nebulancer | TSUKIPRO Valentine's Day SS

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜SolidS〜🍫

Shiki: I bought chocolate.

Tsubasa: That’s coming outta nowhere.

Rikka: And also, why?

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Managers’ team: “Something unbelievable is happening to Team Sky Blue!!!”

Chairman Tsukino walking by: “Goodness, me. Shii-kun, could you do something Valentine’s-ish in their place?”

Shiki walking by: “......”

Chairman: “Shii-kun?”

Shiki: “No, it’s just... I remembered that today was Valentine’s Day.”

Chairman: “Gosh, I forgot you were that type of person. (wry laugh)

You have to make sure you give your love, and receive love in return. Here’s a chocolate from me, too 🍫”

Shiki: “Mgrfh—”

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Shiki: When I asked later, it turns out the thing he shoved into my mouth was a type of truffle that costs 30,000 yen apiece.

Tsubasa: 30,000 yen apiece!?!?!? No freaking way, are you serious? What’d it taste like?

Shiki: ............ ...It was sweet?

Rikka: Someone please teach him the fundamentals of how to do a proper food report.

Shiki: Anyway.

That’s why I bought chocolate.

A caveat, though, that I’m not all too bright on confectionary shops, and it was a place I headed inside on the spur of things, so I didn’t have many places to choose from...

Tsubasa: Ahaha. It’s rare of you to make this many excuses.

It’s totally fine. You did your best in a special spot that you weren’t accustomed to, so I’m happy enough you tried! Thanks, Shi~ki!

So, what’d you buy?

Shiki: ...

Rikka: Oh, what a pretty packaging. What decided it?

Shiki: That the colors are the same as our image colors.

Tsubasa: Mm, they really are. They’re beautiful! I’ll treasure them as I eat ‘em!

Rikka: Me too! I’m sure Dai, who’s working hard right now, would be happy, too.

Shiki: For my Valentine.

Tsubasa & Rikka: Thanks!

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜QUELL〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Eichi: There weren’t many places where I could buy chocolate on the fly~! Sorry! But I chose these because they looked tasty~!

Ichiru: Oh, but it’s still chocolate 🍫~! Thanks, Eichi!

Issei: “Probably the smallest chocolate factory in the world.”

Eichi: Mmhmm. I bought it since the name looked cute. (laughs)

Issei: Huh... A factory that typically makes persimmon seeds makes this chocolate.

※Looking it up

Ichiru: Ah, this white one’s apparently “Chocolate Grilled Mochi”. The inside’s... ah, it’s grilled mochi. (laughs) It’s crunchy. Tasty.

Eichi: It’s nice that it’s not too sweet.

Issei: Don’t eat it all, you two. (wry laugh) We need to give some to Shu when he comes back.

Ichiru: Speaking of Shu, though~ There’s no one who fits Valentine’s Day more than him.

Issei: Fufu. Is that because of his romantic atmosphere and sweet words, as sweet as chocolate?

Ichiru: You got it. Plus, you know how his messages every year are heaped with enough sugary sweet to give you cavities?

Eichi: On Valentine’s Day, Shu’s typical romance level probably gets multiplied by at least 2.5%.

Issei: ...

Issei: Um. Hey. Would it be okay if I asked you what your card messages say? Mine was incredible, so I was wondering if both of yours were just as unbelievable... Like, I’m not the only one who saw something terrifying?

Eichi: ...Yeah, Shu’s romantic messages verge into horror at times...

Ichiru: True, mine was insane.

Eichi: Sorry about that, mine isn’t losing out either.

Everyone: ......

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💓Shu-san’s messages to them last year💓

Shu: Issei, meeting you was the start of it all.

You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.

Shu: Ichiru, let’s keep working well together.

I’m so glad that we found each other.

Shu: Eichi. Thank you for always showing me your lovely smile.

You’ve stolen my heart.

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Everyone: .......

# Even after a year had passed, they all felt panicked at how romantic he was

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🌟Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜EXTRA〜🌟

\ Chatter chatter /

Shiki: ...They’re very passionate about this.

Haiduki: Don’t lose to them. Hang in there, Shii-kun.

Shiki: I’ll go make it happen.

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Shiki: ...Phew.

Haiduki: Good work. I’ll bring the car over.

Shiki: Here, Fumi-chan. 🍫

Haiduki: Ooh.

Shiki: You’ll help me with my tax report, won’t you?

Haiduki: Advance pay. (laughs)

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜SOARA〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Sou: It was such a sudden command, but I found something perfectly fitting for SOARA despite that. Praise me.

Nozomu: Sounding pretty prideful, aren’t you, paisen?

Ren: Ahaha... (sweat)

Sou: I fear nothing now that I, a guy on his lonesome, plunged right into a Valentine’s special spot to buy this.

Mori: You’re strangely aggressive about this. (wry laugh)

I should’ve gone with you... but I was in a meeting.

Sorry, and thanks, Sou.

[Mori pats Soushi.]

Sou: It was pretty amusing, all things considered.

Mori: Fufu. Gotcha.

Nozomu: Thanks, senpai~!

Ren: Whoa, but... it really does feel like SOARA. This toy-like sensation, the way it looks playful and all... How cute. (laughs)

Sou: I know, right? Plus, the colors sorta remind me of us.

Nozomu: You’re right~! Green, yellow, pink, light blue, and red and...

Everyone: ...

Everyone: Pink?

Sou: Okay, Ren. Starting today, you’re pink.

Ren: ARE YOU FUCKING STUPID!!?!?!

Nozomu: (cracking up)

Sou: Ren, dude... Don’t insult pink. The word “pink” is a color all dudes just looove.

Ren: No, I’m not insulting pink itself. I do think you’re a huge idiot, Sou-nii, but in the first place, what do you mean by that? That all guys love pink......

Nozomu: Ah, I got it! It’s because it’s associated with sexy and NSFW st—

Mori: Educational Guidance.

（ ' ^'c彡☆))Д´）)Д´）PUNCH PUNCH

# Happy Valentine’s Day

# They then decided to put the ribbon on Sora so that he’d become Sorako, then have them be in charge of pink

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜Growth〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Ken: Ouuugh...! None of us could go outside!

Ryou: I could’ve gone if it were tomorrow, though.

Mamoru: Me too......... Ah!!!!

whoosh.

Mamoru: Um! It’s not chocolate 🍫, but the day is also dedicated to giving sweets to express your daily gratitude! So I’ll present everyone with these!

Ken: Huh? What’s this? Ooh, honey candy?

Ryou: How interesting. There are dried fruits inside.

Mamoru: Mmhmm. See, honey’s good for your throat too, right? Which is why I thought it was a good idea. Here, Ken-kun, Ryou-kun! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ken & Ryou: Thanks, Mamoru.

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Mamoru: Valentine’s Day, huh~ ✨ I bet the three of you received tons.

Ken: I don’t deny that. I counted Tirol chocolates as part of what I got! And then I’d happily thank the gifter with all I had. (laughs)

Mamoru: Ahaha. I can imagine that you were easy to give chocolates to.

Ryou: I... well, I... also received a fair amount. But...

Mamoru: But?

Ryou: ...I guess it’s been long enough, so I can say this.

......There were times I made others cry, so I have bittersweet memories of it.

Mamoru: ...Ohh.

Ken: Considering how you handle everything skillfully, that’s surprising to hear.

Ryou: I’m not skillful in the slightest. (wry laugh)

Ryou: I’d gladly accept if it were just the chocolates. ......It was a firm no when they followed up with, “Please go out with me.”

Ken & Mamoru: Aaah~...

Ryou: “Sorry, I can’t accept those chocolates. But I appreciate the sentiment.” ......These responses were a dime a dozen. I wish I could’ve said something more sensible...

Ken: Ryou...

Mamoru: I, um... Don’t have those kinds of experiences, so I don’t... think I could say anything to act as a reference or console you, but... (wry laugh)

I don’t think there really is a sensible way to turn someone down.

Even if the words you say are neat and tidy, or even if you carefully put your words together, the fact remains that you can’t accept their feelings.

Which makes me think...... it’s fine if you can’t be sensible.

I think it’s best that you respond to their feelings head-on.

If you remember those memories even now, that means you’ve properly rewarded and acknowledged the sender’s feelings.

Isn’t that nice! ✨

So, with that said! Right here, right now, your big brother’s acknowledged that. I do hope you’ll make your memories gentler and softer on yourself, Ryou-kun.

pat pat

Ryou: ......Making my memories gentler and softer, huh?

Ken: Plus, wouldn’t it be nice if it’s a smidgen sweet like this honey candy?

Your student years were a time when you were on the receiving end of an earnest love, right?

Ryou: ......I guess so.

# Happy Valentine’s Day # Kou-kun, do your best!

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜VAZZY〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Takaaki: I rushed to get it! 💨

Nao: It’s Valentine’s Day chocolates~! 🍫

Yuuma: Welcome back, Takaaki-san! And thank you, too!

Futaba: Whoa, oh my gosh! Takaaki-san, you ran to get them! I’m so sorry, and thank you!!

Takaaki: It’s totally fine~ I’ll run as much as I need to, as long as it’s for the love I have for you guys.

Issa: Gross.

Takaaki: Don’t act like you’re genuinely grossed out by that. But look!

It’s a perfect chocolate for us, don’t you think?

Ouka: True...

Takaaki: Here, Ouka. Say “Ah~”?

Ouka: ... (nom)

Everyone: ...

Ouka: ... (swallow)

Ouka: TATATATATATATATATATAKAAKI DAMN YOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU—

Takaaki: Here, Issa!

Issa: ... (nom)

Takaaki: Here, Futaba! And Naosuke and Yuuma too, say “Ah~”!

Futaba: Ahaha! Ah~

Nao: Ah~

Yuuma: Mm.

Everyone: ...

Ouka: TATATATATATATATATATAKAAKI DAMN YOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU—

Nao: Ah, but there’s one missing. Takaaki-san didn’t get one.

Takaaki: Ah, me? I got you all to eat them, so I got in the mood. I guess you could say that I feel like I got something instead?

Issa: I have ZERO clue what that means. 💢💢💢 ←Angry that he reflexively ate the chocolate

[smack]

Futaba: Hey, don’t do that, Nii-san. (laughing)

Ouka: TATATATATATATATATATAKAAKI DAMN YOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU—

Yuuma: It really was a Happy Valentine’s Day ♪

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜ROCK DOWN〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Ruka: If you need proactivity, I’m your guy!!! I bought chocolate~~~~!!

It was love at first sight 💕 with this kitty-cat 🐱chocolate🍫💓

Everyone: Ooh~ 👏

Ruka: Doesn’t it give off our vibes?

Shou: It does. It’s not just cute, too. These cool claw marks give a greater us-ness to it.

Ruka: Ooh, Shou-kun knows where it’s at~♪

Haruto: So I’m the one in charge of leaving scars? I get it.

Reiji: You’re right about that.

Gaku: (laughing)

Ayumu: It’s in a can? I’m the type of person who’s loath to throwing these cans away. (wry laugh) But I can’t hold back from buying pretty cans. I think the thrill of desserts and the story they tell begins with the packaging.

Reiji: Ooh, now that’s the sweet tooth for you. You’re one active chatter when it comes to the things you love.

Ayumu: What... Have a problem with that?

Gaku: Ahaha. ...Valentine’s Day, huh? ...A long time ago, someone dumped me on this very day. (wry laugh)

Everyone: ...

Shou: Gaku, could you sit over there for us?

Reiji: It’ll be easier on you if you tell us all about it.

Ruka: Tell us right away! Chop-chop!!

Haruto: Should I order a cutlet bowl for you?

Ayumu: Well... I think it’ll be easier on you if you open up about it.

Gaku: Why is it that you all become unified at times like this? (laughing)

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Gaku: Er, well, it’s not that big of a deal, really.

It happened... in my third year of junior high, I think? There was a girl I thought was nice. I’m pretty sure she was also aware of me, at least a little.

Ruka: EHHHH~~~~~? Who is it~~~? Was it her? No, maybe her???

Gaku: The other person was completely ordinary. And Mr. Childhood Friend, calm down for now. (wry laugh)

Reiji: But I get it~ It really is a thing. That unique situation where it’s right before you’ve become a couple, and you think, “I think they’re pretty nice,” and “I get that the other side’s also interested in me.” I kinda like that impatient, anxious sensation.

Haruto: ......That’s quite surprising, coming from you.

Reiji: And why’s that!

Ayumu: Let’s get back on topic. Keep going, Gaku. (excited)

Gaku: Seriously, you don’t need to keep your expectations this high. (wry laugh)

It’s just... I didn’t get any chocolates from her.

Right when I was thinking, “Maybe I’ll confess? Or maybe I’m gonna be on the receiving end?” Valentine’s rolled over. I didn’t get anything. The lack of chocolates spoke a thousand words.

Shou: Hmm~, true. If you both feel a sense of affection toward each other, then it’s a holiday that makes it easy to act and make the relationship happen.

Haruto: And ignoring the day means there’s not much happening.

Gaku: Exactly. Was it one of those clichés where I thought I had a chance, but it was one-sided? Or was it that she was gunning for someone even more than me?

Ayumu: So, well... Did anything...

Gaku: Nothing at all. Nothing happened, the graduation ceremony took place, and it all ended.

Everyone: Ahh~...

Ruka: Mm~! If it were me in that situation, I’d go voluntarily~! Like, “I would’ve wanted a chocolate, y’know?” Or I’d try giving something on White Day and express myself through some sort of actions! And then I’d clearly figure out if the relationship was a bust or not!

Reiji: You’re the type to decide things definitively in these situations, after all.

Ruka: But see, it’s such a huge, huge waste if you waffle around, keeping romance in some sorta indecisive, hazy gray zone!

Shou: You’re the type to aggressively push for someone when you start liking them, hm?

Ruka: Mmhmm! For sure!

Haruto: ......I’m overwhelmingly unskilled when it comes to romance.

Just watching makes me satisfied. Just seeing them smile makes me happy enough... Feeling this way might make me the complete opposite of Ruka-san.

(mumble)

Everyone: ...

Shou: Haruto, could you sit over there for us?

Reiji: It’ll be easier on you if you tell us all about it.

Ruka: Tell us right away! Chop-chop!!

Gaku: Should I make a cutlet bowl for you?

Ayumu: Well... I think it’ll be easier on you if you open up about it.

Haruto: You all become incredibly unified at times like this, don’t you?

# They all had a bittersweet chat

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜infinit0〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

Rei: That’s why... here, Roa. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Roa: Whoo~! Thanks, Rei-san!

Rei: Being the calculative man I am, I bought one for myself, too.

Roa: Ahaha! Sounds good~! It’s a set of coffee ☕and cookies🍪?

Rei: ......I should’ve just bought chocolate, but I prioritized what I wanted.

Roa: Fufu. It’s fine, it’s fine 🎶 You always tend to put yourself behind others, so~! I wanna go along with what you like, so I’d gladly welcome this Valentine’s Day gift!

Rei: I see. Thank you. This is packed full of my love and gratitude for 2024.

Roa: Happy Valentine’s Day!

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜Six Gravity〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

※This is what happened in response on February 14

Arata: With that being said, I rushed out to buy this... HERE!!

Everyone: Happy Valentine’s!!

Koi: Wait, it’s not chocolaaate~!

Arata: It came to me in a flash in the special section and told me it was perfect!

Kakeru: Huh! There are traditional sweets in these sections, too 🍡

Haru: I think you’ll be able to eat them in one bite, so those who are bad with chocolate would be happy with this too 🎶

Kakeru: There’s the moon and the rabbits, and the colors are just about perfect for the six of us!

Arata: I know, right? If we treat the brown as a type of gold... It’s Six Gravity without the pink!!! Perfect!!!

Koi: Don’t take me out!!! I’m the star of today’s show!?!?!?

Kakeru: Because the star of today’s show has a birthday cake for another reason! We gotta treat you specially, don’t you think?

Koi: Ah. Well, that, I understand.

Everyone: (Kakeru. Nice job.)

Haru: Aoi-kun and Hajime are doing their best in the kitchen, so while we support them, let’s go ahead and...

Everyone: Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

Koi: Yes, indeed!

Arata: Everyone, use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to find something sweet and tasty and eat it~!

# Happy Valentine’s Day

🍫Full-Speed Valentine's Day〜Procellarum〜🍫

>The command: Because Team Sky Blue is going through some issues right now, people who can work right now should do something Valentine’s-ish!<

※This is what happened in response on February 14

You: Ah~, shoot, I was in the middle of a photoshoot, so I couldn’t deal with it...

Yoru: Sorry! It was also hard for me to leave, since I was on the move...

Rui: Ikkun and I were together, but it was difficult for both of us to leave.

Iku: In that case, how about we do things like Mamoru-san from Growth and get in the Valentine’s Day mood with the snacks we have in stock...

Kai: Ah, er—Actually, Shun left work for a bit to buy stuff.

Everyone: What... was that?

You: Huh...... That idiot can actually be of help once in a whi—

Shun: Here, here, heeeeere~! Check this out!

HAPPYYYY VALENTINE’S DAAAAY!!!

＿人人人人人＿

＞ FISH PASTE ＜

￣Y^Y^Y^Y^￣

Everyone: ...

You: DO YOU FUCKING KNOW WHAT VALENTINE’S IS ABOUT???? 💢💢💢💢 YOU GODDAMN IDIOT??? 💢💢💢💢

Yoru: Calm down, calm down, calm down, calm down~💦

Iku: First, Shun-san, please explain your thought process.

Shun: The other units went with what reminded them of their image colors, right?

Everyone: Yes.

Shun: Which is why I decided to buy things in our image colors, too.

Everyone: Yes.

Shun: So the things I bought ended up being fish paste.

Everyone: Why???

Everyone: Seriously, why???

Shun: For the record, I also made a diagram showing which ones are which. (Proud!)

Kai: Ah, how easy to understand~...... Wait, mine was on clearance! (laughing)

You: MINE TOO, DAMMIT!!! 💢💢💢💢💢

Yoru: Oh! His hair’s tied up in rolls, so that’s why he’s a rolled omelet with fish paste, right, Shun-san!

[T/N: The original is that You is a 伊達男 (handsome, stylish, fashionable man) which is why he’s associated with 伊達巻 (a rolled omelet with fish paste). The first two letters are the same.]

Shun: You’ve got it!

You: Don’t just GET each other because of that!!! 💢💢💢

Shun: As for me~! I’m white, so I’m pounded fish cake~

Kai: Clearance buddies~🎶

Iku: OH!!! So this means this bargain, this recommendation... means that WE’RE what you’d recommend......!!!

Shun: Exactly!

You: Don’t fucking twist his words into something positive!! 💢💢💢

Shun: Also~

Shun: After you eat lots of chocolate, don’t you feel like eating something salty?

Everyone: ...

Rui: I get it now, sort of. 🙋

Kai: Ahaha! (laughing)

# Happy Valentine’s Day

Shun: Also, also! I went to the supermarket with Dai (Kurotsuki-san). I tried out the self checkout for the very first time!!

Kai: Ooh, that’s great! You’re great!

Shun: I didn’t know what to do or how to do it, but Dai taught me so, so smoothly and efficiently!

Iku: I can imagine...

You: Yeah, I can picture it crystal clear...

# Kurotsuki-san

TSUKIPRO Valentine's Day SS - 02/14/24~02/15/24