Natsume Sakasaki Birthday Event 2022

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Mini talk 1
Mini talk 2
Mini talk 3
Opening Talk
Question Segment
Request Segment
Surprise Segment
Ending Talk

Mini Talk: Preparations for the birthday event
Mini talk 1: ↑
Natsume: Hello, Little Kitten. Sorry to have kept you waiting.
As I mentioned on HoldHands, the shoot overran a little. But thanks to that, we managed to produce satisfactory results.
Now then, let's get to the topic at hand. The matter you'd like to discuss with me is the birthday event, isn't it?

[What makes you say that?]
Natsume: Fufu. I might have said this before, but in this era, he who controls information controls everything.
... Just kidding. Kazehaya-senpai brought it up in our circle, so I figured it was about time for mine as well.

[You noticed?]
Natsume: It's less of me noticing and more of me hoping that's the case.
Besides, when I mentioned that I had a meeting with you after the shoot, Sora said, "Please discuss lots of things!"

[First, there's something I want to confirm]
Natsume: Confirm... Ah, is this about my schedule?
Senpai insisted on keeping the days around my birthday free, so I've got nothing planned. There's nothing you need to worry about.

Mini talk 2: ↑
Natsume: So now we'll think of what to do for my birthday event, right?
While I know there are segments where we respond to fans' questions and requests...
For reference, could you tell me about what other people did?

[Playing simple games]
Natsume: Oh? So instead of regular party games, there've been people who played video games?
Ah, so it was Yuuki-kun. Well, at Yuuki-kun's level, I'm sure it was enjoyable for his fans to watch.

[Talking about their hobbies]
Natsume: Now that you mention it, I think Senpai did talk about his fengshui hobby. I don't exactly have a concrete 'hobby', though...
Ah, but if I'm just talking about moments I treasure, then I could make that work. I treasure the moments I spend playing with Sora so much, I wish they would last forever ♪

[Singing together with everyone]
Natsume: I see... It's true that by having everyone sing together, you'd be able to develop a sense of unity within the crowd.
I wonder if I could ask for a Switch song to be sung? If everyone sang one together, that would be the best present I could ask for.

Mini talk 3: ↑
Natsume: ... Mm? You're asking if it's about time for practice?
Woah, you're right. Everyone from Switch is going to be there today, so I can't be late. I'd feel bad to keep Sora waiting.
And you, Little Kitten? ... You have work, huh? That's unfortunate. If you had time to spare, I was hoping you could come watch us practice.

[Let me join some other time]
Natsume: Sure, we'll be waiting for you. While we do learn a lot from having the teachers watch us practice...
There are plenty of times where your unique perspective has helped us improve our performances too.

[I'm sorry]
Natsume: To make up for it, you'll make sure to prepare a spectacular birthday event for me?
Ahaha, then I guess I'll take your word for it. I'm counting on you, Little Kitten ♪

[Have a good time]
Natsume: Mmhm. ... You want to send regards to Sora and Senpai too? Sure, I'll pass the message for you.
Well then, all the best with your work too, Little Kitten.

Birthday Event
Opening Talk ↑
Natsume: Hello everyone. Thank you for coming today. This is Sakasaki Natsume of Switch.
Fufu, we've got a full house today, haven't we? I almost feel like everyone's applause will blow me away.
I'm happy to be spending my birthday with all of you; I've also been eagerly anticipating this day's arrival.
I've made plenty of preparations to ensure I can meet all your expectations, so I hope you'll enjoy yourselves all the way till the end.
... Alright, it looks like everything's ready. Shall we begin?
Let's all make this a great day... ♪

Natsume: Let's make this a great day ♪
Natsume: Alright, let's all have fun.

Question Segment ↑
Natsume: First, we'll be starting from the question segment where I answer questions that you've all sent in.
The first question is... This one. "What's something fun that happened recently?"
Hm~mm, good question... Making an apple pie with Sora and Senpai, I guess?
Apparently, Sora had previously made an apple pie with Knights' Suou Tsukasa-kun and some others, and because it was so delicious, he asked to make another.
We cut the pie base into a star shape and decorated it, so it looked as good as it tasted ♪
And the next question is... "Are you still using the magic lantern from that performance?"
The magic lantern from "Magic Lantern Fes", right? We take good care of it and still make use of it from time to time to look at slides. It's one of Switch's treasures, after all.

Natsume: Perhaps we'll make another pie if we feel like it.
Natsume: The treasures we have are slowly growing in number.

Request Segment ↑
Natsume: Now then... I did a few palm-readings with commentary in response to the request "I want you to read my fortune". So what do you all think of the results?
Don't worry too much even if the result wasn't particularly great — palm-readings will change over time.
In truth, I would love to read each and every one of your fortunes, but let's save that for another time. The more things you have to look forward to in life, the better, right?
Ah, before we move on to the next segment, there's a request that I have for everyone. I'd like to hear all of you sing — will you grant me that?
Normally, I'm the one who's delivering songs to you... But since today's my birthday, it'd make me happy if you would sing for me.
... Fufu, thank you. I'll start us off, so please follow my lead... ♪

Natsume: Shall we sing together?
Natsume: Thank you for the wonderful singing... ♪

Surprise Segment ↑
Natsume: — Thank you, everyone. You really sang wonderfully.
For the next segment, we have a video. If you could turn your attention to the screen...
Huh? Sora and Senpai? "Happy birthday!"... Ah, they got me. So this is the 'surprise' I've heard rumours about.
... Wha, Rei-niisan? Wataru-niisan and Kanata-niisan are there too, and even Shu-niisan... They all came together for my sake?
Ah... Since Sora is roommates with Wataru-niisan, I suppose he invited him to join in and record this video.
Fufu... Thank you, nii-sans. And to Sora and Senpai too... Having my birthday celebrated by everyone like this is the best present I could ask for.

Natsume: Thank you, Sora... And Senpai too, I guess.
Natsume: That was better than any magic in the world... ♪

Ending Talk ↑
Natsume: Now then, this fun day has almost come to an end,
I couldn't be more satisfied, but what about everyone else? Did you enjoy yourselves?
... Fufu, I'm happy to hear that. We magicians exist to put smiles on peoples' faces, so I'm glad we managed to fulfil our duty.
Once again, thank you so much for this wonderful day. Thanks to all of you, even I had a great time ♪
When we next meet, I'll be waiting for you up on stage with the rest of Switch, so I hope you'll come see us again.
I'll work hard to have even more spectacular magic to show you all when the time comes. See you then... ♪