Sakura & Rose (Chapter 1)

(Handicraft club room)

Mika: Hmm~
Madonee, Oshi-san isn't around, and I was too caught up in chatting with Ritsu-kun. Did it make you feel lonely? I'm really sorry.
I'll talk with Madonee now then~
Wait.. Madonee.. your clothes..
Ah! Madonee! What happened to your clothing! Why are there marks on it?!
Perhaps the clothing is designed this way?
Nonono, it shouldn't be. I merely touched Madonee earlier.. maybe that's how the mark formed?
Uuu... How do I tell Oshi-san about this? Oshi-san would be furious if he found out, right…

Shu: Just heard you yelling and whining from the outside, really?
Even though you're the only person present in the club room, yelling still isn't appropriate.

Mika: O... Oshi-san…

Shu: Mm? Kagehira, what's wrong with you? You look as though you're about to cry.
Are you still someone who would bawl his eyes out when he's left home alone even at this point?

Mika: Oshi-san, I'm sorry. I.. I think I broke Madonee, I hope Oshi-san is able to.....

Shu: Non! What is wrong with Mademoiselle? You better tell me Kagehira! Quit hesitating!

Mika: I, I....

Shu: You're making me very anxious! I better go check myself.

Mika: Oshi-san's inspecting her super closely... I don't know how he'll react when he sees the ruined part of the clothing..
Maybe he'll lash out at me? Or...
No matter what, it's my fault for being too careless and ruining Madonee. So even if I have to d*e for this, I wouldn't complain.

Mika: That..... Oshi-san, I'm sor.....

Shu: Oi, Kagehira, what is wrong with you? There's nothing wrong with Mademoiselle?

Mika: Eh? No, Oshi-san look here, it's ruined here.

Shu: That's how it's supposed to be designed, you defective doll really have no design awareness!
Furthermore if you look at this side as well, this and the other side compliment each other, you can tell just by looking at it!

Mika: Ah, really, I didn't notice this bit when I fetched Madonee earlier.

Shu: You're too careless, art needs to be viewed with a pair of observant eyes! If your eyes are merely only used to see, then that is just a waste, it is even a crime!
And I've been scared to the bone by you this time, I really thought something major has happened to Mademoiselle, my heart almost stopped beating you know!

Mika: I'm sorry, Oshi-san... Please don't get agitated…

Madonee: [Yeah, don't get agitated Shu-kun, Mika-chan would be saddened by how you treat him.]
[And, I'm sorry, Mika-chan for making you worried. My clothes are designed like this anyway, so I hope you don't feel at fault]

Mika: Thank you, Madonee. I got really scared earlier, I really thought I ruined the clothing Oshi-san specifically designed for you. Glad that it's not ruined, hehe.

Madonee: [But I'm thankful for you, Mika-chan. For being my company when Shu-kun isn't around.]

Shu: I have to ask something though.. seeing as how you both are being friendly in the moment. Kagehira, have you been eating in here?

Mika: Oshi-san I haven't eaten anything.
Ah! Oshi-san should be referring to this right, this is a snack Ritsu-kun gifted to me

Shu: Non! Just what is this thing! It's so disgusting!
The purple gel-like object on the surface almost looks like venom! You see, there are some bubbles that still haven't escaped here! And here too, this doesn't look like anything that resembles eyes!
This basically looks like an evil God or Devil creature in some myth!
Better make this thing disappear from my sight, leaving it here will distract my creation process!

Mika: Eh? Oshi-san's about to make something huh?

Shu: Yes, so get that thing away immediately. I'm about to make new clothes for Mademoiselle.
My fingers have been rusty recently, so you can go out and play for a bit, don't disturb my process.

Sakura & Rose (Chapter 2)

 

(Chapter takes place an hour earlier)

Ritsu: Mikarin, are you there? I've come to play with you.

Haha, so you are here. Just never actually replied to me huh.

What are you sewing, let me take a look~

Mika: .........

Ah! Ritsu-kun! When did you come in? I didn't even hear a sound.

Ritsu: It's because you were too concentrated on what you're doing, but I called you a few times earlier.

Speaking of which, what are you doing? Did you accept another job or something?

Mika: No, it's just Oshi-san had to attend to things and left, so I just found some bits of cloth to practice sewing.

I want to improve my skills asap so I'd be able to help Oshi-san out, hehe.

Is Ritsu-kun's free today?

Ritsu: I'm free so far, but being too free is boring. So I came to find Mikarin to play with.

Even though there might be something on later, but it's ok, Secchan and the others will contact me then.

Mika: Please wait a minute, Ritsu-kun, I'll be done sewing soon.

Ritsu: Mm mm, I'll wait here for Mikarin then.

Mika: Next, I'll just sew up this hole and I should be finished, judging by the looks of it, it seems to be better than how it was before..

Mm, it's finally finished. Ritsu-kun, can you please come here to see how I've done?

Ritsu: ZZzzzZZZ~ zZzZzZZ~

Mika: Perhaps I should find some blankets to wrap Ritsu-kun up with, just in case he gets sick as that wouldn't be good.

(Tucks Ritsu in) Mm, tucking him in like this should be good enough.

Uuu, Madonee's crooked.... even though I'm genuinely afraid, but maintaining this wrong posture is bad for the body, so let me straighten you.

I will be careful.....

Good, we'll wait for Oshi-san to come back now...

Mm? Where did this strange melody come from?

The sound seems to come from Ritsu-kun, is it his unit mates trying to contact him?

Ritsu-kun, Ritsu-kun, wake up, your phone seems to be ringing.

Ritsu: Uuu~, I was sleeping. What did you say, Mikarin~

Mika: Your phone is ringing, yeah. Is it your unit mates trying to contact you?

Ritsu: Oh, it's Secchan.

Mm? It's time for work now?

I know, I know~ Don't get mad~, I'll be right over, just wait for me ok.

Ritsi: Uu~, having your sleep interrupted makes you feel unhappy no matter what.

Mika: Ritsu-kun, lift your spirits up ok. Good luck~

Speaking of which, I've been attentive, there's some smell of a snack coming from Ritsu-kun~.

Ritsu: Huhuhu. It's because I've been making snacks earlier, this bag you see contains my handmade snacks. Besides, I've brought all of these just for Mikarin.

These are the improvised versions of my initial snack prototype yes, please enjoy them.

Secchan was rushing me, I better get going. So I can't give you a proper introduction.

But you can feel the blood and sweat I've poured in making these once you try them.

Yep, that is all. Goodbye now, Mikarin.

Mika: B.. But, I could get a stomach ache if I eat these.

Uuuu, he just left like that. How do I settle these...

Furthermore, judging by the looks of the snacks, it gives me some bad feelings...

The color and shape of these is uncomforting.... But Ritsu-kun is after all the first place winner of the [Snacks Making Competition], so it should taste good.

Mm, might as well wait for Oshi-san to return. Delicious snacks should be left for Oshi-san to eat. Furthermore, maybe Oshi-san would be able to appreciate the design of the snacks.

If I can see Oshi-san's smile while he eats the snacks, then I will be happy too.

Sakura & Rose (Chapter 3)

(Roof)

Mika: As stated by Oshi-san, I really do lack design awareness.

If I can improve my design awareness, maybe I'd be able to help Oshi-San out.

As mentioned by Oshi-san earlier, an artist needs to have a pair of observant eyes. So I don't know if focusing on this is better.

Is there anything around here that can help improve my design awareness...

(Mm? Kiryu-senpai is over there? He seems to be looking in my direction.)

Kuro: Hello Kagehira. I noticed you were staring blankly at this strange object. What happened? Does it have something to do with Itsuki?

Mika: Wah, how did you know Kiryu-senpai?

Kuro: Haha, you spend the majority of your time with Itsuki after all.

If you're willing, can you tell me what has happened? After all, letting that Itsuki wait around on his own is uneasy. So it's better to reconcile with him as soon as possible.

Mika: Reconcile? Ah, you're mistaken Kiryuu-senpai. I didn't quarrel with Oshi-san.

This is how things actually went.... (He explains the whole story to Kuro)

Kuro: Mm, so that's the case. You wish to improve your design awareness now because you feel bad for unintentionally scaring Itsuki (with Ritsu's snack) right?

Mika: Mm, as long as I'm able to improve my design awareness, I'd cause less problems for Oshi-san. And when Oshi-san lacks inspiration , maybe I can help him ever so subtly...

As long as I'm able to help Oshi-san, I'd be happy as my value would be shown.

Kuro: Looks like Itsuki's a really important person in your heart.

Mika: Mm, Oshi-san is the most important person in my heart.... Even though saying it like this is absurd, I hope the feeling of my importance to Oshi-san is mutual.

Kuro: Haha, if that's the case, then I've got an idea, just go make Mademoiselle some clothes! 

Mika: Help make Madonee clothes? Nonono, without Oshi-san's permission, how can I make Madonee clothes while being unauthorized?

And if I make clothing with my current skills, it's basically shaming Madonee....

No way no way, I can't do this, Kiryu-senpai.....

Kuro: Don't immediately reject this, Kagehira, hear me out.

Firstly I'll help you with the clothing and sewing portions, so you don't have to worry about these.

And, if the clothing can get Itsuki's approval to be worn by Mademoiselle, it would mean that he's approved of your design and maybe then he'll let you help him from that point.

Furthermore, if Itsuki travels in the future and he sees the clothes you made for Mademoiselle, he would think [Ah, this clothing was made by that Kagehira. Speaking of which that guy is somewhat capable] or something like that.

Even though it can't help you become Itsuki's most important person in his heart, so long as Itsuki is able to feel your sincerity, I'm sure it'd boost your position of importance in his heart.

Mika: I understand! By making Madonee clothes, it means that my sincerity would stick with Oshi-san, as if I'm present with Oshi-san (at all times). Right, Kiryu-senpai?

Kuro: Absolutely correct.

Mika: Though hearing Senpai's suggestion makes me wanna make Madonee clothes now. But wouldn't it be a hassle to ask Senpai for help?

If it's a hassle for Senpai, then I'll go and search for other alternatives. And speaking of wanting to make clothes for Madonee, even though I wanna do it, I'm still kinda scared to....

Kuro: No worries no worries, I'm pretty free right now, so there's no problem with helping you out

And seeing that I'm Itsuki's friend, and you're constantly being company to him, so I'm sure we'll be able to make clothing that would suit Itsuki's taste.

But the decision lies within you, Kagehira. If you really want to make (the clothing) then go to the Karate club room to find me.

Mika: Mm, thank you, Kiryu-senpai. Though I better ask Oshi-san for permission first then it'd be ok.

Kuro: Mm, however speaking of which, what's that strange thing in your hand?

Mika: It's a snack yeah. It's given to me by Ritsu-kun. There's still some more in this bag, and I'm trying to figure out how to settle these right now?

So I'll give some to Kiryu-senpai.

Kuro: Ehh... This design... Is this really a snack....

But since it's a junior's sincerity, I'll accept it then.

Mika: Mm mm, I'll go ask Oshi-san now then. Goodbye Kiryu-senpai.

Kuro: Mm, goodbye Kagehira.

Sakura & Rose (Chapter 4)

 

(Karate room)

Kuro: Sigh..~

Keito: What’s wrong, Kiryuu? It’s rare to see you sigh like that.

Besides, you’ve been staring blankly from a while ago, what has happened?

Kuro: Mm, how do I phrase this. It’s because of an unconfirmed task I have to do, so it’s giving me a slight headache.

Keito: Hm? Can you tell me what it is, maybe I could be of some assistance.

Kuro: Here’s how things went. Earlier I ran into Kagehira on the rooftop, and then….

Keito: I see. However, making Itsuki’s Mademoiselle clothes is indeed a difficult task.

Kuro: Indeed. I was thinking about basing the design off of [Valkyrie] and Itsuki’s ideal style earlier, but it feels that something is lacking.

Keito: Hmm, let me think. Maybe it’s lacking sincerity? 

Besides, I personally feel that just by basing the design off of [Valkyrie]’s style, and given that Itsuki’s someone that already makes stylish clothing.. It is difficult to make something that’s more professional than he’s able to do.

If you want to enhance design awareness, I feel that you can brainstorm ideas with an alternative style.

Kuro: Alternative style? Let me think, what style does Itsuki like?

Keito: What about mixing in a little traditional¹ style?

Kuro: Mn, traditional style?

Keito: Because us [Akatsuki] stands out with this style, so you’d be more familiar with what you’re doing. Maybe it would fascinate Itsuki.

It should be easier to succeed by creating something based on what you’re familiar with.

Kuro: Oh! Is that so! Hasumi’s outstanding. If I were to make a somewhat traditional outfit with [Valkyrie]’s victorian style and our traditional style, it’d seem unique.

If Kagehira does decide to make clothing for Mademoiselle, then I will give him this style suggestion. Thank you, Hasumi.

Keito: No need to thank me. Also, you were eating something when you were daydreaming. Looking at it, are you really sure it’s ok to eat?

Kuro: Ah, this is a snack given to me by Kagehira. I was so lost in thought I randomly started eating this. I had no idea this was that delicious.

These were made by Sakuma according to Kagehira. Do you want to try some? It's really delicious.

Keito: Please spare me, I really can’t eat these.

When we had club activities in the archery club earlier, Suou was having a headache over said snacks. He looked at the snacks in his hand and mumbled: [Ah, what should I do? How should I handle this? I really can’t eat anymore!]

I wanted to help, but based on how the snacks looked.. I really cannot eat them….

Kuro: Don’t mind the appearance of the snack, it’s actually really good.

Keito: Please hold on a moment, seems like someone’s calling me.

Hello? Ah, It’s Isara.

Mm, noted. Yes, I’ll be right over.

There’s something on at the Student Council room, so I’ll be heading there now. So do your best, Kiryuu.

(10 minutes later)

Mika: Well, Kiryuu-senpai, I’ve come to look for you.

Kuro: Please sit down. How did it go? What did Itsuki promise you?

Mika: Mm. When I returned to the Handicraft club room, Oshi-san had his hands over his head and was screaming: [NON! I don’t have inspiration! And My thumb has hardened too!]

After that, I asked: [O-Oshi-san, I want to make Madonee some clothes, can I…]

Oshi-san went: [Do what you want to do, just don’t disturb me!]

Actually I have no idea if Oshi-san has heard what I’ve said.

Kuro: Haha, guess it counts that he has agreed. Let’s get to work then.

Speaking in the aspect of clothing styles, what do you want to make Kagehira?

Mika: I actually haven’t thought of that, does Kiryuu-senpai have any ideas?

Kuro: I was discussing with Hasumi earlier. We feel that a traditional style would seem good, how do you feel about that?

Mika: Traditional.. Traditional style, I don’t really understand. Can senpai explain?

Kuro: Simply speaking, it’s fusing traditional and western styles of clothing. Just like that.

Mika: It’s hard to imagine though, but it sounds interesting.

Let’s go with this style then.

Kuro: Mm, I have some reference material here for consideration.

Let’s make something that will blow Itsuki’s mind² now!

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¹: lit tl is “Japanese style”, but I felt putting it as traditional style is more fitting.

²: lit tl is “shock Itsuki”

Sakura & Rose (Chapter 5 - END)

 

(Handicraft club room)

Kuro: Itsuki really laid down on the table and dozed off, he must be extremely exhausted.

Mika: Um.. Do we wake Oshi-san up? Forget it, I’m really nervous, nervous about being scolded.

Kuro: It’s ok. This is the result of our efforts, he won’t reject it that easily.

Even if he rejects it, take this experience as a step in growth. So you do not have to worry.

Mika: Mm, thank you Kiryuu-senpai. I’ll wake Oshi-san up then.

Oshi-san. Oshi-san, wake up….

Shu: Oh, it’s Kagehira and Kiryu. You two came at the right time.

This is my newly designed clothing, how does it look?

I adapted the most trendy artistic design recently as inspiration while styling it.

Kuro: Itsuki’s outstanding, no matter how challenging fabric selection or style designing, you’re able to do a good job¹.

Mika: O.. Oshi-san did so good.

Well, forget it.. Kiryuu-senpai. I feel that we cannot compare to Oshi-san’s masterpiece.

We are probably inadequate, can’t believe we made this hideous clothing for Madonee.

Kuro: What’s the problem. Just take it out and let Itsuki see it. Besides, I think we did good.

I’m anticipating seeing Itsuki’s mind blown expression.

Shu: What are you two mumbling about? Even though you two have been together from the moment I woke up, I still think there’s something off.

Kuro: Haha. Actually, Kagehira has a present to give to you~.

Shu: Present? What are you up to, Kagehira?

Mika: Actually, Kiryuu-senpai and I made some clothes for Madonee…..

I hope Oshi-san can take a look at it.

Shu: Made clothes for Mademoiselle? What the hell are you both up to?

Kuro: Actually it’s Kagehira wanting to improve his design awareness in hopes to help you, Itsuki, in the future.

Shu: I see. Even though I want to comment that it’s not possible to immediately enhance design awareness, I'll still look at it.

Hehehe, you really used the idea of fusing two styles.

Even though this approach is commonly used by people nowadays, but I guess this can pass off as a coincidence.

If you do not pursue perfection from one specific direction, art will then become mediocre sooner or later.

Furthermore, the traditional style in this product has areas for improvement, so you need to work on that. Especially Kagehira, you have to enhance your understanding with western styles,

Mademoiselle: [Wow! What pretty clothes! Is this made specially for mevby Mika-chan and Kuro-kun?]

Mika: Mhm, I hope Oshi-san and Madonee will like it.

Mademoiselle: [Thanks Mika-chan and Kuro-kun, I really want to try it on immediately.

Besides, don’t take Shu-kun’s criticism towards you both into account. Even so, judging by his happy expression now, I’m pretty sure he really likes it too.] 

Kuro: Hahaha, your expression has betrayed you, Itsuki.

Shu: Hey, hey, hey! Can you guys not jump into conclusions regarding the thoughts of others?!

But seeing as you like it, I’ll keep it, tentatively.

Mika: Mm, thank you Oshi-san. And thank you Kiryuu-senpai for your help~

Being able to see Oshi-san and Madonee’s happy expressions makes me really happy~

Oshi-san, Oshi-san. Seeing as how elated you are, maybe we can celebrate by eating some snacks. I still have leftovers here.

Shu: NON! KAGEHIRA WHY DID YOU BRING BACK THOSE HORRIFYING THINGS?!

TAKE THEM AWAY!

Kuro: Itsuki. Don’t mind how the appearance of the snack, it actually tastes pretty good.

Mika: So Oshi-san, just close your eyes. Open your mouth and say “ah~” will do.

Shu: KIRYU, WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO?! DON’T BRING THE SNACKS NEAR ME!

(Speaking of which, this scenario feels like déjà vu. It feels like I’ve once been forced by someone to eat something undesirable as well.)

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¹: added this last line to clarify what Kuro’s referring to.