Looks like we’re going to a theme park this time, to shoot a promo for the seasonal Melon Fair.
And we’ll be performing a live show with all the specialty fruit sweets stands lined along the theme park… I’m feeling nervous.
Relax, Kuro-kun. Just stretch like this and the tension on your shoulders will go…
Nekoyanagi-san, that’s too relaxed! Behave yourself! We’ll be performing alongside all three members of Beit so we’ll have to put in our whole body and soul into this…
Wow, everything looks so delicious! It’ll be a contest for all those exclusive melon sweets!
And made from all sorts of melon too, nyansu!! I can already see myself getting lost wandering around, nyansu♪
…Please refrain from eating too much before the show, you’ll get a stomachache.
Waa... Kyoji, Minori, Look! Many food stands! Like a festival! Amazing!
These stands only have melon flavored sweets huh? …Oh well, it is a Melon Fair…duh. Anyways, I don’t buy fruit too often, it’s been a long time since I’ve had melon.
Fufu, me too. This is a good chance to eat all I want~
I want to eat all I want! Eat all I want, OK?
Of course! Producer said so~ Let’s have fun to prepare us for the live!
You sure are an opportunist, Minori-san...
Fufuu~ I’m not an opportunist, I want you to call me optimal! Alrighty then, let’s go! The quest to eat the whole menu begins!... Just kidding♪
Earlier, many people! Here and there, very crowded!
Yup, people were lined up at the stands. Even the confectionary school’s buffet seemed packed. I’m glad there wasn’t a shortage of service.
What’s service?
It’s smiling with your eyes, and offering appetizing sweets. A happy appearance that makes the customers happy as well. Put it all together, and that’s service! We didn’t just come here to sing, we’re here to make this event exciting! And off stage as well, as idols, we must contribute... Fufu, just kidding ♪
That’s a good way to look at it… Minori-san’s an adult after all.
Fufu, but at heart I'm only 17, you know~ Aright, let’s go have more fun!
Munch munch munch… All the different kinds of melon here are delicious, nyansu ♪
This smoothie also hit the spot. I wonder if any of these are for taking home?
The attendance seems to be increasing as time goes by.
Nyahaha. Everyone must love melons, nyansu.
I was thinking that too, but I overheard an interesting conversation a while ago. It seems there’s been eyewitness reports of us and of Beit that have become a popular topic of conversation online and here at the venue as well.
That makes me so happy, so that’s the reason why it’s gotten so crowded around here lately. Which means we shouldn’t be spinning too much around the matter, maybe we can have someone look over our sweets until after the show is over.
Nyanya!? Hey, that’s serious stuff!! I’m going on ahead, nyansu!!
…Huh? Kuro-kun, isn’t the stand from this flyer from your favorite traditional sweets store?
What!? …Goodness, such delicate choice of colors, perfect craftsmanship, there’s no doubt about it, it’s just as you say…!
Well, there’s not much time left until the show starts but if we hurry we could pass by their stand…
Choucho-san, look. Kuro-kun was stopped by a fan, nyansu.
Oh my. We should go too. Hellooo, are you having fun?
We’re gathering some melon power around here before the main show, nyansu ♪
…That’s right, I decided to come and see the stand before the live show… My recommendations you ask? I see… I’ll show you around. May I take one of your pamphlets?
…Kuro-chan is so stern. That fan is tearing up from pure emotion
And now… my impression of Froggy! …Nyahahaha, I finally got a laugh out of you♪
Your mother is on her way. Why don’t you stay and wait with us until then?
If you stay put, your parents will find a way to come for you.
Ahh, I’m just glad we were able to stay together. And now we should be heading towards the stage… Huh?
They started crying again, nyansu. Maybe the child doesn’t like being left alone, nyansu?
…If you’d like, you can have these. They’re exclusive traditional sweets. Sweets as delicious as these have the power to calm one’s feelings.
Nyanyaa!? You’re giving away your exclusive traditional melon sweets!?
Yes, I am. My work today is to make the people that came to the Melon Fair smile. …Seeing this child enjoying those sweets makes me feel like I didn’t buy them just because.
Now may not be the right time but… Minori-san, I think you’re really amazing. Things like appealing to fans, and technology, you know all about things I don’t. How do you know all about this stuff?
I guess it comes naturally. Because I love idols. Like, I kinda just know what will please the fans.
Oh, then what made you start liking idols?
That's, uh.........
Ah... If it’s hard to talk about, you don’t have to…
...No, I don’t mind… It’s nothing I try to hide. It was... because of my uncle.
I... lost both of my parents at a young age. So I had my uncle take their place. It was rough, but the two of us were happy. And then... things happened... and my uncle passed away before me…
Ah...
Minori... was all alone?
It wasn’t that tragic, I was lucky enough to have friends who were like family... While I was going through my uncle’s belongings, I found all sorts of idol merchandise and magazines... I had no idea he liked idols, I was surprised. But, I was curious to know what exactly made them so charming to my uncle. And when trying to find that answer... I became obsessed with them myself.
Somehow, It’s a little embarrassing, fufu. Thank you for listening to me.
No... I should be the one thanking you for telling me. So… you get it now, right? What makes idols so charming.
Well, little by little. I’m not quite there yet.
Not even Minori knows? So... that must mean I don’t know either... this is difficult…
I know I can’t now, but one day… if I ever become an idol who can charm everyone and anyone, surely, I will feel like I can understand my uncle’s feelings.
In other words, you mean become top idol?
Yup, something like that... I wonder if I’m dreaming too big… But, if it’s the three of us... as Beit, I think we can make it.
Nyohohoho! I can feel the power from the melon sweets overflowing, nyansu! I’m bringing this melon power on stage and passing it on to all my audience, nyansu!!
That’s right, this Sai performance will be a feast for the eyes!!
...Fufu, you two have very nice smiles on your face, what a handsome pair of young men. OK then, we can’t keep our audience waiting any more. Shall we start the show?
O-Oh... wow… all this cheering took me back by surprise..
As expected of Kyoji! His wink made a huge impact!
It took me a while to build up the courage to actually do this but... somehow It feels like... I’ve found my special move…
When you wink everybody smile! I will do it too! Yay!
(Camera flashes)
Yahoo! The crowd is happy! Froggy wink too! Yay!
(Camera flashes)
Ah... I have a good idea! Yay! Look, Kyoji! I can wink with both my eyes! Isn’t that awesome?
Pierre, that was just a blink….
Fufu~ since Pierre is so cute, he can get away with it! What great service, Pierre! I should do it too huh! I hope to make everybody’s hearts blossom with good memories!
...I’m still glad that lost child managed to get back to us. And without any microphones, even.
Yes. It was a great response from their part. It brought a smile to my face. Though, if I’d had a taste of those sweets, I would’ve also been able to say which tea would’ve fit the most…
