Banri Settsu/Rehearsal

I Have to Buy New Shoes

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	Ah~ That was interesting! As I thought, I will have to learn from the stage of the famous theather company
	Anyway, wearing heels again after a long time, it makes me a little bit tired-
	(Eh?! That sound... I-I have a bad feeling...)
	As I thought.. The heels broke...
	(In the middle of streets nonetheless, what should I do...)
	I can't see any stores nearby... Alright, now that it comes to this, I'll go home barefoot-
???	Huh, Director-chan?
Izumi	Eh...
Banri	Oh, it's really you. What are you doing?
Izumi	Banri-kun! Help me!
Banri	Whoa?! That's out of nowhere, what is it?
Izumi	I'm glad I met you! I was thinking what I should do-
Banri	Oi, what happened?
Izumi	My heels are broken.
Banri	Ha?
Izumi	I told you, my heels are broken! Here, look.
Banri	Haa... So that's what it is. I was worried for nothing.
	But, Director-chan wearing heels, huh. That's unusual.
Izumi	I went to see the stage of a person who I'm indebted to. That's why, going with my usual rough appearance wouldn't be alright.
Banri	Gotcha. Well, it sure is a disaster.
Izumi	So, Banri-kun, I have a favor to ask from you-
Banri	-I just have to buy another shoes right.
Izumi	Whoa, as expected from Banri-kun! How considerate of you!
Banri	Sigh, I have no choice. -But, you have to come with me Director-chan.
Izumi	Eh? But, I can't walk with these shoes...
Banri	I'll piggyback you, so let's go together.
Izumi	Huh?! Piggyback-
Banri	...Come on, get on my back quickly.
Izumi	--Really?
Banri	It's fine already, hurry up.
Izumi	(Hmm... Alright, brace yourself!)
Izumi	L-let's do it!
Banri	Kaykay. Upsy... daisy.
Izumi	Whoa...!
Banri	Grab on properly. Then, let's go.

Banri	Alright, we've arrived.
Izumi	F-finally arrived...!
	(We don't have any choices, but everyone's looking at us...)
Banri	So, shoes huh. Ah, that shop looks alright.
Izumi	Eh! Any shoes are fine!
Banri	It's fine, it's fine.
	I'll pick the shoes for you, Director-chan.
Banri	Ah, this one looks good.
Izumi	Hmm... Isn't the heels a bit too high?
Banri	But the higher it is, the more beautiful the legs will look. Ah, but you'll break the heels immediately, so it's no good.
Izumi	It's not like I break them everytime!
Banri	Haha, I'm joking. Hmm... How about that one?
Izumi	Ah, the open-toe style, that looks cute... But, I'm going home anyway, so ordinary shoes will-
Banri	Just try wearing it for the time being. The clothing store is-
Izumi	Would you just listen to other people talking!?
Izumi	Ah, it's cute!
Banri	Oh, that looks good. Fits your dress too.
Izumi	You're right... Hmm... but, I'm going home anyway, buying formal shoes is...
Banri	Then, I'll choose something from that side for normal use.
Izumi	Eh, it's fine- and, he's gone.
	(Banri-kun, he's surprisingly gallant)
Banri	I think this one fits you, Director-chan.
Izumi	Ah, this is nice...! It's casual, looks good for normal use.
Banri	Right?
Izumi	...Yeah, it's comfortable, easy to walk in.
Banri	Then, these two okay. I'll buy them so wait here.
Izumi	Ah, wait! As I thought two pairs are too-
Banri	Even though I went all the way to choose them?
Izumi	You're right, but still...
Banri	It's been awhile since you bought something, it's fine once in awhile.
Izumi	Hmm... I see...
Banri	Or, should I buy them for you?
Izumi	As if I let a high school student pay for me! I'll buy them myself! I'll buy two pairs!
Banri	Yeah, that's a good purchase~ Then, I'll go for a bit, wait here.
Izumi	Okay... I'll be counting on you.
	There's this and that but... I'm glad I come here together with Banri-kun.
	Finally, I can walk with my own feet!
Banri	Glad for you.
Izumi	Banri-kun, you're quite familiar with female fashion, huh.
Banri	Well, there are some snapshots that appeared in magazines.
Izumi	Ah, I see. Perhaps I should study and read men's fashion magazine too.
Banri	Then, this time Director-chan should pick the shoes for me.
Izumi	Eh?! No no, Banri-kun is fashionable, the hurdle is too high. And you always wear shoes that look expensive...
Banri	Haha, it's not like I told you to buy them for me. Ah, by the way, isn't there a meaning if you give shoes as a present?
Izumi	I heard that you shouldn't give shoes to your lover.
Banri	Then, I was correct I didn't buy shoes for you, Director-chan. I'd be troubled if you ran away.
Izumi	No no, I'm not your lover so it's fine.
Banri	I'm joking. Don't tell me, Director-chan... Are you embarrassed?
Izumi	I'm not!

Notes

I think this is a reference to a myth that says “Don’t give shoes to your lover because they will run away.”

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