Banri Settsu SSR - The First Star of Devoting Fire [BACKSTAGE TRANSLATION]

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"Even if ya ask me 'bout my best purchase, this is still its own project, ain't it? I gotta at make note that it should be somethin' that'll hook the fans into reading it."

"BANRI's Best Purchase” - Part 1”

▋Banri: Good workin', Izumi-chan.
▋Izumi: "President!" "Pre-si-dent"! Geez, how many times do I have to tell you not call me by name?
▋Banri: Whatever you say ma'am.
▋Izumi: How did that job earlier go for you?
▋Banri: Piece o' cake. Took care of it in a flash.
▋'Nyway, you called me for somethin'?
▋Izumi: Yeah. I'll send you the files later, just in case, but I thought I'd hand this over to you now.
▋Banri: Ah, this is that prerequisite questionnaire for that magazine interview, ain't it?
▋Izumi: That's right. Make sure you have it all answered by the date written here. Understand?
▋Banri: Gotcha.
▋… Hmm, my most recent "best purchase", huh?

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▋Banri: Oh yeah, there's that questionnaire that Izumi-chan handed to me. Let's check this out…
▋"My best recent purchase"... Right. What do I even do 'bout this one… Guess I could take a look at my newer stuff here—
▋I do like this shirt, but I wouldn't necessarily call it my best purchase.
▋And I've worn these shoes a ton… But I'm pretty sure this design's no longer on sale; no use bringing this up by the time my interview releases.
▋Like, if I'm goin' by that angle, there's really nothin' worth noting, huh…
[DOOR OPENS]
▋Juza: … Bastard, the hell are ya messin' up the room for.


▋Banri: Don't wanna hear that from some sweets-scatterin' asshole.
▋Juza: Hah? The one who's got their stuff all scattered 'round right now is you, ain't it?
▋Taichi: Al-Alright, you two, let's take it easy!
▋Say, why do you have all your clothes n' stuff laid out like this though, Ban-chan?
▋Banri: Tryin' to figure out my answer to this questionnaire for the magazine interview.
▋Juza: So it's for a questionnaire? Couldn't ya have said that sooner.
▋Banri: You didn't even give me any chance to!!
▋Taichi: What part of the questionnaire is it?
▋Banri: This here, askin' 'bout my best purchase.
▋Taichi: Ohh! That explains why everything's all lined up like this!
▋So, did you decide on an answer already?
▋Banri: Nahh. Nothin' from here.
▋Taichi: Well, maybe you'll find something on tomorrow's shoot!
▋Banri: — Ohh yeah. Now that you mention it, tomorrow's shoot will be at an outlet store, ain't it? That "100k Yen Budget Challenge" thingy.
▋Juza: Why the hell did they choose YOU for a fancy challenge like that?
▋Banri: 'Cuz I've got a good eye for the fancy stuff, obviously.
▋ (... Will I really be able to find somethin' worthy enough for a "best purchase" in an outlet store of all places, though?)

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"BANRI's Best Purchase” - Part 2”

▋Staff: We're rolling in 3… 2… 1…
▋Reporter: It's time once again for the ever-popular portion of "The Prince's Late Lunch" show: the "100,000 Yen Shopping Challenge!"
▋Now let's not dilly-dally with it— let's welcome our guests for today! Please come over, you two!


▋TAICHI: Gooood afternoon, everyone!^[1]
▋BANRI: Heya.
▋Reporter: That's right! Our guests today will be no other than TAICHI-san and BANRI-san from AKIVE!
▋TAICHI & BANRI: Thanks for having us.
▋Reporter: Have either of you been to this outlet store before?
▋BANRI: A whole buncha times already.
▋TAICHI: I've only been here once, so…
▋Reporter: I see! I see!
▋I ask because, you see, they've recently swapped out some of the stores here for new ones!
▋So we believe that even a regular like BANRI-san will still find a lot of enjoyment out of this challenge because of that.
▋BANRI: Well then, I'm excited to see what fresh goods they've got then.
▋Reporter: Now then, let me explain this challenge for everyone!
▋These two will be handed a budget of 100,000 yen, to which they'll be free to use on whatever they'll see fit.
▋However, we'll be having a game at the end of this challenge; if you fail the game, then everything you've bought by the end of the day will be given away to the viewers instead!
▋TAICHI: Everything!?
▋BANRI: Talk 'bout pressure.
▋Reporter: But, midway into the challenge, we'll also have another game where— if you win it— you'll be rewarded with an additional 50,000 yen to your shopping budget!
▋TAICHI: Seriously! Then we definitely have to nab that!
▋BANRI: Guess we gotta do what we gotta do.
▋Reporter: Now, without further ado— let's start shopping!

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▋Reporter: So, you two, what sort of items do you usually buy on your own time?
▋BANRI: Clothes n' shoes for me, no doubt.
▋TAICHI: I buy all sorts of stuff, but I get a lot more of are merch of my favorite character!
▋But I guess if we're talking about my pricier purchases, then those would the skateboards I get for my hobby…
▋Reporter: For when you practice your skateboarding skills, then?
▋TAICHI: Yeah! Although I've been too busy to get any practicing hours in lately
▋Reporter: Is that so… Oh! Looks like this is the store that BANRI-san gets his clothes and shoes from.
▋TAICHI: Oooh, look at this belt! Bet JUZA-san would look so good with it!
▋BANRI: These shoes here would pro'lly be to OMI's liking too.
▋TAICHI: Oh yeah! Totally!

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▋BANRI: This sake cup looks like somethin' SAKYO-san would use, don't it?
▋TAICHI: Sure does!
▋Wow! Check out this mirror! It says it comes with its own built-in light that's good for when putting on make-up and stuff!
▋BANRI: AZAMI might want one of these.

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▋TAICHI: Hey, these might be good for when we're travelling 'round in-between work locations, don'cha think?
▋BANRI: Neck pillows, huh? They'll surely be useful.
▋Reporter: The members are most certainly familiar with one another, aren't they? I bet even the fans are taking notes as well while they're watching this.
▋TAICHI: Yeah! I guess you could say we do know each other quite a bunch!
▋BANRI: Hang on. Is this store—
▋Reporter: Is something the matter?
▋BANRI: Pretty sure this is the store that's got this specific pair of sunglasses I've been eyein' on. That thing's so popular I can never catch 'em on sale anywhere—
▋…Wait, you're kiddin'—!? They actually have it here?!
▋TAICHI: Lemme see! —WOAH!? That price tag's crazier than I expected!! …These are the sunglasses you've been wanting!?
▋BANRI: Most certain of it. Sure, it's pricey compared to most stuff you'd find in an outlet store, but this is already a huge cut from its initial price… Maybe I'll get it.
▋TAICHI: You're buying it!?
▋BANRI: Uh-huh. Don't worry; I ain't gonna use the money from the challenge. I'll get it with my own pocket money.
▋Reporter: You're going to use your own expenses?!
▋BANRI: Yep. Sorry, could you guys wait a sec'? I'll just head to the cashier then come back after.
▋Reporter: Yes, of course!
▋—What a turn of events! We've never had someone do this challenge and actually buy something so expensive out of their own personal budget~
▋TAICHI:Hope people don't get the wrong idea, though, like— not every idol can just do that, y'know!!
▋'Cuz I certainly CAN'T afford to buy something THAT expensive THAT easily!!!


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▋Reporter: —And now, it's time for our guests to partake in this portion's bonus game!
▋We have prepared two questions for you to answer.
▋If you can get either one of the two questions correct, you'll receive a bonus of 50,000 yen for your budget!
▋Who will do the honors of answering the first question?
▋TAICHI: I'll have the first go at it!
▋BANRI: Go ahead. I'm countin' on ya.
▋TAICHI: We'll have that 50k in the bag!
▋Reporter: Alright, then. Here's your question:
▋These two items here items made for camping trips; among these two products, which one sells out more than the other?
▋A: the low chair; or B: the titanium mug? You're free to look and think about it for as long as you'd like until you decide on your answer.
▋TAICHI: Man, this is kinda tough…
▋The chair seems like it'd be a hot item… But since the mug's easier to buy and take back home, I'm gonna go with "B"!
▋Reporter: So the "titanium mug" is your answer?
▋TAICHI: Yeah! —C'mon, c'mon, please be right…!
▋Reporter: The correct answer is… the titanium mug!
▋Congratulations on winning the 50,000 yen bonus!
▋TAICHI: ALLLLRIGHT!
▋BANRI: Damn, nice going.

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"BANRI's Best Purchase” - Part 3”

▋TAICHI: The prices on this shop's accessories always make me second-guess, but I can't deny that I'm pretty into these designs!
▋BANRI: Not somethin' I expected to hear from you, considerin' these are some burly designs.
▋TAICHI: I like them quite a bit!
▋Oh! Hey, this is the pendant I've been wanting to get! I could never find them in person or any online stores—
▋Wow! Hang on! The price on this REALLY dropped!
▋… But it didn't drop down enough to what I can afford…
▋BANRI: How much s'that?
▋TAICHI: Around 40k yen…
▋BANRI: That's a major steal. You ain't gonna find a better price than that, y'know?
▋Why don'cha use that bonus money for this, then?
▋TAICHI: But that 50k's supposed to be for the two of us—
▋BANRI: But you won that money for us, didn't ya? And they said we can use it however we'd like.
▋If I find anythin' I like within the remaining budget, I'll just go with that, yeah?
▋TAICHI: Ban-chan… If you're really sure, then! I'll buy it! Thanks so much!!
▋Reporter: That's what you call love for his members…!

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▋Reporter: And that concludes our shopping trip! Which means that, last but not least, is the final bonus game!
▋If you fail this challenge, all of the times you bought today will be taken and given away to the viewers instead!
▋Your challenge this time is a darts game; just hit bullseye, and everything is yours to keep!
▋You'll only have three attempts. Who will be going first?
▋BANRI: You like darts, right, TAICHI? You seem like you'd be good at this.
▋Can I leave the first two shots to ya?
▋TAICHI: I'm not really that good, but I'll give it a shot!
▋Reporter: Okay, TAICHI-san! Please throw your first dart!
▋TAICHI: …!!
[HIT]
▋Reporter: Oooh, so close!
▋TAICHI: Khh… I'll get it in this next one!
▋Reporter: Here comes his second attempt!
[HIT]
▋TAICHI: Gah…!
▋Reporter: Aahh, he almost had it, too!
▋TAICHI: Sorry, BAN-chan! My nerves got the better of me…
▋BANRI: Nah, you still did good 'nuff to almost hit bullseye. Even counting the nerves, that's still impressive.
▋… Well, since you got to show off by winning the earlier challenge, I'd better step up my game too.
▋TAICHI: Yeah! Show that dartboard who's boss!
▋Reporter: And so BANRI-san will be taking the last shot at this! Good luck!
▋BANRI: —!!
[HIT]
▋Reporter: And that's bullseye!! They're taking it all home!
▋TAICHI: Yahoooooo—!!
▋BANRI: Pheeew! Nearly flubbed that!
▋TAICHI: That's our BAN-chan!

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[CAMERA CLICKS]
▋Banri: … Alrighty. These sunglasses are def' going into my "best purchase" question.
▋Already took the pic', so that should take care of the questionnaire.

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[DOOR OPENS]
▋Banri: Yooo.
▋Izumi: Oh, Banri-kun. You came back home at a great time.
▋Banri: What's up?
▋Azami: Your name's trending on social media. Along with the word "sunglasses".
▋Banri: What's happenin' now?
▋Izumi: It's because that magazine— the one that included the questionnaire about your "best purchase"— came out earlier today.
▋You also had that "10k yen budget shopping" episode too, so… Ah, here, look! It's really making the rounds!
▋Social Media Post: "In case you didnt know: AKIVE's BANRI-kun is totes a rich kid"
▋Social Media Post: "sounds about right for an idol!"
▋Social Media Post: "these guys really be living the dream!!"
▋Banri: So I see, yeah.
▋Azami: The store apparently had to increase their production on those sunglasses you talked 'bout.
▋Yet they got sold like pancakes— store branches, online retailers… All of them are already out of stock.
▋Banri: But that thing's original price is like 200k yen?! That's insane…
▋Izumi: The store's official media account has even already made a post regarding pre-orders because of the crazy number of demands for restocks.
▋Azami: Banri-san's fans are crazy for sure— crazy rich.
▋Izumi: I guess when you look at his merch sales……
[DOOR OPENS]
▋Taichi: I'm baaaack!
▋Izumi: Welcome home, Taichi-kun.


▋Taichi: Hey, get this guys! I passed by like, three people who looked just like Ban-chan today!
▋Banri: ......'Scuse me?
▋Izumi: Oh actually, when I went to the cafe earlier, I also happened upon two people who seemed similar to Banri-kun…
▋Azami: Hang on. Now that y'all are bringing it up, I had the same experience at the make-up store too—
▋Banri: HAH?! The fuck are you all goin' on about!?
▋Taichi: But Ban-chan! They not only had those sunglasses you got, but also your hair, and your clothes—
▋Azami: Exactly like the guys I saw, yeah.
▋Banri: W-What the hell is even up with that…
[DOOR OPENS]
▋Sakyo: I'm back…
▋——!?! SETTSU!? How the hell are you here…
▋Banri: "How?" What d'ya mean 'how??"
▋Sakyo: Coulda sworn I just passed by ya at the crossing earlier. How'd you manage to get back here so fast?
▋Banri: —Oh come on!! It's ME! The real one's RIGHT HERE!



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[1] In this Parallel Event, all of AKIVE (Autumn Troupe's idol group name) have their names written in katakana when doing their idol activities.