Utsuho Natsuki (Halloween Costume 2022)

reviewed by bst
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Thoughts Kept in Costume

Natsuki: "It's certainly what I ordered, but... This might be kind of embarrassing...?"
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Natsuki
[It's finally time for the student council sponsored Dark-Colored Halloween Party!]
[Among the attractions was the ever so slight horror experience run by students dressed as "nobodies" - the "Everlasting Darkness Tour"...]

Natsuki
You good if I set the box of candy here?

Girl
Yeah, you're a big help carrying it. Sorry to keep you so busy.

Natsuki
The feeling's mutual, so don't worry about it!
Alright, it's about time for me too. I need to get back to being the "nameless dancer".

Akira
I see you're working.

Natsuki
Akira! You showed up!

Akira
I heard rumors of the event so I thought I'd come take a peek.
And now that I'm here...that's an amazing outfit.

Natsuki
I told them I wanted something easy to move in, but it ended up more like a swimsuit...

Akira
No one in the area's wearing anything like yours, so it stands out way more.

Natsuki
Uu...it does.

Akira
But like, why did you dress so loosely?

Natsuki
I guess I just wanted to jump in and start helping people as soon as I could.

Akira
Heeh, that sounds like my Natsuki.

Natsuki
Oh, and...

Kanagi's Voice
Utsuho-kun! Quickly, get over here!!

Natsuki
Ah...! Sorry, give me a second.

Akira
Natsuki!?

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Boy
I'm scared of ghooosts!! Uwaaaan!!

Kanagi
Muu...how awkward... I tried to keep my acting mild, and yet...

Natsuki
Let me guess, it happened again?

Kanagi
It pains me to ask even though are acting as well, Utsuho-kun... Apologies, but could I also leave this one to you?

Natsuki
Please let me take care of it!

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Boy
Uuu...ghosts are scary~...

Natsuki
Look, she left the area and vanished!

Boy
*Sniffle...* *Sniffle...* Uwaaaan!!

Natsuki
(Well I'll be darned~... He's really got it bad.)
(Then it's come to this...!)
In that case, Onee-chan will put a good luck charm on you.

Boy
*Sniffle...* Good luck charm...?

Natsuki
It's just the thing to give you the courage to face the ghost!
YOU CAN DO IT! GO FIGHT WIN!!

Boy
...!!

Natsuki
Well? Feeling braver?

Boy
It's real... All my fear is gone.
Maybe now I can try it one more time!

Natsuki
Sure thing! Sounds like you're okay!
And if you ever feel scared again, just remember this good luck charm:
"I CAN DO IT"! You can yell this one out yourself, got it?

Boy
Yeah! I got it! Thank you, Onee-chan!

Natsuki
Huu~ I'm glad he found the courage.

Akira
That's like a haunted house, so it's gotta be scary for kids.

Natsuki
Yep.
That's why I had them design my costume to let me cheer people on.

Akira
Oh, that's what you meant by being easy to move in.

Natsuki
When I cried in a haunted house a long time ago,
the ghost's staff cheered "you'll be absolutely okay!" to keep me going,
and because they encouraged me, if I see the same thing happen, I want to cheer them on.
I was a little embarrassed actually trying this on,
but with this costume it's hard for people to get scared. Well...I guess it turned out alright!

Kanagi's Voice
Utsuho-kun! Apologies, but may I ask for your assistance again!?

Natsuki
Ah-...right, work! Okay, see you around, Akira!
Yes, yeees! I'll be right oveeer!

Akira
Ah-...there she goes... Must be rough for her...
...Well... If Natsuki's having fun then it's cool.

Natsuki
[In the end, it was a very busy day, but I saw way more smiling faces than crying ones, so I think it turned out to be a very fulfilling Halloween.]
[And so... All is good and well!]