Tasogare outfocus overlap take.1

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***tasogare outfocus overlap take.1*** is the first chapter of the second serialization of the *Tasogare Outfocus* series, as well as the eighth chapter of the series altogether. It was featured in the 49th volume of *Honey Milk* on July 10th, 2020, along with the sequel chapter, making it the first ever instance where two chapters were in a single issue. The main characters, Mao and Hisashi were also featured on the cover.

It is a part of *Tasogare Outfocus overlap*.

## Plot

    The morning of their second semester, Mao got up early to finish uploading their movie to the internet (here it is revealed that the movie is called “You and the Seasons and etc…”). He accidentally woke Hisashi up, who told him to go back to bed. Mao told him that he uploaded the movie he was in online before they started getting intimate.

The chapter retrospects to when the school festival rolled around, as well as the film competition. During the results announcement, it was revealed that the third years movie titled “The Messenger From Outer Space: The End of the World – The Most Dangerous Life Form” won, gathering 423 votes, while the second years’ BL drama got 214 votes. The third years rejoiced and the second years clapped, but Ichikawa was visibly upset. After the ceremony, the second years gathered in the film club room to discuss – Ichikawa blamed the audience for their lack of taste and tried to lift everyone’s spirits. Honjo gave a beaming speech about how what they created is beyond a competition and a wonderful film. Hisashi pointed out how the audience took the movie seriously and didn’t make fun of it, which speaks to the club’s talent.

The summer break has gone by. It was revealed that both Mao and Hisashi were busy during the break with various part-time jobs, along with their clubs, but still managed to go on a couple of dates. During one of the dates, Hisashi asked Mao if he’s going home for the Obon Holiday, to which Mao said yes and that his parents are insisting. Before managing to ask Hisashi about his plans for the holiday, Hisashi kissed him.

Back to present day, Mao and Hisashi got up early to meet with their clubs. Hisashi had morning practice, and Mao started working on a new film with the film club. During his internal monologue, Mao had anxieties about not taking enough initiative in their relationship. Runa came up behind him, teasing him about daydreaming. Ichikawa thanked Mao for uploading the movie to the internet, which has about 50 views so far. Mao separated from them to go and hand his career form to the faculty room. On his way there, he had an existential crisis before running into Hisashi and Honjo. Hisashi asked his about his future plans, and Mao told him that he plans on doing film studies with the rest of his crew. As they’re talking, they’re physically cosying up to one another. Honjo made a remark regarding it, and Hisashi said it was because they’re roommates.

After Honjo leaves them, Hisashi becomes extra clingy. Mao makes a notice that it usually happens when Hisashi’s feeling lonely, or when he’s pushing himself too hard. After that, he wondered if maybe he’s the one who’s feeling lonely, with Hisashi joining the drama club. While Mao’s happy for him for broadening his horizons, he wished to stay his main objective. As Hisashi was walking away from him to meet with the drama club, he turned around to kiss Mao once again, which filled Mao up with happiness and reassurance. Mao wished to return the favour by “proving himself as a man” and keep pushing forward. At the film club, Ichikawa is officially named the new president of the club, and they start working on the new project.

After a day, their movie reached 1027 views. After 3 days, 73045 views. After 5 days, Runa and Teru were rushing down the school halls to inform the club that their movie is going viral, at 378224 views.

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## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Mao Tsuchiya
* Hisashi Otomo
* Giichi Ichikawa
* Runa Kagari
* Yukitaki Honjo
* Teru Kagari