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Season: Winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Kaoru, Tomoya, Hiiro, Chiaki

<A couple days later. The day of the hero show>

Tomoya: “I’ve found you, Phantom Scorpio!”

Kaoru: “Ahaha ♪ I see you’re as stupid as ever, Rabiranger.”

“You didn’t “find” me. I let myself get caught on purpose. Here ya go, little soldier…♪”

Tomoya: “Uwaa!? He blocked my line of vision with a deck of cards…”

Hiiro: “ I’m Spade - Hiiro Amagi! Who was it who summoned me?”

Kaoru: “Here, he~re. It was me, Spade-chan♪. This card is my proof.”

“Sorry to ask this of you right off the bat, but could you beat up that boy over there?”

Hiiro: “Of course! I’ll follow your orders!”

“Ha!”

Tomoya: …Oops. I almost got hit there.

Hiiro: It’s okay. I’ve gotten used to the way you move.

No matter what kinds of improvisation you come up with, I promise I won’t hurt you.

Tomoya: You were saying stuff like that during rehearsal as well… Is it okay if I try coming at you as if I was seriously trying to punch you?

Flashy battles are one of the main selling points for hero shows after all.

Hiiro: Yup! Place your trust in me and come at me with all your might!

Tomoya: “Taaaaaah!”

Kaoru: (Woah, Hiiro-kun fell to his knees after getting punched.)

(Or so I thought, but he got up and is running at Tomoya-kun!?)

(That just now wasn’t in the script. The two of them are good at ad-libbing.)

Hiiro: “That won’t work on me!”

Kaoru: (Their fight is evenly matched. The children can’t take their eyes off the thrilling battle.)

(It was the right call to ask Hiiro-kun to help us out… N?)

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Chiaki: …! (Sending Kaoru a mysterious signal)

Kaoru: (What on earth is he doing… He’s moving his hands around like crazy, but I have no idea what he’s trying to say.)

(Anyhow. Since Moricchi made it on time it means we’re moving on to “Plan C”.)

(I’ll need to send the signal to Tomoya-kun and Hiiro-kun, let’s see-)

“Ahahah! Ca~ught you~✰”

Tomoya: “Hokuto-senpai!? That’s playing dirty, Phantom Scorpio!”

Kaoru: “Fufun. Playing dirty is what us villains are all about. Thank you for the compliment ♪”

“Your power… or was it strength? Your heroic energy comes from this penguin, doesn’t it? If I take him away, it’s over for you~”

“Fare well, Rabiranger…♪”

Tomoya: “Darn, I can’t let things end here. I don’t want it to end…!”

Chiaki: “Ah, this doesn’t have to be the end! Your story is only beginning! -Hah!”

“The red flames are the mark of justice! Burning bright red like the sun of life!”

“Heroes always show up late! Ryusei Red, Morisawa Chiaki…✰”

Kaoru: “Tch, so he showed up… I’m counting on you, Soldier-san!”

Hiiro: “Hm? Which one should I target? If you don’t give me proper orders, I can’t fulfill them.”

Kaoru: “Just play that by ear-”

Chiaki: “Do it now”

Kaoru: “What!?”

Chiaki: “Fuhaha! I’ve rescued Hokuto-senpai ✰”

“Hokuto-senpai! Assist me in sending Rabiranger hero energy!”

“All you little ones too, please help us cheer on Rabiranger! One~, two!”

“Do your best~! Rabiranger~!”

Tomoya: “Woooooooah! My strength is returning! Take this, my ultimate attack: Rabbits Shot!”

Kaoru: “Kgh… Retreat! Remember this, I’ll definitely return for payback one day!”

Hiiro: “Please wait, Phantom Scorpio! Please give me your orders before leaving!”

Chiaki: “It’s a victory for justice! All you little ones, thank you for the support!”

Tomoya: “It seems you’ve enjoyed yourselves, which makes me happy! Thank you so much for today!”

<Evening that day>

Kaoru: It’s already evening, huh. I wonder if it’s because I’ve done something out of character, but I’m super tired.

Hiiro: Are you okay? Should I carry you back to the dormitory?

Kaoru: Thank you for the offer, but no thank you.

Thank you for today as well, Hokuto-senpai-chan. The show was even more hype thanks to you.

Apparently, some of the children had never seen a penguin before, it was a good decision for you to come along.

Hiiro: Hm. Hokuto-senpai just bowed his head, I wonder what that means?

Tomoya: Isn’t he saying “You’re welcome”? Though it might be “Today was tiring”...

Either way, you sure worked hard today~, good boy good boy…♪

Kaoru: That reminds me, the two of you sure went above and beyond today. When you started doing stunts that weren’t in the script you really surprised me.

I could tell how much you wanted the kids to have fun, it was exhilarating.

Tomoya: Ahaha… sorry for going off script like that. I was inspired by Amagi and ended up getting carried away.

Kaoru: Not at all. It turned into a great lesson in ad-libbing for me.

Why, Tomoya-kun just keeps on teaching me more and more~. Maybe I should start calling you Tomoya-sensei from now on ♪

Tomoya: Oh stop it with that. I’m still nowhere near…

Oh, a boy in a wheelchair is coming over here with a nurse. I wonder if he has anything to ask of us?

Chiaki: You are… As I thought, you’re the one who sent me that letter.

Umu! We came to cheer you on as you fight against your illness ✰. Did you watch the hero show?

Kaoru: (Ahaha. That boy looks so excited. I guess that’s to be expected since he finally met the hero he looked up to.)

Chiaki: …Nn? You want to talk to Phantom Scorpio?

Gotcha. Hakaze, you’re up!

Kaoru: Hey now. Would you mind not revealing my true identity like that?

Just ki~dding♪

Good evening. What did you want to talk about?

“I’ve never seen such a cool enemy” you say? You’ve always admired heroes, but you wouldn’t mind becoming a villain if you could become like me?

Ahaha. Looks like I’ve managed to steal your heart.

I heard you have surgery tomorrow. Stay strong, okay?

…Yeah. Once you feel better, let’s cause some mischief that won’t make anyone mad at you.

Pinky promise, it’s a promise just between the two of us…♪

Tomoya: …Wow, woah.

Kaoru: Was that so pretentious that you couldn’t bear watching?

Tomoya: Nope, it’s the opposite! You were speaking from the heart just now, weren’t you? Amazing.

That’s impossible for me. I couldn’t come up with words like that in the spur of the moment. I’ve learned something new~ Ahaha.

Kaoru: Ah, that was fun. Hero shows aren’t like me at all.

But every now and then, doing stuff like this isn’t too bad… ♪

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Season: Winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Kaoru, Chiaki, Tomoya

<5 minutes later, in the Starmony Common Room>

Kaoru: -Eh, work?

Chiaki: Yes. All of a sudden I got a job on the day we were going to the hospital.

I’m sorry, Hakaze.

Kaoru: Don’t apologize to me… I’ll ask just to be sure, but is there no way to reschedule that job?

Chiaki: There isn’t. If the job finishes early I might be able to make it to the hospital in time, but there’s no guarantee.

Kaoru: I see. That’s harsh…

…

I have an idea, though it might end up going against the wishes of the little kid who sent Moricchi the letter.

How about casting Tomoya-kun in your role?

Tomoya: Me?

Kaoru: Yup. Since you’re coming along as Hokuto-senpai-chan’s caretaker either way, how about performing as well?

Though saying “as well” might be understating how much work it will be.

Tomoya: I don’t mind. A hero show with just the two of us, huh.

By the way, who is playing the villain?

Kaoru+Chiaki: Moricchi / Hakaze! (Respectively)

….Eh?

Kaoru: I’m supposed to be the hero, right? You said I could wear Midori-kun’s outfit after all.

Chiaki: I did. However, I am Ryusei Red. The children would just be confused if I played the villain, don’t you think?

Kaoru: Then we’re both the hero… I guess that wouldn’t work. You can’t have a hero show without a villain.

Tomoya: Uuhm… if that’s the case, should I play the villain?

Kaoru: Tomoya-kun? H~m…

…No, I’ll be the villain. UNDEAD’s outfits should fit a villain perfectly, after all.

Ra*bits' outfits have lots of white in their design, so they are great for a hero of justice. It also matches well with our mascot character (?) penguin.

Chiaki: That argument is good, but are you okay with that?

Kaoru: Of course. It’s my suggestion, after all.

UNDEAD are immoral and vicious demons of the dark night - it’s easier for me to play a villain than a hero of justice ♪

Chiaki: I see. Thank you, Hakaze.

Kaoru: Ahaha. We just decided on the casting, isn’t it too early for gratitude?

Tomoya-kun will play the main hero, while Moricchi might appear as a fashionably late hero towards the end. And I’ll play the villain.

The three of us plus Hokuto-senpai-chan have to create a show that will have the children at the edge of their seats. What kind of plot should we go with?

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Tomoya: Let’s see… Before we decide on the plot, why don’t we pick a name for our villain?

Kaoru: A name?

Tomoya: Villains in hero shows usually have cool-sounding nicknames and stuff, right? Something like the UNDEAD mutant.

Kaoru: UNDEAD mutant sounds a little…

Tomoya: I-it was just as an example, okay. Anyways, first off we should pick a suitable villain name for Hakaze-senpai, and then we can decide on the plot for the story from there. That’s what I think!

Chiaki: You sound used to this. Do you have any experience with creating hero shows like this?

Tomoya: This is my first time doing a hero show, but I have experience with improv theater from drama club rehearsals.

When doing improv, it’s important to create a role for yourself and to understand your own position and purpose within the play.

Villains in hero shows often have names that reflect their evil deeds or powers. So we should start by deciding on a name for him.

Kaoru: Evil deeds, huh… What evil deeds would fit me the most? Should my name be “Playboy”?

Chiaki: H~m. That doesn’t quite make for a memorable villain…

What about a thief? The “Supervillain Hakaze” who steals people’s hearts, makes his brilliant appearance… ✰

Kaoru: I don’t mind the concept, but the naming is a bit cringe~. I’d prefer a stage name with no correlation to my real name.

Tomoya: …It’s a bit of a cop-out, but what about going with your star sign?

Kaoru: I’m a Scorpio, so, “Phantom Scorpion”-

Ah, what about “Phantom Scorpio”? Doesn’t that sound like a villain?

Chiaki: Ooh, that sounds great! It’s perfect for Hakaze!

Tomoya: Yeah. I think it sounds good too ♪

Let’s build on Morisawa-senpai’s idea about “stealing people’s hearts” and create a brilliant story around “Phantom Scorpio”!

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Season: winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Kaoru, Tomoya, Kanata

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<The day after>

Kaoru: ♪~♪~♪

…Oops. I’m humming without realizing it again.

The theme song from one of those hero shows is stuck in my head. I need to be careful so I don’t go around humming in front of people.

…I did get more knowledgeable about heroes thanks to the viewing party, and now I feel like I understand how the battles and narratives go.

I’m not sure how well that’ll translate into my acting though. Like this, my acting will just be a downgraded copy of the real thing.

Anyhow, the show won't be anything like in the dramas either way. We can't do expensive stuff like blowing up buildings or cutting explosive wires.

It's not for work, so it’s not like I have to worry that much about it. But even knowing that, I can’t seem to relax, huh.

I’m not as invested as Moricchi, but since I’m involved at all I wanna do my best to make the children happy.

…I wonder what Tomoya-kun would do in a situation like this?

I feel bad for always relying on him. He often gives me advice on my acting, so maybe I should try and ask him again.

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Tomoya: O~I, where are you~?

Kaoru: Oh, what nice timing…

Tomoya: Where did you go, Hokuto-senpai~?

Kaoru: Hey, Tomoya-kun. Are you looking for Hidaka-kun?

Tomoya: No. I’m looking for Hokuto-senpai.

Kaoru: Nn? Hokuto is Hidaka-kun’s first name, isn’t it?

Kaoru+Tomoya: …?

Tomoya: …Ah, sorry! It’s the name of the penguin I’ve been looking after.

Kaoru: Ah, that Hokuto. Tomoya-kun often talks about Hidaka-kun, so I thought you were looking for the human one ♪

Tomoya: It really is confusing, isn’t it? I’m sorry. Back when I first took him in he wouldn’t react to me at all unless I acted respectfully towards him, so I ended up lending him Hokuto-senpai’s name.

By now he would probably respond even to a different name, but I’ve gotten completely used to calling him Hokuto-senpai already…

Kaoru: Ahaha, so that’s how it happened.

I think you should keep the name as is. It’s amusing for us onlookers.

(I wanna ask him for advice, but now seems like a bad time.)

I’ll help you look for Hokuto-senpai-chan. When did you see him last?

Tomoya: Just now. He disappeared while I was preparing food in the kitchen.

He can't get upstairs unless I carry him, so he should be somewhere on this floor. I’ve been looking everywhere, but I can't seem to find him.

Really, just where did he go…

Kaoru: That’s worrying. Penguins are quick underwater, but on land, they’re slow walkers. He shouldn’t be able to disappear just because you looked away for a second.

That is, unless someone came and took him… nn?

…I think I know where Hokuto-senpai-chan might be. Follow me, Tomoya-kun.

<Starmony Hall Garden>

Kanata: puka, puka... ♪ please eat a lot and grow big, okay.

Kaoru: Hey, Kanata-kun. Happy as always today, huh~

Kanata: yes~. i am Happy. but, this child is even more Happy ♪

please look. the Penguin is happily eating the Fish.

Kaoru: Ahaha, it’s true. Tomoya-kun, this is Hokuto-senpai-chan, isn’t it?

Tomoya: It is! Thank God, we managed to find him…

Hokuto-senpai~ I was worried about you you know? There, there.

Kaoru: Now, Kanata-kun. I get you want to take care of all sea creatures, but you shouldn’t just go around kidnapping them like this, okay?

Kanata: n~? i didn’t bring him here.

the Kitchen was taken, so i came over here to cut up my Fish and then all of a sudden this child was Next to me.

look, look. this child is saying “That’s right, that’s right” and agreeing with me, see?

Kaoru: Hokuto-senpai-chan can understand human language, can he? How impressive.

Tomoya: I was probably the one occupying the kitchen. If you had called out to me I would’ve given you space, so why did you come out here?

Kanata: my Fish are big, so cutting them up takes a lot of Space. Disassembling them also takes time.

truthfully, i am still only about Halfway done.

Tomoya: Uwa!? He suddenly pulled out a fish!

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Kaoru: That’s a mackerel, huh~. Kanata-kun, where do you keep them hidden usually?

Kanata: ufufu. i found it while walking along the Shore

Kaoru: I wasn’t asking where you found it, and this type of fish shouldn’t even be living around here.

Well, no matter. You’ve always been somewhat mysterious.

Either way, I’m glad we found him. With this, it’s case closed-

Hmm… maybe I can use this situation somehow.

Tomoya: This situation?

Kaoru: Actually, I’m gonna be doing a freelance hero show with Moricchi- with Morizawa Chiaki-kun for some children in the hospital.

I’m struggling ‘cause I have no idea what kind of hero to play, or what kind of story to make. For example…

We could make it a story about “a hero who came to rescue the penguin who got lost in the hospital”.

Then I could bring this one with me to the hospital, and that might make the children happy.

Tomoya: Wow, that’s a good idea. Thanks to everyone in Animals, he’s gotten used to being around people after all.

If he can be of any help to you, I think Hokuto-senpai would be happy to help.

As his caretaker, do you think I could come along as well?

Kaoru: Yes, it would be a huge help if you could.

Fufu. This might be a pretty good idea. Let’s give Moricchi a call right away-

…Hello, Moricchi? Where are you right now? I wanna talk about the hero show.

You’re at the dorms right now? Then let’s meet up in the common room… Okay, I’ll be there.

…

Tomoya: …? Hakaze-senpai, what's wrong?

Kaoru: H~mm… hopefully it’s just my imagination.

I feel like Moricchi was acting somewhat strange…

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Season: winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Kaoru, Chiaki, Hiiro

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<Afternoon of the day after>

Kaoru: (…Yesterday’s radio broadcast was a big hit.)

(People were so surprised to see an idol who still felt so passionately about “Vampire Shogun” that we ended up trending on the internet.)

(In spite of the late airing time, the listener numbers apparently went way higher than usual.)

(Thanks to that, I became even more familiar with the plot of “Vampire Shogun” than I was during Succession Match, however.)

(It is a period drama, after all, it could become a good reference for the hero show.)

Sigh, what to do…

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Chiaki: Hakaze! What could possibly be the matter, letting out a sigh like that!

Kaoru: Moricchi…

Chiaki: What are you worrying about? If you’re fine with me, I’d like to hear you out!

Kaoru: What am I worried about, huh… Oh, that’s right. I can just ask Moricchi directly.

Since I’ll be participating in the hero show I’d like to play the part properly. But I’m still struggling to learn how to play a hero.

Is there any quick way to become more familiar with heroes?

Chiaki: Hmm… The path of a hero starts with the first step, after all. There are no shortcuts, but-

To learn more about heroes, watching hero shows or sentai dramas is the best method.

For your sake, I can try to find some shows that are suited to your tastes. Which type of hero is your favorite?

Kaoru: Which type of hero, you say… I’m asking you because I have no idea about any of that…

hiiro

Hiiro: Did you say my name?

Kaoru: Woah? Hiiro-kun.

No, we didn’t call for you… or I guess we kinda did. “Hero” and “Hiiro”-kun sound almost indistinguishable.

Chiaki: That’s why I call him “Hero-kun” with both affection and envy…☆

Kaoru: I don’t know if you should be doing that. Right, Hiiro-kun?

Hiiro: I don’t mind at all. It felt kinda weird at first though, I’ll admit. I didn’t know what a hero was until Chiaki-senpai taught me, after all.

By the way, when is the Tokusatsu viewing party? I’ve been looking forward to it ever since you told me about it.

Chiaki: Tokusatsu viewing party…!?

S, sorry. There are so many shows recommended for beginners, so I was going through them one by one looking for some suited for Hero-kun specifically…

I got totally absorbed in the task and ended up forgetting about the viewing party in my euphoria.

Kaoru: Ahaha. Don't worry, Moricchi.

Tokusatsu viewing party, huh… Would it be difficult to pull off today?

It seems like it’ll be beginner-friendly, so it might come in handy. I’d like to participate too if possible.

Chiaki: If we do it at night it should be fine. I’m pretty much done selecting shows after all. How about Hero-kun?

Hiiro: I don’t mind. I didn’t know a Tokusatsu viewing party could be planned like this. Thank you, Kaoru-senpai.

Kaoru: I’m the one who should thank you. Well then, see you tonight.

<Night of that day, Theater Room in Starmony Dorm>

Kaoru: Sorry to keep the two of you waiting.

Hiiro: Kunkun… I smell a sweet scent, as if someone was roasting plant seeds.

Kaoru: That’s a weird way of putting it. It’s popcorn, have you never had it before?

It’s an absolute must for this kind of thing. The movies you watch while eating popcorn are the best♪

Chiaki: Ooh, Hakaze is so considerate.

Kaoru: Fufun. Since I ended up invading the viewing party you’ve been planning, this is the least I can do.

So then, what’s the lineup like?

Chiaki: Ah, since all three of us are here, let’s go over them.

Look! This is the “Tokusatsu DVD collection” we’ll be watching today…☆

Kaoru: …Eh, isn’t that a lot? It’s like a small mountain, did you limit it down at all?

Chiaki: Of course! I had a hard time choosing which to pick and which to leave out!

Well then, let’s start the Tokusatsu viewing party! First up is the ancestor of all hero shows, Moon*ight Mask*…☆

<A little while later>

Hiiro: Chiaki-senpai, the heroes are in a huge pinch!

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Chiaki: Did you forget, Hero-kun? I’m sure I told you what you should do in a situation like this!

Hiiro: Oh right, we should cheer them on!

Chiaki: That’s right!

Kaoru: No, no. This isn’t a hero show, let’s watch in silence.

Chiaki: Weren’t you going to use this as a reference for the hero show? Cheering them on will help you understand the children who want to cheer us on, Hakaze!

Kaoru: Eeh…

Hiiro: Don’t give in, hero! …Come on, Kaoru-senpai too!

Kaoru: D, don’t give in~….

Chiaki: What’s wrong, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about? This theatre room is completely soundproof, after all.

Now, now, don’t hesitate! Shout out from the bottom of your heart ☆

Kaoru: Moricchi and Hiro-kun’s eyes are so filled with expectations, it hurts… Ugh, I’ve got it already.

Do your best, hero….!

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TL note:
* - Here, Chiaki is reference the Moonlight Mask tokusatsu TV show which first aired in 1958, marking the beginning of tokusatsu TV shows in Japan.

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Season: Winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Kaoru, Chiaki, Anzu, Rei

chiaki

Chiaki: Maybe he can’t hear me? O~I, Hakaze!

Kaoru: It’s fine, I can hear you just fine~ Could you not shout my name like that?

Yahho, Moricchi. Good morning to you as well, Anzu-chan.

Chiaki: Yahho! What a coincidence to run into you here ☆

Kaoru: Ahaha, really…

Uhm. What were you two talking about? I thought about calling out to you, but you seemed so serious…

Chiaki: So that’s why you tried to leave. I’m your friend, there’s no need to act so distant.

I was actually asking Anzu for some personal advice.

Kaoru: Personal advice?

Chiaki: I’m planning to visit the hospital that took care of me when I was younger soon. I was thinking about holding a hero show inside the hospital to cheer up the kids.

Of course, there’s no budget. We would have to use some old costumes, so I wanted to ask Ryuseitai for help.

Turns out, everyone already has work lined up for the day I wanted to do the show on.

Which is why I was asking Anzu if there was any way she could adjust the members’ schedules for that day…

Kaoru: Judging by Anzu’s expression, it seems that might not be possible after all.

If it’s not possible, then it’s not possible. Why don’t you choose a different day? You’re all in the same unit, so there must be some day that would work for all of you?

Chiaki: Right. Anzu said that as well, but if possible I’d like to keep the day I planned.

…The reason I decided to visit was that I got a letter from one of the children in the hospital.

Apparently, this kid really likes heroes. They found out I used to be in the same hospital, so they sent me a letter.

Heroes are persistent. They never give up no matter the crisis.

The letter was filled with strong words about overcoming illness and growing up to become a real hero, but-

It seems this kid is about to undergo a major surgery, I could feel their anxiety through the letter.

That’s why I want to make the visit before the surgery, so I can cheer them up and show them how heroes can overcome any hardships. I want to tell them I’m cheering them on, and that I want them to stay strong.

I was lucky enough to be able to book the show for the day before the surgery, but…

Kaoru: But your unit members couldn’t make it, huh.

And it’s not like you can put on a hero show on your own. And with those circumstances, you can’t really change the date of the visit either.

…What’s that, Anzu-chan? You have a suggestion?

Chiaki: You think we should ask Hakaze to join the hero show?

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Kaoru: Me!? No way, no way, I’ve never even played a hero before.

…You think I will be able to do it even if it’s my first time? My acting in the tennis drama was even better than expected, you say?

Chiaki: Hakaze, huh…

Kaoru: Moricchi? What are you staring at me like that for?

Chiaki: …Yes. You could probably fit into Takamine’s costume!

To think I could rely on other units. I didn’t think to ask anyone outside of my unit, what an oversight.

Nice idea, Anzu…☆

Kaoru: Uuhm. I still haven’t said yes though…? I’ll need to check my schedule and make sure I don’t have anything planned that day.

You’ll check right away? Thank you, Anzu-chan.

<The evening of that day, in the radio recording booth>
rei

Rei: And after all of that, you were coerced into accepting the offer~♪

Kaoru: Don’t say that with such a happy face~?

Rei: *crying* You were coerced into accepting the offer…

Kaoru: And don’t just change your expression while repeating the same sentence.

Rei: Hmph, you sure are hard to please, Kaoru-kun. What exactly do you wish of me?

Kaoru: I just want you to shut up and listen to my complaining.

Rei: That sounds boring. There would be no need for me to even pay attention then.

Either way. To think you’d accept the task of doing a hero show, Kaoru-kun sure is a kind person.

Kaoru: That’s not it. I just couldn’t refuse in front of Anzu-chan. I was just irresponsibly acting cool.

When acting in a drama, you can retake the scene as many times as necessary. But hero shows are done in one go, right?

I have no experience, I can’t help but feel like I’m gonna fail.

Rei: What are you saying? Live performances are also done in one go, are they not?

Kaoru: But I’m used to lives, you see…

Rei: Then, what about when you are asking someone out on a date? Or the live broadcast we’re doing in a couple of minutes? Both of those also have to be done in one go, do they not?

Anyhow, this is not the kind of show done on a stage, is it? Why not just relax and have some fun with it?

Kaoru: Even if you tell me to have fun with it, I have no interest in heroes from the get-go.

I didn’t even know Japan and America had different kinds of heroes until just recently.

When I got the role as a hot-blooded man I used Moricchi as a reference, but I don’t have anything to go on for heroes.

Rei: Kukuku. If that’s the case, you should use the “Vampire Shogun”.

Kaoru: Ah, here it comes, “Vampire Shogun”.

Rei: What do you mean, “here it comes”? “Vampire Shogun” is a well-made historical drama which took the world by storm, he is a hero we should be proud of.

Why, this is a perfect chance. Let’s talk about him on the radio while doing your presentation, Kaoru-kun. ♪

We’ll be starting any minute now. Are you ready, Kaoru-kun?

Kaoru: Yeah. Since only sound can be heard through a radio, our tone of voice is enough to convey our feelings. I’ll get my head in the game.

Rei: That’s my Kaoru-kun.

Do your best to keep that attitude for the hero show as well…☆

Kaoru: C’mon, I’m trying not to think about that right now, don’t tease me~?

kaoru+rei

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Season: Winter

Writer: yuumasu

Characters: Tomoya, Kaoru, Chiaki, Anzu

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Tomoya: Good morning, Hakaze-senpai. Do you mind if I sit next to you?

Kaoru: Ah, Tomoya-kun. Feel free~

kaoru+tomoya

I don’t see any of the other kids from Ra*bits, are you on your own today?

Tomoya: Yes. I was recording for a drama until just now.

Kaoru: You’re gonna star in another drama? As expected of a best-selling actor~♪

Tomoya: No, no, I’m not selling that well. A kid from my agency got sick, so I’m just working as his substitute.

The role is a nameless background character, and there are only a couple lines to learn.

Kaoru: H~m… Then why did you end up taking the offer?

Even a beginner could play that kind of role, no? I don’t see why you would have to go out of your way for a job like that.

Tomoya: I asked for the role myself. The agency staff were in a pinch since the original actor got sick right before recording started, and I thought it would be a good learning experience.

Kaoru: Learning experience?

Tomoya: Like how to move my eyes, or how I should blend into my surroundings. There are certain skills that can only be practiced when you have few lines.

It’s also a good opportunity to have the drama creators learn my face. You shouldn’t underestimate even the smallest of roles.

Or something~. I’m sorry for speaking so arrogantly.

Kaoru: No, I don’t mind.

kaoru+tomoya

…I see, so that’s one way to think about things.

I never realized that since I haven’t had the chance to play any minor roles yet.

I feel like I’ve learned something new. Thank you, Tomoya-kun.

Tomoya: Don’t mention it… Rather, aren't you as much of an actor as I am?

Even just recently, you starred in that youth drama about tennis, didn’t you?

Kaoru: Ahaha, did you see that? How embarrassing.

Tomoya: Why is that? I thought it was good. I thought the role of a hot-blooded club captain fit you very well!

Kaoru: Really? Koga-kun told me I seemed like a different person and laughed at me though?

Tomoya: You should take that as a compliment. To be able to become like a different person is what it means to act, after all.

Kaoru: Is it really… Tomoya-kun is so kind, huh.

You sometimes give me tips on how I can improve, but more often than not you just compliment me. It makes me feel spoiled.

Tomoya: I’m not the only one, you know? Lots of other people compliment your acting as well, like Anzu-san.

kaoru+tomoya

Kaoru: Eh… Anzu-chan, you say?

Tomoya: Yup. Actually, I watched that tennis drama with Anzu-san in the dressing room while on break.

It seems it was Anzu-san who recommended Hakaze-senpai for that role when the offer came. Apparently some people were worried it would be a miscasting, but-

Anzu-san said she believed you could pull it off, and that she was happy to have recommended you.

Kaoru: H, huh. I see…

(I had no idea… Even I myself suspected they might have cast the wrong person. To think that Anzu-chan did that…)

(I wonder if Tomoya-kun knows why she recommended me. I want to ask for more details but.)

(...Let’s not. He might think I’m weird if I keep asking about this.)

Tomoya: Is something wrong, Hakaze-senpai?

Kaoru: Nope, it’s nothing.

Uuuhm. While we’re talking, mind if I ask you for advice related to acting?

There’s something I kept struggling with until the end while playing that hot-blooded character, you see.

Tomoya: Ah, of course. If you’re fine with me I’d love to.

<A while later>

kaoru

Kaoru: (...I’m glad I was able to ask Tomoya-kun about acting. As expected, just imitating people I know doesn’t quite cut it as an actor.)

(I was too focused on emulating Moricchi that my character ended up becoming too hot-blooded, I should have left more of my own personality in there to mellow it out.)

(The people on set liked it, and Tomoya-kun also said that my acting didn’t feel off…)

(But if all I do is copy others, then there would be no reason for me to get cast as an actor. Even though Anzu-chan recommended me herself…)

…

(...I wonder why Anzu-chan chose me. What did she think when she saw my acting?)

(I didn’t ask Tomoya-kun, but… I’m curious, maybe I should ask her directly.)

(It’s merely a question about work. I’m only asking her opinion of me as an actor. I should be able to talk to her without getting self-conscious.)

(N? That voice I hear is Anzu-chan---)

(...And Moricchi?)

Chiaki: -H~m, so that day would be difficult. Even Anzu can’t do anything about it…

Don’t make that face. Sadness doesn’t suit you.

…Haha. Yeah, I tried quoting a line from my favorite hero.

But those are also my true feelings. I don’t want to cause trouble for you.

I’m happy that you sincerely tried your best for me. Thank you, Anzu.

Kaoru: (Eeh, what’s with that atmosphere? Aren’t they getting a little too friendly?)

(I’m curious about what they’re talking about, but it’s too awkward to insert myself…)

(I’ll pretend I didn’t notice them just now, and postpone my talk with Anzu-chan until later-)

Chiaki: …N?

Oh, Hakaze! If it isn’t Hakaze!

Kaoru: Ggeh…

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Scout! Scorpio's Venom:
"Kaoru is invited by Chiaki to put on a Hero Show for some children. However, it's then found out that Chiaki might not be able to participate..."

Writer: yuumasu
Season: Winter
Characters: Kaoru, Tomoya, Chiaki, Rei, Hiiro, Kanata

Chapters:

Capture your heart 1

Capture your heart 2

Capture your heart 3

Capture your heart 4

Capture your heart 5

Capture your heart 6