[Sour Cherries🍒] Aku⑨ Feeling Couple Conclusion

The more sour they are, the more they shine.
Urimo-san's project
"Sour Cherries"
comes to an end today.
I feel a bit lonely.

I am writing about the
Christmas party at Tanariki High School.

This is a continuation of yesterday's article.
It's a "Feeling Couple 5-on-5"
based on a legendary TV show.

The host is Mr. Chaho.
The assistants are
Aku (in charge of the boys) and
Chiyoko (in charge of the girls).
Fuka is in charge of the BGM.

This is the second half
of the Feeling Couple.

#LetsCherry🍒

Mr. Chaho, the host, takes charge.

"Anyone have a question? Yes!"
he says, encouraging them to raise their hands.

Everyone has their hands raised.
From among them,
Nanako Daimonji from the girls' side is chosen.

"Well then, could you all tell us your hobbies?"

Chaho
"That's a classic question to start with. Alright, Owen, go ahead."

Owen
takes the microphone from

Aku."I, or rather, I enjoy writing in my diary. I've been doing it for over 1000 days."

Chaho
"Wow, that's amazing! 1000 days. It's become a habit. Consistency is power. Alright, next is Yoshida."

Yoshida
"My hobby is going for walks with Uri. It's warm and feels great."

Chaho
“Are you guys grandpas?! ‘Nice and warm from a walk’! You’re enjoying your retirement hobbies way too early. Alright, next, Hoshida.”

Hoshida
“My hobby is going to day-labor jobs. Trying something for the first time is exciting, I get paid, and I can look forward to meeting new people—it’s killing three birds with one stone.”

Chaho
“‘Three birds with one stone,’ huh! Day labor, that’s impressive. When I was a student, I used to really ‘fever’ it up. ‘Fever’ is old, isn’t it? Let’s leave the Showa era talk at that. Alright, next, Yomen.”

Yomen
“My hobby is making foreigners say lines or sing songs by Tetsuya Takeda or B’z to convey the wonder of Japan.”

Chaho
“What kind of hobby is that! Well, whatever. Keep on spreading the good word about Japan! Alright, next, Gori.”

Uri
“Who’s a gorilla?! Do you see a gorilla this refined?! Anyway, my hobby is talking to people. I’m interested in people’s life stories, and sometimes I get carried away and ask girls too many questions, and they think I’m creepy. Wait, who’s creepy?!”

Chaho
“Creepy! Gori-scary! You’re pretty good at doing a self-deprecating joke. Alright, I’ve heard from five people, so, anyone have any questions?”

Everyone raises their hands at once.

“Alright, let’s go with the guys. Owen.”

“Ah, thank you. The reason I came today is because I heard Chiyoko-san was here.”

Chiyoko, who is in charge of the microphone,
looks embarrassed.

“No, not ‘this Chiyoko.’ Chiyoko-san. It’s a different Chiyoko.”

Chaho
“Stop saying ‘this Chiyoko’ like you’re talking about ‘this Kento’❗️ It’s confusing. So, what’s your question?”

Owen
“Yes, it’s a bit cliché, but what is everyone’s favorite food?”

Chaho
“How innocent. It brings back memories. That kid from the judo club. No, not that kid! Why are you making me remember that? Good grief. Alright, starting with Sawako.”

Sawako
“My... favorite... thing is... um... maybe marble gum...”

Uri
“That’s the food I liked when I was in elementary school!!”

Sawako
“Eh… Uri-kun, you liked me too?… (Blush!)”

Chaho
“Blush! No way, Uri, don't butt in when it's not your turn. Alright, next, Keiko.”

Keiko
“Well, I like the V-MAX, but I also like the Zephyr!”

Chaho
“Yeah, yeah, that form and exhaust sound—wait, those are motorcycles!! You're exhausting. Alright, next, Nanako.”

Nanako
“I think I like Mont Blanc.”

Chaho
“Oh! Nice. I like that too. Yeah, that boyfriend of mine liked it too… wait, what are you making me say! Good grief, alright, next, Ayako.”

Ayako
“Shikibu likes to eat persimmon leaf sushi for lunch.”

Chaho
“Who's Shikibu! You're Ayako! Everyone is just cracking jokes. There's no letting my guard down at all. Alright, last one, Sugami.”

Sugami
“Raw egg~”

Chaho
“Are you Ken Shimura or Naoko Ken!? It's not 'raw egg'! Alright, so, both sides have finished their questions.”

Yomen
“Teacher, we've only asked one question each so far.”

Chaho
“It's fine! It's a matter of runtime. It's an adult thing. You have buttons in front of you, right? Press the number of the person you like. If a couple is formed, you'll be connected. Ready… set…”

Uri
“Wait a second, wait a second. I think there are many people who like me, but I can't choose just one!”

Chaho
“Are you an idiot?! What kind of mouth are you saying that with! What do you mean you can't choose just one person? If you spout such nonsense again, I'll send you back to a cage at Tennoji Zoo!”

Uri
“Who are you calling a gorilla!”

BOOM!!
(Everyone bursts into laughter!)

Chaho
“We don't need this kind of predictable outcome. Everyone, press your buttons! Go ahead, press the button for the person you like! Click. Okay, Fuka, drumroll.”

Fuka does a drumroll with her mouth.

“Drrrrrrrrr—Ta-da!”

It seems a couple has formed between
Nanako Daimonji and Yomen Chiba.

A chorus of congratulations
echoed through the venue for the two of them.

Uri
“No way, no way—didn't everyone like me? That's terrible, that's terrible. You all played with my feelings...”

Chaho
“Alright Uri, that's enough of that farce. We don't need such cheesy acting! If you're going to do it, go do it in the corner. Nanako and Yomen, come here. Tell us what you liked about each other. Starting with Yomen.”

Yomen
“Well, she was very beautiful and eccentric.”

Nanako
“I chose him because he was cool and had a deep, husky voice.”

The two staring at each other.

Chaho
"Man, it's hot. Did the temperature just go up 5 degrees right here?"

Chiyoko
"Woo-hoo! It's hot, it's hot! Claaang! Congratulations Yomen-kun, congratulations Na-na-ko."

Sugami
"Clang"

Chiyoko
"Clang"

Sugami
"Clang"

Chiyoko
"Clang"

Chaho
"Hey, you two, stop with the 'clang, clang' noise! What is that anyway!"

Sugami
"It's when Riho Makise and Goro-chan are arguing on the bridge."

Chaho
"I don't know what that is! What are you talking about! Forget it. I'm done with this."

Chan-chan🎵

Everyone,
thank you so much
for sticking with us for so long.

How did you like
"Sour Cherries"?
A story that shines the sourer it gets.

On the 27th,
it seems there will be a
"Sour Cherries"
review session on Urimo-san's Stand.fm.

Urimo-san, who was supposed to be the one to write the "5-on-5 Feeling Couple" segment, pulled a fast one and passed on writing it, so I wrote it instead♪
It was a desperate scramble!

What will the next creative story be?
It has exceeded 2600 characters.

Well then, everyone,
let's meet again!
Ciao🎵

Cast
Morio Uri... Urimo-san
Keisuke Aku... Arkun
Hoshida... Hosshi-san
Yoshio Yoshida... Yoshiyoshi-san
Yomen Chiba... Bachomen-san
Owen Ogo... Habit Supporter shogo
Ayako Kaizashi... Ayaka-san
Sugami Hashida... Raramii-tan-san
Chiyoko... Choco
Sawako O... Osawa-san
Fuka Yagi... Yafu-san
Keiko... Keika-san
Nanako Daimonji... Daina-san
Chabo-sensei... Ochabo-san