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Conveying a New Breeze (Kaoru Feature Scout) - 1

Everyone besides me in my unit has their own exclusive outfit already, that’s why I want one for myself, too.

Season: Autumn

Kaoru: Sigh…

A few days ago, I saw Kanata-kun beg Anzu-chan for his “exclusive outfit”[1] and I was surprised it’s possible to request for something like that.

Ever since that day, somehow I can’t seem to take my mind off of it.

Since the order of outfits to be made depends on Anzu-chan, I thought of just quietly waiting for my turn but…

I know myself better than that. The feeling of wanting Anzu-chan to make my “exclusive outfit” probably just got stronger.

I’ve been waiting restlessly everyday for her to contact me. I can’t even count the times I have looked at my phone, expecting a HoldHands notification from her.

Rather than getting all fidgety like this… should I just try the same approach that Kanata-kun did?

If I were to compare Kanata-kun back then and me right now, there’s not that much difference in terms of begging Anzu-chan for the “exclusive outfit.”

Everyone besides me in my unit has their own exclusive outfit already, that’s why I want one for myself, too.

I’d be lying if I didn’t want UNDEAD’s exclusive outfits to be completed as soon as possible.

If I remember correctly, Kanata-kun prepared quite a lot for his little game before he told his request to Anzu-chan.

I need to plan for something that Anzu-chan can enjoy. And I should find a time when she’s not already busy with her work as it is.

Alright, that’s settled! But before I get ahead of myself, I should start by having a good understanding of what’s going on with Anzu-chan at the moment. I’ll message her on HoldHands now…

Or―

Yeah, I just really want to see and talk to her…

Kaoru: (…I heard she is at StarPro’s office so here I am on the 20th floor without that much thought.)

(I guess I’ll try next time if I don’t get the chance to talk to her today一)

Tatsumi: Kaoru-san.

Kaoru: Eeek…!?

T-Tatsumi-kun! You surprised me!

Tatsumi: I apologize for frightening you. You were pacing back and forth in the corridor with an uneasy expression so I was worried for you.

If there is something you need from StarPro, shall I tell them there’s someone waiting outside?

Kaoru: Mm..~ I’m not here for any errands but there’s something I want to discuss with Anzu-chan so I’m looking for her, you see..

I heard about something like her being in StarPro office around this time so I came here. I do look like I’m waiting for an ambush here in the corridor, huh… I really should have contacted her beforehand…

Tatsumi: Is that so? I think Anzu-san would be at the conference room at this hour.

Tatsumi: I shall call for her, then. Please wait for a moment.

Kaoru: W-Wait…! Huh…!?

(Tatsumi-kun is really leaving!? Is he really going to get her… wha…? What’s happening?)

(He came back with Anzu-chan!? W-Wait wait wait, my heart isn’t prepared at all for this!)

Tatsumi: I apologize for keeping you waiting. I have Anzu-san here with me, Kaoru-san.

Kaoru: (This is way too ahead of what I imagined in my mind….!)

I’m sorry for calling you all of a sudden like this, Anzu-chan.

U-Uhm… There’s something I need to talk to you. Is today… Er, I mean… uhm, it doesn’t have to be today, but we can talk anytime you’re free.

I was, uhm, wondering if we can have lunch together. There, I finally said it.

…How about it?

…Eh? We can go after this? A-Are you sure?

Th-Thank you! That makes me really happy!

I see, so your meeting just reached a stopping point. I’m glad I got the timing right, then… ♪

Since it’s a sudden invitation, we can’t really leave right at this moment, right? I can wait for you in front of the building.

How does 20 minutes sound? Alright, I’ll see you in 20 minutes~

… (Escorts Anzu back to the office)

Tatsumi: Fufu. I’m glad you were able to peacefully discuss with Anzu-san.

Kaoru: Thanks, Tatsumi-kun. Even though you just went along with it, I was able to invite Anzu-chan for lunch thanks to you.

Tatsumi: Don’t mention it. I prayed that Kaoru-san’s troubles would be resolved… ♪

(20 minutes after…)

Kaoru: Whoa there, no need to run! I wasn’t waiting for that long. I don’t want you falling over now, take it easy. 

The elevator was stuck for a while, I really thought I wouldn’t be able to make it~ That’s why I also just arrived here.

Even though I tried to make time for leeway to get to the building, the elevator wasn’t moving. I wasn’t late but I just barely made it in time to get to the office.

It would have been better if I just used the emergency stairs in the beginning but whenever I see the number of stairs I need to climb, I think that maybe waiting isn’t that bad.

…Are you breathing alright now? Okay, good, you look better.

Since we’re going to talk about work to an extent, we can go somewhere around ES. Is COCHI okay? 

Sure, no problem. By the way, thanks again for going out of your way to make time for my sake.

(...? Just now… did Anzu-chan say “I should be the one saying that”?)

Kaoru: (Hm~m. I wonder what did she mean by “I should be the one saying that”? Did she need something from me too by chance?)

(At a glance, she seems to be the same as usual. Or rather, she’s not paying that much attention to me while we’re eating.)

(Could it be she’s uneasy because I’ve never been the type to cut to the chase?)

Do you need another refill for your drink, Anzu-chan? I’m just about to call for the waiter, too.

You want to hear about what I want to discuss with you after our drinks? How did you know I wanted to talk to you about something?

…I see. Tatsumi-kun passed it on to you when he called for you.

Yup, that’s right. There’s something I want to talk to you about.

I… Actually… I want to talk to you about my exclusive outfit.

Eh? W-Wait, did I just say something that scared you?

…Ah, so that’s what it was. You were also thinking of talking to me about my exclusive outfit.

That’s why you said “I should be the one saying that.” I was kinda~ curious whether you needed something from me.

So you’re having trouble trying to come up with an idea for my outfit… I never would have guessed.

Can you tell me which parts you’re at a loss with? Since I’m here, I’ll do whatever I can to help.

……

The way I changed, huh… It’s true that compared to last year, my manner and ambiance may be different. The me from long ago was… well, there’s a lot of things I wasn’t happy with.

If I've already noticed how much I changed, then it must be more obvious to the people around me.

And even Anzu-chan thinks so too, because you watch our TV shows and live performances, and you read our magazines… So you also check up on me often…

It does seem like the difference between my past self and my present self is quite a lot. And what you were really worried about is what I really like and what suits me…

…Did I get all of that right?

Refers to Kanata's FS Story "everyone and the sea and me"

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