffee.
Banri: Good to know you like it that much.
How 'bout we take a look at their apparel line, too? This cafe seems to have a matching aesthetic with their shop, so I’m curious myself.
Tsumugi: Now that you've said that they have similar aesthetics, I’m rather interested… Although, this brand seems to be more to be your type, isn’t it? I wonder if it will even fit me...
Banri: Well, if we do end up finding clothes that you’d like we can just buy them, so why not? I’ll be buying some for myself anyway.
Tsumugi: You sure? I guess we can take a look together. Next time.
Banri: That settles it. Alright, next time I get to go shopping, I’ll let you know.
Tsumugi: Mh-hmm. I’ll look forward to it.

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Banri: ...Oh shit, it’s already this late? Didn’t even realize how much time passed.
Tsumugi: We ended up settling down for so long again. It’s starting to get packed in here too, perhaps we should head back soon?
Banri: Agreed.
Tsumugi: The cash register should be over there… Ah, there’s a bit of a line.
… Oh? What’s that tote bag over by the cash registry counter?
Banri: Hm? Ohh, it says there it’s a lucky bag.^[1]
Tsumugi: A cafe-themed lucky bag, huh...

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"Apparel Brand Cafe Lucky Bag - PART 2”



Tsumugi: I’ve never bought a lucky bag from a cafe before, maybe I should purchase one while I’m here.
Banri: You serious?
Tsumugi: Why not? Maybe one of the items could be a coupon for a free drink. Plus I’ve recently been wanting to try out my luck too, so buying this now is a good chance.
Oh, right, are you gonna buy a lucky bag, too, Banri-kun?
Banri: Nah, I’m good. S'not like I really need something like that.
Tsumugi: Alright. Well, I suppose I'll open this later; we can look at the contents once we’re back home.
Banri: Gotcha.

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Tsumugi: We’re home.
Banri: We’re back.
Izumi: Welcome home. Were you two out together?
Banri: Came back from a cafe, yeah.
Tsumugi: It was a pleasant one, too. They were selling some lucky bags in their shop as well.
Izumi: Lucky bags? You mean that tote bag? I never would’ve expected that… It just looks like any other normal bag you’d use on a casual day.
Banri: Though, coming from a cafe of an apparel brand, it’d be no wonder.
Izumi: Ohh, that makes sense. So that’s why it’s so stylish.
Tsumugi: Now then, why don’t we take a look at what’s in it?
Izumi: I wonder what could be inside. Even I’m excited to take a peek!
Tsumugi: Oh, but it’d be nice to get something that's a useful everyday item.
Banri: Stuff like tumblers, right?
Izumi: Ah, that sounds possible!
Tsumugi: Let’s see… Ah, some coffee beans and a free drink coupon.
Banri: Guess that's expected. It’s a cafe-themed lucky bag, after all.
Izumi: Seems just right for people who like cafes, yeah.
Tsumugi: How about we try this coffee out after dinner? I can prepare it for us.
Izumi: I’d love that! Let me help out when you do!
Banri: If it’s Tsumugi-san and Director-chan making the coffee, guess I’ll settle on being the one who waits, huh.
Tsumugi: Mh-hmm. Take it as a return favor for the delicious coffee you made for me yesterday.
What else is there… Oh, a stainless bottle.
Banri: Hoh… Not exactly a tumbler, but it’s close enough, ain’t it?
Izumi: You could probably use this during rehearsals too.
Tsumugi: You’re right. I think I’ll go ahead and use this immediately for tomorrow then.
There seems to be one more item… It’s a shirt?
Banri: Now that is something you’d expect from an apparel brand cafe.
Izumi: Yeah. Having some clothing included sounds about right.
Tsumugi: Even though it looks like a really simple shirt… Let me unfold it first.
Ah!! Banri-kun, look!! This shirt has a dachshund drawn on it!
To think a shop like that had something like this...
Banri: ... Everything seemed just about right for the theme, yet this one’s such an outlier. Never would’ve thought that the shop would have clothes like this.


Tsumugi: This dachshund looks a lot like Zabi. Isn't it just the cutest?
Banri: ........ 'Scuse me?
Izumi: Oh, you’re right! It looks so similar to him!
Tsumugi: It does, doesn’t it?! I should show this to Tasuku later too.
I can't believe they have clothing as cute as this. Not to mention that it was from a shop that Banri-kun likes.
Banri: Ah… I suppose they do.......
Tsumugi: If it’s something like this, then it's something I can probably wear. And knowing that, I’m even more excited about our visit to the apparel shop for next time, Banri-kun!
Izumi: It’d be nice to find other types of clothing and accessories with similar motifs to that dachshund that looks like Zabi, wouldn’t it?
Tsumugi: Yes! I’ll certainly keep that when we get to go there.



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[1] 福袋 (fukubukuro), or “lucky bags”, are grab bags filled with a random assortment of items sold at a discount. The items tend to be specific to the shop. They’re usually a New Year’s custom.

※ The card was originally released in Jan 2021 (VELUDO WINTER COLLECTION Scout); this is a revised version from my original translation from the same time frame.