Kabukimono

Kabukimono
Campaign	Devotion! Brocade of Driving Away the Rainy Season
Written by	Yuuki Yoshino (結城由乃)
Type	Event
Episodes	12
Released	Jun 15th 2016
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Preparing for summer, the student council is busy with the increase in Dreamfes plans and applications. Keito is being worked to death, but Kuro is also showing his tiredness from the outfit requests he has been fulfilling. Souma is worrying about those two...

Kabukimono (傾奇者) is an event story released on Jun 15th 2016. It could be obtained through point rewards during Devotion! Brocade of Driving Away the Rainy Season event and is free to read on Basic in ! mode.

It features Hinata, Tori, Yuta, Souma, Mao, Keito, Kuro, Jin, and Shu.

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Kabukimono - 1
(It was probably... No, I think it was certainly Sagami-sensei's doing. I can just picture him gleefully setting it all up after he learned I was coming to the staffroom.)

Kabukimono - 3
O–Owowow. I totally slammed my head really hard... I didn't get a bump, did I?

Kabukimono - 7
Zzz.... zzz...

Kabukimono - 9
Yeah. Thanks, Kanzaki.

Kabukimono - 10
My blood's boilin'. Hasumi, Kanzaki, let's blow the whole audience away.

Kabukimono - 10
(It's just like crossing a rotted bridge.)

Kabukimono - 10
"♪~♪~♪"

Epilogue
Alright...!
"Raising my arms quick~ and a complete 360° mid-air! And right after that—a trademark pose, wachow wachow~☆"

Episodes

Prologue
1	Episode 1	Summer
Kuro is in the dojo, struggling to meditate. He can't focus on it since he lacks training with meditation and he's been up all night making outfits for Ryuseitai. He wishes they were in the dojo since it'd probably keep him awake. Instead, Souma arrives to discuss an S2 DreamFes, which works to keep Kuro up. There's also an S1 soon. They know they have to talk to Keito about it, but he's been so busy it's hard for them to find a good time. Souma already tried. He apologizes for interrupting Kuro's meditation, but becomes worried once he learns how much Kuro's been struggling with it since he's been taking poor care of himself. He also admits to being worried about Keito and wants to be of help as a member of AKATSUKI. Kuro tells him not to worry right now since his work is for Ryuseitai rather than their unit. They discuss some things about Kuro's sewing, like his friend Shu and how he wishes to make clothes for his sister.
Kabukimono
2	Episode 1	Summer
They try to get back on track to discuss the S2, but Kuro is far too exhausted to properly talk about it. Souma decides to speak with Keito while Kuro should rest. Kuro asks for him to support them both and Souma pledges to do his best before leaving for Keito. Meanwhile, Jin is in the staff room with a terrible hangover. Although it takes him a bit to recall, he's waiting for Keito to talk about the S1, since the school has to plan it. He considers letting Anzu take care of it. He's very bored while he waits, so he decides to prank Keito by setting up a chalkboard eraser to fall on him. Keito, currently on his way to the staff room, is lamenting how carefree Jin is. He wonders if he's forgotten that they were meant to discuss the S2. Since individual units are planning S2, the student council has been very busy with proposals, causing Keito to be late. He notices the eraser right away, takes it down, and decides that he'll confront Jin about it.
3	Episode 2	Summer
Jin talks about who could help with the S2 and tells Keito to rely on other people more. Keito brushes him off and they squabble about Jin's prank before returning to what Keito actually wanted to talk about. Later, Keito has returned to the student council room and begins looking over the new proposals that have piled on his desk. Souma comes in, but Keito is too absorbed in his work to notice him. Souma would get antsy just standing around, but also wouldn't want to upset Keito by helping where he shouldn't, so he opts to make him tea. Keito snaps out of it when Souma pours him a cup. He expresses his gratitude.
4	Episode 3	Summer
Keito appreciates the moment to relax and begins to discuss the S2 with Souma. Souma expresses his worry regarding Keito's workload, but Keito insists that he's alright, he just can't get started on AKATSUKI's plan for it till later. Souma takes his leave and laments the fact he can't do anything to help his seniors. Suddenly, Hinata almost bumps into him, then Yuta actually does as he chases after his brother. Yuta takes a fall so Souma asks if he's alright. He complains about how Hinata doesn't seem to be taking the S2 seriously. Souma empathizes with having an S2 related struggle, so Yuta asks about it.
5	Episode 4	Summer
Souma explains his problem with feeling useless. Yuta explains his problem with Hinata always deciding everything about their work and his current running away. He considers seeking out Anzu for advice, and she happens to show up right then. Souma conveys his worries and she gives him the advice of doing little, nice things to help them, similar to the tea he made Keito earlier, or encourage them to do something relaxing, like jellyfish therapy.
6	Episode 5	Summer
Souma thinks about asking to use the Club's jellyfish. Yuta asks about the club having jellyfish since they're difficult to care for, and Souma explains that the club president takes care of all of the fish there. The club is another place he feels as though he can't do much to help, but he is grateful to Anzu for finding a way he can help his seniors. Yuta asks her for advice with Hinata. They haven't planned anything at all for the S2 yet. When Yuta mentions Hinata running for him, Anzu says she saw him elsewhere. Yuta asks where, apologizes for ending the conversation abruptly, and leaves to find his brother.
7	Episode 6	Summer
Yuta finds Hinata trying out some tricks. He admits he was running away just because he couldn't think of anything to do for the S2. Yuta scolds Hinata for not telling him. He tells him he should have asked for advice from Anzu, who happened to follow Yuta out of concern. They begin to consult Anzu. Hinata wants to go up against a stronger unit to prove 2wink's strength. Anzu suggests AKATSUKI, since they haven't decided anything either, which Hinata thinks is a great plan. Yuta is anxious about it, but comes around to the idea, and wants to give it his all.
8	Episode 7	Summer
Shu is in the dojo looking for Kuro, who he finds asleep in the middle of sewing. He wakes Kuro up and scolds him for not taking better care of himself. Shu can tell he's working on outfits for other units and tells him he should be more selfish so others won't exploit his helpful nature. Anzu comes into the dojo looking for help with her own sewing. Shu tries to send her away since Kuro is busy, but he tells her to stay. Anzu asks for help with a part she's confused about. Kuro assists her with it since it's hard. Concerned about Kuro's selflessness, Shu decides to finish the other unit outfits Kuro was working on so he can focus on his own unit and helping Anzu. Shu leaves. Kuro hears Anzu's phone ring, but it's actually his own. It's a call from Keito asking him to come somewhere.
9	Episode 8	Summer
Kuro's been told to go to the Student Council room since AKATSUKI has a plan now. Anzu offers to come with Kuro and brings up Souma, who Kuro feels guilty about worrying. He tries to call Souma to no avail, so they just head for the Student Council. When they arrive, Souma is nowhere to be found, so they all have to look for him. Keito briefly explains their S2 plan to Kuro and the fact 2wink challenged them.
10	Episode 9	Summer
Kuro and Keito set their plan for their outfits, so now they prioritize looking for Souma. Anzu suggests they try looking in the Marine Life Club, so they head there. Souma is heading back from the club room, jellyfish tank in hand. He wonders if his plan to make his seniors relax will work. They all happen upon each other and Keito questions why he has the tank. Souma says that he was given permission to use them while Keito and Kuro become engrossed in watching the jellyfish. Souma is excited that the jellyfish therapy is working and explains that it was his way of trying to help his unit. Keito and Kuro thank Souma, who is tearing up with joy.
11	Episode 10	Summer
The day of the S2, Mao is having trouble keeping up with Tori. Anzu comes up to them selling drinks to the audience. Tori gets very excited and ends up disturbing her, so he and Mao offer to take over selling to make up for it and insist she takes a break in the audience. AKATSUKI's live is about to begin. They're excited by the presence of the audience, even if it's less than before Trickstar's revolution. Keito thinks about their introduction being good and their overwhelming power against 2wink, despite their lack of practice. The light sticks in the audience are colours which earn them lots of points. Kuro internally worries about Keito, but is excited to see him so spirited. Souma swears to himself to perform at his best, not drag his seniors down, and stay by their sides. All of AKATSUKI is happy to be pleasing their audience.
Epilogue
12	Episode 1	Summer
Hinata and Yuta wait for their turn to perform. They're both nervous, but Hinata is excited to see that the audience is staying since before Trickstar's revolution they'd typically leave after a more popular unit performed. This gives Yuta encouragement. Their time to perform comes and they show off their tricks. Shu joins Anzu in the audience. She asks him if Valkyrie will be joining S2. Shu explains that he isn't fond of its current state, but that he wouldn't be opposed another time if there was a stage he felt Valkyrie was more suited for. He also explains that seeing Kuro so happy with AKATSUKI improved his opinion of them. The performance is over, with AKATSUKI as the winner. The losing 2wink approaches, so Shu leaves. Although they're upset to have lost, Yuta notes that the difference in votes was quite slim, so it wasn't all for nothing. They both agree to learn from their mistakes, improve even more, and request that Anzu produces them to make it happen. The twins run off to watch other performances.

Trivia

• The term Kabukimono refers to a particular group of samurai from the Edo-period, characterized by their eccentric and otherwise unusual clothing and mannerisms.

References

Kabukimono

傾奇者

Devotion! Brocade of Driving Away the Rainy Season

Event1

Yuuki Yoshino (結城由乃)

12

Jun 15th 2016

Hinata Aoi

4,7,12

Tori Himemiya

11

Yuta Aoi

4-7,12

Souma Kanzaki

1-6,10,11

Mao Isara

11

Keito Hasumi

2-4,9-11

Kuro Kiryu

1,2,8-11

Jin Sagami

2,3

Shu Itsuki

8,12

Prologue

Kabukimono//10

Epilogue

Summer

Kuro is in the dojo, struggling to meditate. He can't focus on it since he lacks training with meditation and he's been up all night making outfits for Ryuseitai. He wishes they were in the dojo since it'd probably keep him awake. Instead, Souma arrives to discuss an S2 DreamFes, which works to keep Kuro up. There's also an S1 soon. They know they have to talk to Keito about it, but he's been so busy it's hard for them to find a good time. Souma already tried. He apologizes for interrupting Kuro's meditation, but becomes worried once he learns how much Kuro's been struggling with it since he's been taking poor care of himself. He also admits to being worried about Keito and wants to be of help as a member of AKATSUKI. Kuro tells him not to worry right now since his work is for Ryuseitai rather than their unit. They discuss some things about Kuro's sewing, like his friend Shu and how he wishes to make clothes for his sister.

They try to get back on track to discuss the S2, but Kuro is far too exhausted to properly talk about it. Souma decides to speak with Keito while Kuro should rest. Kuro asks for him to support them both and Souma pledges to do his best before leaving for Keito. Meanwhile, Jin is in the staff room with a terrible hangover. Although it takes him a bit to recall, he's waiting for Keito to talk about the S1, since the school has to plan it. He considers letting Anzu take care of it. He's very bored while he waits, so he decides to prank Keito by setting up a chalkboard eraser to fall on him. Keito, currently on his way to the staff room, is lamenting how carefree Jin is. He wonders if he's forgotten that they were meant to discuss the S2. Since individual units are planning S2, the student council has been very busy with proposals, causing Keito to be late. He notices the eraser right away, takes it down, and decides that he'll confront Jin about it.

Jin talks about who could help with the S2 and tells Keito to rely on other people more. Keito brushes him off and they squabble about Jin's prank before returning to what Keito actually wanted to talk about. Later, Keito has returned to the student council room and begins looking over the new proposals that have piled on his desk. Souma comes in, but Keito is too absorbed in his work to notice him. Souma would get antsy just standing around, but also wouldn't want to upset Keito by helping where he shouldn't, so he opts to make him tea. Keito snaps out of it when Souma pours him a cup. He expresses his gratitude.

Keito appreciates the moment to relax and begins to discuss the S2 with Souma. Souma expresses his worry regarding Keito's workload, but Keito insists that he's alright, he just can't get started on AKATSUKI's plan for it till later. Souma takes his leave and laments the fact he can't do anything to help his seniors. Suddenly, Hinata almost bumps into him, then Yuta actually does as he chases after his brother. Yuta takes a fall so Souma asks if he's alright. He complains about how Hinata doesn't seem to be taking the S2 seriously. Souma empathizes with having an S2 related struggle, so Yuta asks about it.

Souma explains his problem with feeling useless. Yuta explains his problem with Hinata always deciding everything about their work and his current running away. He considers seeking out Anzu for advice, and she happens to show up right then. Souma conveys his worries and she gives him the advice of doing little, nice things to help them, similar to the tea he made Keito earlier, or encourage them to do something relaxing, like jellyfish therapy.

Souma thinks about asking to use the Club's jellyfish. Yuta asks about the club having jellyfish since they're difficult to care for, and Souma explains that the club president takes care of all of the fish there. The club is another place he feels as though he can't do much to help, but he is grateful to Anzu for finding a way he can help his seniors. Yuta asks her for advice with Hinata. They haven't planned anything at all for the S2 yet. When Yuta mentions Hinata running for him, Anzu says she saw him elsewhere. Yuta asks where, apologizes for ending the conversation abruptly, and leaves to find his brother.

Yuta finds Hinata trying out some tricks. He admits he was running away just because he couldn't think of anything to do for the S2. Yuta scolds Hinata for not telling him. He tells him he should have asked for advice from Anzu, who happened to follow Yuta out of concern. They begin to consult Anzu. Hinata wants to go up against a stronger unit to prove 2wink's strength. Anzu suggests AKATSUKI, since they haven't decided anything either, which Hinata thinks is a great plan. Yuta is anxious about it, but comes around to the idea, and wants to give it his all.

Shu is in the dojo looking for Kuro, who he finds asleep in the middle of sewing. He wakes Kuro up and scolds him for not taking better care of himself. Shu can tell he's working on outfits for other units and tells him he should be more selfish so others won't exploit his helpful nature. Anzu comes into the dojo looking for help with her own sewing. Shu tries to send her away since Kuro is busy, but he tells her to stay. Anzu asks for help with a part she's confused about. Kuro assists her with it since it's hard. Concerned about Kuro's selflessness, Shu decides to finish the other unit outfits Kuro was working on so he can focus on his own unit and helping Anzu. Shu leaves. Kuro hears Anzu's phone ring, but it's actually his own. It's a call from Keito asking him to come somewhere.

Kuro's been told to go to the Student Council room since AKATSUKI has a plan now. Anzu offers to come with Kuro and brings up Souma, who Kuro feels guilty about worrying. He tries to call Souma to no avail, so they just head for the Student Council. When they arrive, Souma is nowhere to be found, so they all have to look for him. Keito briefly explains their S2 plan to Kuro and the fact 2wink challenged them.

Kuro and Keito set their plan for their outfits, so now they prioritize looking for Souma. Anzu suggests they try looking in the Marine Life Club, so they head there. Souma is heading back from the club room, jellyfish tank in hand. He wonders if his plan to make his seniors relax will work. They all happen upon each other and Keito questions why he has the tank. Souma says that he was given permission to use them while Keito and Kuro become engrossed in watching the jellyfish. Souma is excited that the jellyfish therapy is working and explains that it was his way of trying to help his unit. Keito and Kuro thank Souma, who is tearing up with joy.

The day of the S2, Mao is having trouble keeping up with Tori. Anzu comes up to them selling drinks to the audience. Tori gets very excited and ends up disturbing her, so he and Mao offer to take over selling to make up for it and insist she takes a break in the audience. AKATSUKI's live is about to begin. They're excited by the presence of the audience, even if it's less than before Trickstar's revolution. Keito thinks about their introduction being good and their overwhelming power against 2wink, despite their lack of practice. The light sticks in the audience are colours which earn them lots of points. Kuro internally worries about Keito, but is excited to see him so spirited. Souma swears to himself to perform at his best, not drag his seniors down, and stay by their sides. All of AKATSUKI is happy to be pleasing their audience.

Hinata and Yuta wait for their turn to perform. They're both nervous, but Hinata is excited to see that the audience is staying since before Trickstar's revolution they'd typically leave after a more popular unit performed. This gives Yuta encouragement. Their time to perform comes and they show off their tricks. Shu joins Anzu in the audience. She asks him if Valkyrie will be joining S2. Shu explains that he isn't fond of its current state, but that he wouldn't be opposed another time if there was a stage he felt Valkyrie was more suited for. He also explains that seeing Kuro so happy with AKATSUKI improved his opinion of them. The performance is over, with AKATSUKI as the winner. The losing 2wink approaches, so Shu leaves. Although they're upset to have lost, Yuta notes that the difference in votes was quite slim, so it wasn't all for nothing. They both agree to learn from their mistakes, improve even more, and request that Anzu produces them to make it happen. The twins run off to watch other performances.

*The term Kabukimono refers to a particular group of samurai from the Edo-period, characterized by their eccentric and otherwise unusual clothing and mannerisms.