The members of the Special Steel Squad are engaged in daily battles against the Phantom Mist and study hard, and thus even they need their regular leaves from time to time. A certain number of people are allocated their leave for the day everyday. |
As I was making my rounds in the dormitories, I noticed an unusual change there. |
Yoshino |
"Ooooh- Shashou. Are you at work? Making your rounds?" |
Conductor |
I've just finished. By the way, I noticed something in the dormitory today. |
Yoshino |
"Huhu- Did Shashou notice it too?" |
Yoshino |
"That's true. Today we're having a 'Kimono Day' with people who have the day off. That's why we were all wearing kimonos, right?" |
Conductor |
Usually, everyone wears their SSS uniforms, or their own clothes, but today was the only day they wore kimonos. |
Conductor |
So the interior of the dormitory was as gorgeous as a blooming flower. |
Yoshino |
"Yoshino is happy that everyone is finally starting to appreciate the beauty of kimonos." |
Yoshino |
"Shashou, how do you like Yoshino's kimono?" |
Yoshino spun around in front of me and showed off her kimono. She usually wore one, but her kimono is even more glamorous today. |
Conductor |
I think it suits you well and you look lovely. I think this is a... 'furisode', that's how it's called? But if I remember correctly, I think this was supposed to be worn at the beginning of the New Year. |
Yoshino |
"Shasho. Don't be too stiff. This kimono is not only for the New Year. You can wear it anytime." |
Yoshino |
"Of course having a sense of the season is still important. When it's cold, put a shawl over it, and when it's hot, adjust it with undergarments." |
Conductor |
As expected of the poster girl of Somei-Ya, Nishiki's number one tailor. You know your stuff. |
Yoshino |
"Ehem." |
Yoshino |
"But there are still many people who don't realise the beauty of kimonos." |
Yoshino |
"Yoshino wants more people to wear kimonos!" |
Conductor |
You really likes kimonos, Yoshino. But it's good that you have such a goal. |
Yoshino |
"That's why, Shashou♪" |
Yoshino |
"Yoshino wants you to go along with my a-pi-ru, so that everyone in town can appreciate the beauty of kimonos!" |
Conductor |
Today's rounds are over and I'll be off duty after this. I'm happy to go out with you, but what on earth should I do? I don't suppose we're going to be handing out leaflets in town? |
Yoshino |
"Not handing out flyers. But we will advertise together, Yoshino and Shashou." |
Yoshino |
"Shashou will wear a real kimono too!" |
Conductor |
Don't tell me I'm going to wear that furisode!? |
Yoshino |
"No, that's not it. It's a men's kimono. In fact, it's already prepared." |
Yoshino |
"Shashou's size has been measured before. It's perfect." |
Yoshino |
"Will you wear it for Yoshino? Shashou." |
Conductor |
A real kimono. It seems quite difficult to put it on properly... |
Conductor |
...Don't give me that face. Now that I've said it once, let's get on with it. |
Yoshino |
"Yatta! Let's get dressed right away!" |
Yoshino |
"Oooh-" |
Yoshino |
"Ooooh-..." |
Yoshino urged me to change my clothes, but she had this same reaction since a while ago. Does it suit me or not? I'm very curious. Which is it? |
Yoshino |
"Sorry, sorry, Shashou. Just fawned over how cool you look." |
Yoshino |
"Well then, let's go out with Yoshino in the a-pi-ru of kimono right away." |
Conductor |
I'm quite embarrassed, but I'm already abroad the ship. Let's go out to the town. |
Conductor |
...Uh? Does this count as a date? No, don't think about it. |