I Want to Grow Up, so Stand by Me Please

Author's Note: Enjoy the story and R&R.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to or of the Sarazanmai series.

Pairings: Referenced one-sided (canon) Enta x Kazuki, established (canon) Keppi x Sara.

Summary:

Kazuki is a soccer player on Japan's national team. Haruka is a playwright putting on his first show. Divided by distance, the Yasaka brothers bond over the past.

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Yasaka Haruka gushed in his wheelchair. He'd wanted to reconnect with Kazuki, but couldn't express it opportunely. His adoptive brother's soccer schedule tended, more often than not, to conflict with his double duty as director and playwright.

Soon, Asakusa would be graced by Sarazanmai Once More: A Stage of Love and Desire, a musical he based on their lives.

"I saw your game on TV! That was an awesome kick! Have you and Enta-niichan worked out your differences?"

"You mean his confession? We're the golden duo! I just don't share his…romantic obsession."

"Cuz you like Toi-niichan, dish?"

"I do not, Haruka!"

"Ehehe! Joking! Joking!" his sibling giggled, noticing Kazuki still wore the miçanga symbolizing the three's friendship around his ankle.

"Somehow I get the feeling you wrote it into the script anyway…"

"Guess you'll find out opening night, won't you? You're coming, right?"

"As if I'd miss Harukappa's big day!" Kazuki ruffled his hair like when they were younger. "Here, I thought you might be hungry. It can't be terribly filling surviving only on theatre food to go."

"Aw, you didn't have to, Kazu-chan. We've got cake!"

Nonetheless, he was glad Kazuki brought him his favourite snack. He munched on a whole cucumber, an honorary kappa.

"Cake?"

"It's Taiga-kun's birthday! Oh, he's the one playing me!"

"I get that it's his birthday and all, but shouldn't he be up there rehearsing? Judging from the props, they're practicing the scene of your accident. Hard to do if you're not there."

"He's in hair and makeup. Didja know what pink contacts cost?"

"Shopping hasn't exactly been convenient since Kappazon went under. Keppi's probably happy, though. Speaking of, who'd you cast as Azuma Sara?"

"Why, Sara-chan herself!" Haruka announced. "It's too late to audition, but you're welcome to try on the dress and takes lucky selfies, Kazu-chan!"

"I, uh, I'll leave it to, um, sorry, what's your name?"

"Kizu Tsubasa." The actor bowed.

"Yes, I'll leave my embarrassing not-secret in your capable hands!"

Haruka stroked Nyantaro's fur, overjoyed to see Kazuki as he remembered him.

"Good sarakku!"