As if Caught Up in a Storm
After class at the start of the week, Ryotaro frets on his own as the preparations proceed smoothly—
(Ryotaro is in the music room.)
Ryotaro (We’ve started to practice for the Easter events, and there’s no concern about our playing of ‘Moonlight Serenade’. However…)
Ryotaro (The problem lies in the contest, doesn’t it…)
Ryotaro (A performance to decide on the Rabbit King… I did give it some thought, but I can’t grasp an image of it at all…)
Ryotaro (I think I have a pretty good idea about what the objective of the contest is, but how should I incorporate it into my performance—)
(Daisuke approaches him.)
Daisuke Heya, Ryotaro-kun, great work! Are the others not here yet?
Ryotaro Yeah, I’m still the only one. You…look rather happy, but did something happen?
Daisuke Hahah, you can tell?
Daisuke Actually, I’ve received a very wonderful present this morning, you see. Behold!
Flip
Ryotaro Is that…a drawing of Winbo-kun?
Daisuke Kojiro designed a Winbo-kun that fit the image of a Monochrome Easter, you know.
Ryotaro Haha, how impressive. It’s really well done.
Daisuke You agree as well, Ryotaro-kun!? Kojiro truly is a genius, you know…! No, a child of god…!?
Ryotaro Kojiro must also be greatly satisfied, if you’re that pleased with it.
Ryotaro …Oh right, how about we turn this Winbo-kun into a plushie?
Daisuke Into a plushie…?
Ryotaro It’s well-designed, so I’m thinking it could take on the role of an image character for our Monochrome Easter event.
Ryotaro And I’m sure that Kojiro will be pleased as well, if his illustrated design was turned into a plushie.
Daisuke …Indeed! That’s a really good idea, Ryotaro-kun!
Ryotaro Glad to hear that. If that’s the case, I’ll go check if Seri or Kannoto can make it for us.
Daisuke (…Ryotaro-kun is always considerate of my feelings, and backs me up on a variety of things.)
Daisuke (He helped me out a lot in the preparations of our Monochrome Event this time as well. He’s a wonderful senior.)
Daisuke That’s right, Ryotaro-kun. You appeared to be deep in thought just now, but…
Ryotaro …!
Daisuke Do let me know anytime, if there’s anything that I can be of help with. You’re a precious concert band friend of mine, after all.
Ryotaro …I wonder how many times people have reached out to me like that. You observe the people around you well and care for them too, I see.
Ryotaro Thanks, Maruyama. Apologies for causing you to worry, even though I’m your senior.
Daisuke That’s my line! Your meticulous considerations and concerns have helped me out countless times, you know.
Daisuke I feel inexplicably reassured, whenever I’m with you. Fufu, you may laugh at me for saying this, but…
Daisuke There are times where I find myself wishing I had a ‘big brother’ like you, Ryotaro-kun.
Ryotaro …!
Ryotaro Hahah, so I’m the ‘big brother’ this time huh. I’m the youngest in my family, so that’s kind of strange to hear.
(He recalls Daisuke’s words.)
Daisuke We’ll have people listen to live performances at ‘Yumemidori’ and let them fall in love with music… That’s the sort of event that I want this to be.
Daisuke I’ll also do my best so that everyone will be full of smiles, so I’d be happy if you could work with me as well, Ryotaro-kun!
Daisuke Let me know anytime, if that’s the case! I’ll accompany you to practice, until you’re satisfied.
Daisuke Hahah, there’s a part of me that proceeds with things recklessly, after all. I feel very reassured to have you by my side, Ryotaro-kun.
Ryotaro (Maruyama always speaks so frankly and optimistically.)
Ryotaro (It’s not simple to encourage people, but…every single thing he tells me resonates with my heart.)
Ryotaro (That’s because I know he’s genuinely thinking about me.)
Ryotaro (I’ll have to return those sentiments of his, haven’t I—)
Ryotaro Actually, I’ve been worrying about what to do for the Rabbit King Contest’s performance. May I ask you for some advice?
Daisuke Yeah, but of course!
Daisuke I’ve actually been watching RAIZU-kun’s videos and studying up on the way he carries himself, you know.
Daisuke So I may be able to offer some good advice. Let’s think about it together!
Ryotaro Yeah, thank you.
Ryotaro is practicing performing as the Rabbit King with RAIZU’s performance as a reference, but—
Ryotaro —“Perish, in the depths of darkness…!”
Ryotaro I-Is that alright…?
Daisuke Brilliant! That was wonderful, Ryotaro-kun! It was in the manner of an emperor of darkness burdened with a heavy past, wasn’t it.
Ryotaro Really…? But it’ll be so embarrassing to do something like this onstage…
Daisuke Really? Let’s think of another strategy if that’s the case then.
Ryotaro Sorry, although you’d gone to the lengths of suggesting that for me.
Daisuke Fufu, it’s fine. There’s no meaning in the performance if we don’t draw out your charms after all.
Ryotaro …I see. Thanks.
Daisuke Please don’t worry about it. I’m happy that I get to think about it together with you like this, after all.
Daisuke Oh right! Let’s try finding out about your charms from someone who understands you better!
Daisuke Someone like Seriya-kun would be fit for that, I suppose… Alright I’m off to ask!
(He runs off.)
Taptaptap…
Ryotaro Maruyama takes action right away once an idea hits him, as always… It’s as if I’m caught up in a storm, whenever I’m with him.
Ryotaro Nonetheless, something like that isn’t bad every now and then. Perhaps I’ll try leaving things to him this time.
To be continued…
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