Muku Sakisaka/Imagined Possible Grown-Up Figure

When I Become an Adult

Backstage Stories

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Muku	Between this type and this one, which one do you think is better?
Kumon	Hmm, this one is more chic and formal, I think?
Izumi	What are you two looking at?
Muku	Ah, Director-san. To tell you the truth, I’ll be attending the wedding of an acquaintance this month.
Kumon	And so, Muku’s going to buy a suit!
Izumi	I see, so that’s what you were talking about.
Muku	Wearing my school uniform would be fine since I’m a student, but it seems that I’ll be the only student attending this time around.
Muku	So I thought that wearing my uniform would be a bit awkward… And since this is a rare occasion, I’ve decided to go with a suit.
Izumi	So that’s what you were researching, huh.
Kumon	Yeah yeah! But it’s been pretty hard to make a decision~
Muku	I was asking Kyu-chan for advice, but the more options we look at, the more confused we get…
Izumi	If that’s the case, then I think it would be better to go look at them in person to find one that catches your eye.
Kumon	Let’s do that! I’ll come too. Let’s go shopping together, Muku!
Muku	Eheheh, thanks. I’ll feel more reassured if you’re looking with me, Kyu-chan.
Izumi	(Their vibe is definitely one of cousins…fufu, it’s quite heartwarming.)
	[Later]
Muku	I don’t usually come to the men’s suit’s section very often, so I’m kind of nervous.
Kumon	It’s fine! Nii-chan told me that you’ll be able to find some reasonably stylish clothes here.
Muku	Honestly, I would rather go to the shop where Ju-chan had worked before…
Kumon	That shop does full customization orders and stuff, so it’s a really adult like place~
Muku	Yeah, once I get a bit older I’d like to go check out that shop.
Kumon	You would definitely look super cool wearing an adult suit, Muku!
Muku	Eheheh, thank you.

Muku	Thanks for accompanying me, Kyu-chan. Because of you, I was able to make a really great purchase.
Kumon	That suit looks really great~! It looked perfect when you tried it on earlier.
Muku	Hearing you say that makes me happy.
Kumon	Oh, is this a necktie store?
Muku	You’re right. There’s only neckties here, but there’s so much variety.
Kumon	Even though you reserved a necktie at the other store we went to earlier, it’s fine to pick one out from here too, don’tcha think?
Muku	You’re right. I’ll browse a little.
	[Later]
Kumon	Ah, this is so cool and stylish! What do you think?
Kumon	This pattern matches the suit you bought earlier!
Kumon	And also~…Ah, this bear necktie is so Muku coded!
Muku	You’re right, it’s so cute…!
Muku	All of your recommendations are really good, so it’s getting hard for me to decide.
Kumon	Hehe! Since an opportunity like this doesn’t come around often, how about you go try some on in front of the mirror?
Muku	Alright. Um, then I’ll start with this one…
Kumon	Nice! Then, this one next…and then this one! Uuuh, it’s way too hard to just choose one…
Muku	Fufu, you’re more invested in this than I am, Kyu-chan.
Kumon	Because it’s fun looking for a necktie that suits you, Muku!
Young man	Uuuhh, which one should I get…
Young man's mother	Isn’t something like this good? You prefer ones like this, don’t you?
Young man	No but, this is a coming of age ceremony, I can’t wear a flashy necktie like that.
Young man	Also, I have plans to go to the class reunion as well.
Young man	And from a social perspective I’m an adult now, so it would be better for me to choose a necktie that I can use in various future settings.
Young man's mother	I suppose you’re right.
Muku	(A coming of age ceremony and class reunion…)
	[Imagination]
Classmate A	Sakisaka, it’s been a while! How’ve you been?
Muku	Yeah, I’ve been good.
Classmate B	It’s pretty great that we can all come together and drink some sake together at this class reunion~
Muku	That’s right.
Classmate C	Anyways Sakisaka, seems like you’ve gotten pretty mature.
Muku	Is that so…? I hadn’t really noticed…
Classmate D	Looks like the clothes you wear have gotten more mature as well…or rather, more stylish!
	[Imaginary Scenario Ends]
Kumon	…ku, Muku?
Muku	Ah, sorry Kyu-chan…!
Muku	(I didn’t realize that I had started daydreaming…!)
Kumon	What’s wrong? Suddenly spacing out. Hey, which one do you like better, Muku?
Muku	…I think I’ll go with this necktie after all.
Kumon	This adult looking one?
Muku	Yeah. The one with the bear on it is cute so I was struggling to decide but—
Muku	I can easily wear this necktie not only to the wedding ceremony this time around, but also to a coming of age ceremony, and any other formal places I will need to go to in the future.
Kumon	Yeah, this one will be pretty convenient to wear in various situations, huh.
Kumon	You’ll absolutely look super cool wearing this necktie!
Muku	Fufu, thank you, Kyu-chan.

Muku	(This is a relatives only wedding…but I’m still feeling nervous.)
Relative A	Oh, could that be Muku-kun?
Muku	Y-Yes. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.
Relative A	My, it has only been a short while since I last saw you, but you’ve grown so much in that time.
Relative B	You're right. That suit looks very good on you as well.
Muku	Eheheh…Thank you very much.
Muku's Older Sister	Ah, these are welcome drinks. What would you like, Muku?
Muku	Then…I’ll have an orange juice.
Staff	Understood, coming right up.
Muku	(I guess I’m the only one here drinking juice. Drinking sake is definitely very adult-like…)
Muku	(The thought of being mixed in among the adults makes me feel a bit self conscious.)
	[Later]
Muku	(The restroom was farther away than I expected. I should hurry back to the reception hall—)
Young Person A	It’s been a while—! Eh, wait, you haven’t changed at all have you?
Young Person B	I mean, you say that but you haven’t changed either!
Muku	—
Muku	(There’s so many young people from the same generation in the lobby. The coming of age ceremony is coming up, so they must be having a class reunion.)
Young Person C	Even now, I still don’t feel like an adult-
Young Person D	Right-! Even though we’re considered adults from a social perspective~
Muku	(As I thought, those people have just recently become adults…)
Young Person E	Honestly, it’s like not a single thing has changed. The only difference is whether I have a drink in my hand or not, am I right?
Young Person A	Definitely. But isn’t everyone basically the same in that sense? It’s not only us.
Young Person B	Like forcing myself to act like an adult, it doesn’t suit my personality-
Young Person C	I know right! Let’s not think about the difficulties of being an adult, and just have some fun~!
Young People	Yay!
Muku	(Don’t think of the difficulties, and have fun…)
Muku's Older Sister	Muku, the reception is going to end soon so hurry up and come back.
Muku	Ah, ok! I’m coming right now!
	[Later]
Muku	…and that’s how lovely the event was.
Tenma	These photos really show how warm and gentle the atmosphere was there.
Yuki	Rather, I’m having a lot of fun just seeing the outfits from these wedding photos.
Izumi	I know right! They’re so bright and make me feel happy.
Kazunari	Mukkun looks hella cool in that suit too!
Misumi	Yeah yeah, you look so adult like Muku~
CHOICE 1: It really suits you [+] Izumi The suit looks really good on you. Muku Really? If that’s what you think Director-san, then I’m happy. Muku Kyu-chan is the one who helped me pick this out. Izumi The necktie is very chic and wonderful. Kumon Muku was gonna pick out a cute one, but decided to go with a more adult looking one this time! Muku Yeah. It’s because I thought I could wear it to various events in the future. Izumi You put a lot of thought into your decision. It suits you, Muku-kun. Muku Eheheh, thank you very much. Hearing you say that has made me feel like I’ve regained some confidence, Director-san.
CHOICE 2: How was the event? [+] Izumi How was the wedding? Muku It was very lovely! Muku It was very heartwarming…the Bride-san, Groom-san, and guests all looked very happy. Izumi It sounds like it was a great event. Muku For some reason, I also ended up feeling very happy.
Muku	Speaking of which, there were a lot of young people gathered on a different floor in the same venue.
Muku	Speaking of which, there were a lot of young people gathered on a different floor in the same venue
Kazunari	Ah~ A class reunion!
Tenma	Speaking of which, it’s coming of age ceremony season.
Muku	—Earlier, I was also thinking about what I would look like when I turn 20.
Muku	I thought that the way I carry myself and my movements would become a bit more adult like…
Muku	But the fact that I just so happened to see all of those new adults today that weren’t trying to act like someone they weren’t, was very realistic.
Kazunari	I totes get that! A person can’t change that quickly~
Muku	Yeah. Seeing those people talk to their friends and acquaintances about various things looked very fun—
Muku	Watching them act so naturally reminded me of Summer Troupe, and I thought that it would be nice if I could be someone like that in the future as well.
Kumon	Muku…
Muku	After all, we shouldn’t be overthinking things just because we’re adults—
Muku	I feel like it’s more natural for me to be myself and to go with the flow.
Tenma	All of us laughing together even when we’re adults, huh…
Misumi	We’ll definitely be like that~!
Yuki	Of course. Because we’ll still be acting together 10 years into the future too.
Tenma	Well in any case, it would be better for you to stay as you are, Muku.
Kazunari	You might even grow to be taller than us in the future! Right-, TenTen!
Tenma	W-We don’t know that yet! Don’t grow any more, Muku!
Kazunari	Anywhosies, let’s throw an ultra grand celebration for Mukkun and Yukki when they turn 20!
Misumi	Agreed~! Muku, Yuki, congrats~!
Yuki	Too early.
Kumon	Ah! Don’t forget about me-!
Muku	Ahaha!
Muku	(As long as we’re all together…I’m looking forward to whatever our futures hold.)

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