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[furins]

Kiryu: Ta-da~! Second up is Sakura-chan's outfit, all done~!

Sakura: ... I don't really fit these kinds of clothes.

Togame: Hehe... Sakura, it really suits ya.

Sakura: I-Is that so...

Sociable Photographer: Well then, would you mind going with him to do some shooting, Sakura-kun? Like with Suo-kun, we'll be working with you for an interview as well.

Sakura: S-Sure.

<Modeling montage>

Sincere-Looking Photographer: ...... Alright, that's about it for the interview part. Now, let's move into taking some photos.

Sakura: F-For photos... What d'ya want me to do?

Sincere-Looking Photographer: Hmm, it looks overall like you're putting too much effort into it. Let's try a more natural attitude.

Sakura: N-Natural attitude!? ... So then what's that look like?



Judgmental Man: Oi, he's...

Senseless Man: Yeah, he's got no sense of how to be a reader model. He's a total amateur!

Judgmental Man: That guy's in desperate need of our expertise!

Sincere-Looking Photographer: ... Sakura-kun, shall we take a small rest?

Sakura: ...... Finally a break.

Sincere-Looking Photographer: Then for a change of pace, have something sweet to drink and relax.

Wait a moment, I'll go buy something.

Sakura: O-Okay...

Ugh, I'm really not used to this kinda thing.

???: If that's how ya feel, just quit it already.

Sakura: ... Ha? Who are you?

Judgmental Man: Hey, what's with your attitude!?

Senseless Man: They totally ignored us when picking reader models! You've got some nerve!

Sakura: ...... I don't really get it, but this ain't your business.

Judgmental Man: "Ain't your business" my ass... You're pissin' us off, that's why! We'll beat you to the ground...then take a pathetic commemorative photo, you bastard!

Sakura: Ha, fine then... 'S not like I'll say no to a fight. Let's go then!

<Brief fighting intermission>



Judgmental Man: Gaha—!? W-What's with this guy...!?

Senseless Man: But he was movin' all awkwardly during the shoot! Now this sudden speed...~

Judgmental Man: L-Let's retreat for now!!

Sakura: ... What the... It's already over?

Sincere-Looking Photographer: Sakura-kun, thanks for waiting~!

Here, is cocoa okay?

Sakura: ... Yeah, thanks.

... Mm. It's good.

Sincere-Looking Photographer: That was really good just now!

Sakura: Eh?

Sincere-Looking Photographer: Your posture's more relaxed, too! And your expression's more natural! I'm sure we can take some great pictures now.

...... Did you maybe do some warm-up stretching just now?

Sakura: Warm-up stretching?

......

... Yeah, well... Something like that.


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Notes:

• as always, my japanese is not native and thus is prone to error. please understand this is a fan translation!
• again, i recommend that readers tap through the chapter at least once to get an idea of the dynamic shots they include c: the beginning montage showing off sakura's outfit is very neat! and he blushes so :p
• this is more an organization thing than anything, but i've decided to exclude kiryu from the tags for now since he just opens the chapter by introducing the models. if need be i'll change that in the future, but i don't want kiryu fans clicking on this incomplete fest story expecting him to be playing a more significant part in these two chapters, then ending up being disappointed.