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Sora Harukawa Feature Scout 2: What Is Sora's Colour?
Chapter 1 || Chapter 2

Chapter 1
Writer: Yuumasu
Season: Winter
Location: Chinese Restaurant


Natsume: It's been a while since I last came to a proper Chinese restaurant ♪ Since we're here, I'd like to try something you can't find elsewhere...
But it's hard to give up the classics too. What would you prefer, Sora?

Sora: The menu has so many options, Sora can't really choose~ Mouth-watering chicken, mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, stir-fried beef with green peppers, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, soup wontons... Oh, we can't forget the meat buns too!

Natsume: Order as much as you like, Sora. What about this peking duck as well?

Sora: HaHa~ That sounds tasty too!
But it's pretty pricey, huh~...?

Natsume: You don't need to consider things like that. Oh, this Canton cuisine course sounds nice too.
Little kitten? You've been quiet for a while now; what's the matter? Are you not a fan of Chinese food?

Sora: ... We're ordering lots of food, so you don't need to say anything? And you're worried about the cost?

Natsume: Oh, come on. Even you're worrying about something so trivial? Senpai is coming to join us later, and he'll handle the bill, so it's fine.
... That's not the problem, you say? Don't sweat the small stuff, little kitten ♪
Well, let's place this order first. If there's anything else you want to try, feel free to order it, okay?
But it really is a surprise that you're here. Welcome to Switch's secret assembly... ♪
Ju~st kidding — we're just gathered to eat. We had prior arrangements to meet for a meal today.
Who extended the invite for lunch? Was it Sora? Or you?

Sora: It was Sora! Anzu came to Sora after school saying she wanted to talk to him~
It seemed like she wanted to talk about work, and Sora thought it would be more fun if all four of us ate together, so he brought her along!


Natsume: A great decision, Sora. Thank you for the delightful surprise
I'm curious to know what the little kitten wanted to talk about, but I suppose we should leave that till Senpai arrives... Hm?

Sora: Ah, Senpai's here!
He~y, Senpai! We're over here~! Over~ here~ ♪

Tsumugi: Sorry to keep you all waiting~
Oh, what's this? Anzu-chan is here too.

Sora: Yup! It seems like she wanted to talk about work, so Sora brought her along!

Tsumugi: Ah, I see. Fufu, it seems like this will be a fun meal ♪
Oh, the food's here~! Wow, everything looks delicious!

Tsumugi: ... Hm? Isn't this a bit much for just the four of us?
Anzu-chan is nodding aggressively too.
"Is payment going to be alright? I can chip in as well," you say?
Oh, no, there's no need — I'm all too happy to pay. You're always helping us, so at least let me do this for you.
My question is whether or not we'll be able to finish all of this... It wouldn't be polite to leave food behind.

Sora: HiHi~ ♪ There's no need to worry! The menu had a note that said you can bring back whatever you can't finish~

Tsumugi: Ah, then I can rest assured.
Anzu-chan, you wanted to talk about work, right? I'm sorry to disturb you while you're eating, but could you tell us before it slips our minds?

Sora: Woah? You want to let Sora do the next Feature Live?
And you have a design for his outfit? Yes, Sora wants to see it!

Sora: Wow... ☆
Look at this, Shisho~, Senpai! There's symbols that look like Sora's name!
Over here, it says "Harukawa Sora"! ... ♪

Natsume: Oh, you're right, it certainly is your name.
The refreshing light blue is a perfect fit for you too

Tsumugi: And what a coincidence, it's Chinese-styled~ The hat looks just like this meat bun!


Natsume: Does it? You sure have a unique perspective, Senpai.
... What is it, little kitten? "It seems like you all like it, so I'll proceed with this design"?

Sora: Yes, please do! Sora's excited to get to try it on~
... The photoshoot for the pamphlet? Oh, now that you mention it, Sora remembers Tsuka-chan stressing about that~
He wanted to be photographed in a natural state, so we all went out to play after school!
Do you want to take photos like that? ... Hm, first you want to know what Sora would like?
(Hm~mm... Sora's actually fine with anything as long as he has Shisho~ and Senpai.)
(But if he just says "anywhere is fine", that will make things difficult for Anzu.)
(......)

Sora: (—Ah! Sora's thought of something!)

Natsume: ...? Sora, using your gaming consoles while eating is bad manners.

Sora: Sora's sorry! There's something he wants to show Anzu—
This! A game where you develop an island and live with animals! Sora wants to go somewhere with lots of nature like this, and play with animals together with Shisho~ and Senpai!

Tsumugi: Ooh. It seems more like a farm than an island, I think?

Natsume: A farm, hm...? What about the place that Dramatica went to for our camp? [1]
It has what Sora's looking for, and I'll be able to bring us around. Let me ask Wataru-niisan for the location.

Tsumugi: That would be great. Ah, and we need to pick a date, right? I'll check our schedules, so give me a moment.
Let's see... How about this date? All three of us should be free — does it work for you, Anzu-chan?

Sora: So all four of us can go together? HuHu~ ♪ Sora is super Happy~ ♪
Sora's always with Shisho~ and Senpai, so he doesn't know what colour his solo live will be.
But Sora is always "Switch's Sora"! If all three of us are together, Sora's sure we'll be able to take lots of great photos~
And with those memories, Sora won't feel lonely even if he's performing by himself. Sora will show the audience just how much fun he had!

Sora: Oo~h, Sora can't wait for the photoshoot! HaHiHuHeHo~... ☆

Chapter 2
Writer: Yuumasu
Season: Winter
Location: Farm

[ The day of the photoshoot ]


Sora: Here we are~ ♪ So this is the farm Shisho~ was talking about!

Tsumugi: Fufu, the weather forecast said it would be cloudy, but it's so sunny out.
It must be thanks to the teruteru bouzu we made, Sora-kun. The clear blue of the sky is just like your outfit, and it's so pretty~

Sora: HaHa~ The warm sunlight feels so nice!
Ah, the keeper is here~ Good morning, nice to meet you! This is Harukawa Sora of Switch!
Sora heard from Anzu— the producer that we have permission to take photos here! Thank you very much ♪
Hm~, hmmm? Sora hears some noise~? And it's getting closer really quickly!

Tsumugi: This sound is... Woagh?!

Tsumugi: S-something's covering my face and I can't see. Please help, Natsume-kun~, Sora-kun~

Natsume: Don't yelp like that, you sound so pathetic... It's just a playful monkey clinging to your face.
Hello again, monkey-kun and pig-kun; I see you two are as close as ever.

Sora: Shisho~, are they your friends?

Natsume: Hmm, I think it'd be more accurate to say they're Shu-niisan and Hokke-kun's. [2] I was just observing and enjoying the show.
Fufu. It was so much fun watching them get toyed with by the animals ♪ Monkey-kun, do you mind letting Senpai go now?

Sora: Now it's climbed onto Sora's head! HiHi~, that tickles~ ♪

Natsume: Now's your chance to take photos, little kitten — capture Sora in all his cuteness.

Natsume: I'll take some photos with my phone too. And some shots of Senpai in the aftermath of the monkey's antics ♪

Tsumugi: Uuu, my glasses were taken, so I can't really see anything...

Tsumugi: Wah?! Something just bumped into my leg — was that you, Natsume-kun?

Natsume: Of course not. It was the pig nuzzling against you.


Sora: Monkey-san, monkey-san, please give Senpai his glasses back~ He's struggling without them!
HuHu~, thank you! You're such a good boy~, there there.
Do you like getting your head patted? You're just like Sora~, Sora's also Happy when he gets patted!


Natsume: ...... ♪

Tsumugi: Phew, I can finally see again...
... Fufu, Natsume-kun and Anzu-chan are both engrossed in taking photos of Sora-kun.
I'm sorry to interrupt when you're having fun, but shall we start making a move?
There are plenty of other animals to see, so we can leave these two with the keeper and explore the farm.

Sora: Okay! Goodbye, monkey-san and pig-san~ ♪
Um, first is—

[ 5 minutes later ]
Sora: HeHe~ ♪ We've reached the petting zoo~

Tsumugi: I don't see a single rabbit around though; I wonder if they're all still sleeping?

Natsume: According to the keeper, they'll respond to food. You can try shaking the bag of food we bought earlier, Sora.

Sora: Like this? Shake shake shake... ☆
Oh wow, they all came out together! Everyone's so lively!
They can really eat~ Sora thinks the food is going to run out very fast.

Tsumugi: I'll go buy more, so please wait a bit.

Sora: Okay! Let's all wait for Senpai together, rabbits!

Natsume: Ahaha, there're some that leave the moment the food runs out. How calculating

Sora: But there are some affectionate ones too~ They look really comfortable when you pat their head!
... Anzu? What is it? "This rabbit is used to people, so you can carry it"?
Okay, Sora will give it a try. Slowly, gently, so he doesn't scare it... ♪

Sora: Sora did it. The rabbit is so warm and fluffy, Sora's soul is being healed~

Sora: Sora can feel its thumping heartbeat... It's much faster than his own.
How do you feel, rabbit-san? Is Sora doing a good job carrying you?
HoHo~ ♪ Your nose is twitching, how cute. Thank you for letting Sora carry you~ ♪

[ Some time later ]
Sora: Lick lick... ♪ The soft serve ice cream here is super tasty!
How strange~? It tastes different from what we get back in town!

Natsume: That's because it's made from the milk obtained on the farm while it's still fresh. It has a rich flavour... ♪
... Oh, you want to ask Sora something, little kitten? You've certainly got your hands full, taking photos and asking questions.

Tsumugi: "What was the most fun activity so far?" Ah, it's to help you pick photos for the pamphlet, isn't it?
Playing with the rabbits, horse-riding, taking a walk with calves and milking cows — and then making butter on top of that. Sora-kun has tried all sorts of things, so I can see why you'd have trouble picking.

Sora: Mm~... Does Sora have to pick just one?

Sora: Sora's had fun with everything!
Even before coming to the farm, right from the moment we set out this morning! Because Sora has had Shisho~ and Senpai and Anzu with him!
So please put all sorts of photos into the pamphlet! Sora wants to share what he's feeling right now with his fans!
Sora will deliver lots of happiness! That's what his Feature Live will be about... ♪

Both [1]↑ and [2]↑ are a reference to Scout! Dramatica. In order to better understand their roles of Goku and Hakkai, Hokuto and Shu were told to interact with a monkey and pig respectively.

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