Tsumugi Tsukioka R - Precarious Garde Manger [Backstage Translation]

[mimosacafe]

“Topped with Raclette Cheese - PART 1”

Guy: Tsukioka, do you have any plans for this Friday night?
Tsumugi: Nothing in particular, why do you ask?
Guy: You see, the store will be rented out for the day, but the number of guests might be more than what Mikage and I can carry out on our own.
I apologize for imposing, but could you perhaps lend us some assistance?
Tsumugi: I can’t say I know much of what I could help out with, but if you’re okay with me then I’d be happy to give a hand.
Guy: Are you certain?
Tsumugi: Of course, it could help with my role-building too.
Guy: Ah, that’s right, you’ll be appearing in the same drama that Sumeragi^[1] will be starring in.
Tsumugi: That’s exactly the case. Even though your place is a bar, it’s still a restaurant all the same, so I figure I could study from there.
Guy: That could be true. Once again, I appreciate the helping hand.
Tsumugi: Not a problem. I’ll be in your care then.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


Tsumugi: Guy-san, Hisoka-kun. I look forward to working with you.
Hisoka: Same here.
Guy: It seems like it’ll be quite busy today, but thank you again for the help.
Mikage, the ingredients stock just arrived, so could you put them away in the fridge?
Hisoka: Gotcha.
Tsumugi: Uhm… Say, Guy-san, what’s that large thing there?
Guy: That? It’s called a raclette cheese round.
Hisoka: The patron requested it, so Guy had it prepared.
Tsumugi: I see! It’s quite big, isn’t it?
Hisoka: By the way, we got your uniform in the back, Tsumugi. You should go change, then come with me.
Tsumugi: Alright, thanks.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


Hisoka: How’s the size?
Tsumugi: It fits just right.
Hisoka: Then, I’ll let you handle the basic order-taking job… Also, do you think you can carry four plates?
Tsumugi: F-Four plates…?! I don’t think I can…
Hisoka: It’s more efficient in a busy hour like this. Give it a try.
Tsumugi: I… I’ll try…
Hisoka: First off, with three plates.
Tsumugi: Oh, I’m doing it!
It seems like I can carry this much, but this much shaking can’t be good, can it…
Hisoka: You’ll probably get used to it soon enough. Now, four plates.
Let’s put one of them here, and add the fourth one there…
Tsumugi: WAH…! It’s gonna fall…!!
Unless I practice more, perhaps I’m better off, don’t you think…?
Hisoka: Don’t panic. Just keep it up and you’ll properly hold them eventually.
Tsumugi: I suppose… I’ll keep trying as much as I can, then.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Tsumugi: No good… I can’t carry them at all…
Hisoka: …Let’s just go with three plates then.
Tsumugi: Sorry. You went through the trouble of teaching me, too…
Hisoka: It’s alright. It’s better to avoid breaking any plates rather than forcing you to do it when you can’t.
Guy: It’s almost time for open hours. Rest for a while before we do.
Tsumugi: Alright.


Hisoka: Wake me up when it’s time, Tsumugi…… (snore)
Tsumugi: Of course. Rest well.
(Since Hisoka went to sleep, what should I do in the meantime… Oh, maybe I should search up on how raclette cheese should be prepared.)

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Guests: Cheers!!
Guest A: Drink up to your heart’s content, everyone!
Guest B: Hell yeah!
Tsumugi: (When Guy-san said they booked the whole restaurant, I didn't fully expect that it was going to be a full house… Amazing. I should do my best to not make any mistakes!)
Guest B: Excuse me–! Can you take our orders?
Hisoka: What would you like?
Guest C: Can someone take our orders as well?
Tsumugi: Ah, coming!

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

“Topped with Raclette Cheese - PART 2”

Guy: And this one is for Table Two.
Tsumugi: Got it.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Tsumugi: (Gotta make sure I don’t drop these. Now, carefully… Maybe three plates is also a bit too much…)
Guest A: Mister, are you alright? You’re wobbling quite a bit!
Tsumugi: S-Sorry to trouble you. I’m fine…
Thank you for waiting, here are your orders!
(Oh no. Just placing down one plate almost made me drop the plates on the other arm too…!)
Guest C: Ah, it’s alright if you just deliver them! No need to place it in front of us~
Tsumugi: I apologize. Thank you very much.
Guest D: Are you a new hire? Do your best.
Tsumugi: Th-thank you.
(I ended up troubling the customer with what's supposed to be my job…)

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Guy: Looks like the raclette cheese is all heated up now. Mikage… seems to have his hands full.
Tsumugi: Shall I go instead? I looked up how raclette cheese should be sliced, so I think I’ve got a pretty good idea.
Guy: In that case, shall I leave it up to you, Tsukioka?
Tsumugi: I’ll do my best.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


Tsumugi: Thank you for waiting.
Guest A: Oh, are you going to put in the cheese yourself, mister?^[2]
Tsumugi: Indeed. Now then, I’ll start slicing it down now.
Guest E: It looks so yummy..!!
Guest A: Mister, you’re quite dexterous aren’t you.
Tsumugi: Thank you very much. Now, please enjoy your meal.
Guest E: The amount of cheese is just right! Balances perfectly with the vegetables, too.
Guest B: You’re actually quite good with handling raclette cheese, huh.
Tsumugi: I’m flattered that you think so.
Guest C: Oh, hey, can I get some of that over here as well?
Guest G: I’d like to try some too!
Tsumugi: I’ll be right with you.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Tsumugi: It appears the guests were pretty pleased. I got five more orders for raclette cheese.
Guy: That’s quite a lot. It’s thanks to your help, Tsukioka.
Tsumugi: (It feels like I’ve gotten a hang of another skill for my role. I call that a success.)

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


Omi: Tsumugi-san, the raclette cheese is all ready and heated up.
Tsumugi: Thank you. Now then, after this, all I have to do is slice the cheese over the meat of the dish. If anyone’s up for it, that is.
Azuma: I heard that Tsumugi’s skill with the raclette cheese was pretty well-received, so I’ve been looking forward to this.
Sakuya: Just hearing it from Guy-san made me want to try the dish as well!
Izumi: Oh I’ve been so excited to see and try it out myself, too!
Tsumugi: You guys… Hearing all that is going to make me blush. I’m glad, though.
Alright, so about this amount should do… Eat it up while it’s hot.
Sakuya: Thank you for the meal.
Izumi: … It’s so delicious!!
Azuma: It’s the perfect helping of cheese, too.
Tsumugi: Is that so? That’s good, then.
Ah, this plate is the last one, isn’t it? Let me slice some cheese and—
Tasuku: HEY, THAT’S—!!
Tsumugi: Huh— OH! Sorry, Tasuku! I got so carried away that I almost forgot you hated cheese…
Tasuku: …(sigh). You take the cheese-covered part, then.
Tsumugi: Ah! Then the other half without the cheese is yours then. Again, so sorry, Tasuku.


——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

[1] Referencing the backstage from the Tenma SSR of the same "RISTORANTE MANKAI" gacha set.
[2] Here is a video sample for better visualization.