An Abrupt Ordeal: Side Story (Part 1)
サイドストーリー（前編） (Saido Sutoorii (Zenpen))
Character appearances:
Break Time
Kamiyama High - Class 2A
Rui
Tsukasa-kun, the next class-
Tsukasa
Hm-mm...
Rui
(...Hm? He seems to be deep in thought about something.)
Rui
(Come to think of it, during our break earlier...)
Tsukasa
Ah. Actually, I'm gonna have a house party with Toya soon... I was looking up recipes for dishes to serve then.
Tsukasa
That's right, Rui! If you don't mind, I'd like you to tell me what you think! I'm listing a couple of potential dishes right now...
Rui
You seem to be struggling to choose which dishes to serve at the party, Tsukasa-kun.
Tsukasa
Hm? Oh, Rui!
Tsukasa
I've narrowed down the list of potential dishes, thanks to your help. I'll discuss the rest with Saki and decide then.
Rui
That's good to hear. Then, what seems to be bothering you so much?
Tsukasa
About that... I was trying to figure out what to do regarding the staging.
Rui
Staging?
Tsukasa
Yeah! It's a house party after all.
I want Toya to have the best possible time.
I want Toya to have the best possible time.
Tsukasa
After all, it's going to be a party organized by none other than me! This Future Star, Tsukasa Tenma!
It can't just be a regular party, y'know?
It can't just be a regular party, y'know?
Tsukasa
In that sense, something like... Uh...
I'm thinking that maybe I can provide some special staging...
I'm thinking that maybe I can provide some special staging...
Rui
Hm...
By the way, do you have a plan in mind?
By the way, do you have a plan in mind?
Tsukasa
Well...
Tsukasa
First of all, in order to enjoy the atmosphere, I would decorate the place like I would with Christmas!
Rui
Uh-huh, and after that?
Tsukasa
After that... Ah...
Tsukasa
How about a special dinner show by this Future Star - Tsukasa Tenma!
Tsukasa
They'll get to enjoy my performance while enjoying the meal! Saki and Toya will both have a smile on their faces for sure!
Rui
I see, that sounds like a lot of fun.
Rui
(In terms of hospitality, it is very much like Tsukasa-kun, and it's a really good plan in general.)
Rui
(But...)
Rui
By the way, Tsukasa-kun. You, Saki-kun, and Aoyagi-kun have known each other for a long time already, right?
Tsukasa
Hm? Yeah, that's right.
Tsukasa
When we were little, Toya's parents used to leave him with us when they had to go out for work.
Tsukasa
So to speak, that's when we started to become like siblings!
Rui
Yeah... I've heard about this from Aoyagi-kun before.
Rui
And so, you wanted to invite Aoyagi-kun, who is close with your family, to a house party, but...
Rui
Aside from the decorations, you won't really need any other kind of staging, though?
Tsukasa
I see! As expected of Rui-
Tsukasa
...Wait, what!?!?!!?
No need for staging, you say!?
No need for staging, you say!?
Rui
Fufu, thank you for the 100-point reaction.
Rui
I am fully aware of Tsukasa-kun's desire to entertain Aoyagi-kun.
Rui
And, allow me to say that, knowing that both Saki-kun and Aoyagi-kun are the Future Star - Tsukasa Tenma's Number 1 and Number 2 fans respectively...
Rui
It just feels more appropriate to have a family dinner rather than a star's dinner show.
Tsukasa
....!
Family... dinner...
Family... dinner...
Rui
Yeah.
Rui
Prepare a home-cooked meal for family whose faces that you want to bring a smile to...
Rui
Fufu. When things get going, though, you can show your fans the star of the show, too...
Rui
The star of the party should be none other than the three of you, and the food that you put your heart and soul into, right?
Tsukasa
T... That's true...!
Rui
Assuming you do put on a show, the sincerity that Tsukasa-kun and everyone put into the dishes and the smiles around the table...
Rui
I think that should be enough.
Tsukasa
Oh... OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!
Tsukasa
So that's how it is! In my enthusiasm for service, I almost missed something important!
Tsukasa
Rui, you have my utmost thanks!
Rui
Fufu, you're very welcome.
Rui
Oh, looks like that's the bell.
Tsukasa
Ah! Sorry, I've been talking about my problems this entire time, I haven't been able to hear what you wanted to tell me.
Rui
No worries. We can talk before the next class, it's fine. I'll come back then.
Tsukasa
Okay! You really helped me big time, Rui!
Rui
(Still, White Day, huh...)
Rui
(I received nice Valentine's Day presents from Nene and Emu-kun too...)
Rui
(Fufu. It's about time I considered giving something back, too.)