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a3 fan-translations, mostly crossposting from tumblr and twitter; a little slow because i'm still figuring out how to go around posting here... ty for your patience!

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Oct 19

intro on tumblr: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7499744...
retrospring (till the poor thing dies): retrospring.net/@asordinaryppl

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Jan 11

A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Epilogue: New color stage! Translations

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picture posted by mankai company's official account, featuring kics's silhouettes in their debut play's costumes

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Jan 1

happy new year 🎉i was going to make a resolution to actually properly use this account but i'm already 4 hours ready with the new years stuff LOL... i'll do my best though

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Jan 1

A3! Troupe Members Blog Update - 1/1/2025

New Year’s Greetings - Tsumugi Tsukioka

post on tumblr: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7714276...

Hello. This is the Winter Troupe’s Tsumugi Tsukioka.

Happy New Year. I would like to thank everyone who watched our plays this past year.
Thank you so much for all your support. I hope you will continue watching our plays this year as well.

A new year has begun. How did the past year treat you, everyone?
As for myself, a lot of things happened, so this year felt somewhat long. But now that I look back, perhaps the year was shorter than I thought…

That reminds me, we decorated the dorm before New Year’s.
I put a small kagami mochi in the living room, but the orange was bigger and I had a hard time balancing it on top…

The Autumn Troupe’s Sakyo-san was in charge of the shimenawa, and the Summer Troupe’s Kazunari-kun took pictures of the entire process; I’ll attach one here.

I believe he had a bit of a hard time centering it on the door, so he had to adjust it numerous times.
That stubbornness is very typical of our Sakyo-san.

Just now, both Sakyo-san and I were thinking of making our first visit to a shrine for New Year’s.
Everyone, stay warm and enjoy your New Year’s holidays.

I will end this here, this has been the Winter Troupe’s Tsumugi Tsukioka.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Jan 1

(2/2)

Matsukawa: Your wish ought to come true when you donate a lot! O God, clean up the warehouse this year~!

Tetsuro: … Happy… New Year… May you… be blessed by fortune…

Akashi: I got to work on lots of performances this past year… I hope I can produce many good lightings this year too…

Rento: Ta make up for all the work I had near the end of tha year, I’m gonna kick back ‘n sleep in during the holidays~ Nice ‘n comfy.

Sakoda: The first sunrise of the year was so beautiful, I’m willin’ to bet only good things will happen this year!

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Jan 1

A3! Homepage Lines - New Year 2025 (1/2)

post on tumblr: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7714273...

Sakuya: Look! The area around the dormitory is covered in snow! We can make as many big snowmen as we want!

Masumi: I made a snow hut for you. I also warmed it up so you can come in and relax.

Tsuzuru: I helped Sakuya make a snowman, but he might’ve turned too big ‘cause we worked on him together…

Itaru: Everyone’s energetically playing outside even though it’s this cold… I’ll go back in once I’m done making this Sakuya snowman.

Citron: I dragged out Itaru and Chikage who wouldn’t come outside! We’ll have family fun in the snow hut!

Chikage: Making snowmen in the snow hut… It’s like we’re in a secret base, but we’re so loud that we’d be found out immediately.

Tenma: They’re blowing up the LIME chat… Well, it’s like we’re spending time together even though we’re not in the dorm, so it’s not so bad.

Yuki: My LIME notifs have been going crazy since the new year started… Well, that’s the Summer Troupe for you.

Muku: Kyu-chan sent a picture of his New Year’s Eve jump, and it made me start the new year with a smile.

Misumi: Everyone’s been sending lots of messages! I’m gonna send the first triangle I found this year too~!

Kazunari: Lots of happy new year messages are coming through! I’m super happy seeing my notifs bar all filled up!

Kumon: I took a selfie while doing my New Year’s Eve jump, but it’s all blurry…! I wanna try again!

Banri: My fortune? I got great luck, obvs. And? What did you get, Director-chan?

Juza: Omi-san said any small rice cakes we got left from the New Year’s will be turned into sweet red bean soup… Guess I’ll pray we have lots of leftovers.

Taichi: They say that if you reveal your wish from your first shrine visit, it won’t come true! That’s why I’m not tellin’ you or anyone else, Teach!

Omi: It sure is cold outside. Should I make some rice cake soup when we get back from our first shrine visit of the year to warm everyone up?

Sakyo: It’s even colder than yesterday today. But that’ll make the amazake at the shrine feel even better. How ‘bout you have some too, Director-san?

Azami: When I lived at my family home, Dad and I would do our first shrine visit of the year together. It’s like an annual event for? Ginsenkai.

Tsumugi: Us Winter Troupe are all doing our first calligraphy of the year together. It’s pretty hard when you don’t use a brush very often.

Tasuku: I never know what to write when it’s time to do my first calligraphy of the year… The others are off in their own world and being no help at all.

Hisoka: They told me to write my favorite words for my first calligraphy, so I wrote “Marshmallow”. It’s pretty much my favorite.

Homare: I wrote a poem for my first calligraphy of the new year! Even when composed through calligraphy, my poems are simply sensational!

Azuma: I couldn’t pick what to write, and Guy gave me a dictionary of idioms. Searching for something good to write can be fun too.

Guy: Many four-character idioms are difficult to understand because we don’t use them in everyday conversations. I do hope the dictionary will be useful…

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Dec 28

A3! Official Post: Happy Birthday, Tsumugi! (12/28)

also on tumblr: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7711262...

Tsumugi: Muku-kun gave me a flower bouquet. It seems he asked for Azami-kun’s help and gave me lots of sweet little ones with the same meaning… Fufu, it looks like they’re sending me lots of well-wishes… I have a feeling the next year is going to be a lovely one.

Muku: Ah, Azami-kun! Can I ask for some help on the colors for the bouquet I want to give Tsumugi-san? These are the flowers I chose.

Muku: Ah, Azami-kun! Can I ask for some help on the colors for the bouquet I want to give Tsumugi-san? These are the flowers I chose.

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Dec 28

A3! Backstage Story Translation - Tsumugi Tsukioka SSR - Treasure Hunt: TSUMUGI

part 1: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7687910...

part 2: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7687925...

part 3: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7687926...

tsumugi's unbloomed mankai treasure ssr: tsumugi in a white dress shirt, he has a faraway look in his eyes and his hair is softly swaying in the wind. his name is written out in neat lettering

tsumugi's bloomed mankai treasure ssr: he's sitting on one knee amidst prisms, his suit has ruffles on one shoulder and reflects the purple and blue lighting, his hair is curled and he's wearing a long tassel earring

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Dec 28

A3! Homepage Lines - Tsumugi's Birthday (2024)

link on tumblr (with a tl note): asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7710574...

Sakuya: You’re very popular at the daycare, Tsumugi-sensei. Everyone would definitely be happy if you visited again!

Masumi: I thought the way Tsumugi acted all shocked and trembled a little when we went to that Horror House was impressive.

Tsuzuru: The flowers at the garden always relax me, so I bought Tsukioka-san some flowers, too. I wonder if he’ll find them relaxing?

Itaru: Us same age folks will be having a drinking party at a slightly fancier izakaya tonight. The interior looks like something Tsumugi would like, so this is fine once in a while.

Citron: I gave Tsumugi some mounted Lord bulbs for his birthday. I want us to watch them sprout together!

Chikage: Happy birthday, Tsumugi. I’m sure you’re expecting flowers. This year, I’m giving you evening primroses. I’ll leave the intention behind them up to you.

few gardening friends is important, so… Let me celebrate you to the fullest.

Yuki: Happy birthday, Tsumugi. I’ll watch your back again if you feel like doing a celebratory Inste live.

Muku: Tsumugi-san, happy birthday. I chose a bouquet made up of softly colored flowers that suit you this year!

Misumi: I heard the moon is beautiful tonight. Maybe it’s celebrating Tsumugi’s birthday too. Let’s go~!

Kazunari: Happy b-day TsumuTsumu~! I bet you were expecting to hear a snap just now, but this is actually being streamed ★ Ahaha, the prank was a great success!

Kumon: I was nervous at first ‘cause the classes at uni seemed difficult… But I think I can do my best thanks to you, Tsumugi-san!

Banri: Looks like our usual place and the apparel café will be changin’ their menu… Which one should we check out first?

Juza: This lil’ cake… is meant for dogs!? Tsumugi-san’s got a dog, right… Maybe I’ll take one to go.

Taichi: I found a café I think you’d like, Tsumugi-san! Get this, their featured dish is an egg sandwich!

Omi: Tsumugi-san, would you like to do a photoshoot competition again this year? The models are all great, and I have fun photographing them.

Sakyo: Happy birthday, Tsukioka. A play I’m interested in is showing right now… We could go watch it together, if you want.

Azami: Tsumugi-san’s entire presence seriously changes when he’s on stage. I should try usin’ flashier makeup on him.

Tsumugi: I’ve received many flowers again this year. Celebrating my birthday while surrounded by flowers is such a blessing.

Tasuku: There was a time when I was separated from Tsumugi, but… I’m sure we’ll be together from now on.

Hisoka: I can smell lots of flowers today. It always smells like this on Tsumugi’s birthday. I have to celebrate him too.

Homare: But of course, I have procured a bouquet of roses for Tsumugi-kun. Each and every blossom was handpicked by yours truly. They are all simply beautiful, are they not?

Azuma: I plan on giving Tsumugi a flower bouquet. I don’t know a lot about them but… flowers just suit him so wonderfully.

Guy: I often come across flowers I’ve never seen before when I’m with Tsukioka. I am curious to see what varieties he will show me next.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Dec 4

A3! Official Post: Happy Birthday, Hisoka! (12/3)

Hisoka: Tenma gave me a fluffy wearable blanket. It’s so warm… I also got a letter of thanks from Guy, but he’s actually helped me just as much, so he doesn’t need to be so formal.

Tenma: It’s getting cold, so a thick blanket like this will help him sleep soundly. Hisoka-san… Ah, sleeping again? … Oh, Guy-san, did you come to give him something too?

Guy: Yes, although it seems he’s fast asleep at the moment. I wrote him this letter because he has helped me out so much, but… I shall give it to him some other time.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Dec 4

A3! Homepage Lines - Hisoka's Birthday (2024)

tumblr link: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7687903...

Sakuya: I found a comfy spot to take a nap on…! Hehe, we can keep it a secret from the others. Just kidding!

Masumi: I wonder if Hisoka liked the napping place I told him about. I’ve been seeing him there often. Do you want to come too?

Tsuzuru: Happy b’day. There’s a lot of marshmallows here… I’m glad you’re happy, Hisoka-san.

Itaru: HBD Hisoka. My gift’s these grape marshmallows. Ah, this is definitely not a bribe, and the purple color is totally unrelated.

Citron: Hisoka’s BD match will be darts! The Spring Troupe will be summoning Chikage, of course ♪

Chikage: Fancy seeing you up. Happy birthday, Hisoka. Just for today, I’ll… ugh, don’t fall asleep while I’m greeting you.

Tenma: There’s this new type of blanket that you can wear, apparently. Maybe I’ll give one to Hisoka-san as a birthday gift…

Yuki: Even on his birthday, he’s sleeping without a care in the world… I should try dressing him up in cute clothes while I still can.

Muku: Hisoka-san is napping, so I’ll leave his gift right here… This is kind of fun, I feel like Santa Claus.

Misumi: The kitties told me about this secret napping spot, so Hisoka and I are gonna laze around there~

Kazunari: HisoHiso liked those kitty marshmallows… Should I get him the long-tailed tit ones next time?

Kumon: Hisoka-san, wanna do some ninja training… Errr, a ninja etude together? Nin nin!

Banri: Happy b-daaaay– Woah, there’s a new one, he’s sleeping even with marshmallows in front of him. Is he waitin’ for the celebrations to wake him up?

Juza: It’s quantity over quality today. I’ve prepared three times more marshmallows than usual. My share’s three times larger too, ‘course.

Taichi: You’re snoozin’ away today too~… Happy birthdaaay– WOAH, Y-You’re awake?

Omi: I tried making a cheesecake filled with marshmallows. I hope it’s to Hisoka-san’s liking.

Sakyo: Mikage went out of his way to sleep on my lap for his birthday. Just what does he find so fun about this? He’s a weird guy, that’s for sure.

Azami: Hisoka-san lets me try makeup on him sometimes, so I’ll overlook how much dessert he eats, just for today.

Tsumugi: I gave Hisoka-kun this cute cultivation kit I found. I figured he’d grow it with care.

Tasuku: It’s not like I enjoy carrying Mikage around… It’s just, y'know… some kinda work out.

Hisoka: Everyone’s so happy that I was born… My heart feels weirdly warm.

Homare: I’ve prepared some special marshmallows and my favorite tea. Let us engage in a marvelous celebration.

Azuma: Sleeping with Hisoka is like cuddling a hot water bottle. It’s perfect on cold days like today.

Guy: Thanks to you, I was able to regain something important. I hope you will also get yours back, bit by bit.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 29

A3! Backstage Story Translation - Yuki Rurikawa SSR+: The Photo We Took On Moving Day

part 1: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7685188...

part 2: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7685189...

part 3: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7685190...

yuki's ssr card: yuki and taichi as kids in a snowy park, taichi is wearing a red scarf and happily leading yuki by the hand

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 29

A3! Backstage Story Translation - Chikage Utsuki SSR: BE.MINE ver.CHIKAGE

part 1: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7683388...
part 2: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7683390...
part 3: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7683391...

chikage's unbloomed ssr, he's sitting in a car with the driver's seat on the left and waving with a soft smile on his face

chikage's bloomed ssr, he's acting as gildo and holding an assorted bouquet with blue roses and a few other flowers

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 23

A3! Official Post: Happy Birthday, Sakyo! (23/11)

Sakyo: I figured the drinking would get serious tonight, but still… There’s a lot of good liquor lined up here. Seems like Chigasaki and Tsukioka recommended things too. Well, I am looking forward to this. You’ll drink too, won’t you, Director-san?

Tsumugi: I decided to splurge and buy drinks Sakyo-san would prepare for us, but… Fufu, I think they’ll all be gone in a flash with everyone drinking. Oh, welcome back, Itaru-kun.

Itaru: I’m home… Oh, you bought drinks too, Tsumugi? Well, since the Winter Troupe’s drinking too, I guess no amount of bottles will be enough. Is this some kinda hangover flag?

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 23

A3! Homepage Lines - Sakyo's Birthday (2024)

tumblr link: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7678880...

Sakuya: I’m starting to get the hang of mahjong with Citron-san’s help… Uh, what do I do with this hand…?

Masumi: Sakyo gets fingerprints on his glasses often, so I got him a case with a lens cloth.

Tsuzuru: Furuichi-san, happy birthday. I’ll drink with you today. Just a bit, though.

Itaru: This character that came out today looks just like Sakyo-san fr~ Don’t tell me someone in that game’s management is a fan…

Citron: Sakyo’s thunder is merciless even on his birthday. I am left with no choice but TO FACE IT HEAD ON.

Chikage: Sakyo-san seems sort of happy that there are more members who can drink now. Don’t tell him I said that, though.

Tenma: Happy birthday, Sakyo-san. Sakoda-san’s here to celebrate too, right? He loves you as much as always.

Yuki: It’s been a while, so maybe I should try for a birthday budget battle. He’s in a good mood with everyone celebrating him.

Muku: I found a shoujo manga with a protagonist that looks just like you, Sakyo-san! Please read it if you’d like.

Misumi: Today’s the day to make rice balls with Sakyo~ I made sure to gather some ingredients for adults. I can’t wait~

Kazunari: We’re planning Furuchee-san’s BD party! You bet I’ll be leaving it to Takusu and the rest to make it all grand.

Kumon: Master, check out my new cat’s cradle technique! Secret Technique: From a shadow bridge toooo… a sky tower!

Banri: ‘Grats. How ‘bout a drink? From everyone’s recommendations, I think you’d like this one the best.

Juza: Sakyo-san’s in a good mood today. Even I can sorta tell. It’s his birthday, after all.

Taichi: I wanna have a drink with you when I’m old enough, Sakyo-nii! Just wait a lil’ longer!

Omi: My present for you is your favorite drinking snack. So, how about we go have a drink this year as well?

Sakyo: Feels like time’s been passing quickly lately. That just goes to show how fulfilling my life has been.

Azami: What’re you fidgeting for? … Happy birthday. That’s good enough, isn’t it!? Savor it ‘till next year.

Tsumugi: You’re actually watching when etudes start at the dorm, aren’t you? Fufu, I won’t tell anyone.

Tasuku: Sakyo-san asked me to join him for a drink. I’m like that too, but he sure gets into it when he’s drunk.

Hisoka: We drink all kinds of alcohol on Sakyo’s birthday. Everyone picks out the good stuff, and I taste test it.

Homare: I proposed a joint life advice livestream, but Sakyo-san rejected the thought. It was such a magnificent idea, too…

Azuma: We’ve made the drinking contest with Sakyo-kun a bit of a custom. I always win, but… who knows what today will bring?

Guy: Furuichi, happy birthday. Thank you for all the advice you’ve given to make up for my lack of acting experience. I will be counting on you in the times to come.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 22

A3! Backstage Story Translation - Sakyo Furuichi SSR - Today’s Star: Nine

part 1: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7678645...

part 2: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7678645...

part 3: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7678646...

sakyo's unbloomed mankai feature ssr. he's acting as nine and is inside a tube with some kind of fluid in it. he's wearing nine's white clothes, his hands are bound and he's reaching towards the tube's glass

sakyo's bloomed mankai feature ssr. he has his hair down to his forehead and he's wearing black clothes with gold accents, has black nail polish. he's pulling his glasses slightly lower to look over them while smiling

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 16

A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 16: Crossing Paths - Episode 28: Father’s Feelings

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in-game screenshot showing the chapter title, with the children's section of a library with a low shelf with many colorful books and drawings on the wall above the shelf as the background

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 16

A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 16: Crossing Paths - Episode 27: The Promise Of Some Day

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in-game screenshot of the chapter title, with the view of skyscrapers from a roof terrace behind a fence as the background

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 16

A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 16: Crossing Paths - Episode 26: The Doctor From That Day

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in-game screenshot showing the chapter title, with a hospital hallway as the background

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 16

A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 16: Crossing Paths - Episode 25: Surpassing The Passing Grade

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in-game screenshot showing the chapter title, with a riverbank with a bridge leading to the other side of the city as the background

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 16

A3! Practice Conversations - Yearn for the Angel.: Guy

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event banner for the main story pr event for yearn for the angel, featuring tsumugi's ssr with the rest of the winter troupe holding up the poster for their play

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 10

A3! Backstage Story Translation - Tasuku Takato SR: The Two Runaways

part 1: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7666735...

part 2: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7666735...

tasuku's unbloomed (left) and bloomed (right) cards.

in the unbloomed card he's sitting at a table and trying to style his hair in a slicked back style while looking in a mirror.

in the bloomed card he's wearing a school uniform, has his hair down and his forehead exposed, and is blocking someone's punch

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 10

Episode 24: Status Report

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in-game screenshot of the chapter title, with the interior of the bar journey as the background

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 9

A3! Troupe Members Blog Update - 9/11/2024

Tea liquor - Azuma Yukishiro

proofread by myuntachis!

tumblr: asordinaryppl.tumblr.com/post/7666169...

I’m Azuma Yukishiro from the Winter Troupe.

Little by little, the temperature is dropping and the cold days are increasing.
As it’s that time of year when the seasons are changing. I imagine lots of people have been falling ill.
Please stay warm and take care of your health.

Some time ago, I took Kumon to Guy’s bar to sample drinks and food from the limited-time winter menu.

Kumon didn't come to the bar all that often when he was still in high school. But now that he’s entered university and Juza has started drinking, it seems Kumon’s curiosity has been piqued.

Guy had only asked Kumon to sample the food, but when he saw that the menu included a cocktail made using tea, his eyes lit up. He said that tea liquor was cool and sophisticated, so Guy brewed him a cup of the same tea used to make the cocktail. I’m Azuma Yukishiro from the Winter Troupe.

Little by little, the temperature is dropping and the cold days are increasing.
As it’s that time of year when the seasons are changing. I imagine lots of people have been falling ill.
Please stay warm and take care of your health.

Some time ago, I took Kumon to Guy’s bar to sample drinks and food from the limited-time winter menu.

Kumon didn't come to the bar all that often when he was still in high school. But now that he’s entered university and Juza has started drinking, it seems Kumon’s curiosity has been piqued.

Guy had only asked Kumon to sample the food, but when he saw that the menu included a cocktail made using tea, his eyes lit up. He said that tea liquor was cool and sophisticated, so Guy brewed him a cup of the same tea used to make the cocktail.

Even though he wasn’t drinking alcohol, he was simply happy just to feel like an adult. It was so cute that I had to take a picture. I’d like to share it with all of you.

See you.

Winter Troupe, Azuma Yukishiro.

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as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 7

Episode 23: Uncovered Identities

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in-game screenshot showing the chapter title, with a street in veludo at night as the background

as ordinary people @asordinaryppl.bsky.social · Nov 7

Episode 22: Fate Tying Us Together

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in-game screenshot of the chapter title, with mankai's practice room as the background