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Kozue has accepted Kaho’s declaration to become the “number one school idol in the world,” and so she assigns her intense training for an upcoming event in Kanazawa.
Translation: Luna_LL | Proofreaders: Eagles & zura | YouTube Subs: Denzi | Site & YouTube Graphics: Epikkyu
Ah… That feels so good, Sayaka-chan…
Your whole body is so stiff, Kaho-san.
I think it might be good for you to relax at least a little more.
Thanks, Sayaka-chan. Getting a massage after a bath feels so nice~.
I’m glad you feel that way.
Now then, time for my special foot reflexology…
Huh!? Wait, won’t that be painful!? Is this okay!?
No, this is most important to relieve fatigue. Now, just bear with me a little, okay? I’m starting!
P-please be gentle… Gentle… Gen-
Gyaahhh!!!
Oof… I thought drinks were supposed to be sweet, and massages were supposed to feel nice…
Drinks? What are you talking about?
Don’t worry about it… Oh, but I think I feel way less tired now!
Even so, if the acupressure was painful, it means that you’ve been pushing yourself too hard.
Please rest for the rest of the night.
But the performance is tomorrow, so a little more practice wouldn’t hurt…
No!
Aw… You know, you’re just like Kozue-senpai…
What do you mean?
Ah, not in a bad way! It’s just, you’re both hard on everyone, including yourselves, and you’re both so mature! Things like that!
When you put it like that, it doesn’t sound like a bad thing, but… I still think there’s a big difference between the two of us.
I’m so glad I joined the School Idol Club…
Until recently, I thought that when I have fun, it’s only for me.
But now, since I’ve been doing training with Kozue-senpai and I’ve been receiving so many supportive comments from everyone, I feel like the fun I have isn’t just for me anymore.
And now, I’m having so much fun that it feels like a missed opportunity to just go to bed.
Do you think so, too, Sayaka-chan?
I mean… Of course, I’ve been having fun every day. I’ve been receiving a lot of guidance from Yugiri-senpai.
I see… Hmhm, I knew you thought so too.
…But I have no idea how Senpai feels about it…
But to be honest, I feel a little nervous, too.
You do, Kaho-san?
Yeah. Tomorrow’s performance is a really big one, after all.
Hasunosora is supposed to be very prestigious, so I’m sure a lot of people are looking forward to our performance!
And I really don’t want to disappoint Kozue-senpai…
You’ll do fine.
But I’ve only just started taking morning practice seriously!
I know you’ll do fine, Kaho-san.
A-are you sure…?
Otomune-senpai’s been watching your hard work the closest, Kaho-san.
And besides, even if you do make a mistake, knowing Otomune-senpai, she’ll cover for you.
I don’t know how to feel about that since you’re saying it like I’ll make a mistake tomorrow!
I-I apologize. But, um… Everyone makes mistakes. I myself have made plenty.
So please don’t worry about performing perfectly. Just focus on having as much fun as you can tomorrow.
Okay… Thanks, Sayaka-chan.
Alright, it’s almost time for lights-out. Please, don’t worry too much, and get ready for tomorrow.
Yeah. Good night.
…Yeah. I just need to make sure I don’t disappoint Kozue-senpai!
Did I just hear someone outside…? Wait, was that Kaho-san…?
I must be hearing things. There’s no way she’d be up this late… right?
Wow! So that’s the stage we’ll be on!
There are so many school idols here! Amazing! This is amazing, Senpai!
You’re right. But remember, you’re one of those school idols too.
Ah!
W-we’ll really be performing here, huh…
I’m sure you’ll be fine, but are you sure I can really perform here!? You know there’s gonna be lots of people watching, right!?
Yes. It’s a very nice location for our first performance in a long time. Quite exciting, isn’t it?
I’m excited, but still…!
Well… Since I’ve come this far, there’s no getting out of it anymore, I guess…
I’m… I’m ready…!
Alright, I’m doing this! You’ve already gotten an incredible outfit ready for me, after all! I’m gonna give it my all until the very end!
Hmhm, yes, let’s give it our best.
Oh… Hinoshita-san? Is something on your leg bothering you?
Huh? O-oh, well, you see! I just stubbed my pinky toe on my dresser this morning! It still feels a little sore, that’s all!
Your room has a dresser...? Are you alright? Are you still able to dance?
Yeah, I’m feeling great! This’ll be a great performance!
Yes, it will.
…Ow… But I’ll be fine… I’ve worked so hard for this, so… yeah…
My movements need to be sharper… like this…
I’m sure Sayaka-chan could jump higher…
Hinoshita-san, it’s about time for us to head back inside.
On each move, take bigger steps…
Hinoshita-san?
Then I’ve gotta turn here with lots of energy…
Ah!
…! Hinoshita-san!
Kozue-senpai…? Kozue-senpai! Kozue-senpai!?
Ah.
You’re that girl in Kozue’s subunit, right? She’s waiting for you.
Um, I…
Good luck with your school idol activities.
Ah… Um, thank you…
They’ve put all these bandages on it, but it’s just a twisted ankle.
They told me that it’ll feel better in no time with a little rest.
…
I’m sorry.
Huh?
I put all that effort you put in for the performance to waste.
Why are you apologizing to me, Kozue-senpai? We were supposed to be together on stage in those traditional outfits…
But I caused all this trouble, didn’t I…?
If only I had been able to help you more effectively, everything would’ve been fine. But because I couldn’t, I ruined it for you.
No, you were just looking after me! So… I’m so sorry, Senpai!
How’s your leg doing?
About that…
…I went against what you said and kept practicing late into the night. My ankle’s felt off ever since.
But I thought that I still needed more practice, so I just ignored it…
I thought that as soon as we got onstage and started performing, I wouldn’t even notice it…
…I see.
I’m sorry! I really just…
…
I just didn’t want to disappoint you, Kozue-senpai…
I still have a long way to go, and I have to get this right, so…
I felt I had to keep practicing, so I could keep improving… I made you and Sayaka-chan worry so much about me…
It didn’t end badly this time, but if you’d taken one wrong step, you could have been seriously injured.
You understand that, right?
I’m really sorry! It’s all my fault… I screwed everything up!
I’m sorry, Senpai… I’m so sorry!
Wait, Hinoshita-san–!