Banri - Prince of Rakanboshi - Moon End

Banri - Prince of Rakanboshi - Moon End

Chapter 5 - Unexpected Tastes

-Flashback-

Banri: The truth is, I love cute character goods and stuff like romance manga...

-Flashback-

MC: To think that the cool Banri-kun likes cutes things... I think that's a wonderful contrast.

Banri: MC... -chan. 

When Banri-kun became relieved from what I said, he calmed down. As he was looking away due to embarrassment, he began to speak. 

Banri: I like cute things, yet I've always thought that it was a bad thing. Destroying the image that my fans have of me... That worries me. 

After confessing that depressingly, he became quiet.

(Banri-kun...)

MC: In any case, a cool person like you liking cute things... I think anyone would find that charming. 

When I told him that honestly, Banri-kun made a surprised look. 

Banri: My apologies... Ever since I was a child, my grandfather would always be strict when he was training me in martial arts. As he was raising me to become an action star, I couldn't even understand myself. Although, what you just said, would other people really feel that way...? 

MC: ...I'm sure that's what they'll think. If they knew about your various charm points, you'll get more challenges in all kinds of jobs. 

Banri: New jobs...? 

Banri-kun blinked and thought it over. 

Banri: ...Thank you, MC-chan. 

Then, when he looked at me, his eyes began to shine strongly... 

Last Chapter - A Cute Person

-Flashback-

MC: If they knew about your various charm points, you'll get more challenges in all kinds of jobs. 

Banri: New jobs...? 

-Flashback-

I was wondering if it was possible for Banri-kun to get some new jobs that is related to his interests. The next day after the two of us had that conversation...

Banri-kun invited me to come to the studio with him again. Today, the actors and the staff were all over the studio. When they began to take a break from filming... 

Banri: Everyone, there's something that I would like to discuss. 

Director: Oh, how rare of you wanting to talk.

Banri: Yes, the truth is... 

Once the entire staff has gathered around, Banri-kun took a deep breath. 

(Banri-kun...?) 

Then... With a serious look, he began to tell the staff about his interests...

......

Banri: ...In other words, that's the sort of thing I've liked this whole time. Also, the truth is, this towel belongs to me as well... 

Banri-kun held up the towel with the Panda-chan print. 

Staff: ...

The next moment, it became silent...

Director: ...Isn't that nice! So, you were a feminine guy? To think that Banri-sama would have such wonderful interests.

Banri: ...!

The entire staff began to talk positively about Banri-kun's interests. 

Director: I know, there's a T.V. producer that I'm acquainted with. 

Staff: Ah, I'll talk to him! He probably has connections with some T.V. commercial jobs. 

BanrI: ...Really? 

Director: Of course!

Banri: Thank you very much!

(That's good... I have a good feeling about this.) 

As the staff surrounded Banri-kun, he made a calm expression. When we exchanged looks, I smiled at Banri-kun. 

Banri: ...

Then, he responded with a very nice smile as well... 

Thus, they proceeded with what they talked about in no time at all... Banri-kun's first time taking a variety job... 

Then, a few days later... 

Today was a commemorative day for a television program. The two of us sat in front of the T.V. waiting for it. 

MC: Ah, it's starting!

Banri: ...

Banri-kun held the Panda-chan plushie tight as he looked at the screen. On the screen, Banri-kun was with a female T.V. reporter in town and were introducing a shop with character goods as their topic. 

Reporter: This character here has been popular lately. Banri-san, what do you think about this stuffed animal? 

Banri: ...S-So cute...! I-I mean, it's face is really adorable. 

On the screen, Banri-kun was holding the stuffed animal as he calmed down. Then, we heard the high-pitched cheers of girls coming from the studio. 

MC: Banri-kun, everyone at the studio thinks you're cute. 

Banri: M-Me... Really!?

MC: Yes, even I think you're cute!

Even though he's serious during filming, he's surprisingly soft when it comes to cute things. That expression was making me and everyone else smile. The new face of the studio's national kung fu action star was being cheered on. 

Banri: Being called "cute" by a woman, that's quite a broad definition... A person that likes cute things can be called cute? I never realized that until now. 

Banri-kun crossed his arms as he murmured that. 

Banri: That's right, I forgot! When we were filming at that location, I've received a Panda-chan plushie. This is for you. 

MC: Really? 

In Banri-kun's hands was another Panda-chan plushie. Him smiling with the stuffed animal in his hands on screen was nice... 

MC: ...You really are cute. 

When I said that, my cheeks became warm. 

Banri: I-Is that so? 

As Banri-kun watched me turn red, he started to turn red as well. The two of us smiled with the pair of stuffed animals in our hands. The super action star that can intoxicate anyone with his performances... His new charm point has taken my heart completely... 

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