Funeral Lilies Conjured With a Sleight of Hand - Track 1
(Hmm… We managed to get a bunch of stuff done… But as usual, Kuguri-san is the only one missing, and we can’t exactly tackle the rest without him.)
Taoooo, you’ve been staring down the door for a while. What’s up?
Nothing. I was just thinking… there’s no way Kuguri-san is going to skip, right?
Hey there. It looks like the gang’s all here.
Oh! Kugurin, you’re finally heeere~! Taotao was, like, getting super worried!
No, I wasn’t…
We’re about to start filming, Kuguri-san.
Oh. I was supposed to take photos for the fans’ newsletter today, wasn’t I?
Were you waiting patiently for me, maci? Ufufu… so you do have a cute side.
If someone is late, of course I’m gonna wonder where they are… Could you stop being weird?
Domeki-san, you need to stop being late. We already have a schedule set in place.
If you keep this up, I will have to penalize you.
Now, now, Nayuki. Kuguri works through things at his own pace. What’s important is that he’s here now, right?
That’s no way for a leader to talk, is it?
Ever the noisy one, aren’t you, picim? If you get too persistent, I’m going to leave. So could you pipe down?
According to my data, the probability of Kuguri arriving as promised is 37.2%.
Well, that’s just how the Kugurin cookie crumbles~
Plenty of people would be excited that I even bothered to show up. You should be grateful that this is how I’m choosing to spend my time.
Kuguri is much like the rare quokka wallaby, isn’t he? Let’s just consider ourselves lucky that we got to see him.
…Was that supposed to be a compliment?
Ugh, enough with the excuses. We don’t have time for this. Hurry up, go get changed and do your makeup.
Yeah, yeah. What an impatient little one you are.
(Kuguri-san’s the same as always, huh. Call it him being annoying, or just doing things at his own pace…)
(Well… Back in the day, there was always that one guy that always took his time and showed up late to class. Maybe Kuguri-san was that type of person while he was in school…)
(Or was he? I can’t imagine him in a classroom to begin with… let alone carrying a backpack.)
Anyway, my face feels kinda weird… I don’t think I can get used to wearing foundation, no matter how many times I wear it…
Hey! Taotao, don’t touch your face! You’ll mess up your makeup, so just hold on until the shoot is over!
It’s okay~ If his makeup starts falling apart I’ll fix it right up.
Woah~ Emanon1, you’re such a pro! That part of you is soooo awesome!
Huh? Are you two friends?
Emanon and Chii go waaaay back ♪ We’ve been friends since Chii started his solo career! Emanon’s makeup game is on another level~!
Oh, right! Emanon! You’re about to go do Kugurin’s makeup, right? Chii’s got a little idea…
Kuguri-san’s makeup is done!
Woah… He’s so beautiful…!
Kyaaaah! Kuguri-sama’s makeup makes him look even more divine…!
Oh my, you’re staring at me so intensely… If you’ve fallen for me that hard, should I take the picture then?
Kuguri-san is in a weirdly good mood… but wasn’t Raito-san supposed to go first?
……
No. Domeki-san will go first. Let’s begin.
Huh?
Domeki-san is motivated, so we can’t let this chance go to waste. Who knows when he might suddenly decide to leave.
…We’re making a quick change of plans, staff team! I’m deeply sorry for the inconvenience!
Cameras flashing.
Look up this way a bit– Oh, yeah! Just like that! So sexy…!
(Woah… Kuguri-san is really owning this… Yeah, I seriously can’t imagine what he was like as a school kid.)
As expected, he has an incredible presence in front of the camera. Even if he was late… When he steps up like this, it’s annoying, but I can’t help thinking that we need him here.
(Sigh)… Same here, I guess.
(Nayuki-san probably has it rough as our manager…)
Not only that, but he’s in a better mood than usual for some reason…
Really? He seems like his usual self to me.
His skin has a matte look, and is almost like porcelain in its brightness. Upon further analysis of his skin’s surface, I found that its brightness has increased by two percent.
Woah! Kinyari, you always know everything~!
Actually, Chii-chan suggested that I use WanWon foundation for Kuguri-sama’s makeup.
WanWon? Do dogs use foundation too…?2
“WanWon” is the abbreviated name for the makeup brand “Wanderlust Wonders”.
Data results show that it is most known for its striking colors, and it is commonly used among younger demographics.
Thanks for the run-down, Kinyari!
Oh, I’ve seen that logo before. That’s the brand you always use, isn’t it?
Huh? Good eye, Taotao. I thought you weren’t that into makeup!
I mean, you leave your makeup out in our room every day. I just sorta remember what they look like.
The foundation Kugurin’s wearing right now is from the “Monochrome” collection that just dropped.
Chii uses the “Prism” collection because he wants his skin to glow, but the “Monochrome” set is good if you want a matte, dark look!
It’s an absolute must have if you’re a big WanWon fan! I ended up impulse buying the whole collection…
The dark vibe is actually really cool, but it kinda washes out the natural warm tones in my skin. Chii ended up looking sick, so it’s probably just not my style…
Buuuuut, that vibe is totally Kugurin’s style! Dark, edgy, and sexy! He ate, didn’t he?!
(Actually, now that I think about it, Kuguri-san’s vibe does seem a bit different than usual…)
Maci, do you like how I look that much? You’re staring so hard you could drill a hole in me…
Oh, uh. No. Definitely not.
We were just talking about how good your skin looks, Kugurin!
Oh. So this makeup look was your idea, nyuszi?
It’s a lot lighter than it looks. It’s my first time using this brand, but I don’t hate it.
Right?! I knew you’d get it, Kugurin~!
Um…! I actually… know the WanWon marketing rep!
I’ll make sure to let him know that you two enjoyed the collection, I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to hear it!
OMG, that’s awesome! You can borrow Chii’s makeup, Kugurin. We can test out some more lipstick too!
Since you’re wearing the Monochrome foundation, I think it’ll look really good if you use just one accent color. I think, like, crimson might look good on you, Kugurin? Or maybe burgundy!
That’s not a bad idea, but we’re using liquid lipstick, aren’t we? Something with a velvety texture and a bit more weight would look better on me.
If that’s the case, this one has a bit of violet in it… What do you think? It’s matte, so it has a more subtle shine, and the color lasts just like a lip tint would…
Estimating wait time… Cosmetic data update in progress… Calculating optimal lip color for Kuguri…
What are they talking about? I’m listening to what they’re saying, but I can’t follow along.
Something about makeup… I’ve got no idea.