Funeral Lilies Conjured With a Sleight of Hand - Track 11
Heyooo! We’re crashin’ the partayyyy~♪
…It’s noisy. What are you all doing?
Excuse us. The videos and photographs from the collaboration with WanWon arrived at the office earlier.
Chihiro thought it’d be more fun if we all watched them together.
I couldn’t be there for the real thing, so I was hoping to watch it with everyone too!
Wonderful idea. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. If you don’t mind the space being a bit cramped, we can watch it here.
Now that we’ve wrapped that up, Kinyari~! Could you play this?
Understood. Playing…
“Ladies and gentlemen! Old and young! We welcome you!”
“Tonight we bring to you the Monochrome Circus… Watch, and let this become an unforgettable memory for you.”
That tent’s pretty awesome.
Yeah! It really looks like an actual circus.
Oh, Kinari’s trapeze act is starting.
“First up, the pitiful trapeze artist’s flying trapeze act! He will be heading straight to the ground if he falls…!”
“……!”
Woahhh, that sent chills down my spine… These swings were so high. I’m so glad you didn’t fall off, Kinari-kun.
Master, I’ve detected an increase in your heart rate. I recommend taking deep breaths.
However, I appreciate your concern.
That swing was made out of reinforced wire in order to support Azekawa-kun’s weight. I’m glad to know that it caused no problems.
Oh, the club Kinari threw landed in Chihiro’s hand–
“Next is the ridiculous clown’s juggling! Do leave a tip if you enjoyed yourselves!”
“Up we… go! Ho ho hop~!”
That’s Chii’s Juggling for you! Even though he’s throwing so many clubs, he’s catching all of them with ease!
Heh ♪ I’m working on my skills for when I get on an idol talent show!
Oh, the scene changed. I know the flame’s holographic, but it’s so strong…!
“There is still more to the show! Next, the wild beast will jump through rings of fire!”
That’s the sound of Nayuki’s whip!
Concentrate on the video, please.
“Rawr… RAAAAAWRRRR!”
Raito-san passed through the fire rings and landed with a spin!?
Raitin, you’re like a gymnast!
Did he even understand his role? Even as a gymnast, he’d score a 0.
“And finally, the foolish magicians will put on a captivating magic show!”
“This is but a simple trick.”
“Is it the truth or a lie… Are we the clowns, or are you? Open your eyes wide and watch.”
Kuguri’s cards are going from his hat to Tao’s…
This is what we saw in Beppu too, right? What kind of trick is it?
(There really is no trick behind it, though…)
At the time, I detected slight vibrations in Kuguri’s arms.
The magic isn’t over yet. Look at maci.
“Please watch. I’ll hit my top hat with this cane two times…”
Wah! A white dove… No, is that a white lily?
I had Nagi make it. I ordered something pure and white, like an innocent maiden.
……
Kuguri. Originally, you and Tao were going to perform a trick in which you were impaled with a skewer. Why did you change your plans?
Well. Let’s just say it’s a funeral for an old memory.
Funeral…?
Oooh, Taotao. If you accidentally stabbed Kugurin, what would you do? I’d be, like, totally freaked out!
(Kuguri-san…)
I told you there was despair in your eyes, and you told me despair was something anyone could have.
(Was he… trying to cherish my memories of the circus in his own way?)
(Did he also have the white lily resemble a white dove for my sake, then…?)
(No, this is Kuguri-san we’re talking about. It might be for a totally different reason. Honestly, I’ve got no idea what he’s thinking.)
(But…)
……
(I like the white lilies more than the skewering show.)
Woooaaah the promo vid was so deep…! It’s gonna be a big hit for sure!
Next up is the promo pic! The WanWon Rep sent me an email and they were suuuper excited~!
Oh, we were all over the place during the day of the shooting, so it totally slipped my mind to check them.
You didn’t look at them either, Chihiro-kun?
Mhm. I wanted to see it with you guys for the first time, y’know?
The one at the top of the stack was the main pick for the promo photos. I wonder what it isssss~!
Uh… Is this… Me and Kuguri-san…?
W-w-woah! What kinda R-rated shot is THIS?! It’s way too sexy…!
Chii picking Kugurin to be the center of this was such a good choice! The best choice, actually!
You look crazy hot too, Taotao! You’re gonna reel in new fans for sure!
Haha, you both came out well in this photo. It’s almost like a painting.
Initializing image. Gap moe potential: high. Promotional boost expected.
Wow, this is making my heart skip a beat…! I can’t take my eyes off of it…!
Kuguri-san fits the concept perfectly, and Tao-kun’s mature charm is incredible!
(Uh… I’m speechless at how different I look. Kuguri-san’s the same as usual though.)
Oh? It turned out quite well. It just makes me want to bite into you.
Ufufu… Should I keep coaxing out that mature side of you, my innocent little maci?
…No, thank you!