#chizuru hachisuka

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i made HCU members smile :)

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I randomly remembered they are siblings, they should’ve interacted

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Short Stories from the Hakuouki Manyo no Shou Stellaworth Bonus Booklet (Part 4)

This is the translation of the last part of the Manyo Stellaworth Bonus Booklet! All three stories (Kazama, Iba, and Sakamoto's stories) take place in Edo Blossoms and may contain some mild spoilers, so be sure that you are okay with them to continue reading ;-) As always, the icons/banners come from the game's website.

Kazama's Story

"May the two of you find repose in this room" the innkeeper said graciously, and escorted us into the room. However, the moment we stepped through the door, both I and the young girl from the Yukimura family stood still in surprise. "…!" The two futons in the room were nestled side by side, a placement suggesting that the innkeeper might have mistaken us for a wedded couple. "As such, may you enjoy your stay." With impeccable manners, the innkeeper left the room. After the disastrous culmination of the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, we pursued the Shinsengumi back to the Eastern provinces. Since it was getting late, we decided to stay here for the night.

"Um, Mr. Kazama…" Calling my name, Yukimura Chizuru's face was not only red but her neck was also crimson. (Does she think I'm going to do something to her?) Back when we were still in Kyoto, I had made multiple raids on Shinsengumi's headquarters and clashed in conflict with their soldiers. While I could empathize with her insecurities about what I may do… "Don't worry. I'm not the type to lay my hands on a woman before she was wedded to me." "Truly?" The young girl from the Yukimura family cast an uncertain gaze at me. "Of course. I also made an agreement with the female Oni of Hachisuka, remember? Oni never breaks their promises." "Yes, I do remember…" Upon hearing my words, she finally seemed to let down her guards a little, and the tension in her shoulders relaxed. "But, I am a man of reason. If indeed, you find yourself wanting to marry me, I wouldn't rule out the possibility." After I added that, the young girl from the Yukimura family retreated and stood with her back against the wall. "N-No, I never promised anything like that!" With that, she tightly clutched the small dagger that she carried with her. I thought to myself, this was undoubtedly a young girl inclined to react excessively. (At first, I was only interested in her because she is a descendant of the Yukimura family of the oni clan in the Eastern provinces, but…) Gradually, I found myself attracted by her charm. Like how she would take each of my little pranks with earnest, how attentive she was to others' needs, and how she always seemed to intuitively comprehend the way things are.

"Um, Mr. Kazama?" "I won't lay a finger on you. If I break my word, you can use that little dagger of yours to kill me, or do as you please. But speaking of that, I won't make it easy for you to kill me." With that, I extinguished the light and lay down in the futon. Yukimura Chizuru seemed to hesitate for a moment, but before long, I felt her get into the futon too. Judging from the way she breathed, it seemed that she still had not completely let go of her vigilance. (That's okay. There's plenty of time. As long as she keeps on traveling with me, a day will come when she eventually falls in love with me. It's just a matter of time, so there's no need for haste.) While musing over these thoughts, I realized that the sound coming from the neighboring futon had gradually become the soothing breathing of deep slumber. (She still seems a bit guarded, but she must be really tired, too.) I recalled her nervous look from earlier and couldn't help but smile in amusement. (If this girl becomes my wife, life among the oni clan will certainly be anything but dull.) With these thoughts I closed my eyes, leaving the world to the realms of dreams.

☄︎fin.☄︎

Iba's Story

"My apologies. I heard that my servant's family has encountered an unfortunate circumstance, and it appears he must hastily return to his hometown," I said with regret as I arranged Chizuru's futon in my room. "It's… It's quite all right. There's nothing to be done about it," Chizuru replied. She had been lodging in my home in Edo for several days now. Just as we were beginning to grow accustomed to life here, the servant who had been looking after us decided to return to his hometown for a few days. Moreover, with Chizuru attracting the attention of many who might be chasing after her, I couldn't bear the thought of her sleeping alone. "I will place the futons. Please wait for a little over there," I said, intending to lay out her futon first. "Wait a moment, let me do it. In gratitude for Iba-san's hospitality, please allow me to do what I can." Chizuru replied. "You needn't trouble yourself…" "It's no trouble; please let me." With these words, Chizuru quickly began to lay out not only her futon but also mine. In the blink of an eye, the futons for the two of us were ready. (It's almost as if… We're a married couple.) As I looked at the two futons that were placed side by side, this idea involuntarily crossed my mind. I stole a glance at Chizuru, who was standing beside me. "…" It seemed that she was thinking along similar lines. Her cheeks gradually took on a rosy hue. "Let me guess what you're thinking right now," I said, inquiring. She shivered nervously. "No, I… I wasn't… I wasn't thinking of anything!" Though Chizuru responded otherwise, her adorable reactions were easy to read, always betraying her feelings. "Really? You don't feel like we look like a newly married couple?" I asked, half in jest. "…!" I had hit the mark. Even the tips of her ears were in blush. She bashfully lowered her head and hastily slipped under the covers. "How can you say that…! How could I ever match Iba-san if we were married…" She seemed to have managed to express this thought after some effort. "Is that so? But if you were truly my wife, I would be quite honored," I said. "…" I sensed her holding her breath beneath the covers. "I don't say such things lightly; I've always been sincere." After those words, I extinguished the lamp. The room immediately darkened, allowing us to feel each other's presence even more keenly. (I don't want to rush things… Will that day truly arrive? The day I take you as my wife…) With these thoughts in mind, I, too, pulled the covers over myself to sleep. ☄︎fin.☄︎

Sakamoto's Story

"Oh, this room looks gorgeous! Staying here, we would surely rest well. Chizuru?" "Y-Yes…" After the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, as we followed the trail of the Shinsengumi all the way to Edo, Chizuru and I traveled to the Eastern provinces, intending to spend the night at an inn along the way. If we couldn't reach the inn before nightfall, we would definitely end up spending the night outdoors. However, luck was on our side today. "By this time, it's likely that the pub is already closed. We can dine tomorrow. "Y-Yes, that sounds reasonable…" Chizuru's response was strained, and her expression was also rather awkward as she constantly avoided meeting my gaze. (Well, it can't be helped. It's the first time we've shared a room like this. I don't think this girl has ever been in a romantic relationship before.) "Rest assured, I have no interest in imprisoning a woman who doesn't desire my company. I won't lay a finger on you," I reassured her, though it seemed she was not entirely assured. "……In that case. Here, take this." I withdrew the pistol from my pocket and took hold of Chizuru's wrist, placing the firearm in her hand. "Ryoma-san, what is this for?" "In case something unpleasant happens, just use this to pierce my heart. It has silver bullets, right? Those can actually kill me." I said, but Chizuru turned pale at my words. "How can you say such things…!" Her expression also grew tense. "… Even if it's a joke, please don't say things like that. How could I ever harm Ryoma-san…" Indeed, I had taken my joke way too far, especially considering Chizuru had lost her important companions in the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. "I'm sorry; I was too thoughtless. I only wanted to put your mind at ease, but it seems I did just the opposite. "It's alright…" Chizuru quietly shook her head. Then, she picked up the pistol and handed it back to me. "Although you say that, I'd still prefer you to hold onto it. It might make you feel safer, after all." I said. "It's alright… I trust Ryoma-san, so please take this gun back, Ryoma-san." Seeing Chizuru looking directly at me, this time I was the one taken aback. "I'll go change into my nightgown." Chizuru said, and she was ready to leave the room. "No, I'll step out for a moment, and you can change your clothes here. Just let me know when you're done." "Oh…" I left Chizuru in the room and went out into the corridor. (Chizuru is as resolute as ever. Her straightforwardness only makes me like her even more.) Even though I was being led on by a girl much younger than me, it was a rather pleasant feeling. (Despite the numerous frustrations, as long as I'm with her, this journey seems like it'll be an enjoyable one.) I contemplated this as I waited for Chizuru to finish changing. ☄︎fin.☄︎

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hachisuka <3

[moontidecanvas]

now I know the perfect kiss is the kiss of death

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Correct me if I’m wrong because I’m still new to the Japanese 2.5D butai/musical scene, but I do think that the Musical Touken Ranbu has the potential for breaking new ground with the cast rotation formula and I do hope that they capitalize on it. 

To my limited knowledge, the Musical Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Seramyu) and the Musical Prince of Tennis (Tenimyu) took full advantage of their team/school cast, and set the precedent for official main cast graduations where all of the members of the main cast graduate from the franchise together as a team/school (with a few exceptions). 

Then, you have the Hakuouki Musical (Hakumyu) which took full advantage of the fact that this was a stage franchise adapted from an otome game, and produced musicals that rotated the lead character and focused on different character routes per musical (ie “Hajime Saitou Hen”, “Okita Souji Hen”, “Hijikata Toushizou Hen etc.). I also really love the fact that, up until they began recasting the characters, they actually kept the same actors for the same characters in all the routes with the exception of Chizuru, who is supposed to represent the “player”, and whose recasting brings a very personal and refreshingly new dynamic to each musical. 

The Musical Touken Ranbu has a character dynamic that actually falls beyond the boundaries of these two cast rotation formulas: they have a cast of characters who can be switched in and switched out at any given time without restrictions, as it has been done with Kashuu Kiyomitsu (“Trial Performance”, “Atsukashiyama Ibun” and “Bakumatsu Tenrouden”) and now with Ishikirimaru ( “Trial Performance”, “Atsukashiyama Ibun” and the upcoming fourth Toumyu, if you count the “Trial Performance” as the first). However, I do think it would be nice if we could have, not just one character crossing over every musical, but an actual mix of the cast. I mean, I would totally watch a musical that had Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Izuminokami Kanesada, Horikawa Kunihiro, Nikkari Aoe and Hachisuka Kotetsu in the same team (or have a balanced mixture of current swords and new swords). 

(Why Hachisuka? Because, at this point, the only two starter swords we have in Toumyu are him and Kiyomitsu, and Toumyu has been pretty fair thus far in catering to different saniwa who have different starter swords; all the interactions between the saniwa and the swords have been focused on the starter swords. Which makes me wonder if the unnamed sword for the fourth musical will be a starter.  Also, let’s be honest, if it were me, I would totally put Kiyomitsu in as many musicals as I can, and this has nothing to do with his position as a starter sword. LOL!)

Of course, it would depend on the story line, and I do love the way Toumyu has selected their cast based on the story lines thus far (Team Sanjou with Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Team Shinsengumi with Hachisuka Kotetsu), but I do think they have an advantage in their casting flexibility and would love to see how they could put together a musical that has a team of existing cast members from the different musicals within the franchise.

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The Silver Case - 1999

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the HK (hachisuka & kusabi) unit

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The Silver Case - #2 Spectrum

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THE SILVER CASE - Case #2 Spectrum

The Typhoon Apartments

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Remy doesn't have glasses though! The only one that fits that description is Chizuru (from what I see on my chart.)

Just found a picture of Chizuru, and you're right--it's Chizuru. Thanks for the help, guys!