Kazunari Miyoshi SSR - MANKAI Shot [Backstage Translation]

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"The present—where I get to do something I love with the people I love— is an incredibly dazzling time; and that's something I can always say that with utmost confidence!!"

"Off Shot: KAZUNARI- Part 1”



Kazunari: (Then I make it like this here… Yeah, looking good! Okay, now this design maybe needs a lil' bit of a vivid color to it~)
… Hm?
Wait, the Summer Troupe meeting!! It's already this hour—!?
[DOOR OPENS]
Muku: Ah, Kazu-kun. Are you taking a break from your work?
Kazunari:: Mukkun! Were you guys waiting for me? Like, isn't it meeting time already?!
Muku: You seemed so busy with your work that I asked everyone to start it a bit later.
Kazunari: Mukkun…! Big T.Y.~~!!
But seriously, I feel bad. I was so concentrated that I got careless with the time…
Muku: It's really alright. Don't mind it too much.
Shall we go then? Everyone else is waiting for you, too.
Kazunari: I bet! Let's go.

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Kazunari: Everyone!! Really sorry for taking so loooong! Thanks for waiting for me!!
Kumon: It's all good! Hope work was fine for you!!
Yuki: Well, it just means you were that absorbed in your work, right?
Misumi: Kazu's doing his best with work~! So diligent~!
Tenma: This meeting can't really start without you here anyway, so it's fine.
Misumi: Yeah! It's for your birthday after all~
Tenma: In any case, let's get the meeting underway. It's about the birthday project for Kazunari.
Muku: This year's celebration project idea is that we’ll have everyone participate in whatever activity the celebrant requests, right?
Kazunari: I already have something in mind, actually~
Kumon: Woah, really!?
Kazunari: But I'm having problems deciding on where we’re doing it, though.
I've been thinking long and hard about it, but there's not a place that really sticks out to me.
Yuki: There's also the part where someone takes candid pics of the whole birthday activity for the bromide set, right?
Kazunari: Yep yep! It's gotta be a place that'll be good to take pics in, so I think I'm gonna do a bit more research first.
Muku: Alright! If there's anything we can help out with, just let us know.
Tenma: If there's a place you wanna check, we can look through it together.
Kazunari: Thankies, you guys~! That'll be a huge help!
Kumon: Speaking of, what do you wanna do for your birthday?
Kazunari: Well, it's something that screams 'Kazunari', y'know? We've done it a whole bunch of times already, too~
Muku: Which means…
Misumi: I know! We'll be drawing together!
Kazunari: BINGO!! Ahaha, of course it'd be easy to guess!
Yuki: I see. That's definitely a thing that's very 'you', so that works.
Kumon: It sounds hella fun! I can't wait to do it~!
Tenma: Oh yeah, the guy who's gonna be taking the candid shots… Who was it again?
Misumi: Uhmm….?


Kazunari: It's gonna be Tsuzuroon! Geeeez, you guys, don't just go forgetting him like that~!
Yuki: Anyway, if Kazunari's already decided on his birthday request, that's all for today, right?
Muku: I think so.
[PHONE BUZZING]
Kazunari: Ah, it's from my client! Sorry! I need to take this work call!
Misumi: Okaaay~ Good luuuck!
[DOOR CLOSES]
Kumon: Okay, now since the celebrant just left for a call, this is perfect— So, what're we doing for Kazu-san's birthday present?
Tenma: Right… Something practical might be good. Though he might be really happy to get something unique, too.
Yuki: That's true. But I actually do concur that it'll be better to get him something he can use on a regular basis.
Misumi: Like something for when he goes out? Or maybe something he needs for work~?
Muku: That's it! Seeing as Kazu-kun has been such a busybody with work, there’s actually something that came to mind—

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"Off Shot: KAZUNARI- Part 2”


Kazunari: Hrmm…… I'm at a loss. What should I do with the design for this one…
(I've been racking my brain over this since yesterday, but I really can't decide on anything…)
… Alright. Maybe I'll go ask Yukki for his opinion!

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[KNOCK KNOCK]
Kazunari: Yukki, you there~?
Yuki: Yeah, go ahead.

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[DOOR OPENS]
Kazunari: Excusie meeee!
Huh. Are you working on something right now?
Yuki: Sort of. Just passing the time.
Kazunari: Wow, that’s a super cute material though!
Yuki: 'Course, I picked it since I had a good feeling about it, after all. Anyway, didn't you come in because you needed something?
Kazunari: Oh, right!
Actually, I want you to answer this without being particularly inspired by anything, but…
Can you take a look at the stuff on my laptop screen here and tell me which one of these designs is a good one for you?
Yuki: Hm… Depends on what theme you're going for…
Kazunari: Just pick one that you like the most for now!
Yuki: In that case… I'll have to go with this. The pop style of the vivid colors here is pretty cute.
Kazunari: Oohh gotchu! Thankies!! This already will be a good ref' for me~
Yuki: By the way, have you already decided on the location? For the place where we'll be drawing, I mean.
Kazunari: Nope, still got nothing~
But I was just thinking of going to see this solo art exhibition after this, just to help change my pace for a bit. Maybe I'll be able to come up with something then. Hopefully!
Yuki: Well, I suppose it helps to do something completely different when coming up with stuff.
Kazunari:Exactly!
Thanks again, Yukki! I'm gonna head out to the exhibition now!
Yuki: Yeah yeah, take care out there.
[DOOR CLOSES]
Yuki: That was close… I don't think he had any suspicion of what I was doing. It should be fine…

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Tsuzuru: … Huh?
Kazunari: Eh? You're here too, Tsuzuroon!? This is some crazy coincidence!!
Tsuzuru: I wasn't expecting to bump into you here either.
I was just walking around hoping to find some inspiration for a script, so when I came across this solo exhibition, I thought I'd try seeing what's here, so...
Kazunari: No kid! Hey, you wanna go look around together while we're here?
Tsuzuru: Sounds good.
Kazunari: Yippee!! Actually, this reminds me of the time you and I walked around the museum together for my VLOG video~^[1]
Tsuzuru: Ahh, now that you mention it. We did that for your birthday event, right?
Kazunari: And now I've got you to do the candid shots for my bromides too. I'll be expecting a lot from you♪
Tsuzuru: Please don't put any sort of weird pressure onto me.
Kazunari: Ahaha, JK! JK!
Though, I'm still not sure where we would be having the photoshoot, so…
Tsuzuru: Really? I thought for sure you'd have picked something right away.
Kazunari: Hmm, well, see, I requested that I could do some illustrations with everyone.
I thought it'd be fine to just do it in the dorms, or like, the place where we all took a trip together before the Sky Gallery performance run…
Eventually, I did come up with a whole list of possible locations in mind—
But I also wanted to share this feeling of "youth" with everyone too, so I thought a school would be the most ideal place… Except, well, I guess asking for a space there would be too difficult, right?
Tsuzuru: That's true…… Oh, but aren't there closed schools that have been reformed and become places you can rent out? I feel like I've seen stuff like that on TV before…
Kazunari: Rent out… AH!! Like rental spaces! Right! Those are a thing!
How did I never think of that!? Thanks so much for reminding me, Tsuzuroon~!
Tsuzuru: If that's what you're gonna go with, then that's good to hear you got your answer.
Kazunari: Okaaaay! Time to check out what rental spaces there are ASAP!

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"Off Shot: KAZUNARI- Part 3”


Kumon: Woooow, it's like a real classroom!!
Kazunari: Because it was one, after all~
Muku: This sort of reminds me of the time we visited Kazu-kun's former middle school and he drew everyone in his painting.^[2]
Yuki: I was just recalling that, yeah.
Kazunari: I figured all of us wouldn't be able to really draw much if we went to an actual classroom—
But! With a rental space like this, we'll be able to do it anytime here!
Tenma: It checks out all of the boxes of Kazunari's request, for sure.
Kazunari: Yessiree! Plus, we're apparently free to use drawing tools and stationery here; I've also brought all sorts of other stuff like paintbrushes and crayons with me too!
Tsuzuru: I was wondering why you were carrying so much stuff with you. There's really this many art materials, then?
Kazunari: It's a lot, right~? I've even got sketchbooks and canvases in here! Now, without any further ado, let's get everything prepped and start drawing looots of stuff!
Misumi: Let's goooo~!

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Misumi: Sankaku, sankaku~ Plenty of different Sankaku-kun~♪
Kumon: Woah! Just look at all the different kinds of Sankaku-kun's there are!! Oh— This Sankaku-kun is wearing a beret! Helooks so cool!!
Misumi: Ehehe, this Sankaku-kun is a designer~!
Kazunari: Yukki's Yurukuma is totes adorbs!!
Yuki: I tried doing watercolor this time.
Muku: Ohh, it gives it a different vibe from its usual! So pretty…
Yuki: Your pegasus drawing looks good, too, Muku. The use of colors is charming— almost fairy-tale-like.
Muku: Ehehe, thank you!
Wah, your dragon looks so cool, Kyu-chan!
Kumon: I tried drawing a dragon with the concept that it has power over ice!!
Tenma: I can see it. Even the scales look like they're made of ice.
Kazunari: Ah, Ten-ten, is that Rio^[3] you're drawing?
Tenma: Yeah. I think I drew him pretty good, if I do say so myself.
Yuki: Pfft— And as always, your drawings are very… Unique.
Tenma: Am I supposed to take that as a compliment?!
Kazunari: I, for one, really love how you draw, Ten-ten!!
[CAMERA CLICKS]
Tsuzuru: (Everyone looks like they're having lots of fun drawing. I can feel myself smiling with them as I'm taking their pictures.)
Misumi: What're you drawing, Kazu~?
Kazunari: Hehe, it's a secret. For now~
Tenma: What're you covering your sketchbook for. Now I'm curious.
Kazunari: You just gotta wait till I'm done☆

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Kazunari: It's finished~!!
Kumon: Ah, you're done?! Show it, show it!!
Kazunari: Ta-daaah!
Misumi: Wooow! It's a drawing of us!!
Kumon: Woah! You're amazing, Kazu-san! It looks exactly like everyone— and we look like we're having fun too!!
Muku: So you were drawing us! I feel flattered~
Yuki: Oh yeah, you drew us during the middle school visit before too; You drew us and the Director just like this back then, right?
Tenma: Oh? You even got our cameraman Tsuzuru-san in this, I see.
Muku: You're right! He has such a kind smile on here.
Tsuzuru: You drew me in there, too?
Kazunari: Obvs! Thanks for taking so many pics!
Misumi: Ehehe, we got such a wonderful present from Kazu~!
Kumon: Even though we were supposed to be the ones celebrating your day here!
Tenma: I know right.
Muku: Fufu, that's true!
Yuki: Aaaaad that being said. Here's your birthday present.


Members: Happy Birthday!!!
Kazunari: OMG—!! Thanks so much, you guys! I'm over the moon!!
Is it okay for me to open it now!?
Kumon: 'Course!! Go ahead!
[PAPER RUSTLING]


Kazunari: Ah. Is this a laptop case!?
Muku: Yep. It came to mind while I was watching you being busy with work.
Misumi: We started talking about what to do based on Muku's idea.
Tenma: You're doing what you love as your job after all. So, to help with making sure you always love the work you do, we decided on a laptop case in the end.
Kumon: After we settled on the motif to go with, we had Yuki make the whole thing for you!!
Kazunari: Actually, I do remember seeing this material before… Ah!! From Yukki's room!!
Tenma: Wait, did he catch you making it?
Yuki: I managed to fool him pretty well, though.
Kazunari: Oh wow, I absolutely didn't realize it at all~!
Yuki: I made it so that it can be utilized well, 'course.
Muku: You probably have a laptop case of your own already, but if you ever feel like it, feel free to use this one when you want a change of pace
Kazunari: Nuh-uh! Starting tomorrow, I'm totally going to be using this one all the time!!
For real, I'm so so soooo happy, you guys!! Thanks so much!!
Misumi: Ehehe, we're so glad you like it~!
Kazunari: Tsuzuroon~!! Hey hey, take a pic of me with my present, will you~?
Tsuzuru: Gotcha.
Kazunari: Yaaaay!!
[CAMERA CLICKS]
Tsuzuru: A laptop case, huh? That's a good gift. I can see it being a pretty motivating item to have around while going around and working with it, knowing that everyone got it for you.
Kazunari: Oh? In that case, when you become a full-fledged working adult, I'll go buy you one, Tsuzuroon! Hope you look forward to it!



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[1] Kazunari SSR: MANKAI Party
[2] Kazunari SSR: Invitation to the House of Curiosity
[3] Tenma's role in Wonder Rush, and the black shiba inu plush that he owns.