whisperscrawls | Motor Show: Progress at a Snail's Pace 4

JP Proofreading: Peace
EN Proofreading: honeyspades

Writer: Akira | Season: Summer | Location: Hanging Garden

- Early morning the next day -

Aira: Ooh, a big job? Let’s do it! I’m just bursting with motivation right now!

Tatsumi: Fufu. Honestly, I strained my legs so much during MDM that I’ve been making an effort to avoid excessive use of them since then...

But if we take that into consideration, I have no complaints.

“Motor Show”... If it is a car exhibition at its core, I wonder if our job will include... pardon the strange example, but even if we were to just snuggle up to the cars like paddock girls and amiably entertain everyone, you could also call that “work”.

...No, that may be going too far.

Mayoi: I think something like that would probably be left to professionals... It seems as if we’re acting as the crowd-puller, making sure that things stay exciting until the event is over.

Hiiro: Indeed. The focus will be on RYUSEITAI-N; we will probably just be providing backup for them.

Of course, there is still a possibility that ALKALOID’s role within the event will change a bit the next time we discuss it, though.

Aira: Fufun, it might be good to shove ourselves into the spotlight before RYUSEITAI can and steal all the guests’ attention from them, though ♪

Tatsumi: Ooh... You’re getting ahead of yourself, but in a good way, Aira-san. I think that’s a lovely thing.

You seem to be quite burdened by various complexes... it makes me worry when you become unusually subservient at times.

Aira: Ahaha... I mean, I wasn’t popular at all when I was an idol on my own, so...

But as part of ALKALOID, I’ve been able to play an active role in all sorts of stuff, like MDM.

It feels like I can finally do the dazzling idol activities I’ve always dreamed of... I’m super pumped up! ♪

I’ll launch myself at whatever job we’re given, no matter what it is!

You did sooooo well, Hiro-kun! It’s amazing how you got us such a nice job! That’s deserving of praise. Good boy ♪

Hiiro: Fufu. It was really Mayoi-senpai’s “Chief”—or rather, the individual known as Shinobu Sengoku—who brought the job to us.

Aira: What’s with you using “Chief”? Your word choice is as weird as usual...

Ah, come to think of it... Mayo-san, you joined the Ninja Association, right? Is that why you call the association’s leader, Sengoku-senpai, “Chief”?

Mayoi: Indeed. We met by chance, led by the power of love... a dear little fairy who calls himself a ninja ♪

Hiiro: And I’m in the Karate Club!

You’re in the “basket ball” club, right, Aira? What is “basket ball”?

Aira: Even if you ask me what it is, it’s hard to explain... Well, I don’t plan on putting much effort into my club activities anyway.

I definitely prioritize our idol activities.

We’ve managed to keep our places as idols for now, so we returned to our classes, but, like... Class feels like a complete waste of time, so I’m always just itching to leave the whole time.

Tatsumi: Fufu. Even now, we’re still on unstable footing...

We may have narrowly escaped death, but there’s a saying to “not let your guard down after a victory”, so it is too soon for us to relax; we must keep focused and continue to actively take on work.

Motor Show is a very timely offer for us.

Hiiro: Indeed. It was very fortunate that Buchou casually brought it up while we were training together.

We really got lucky with this! ...Ah, I said something that Nii-san usually would.

Aira: Ahaha. But really, doesn’t it feel like things are going suuuper well for us?

Even though we were labeled things like “dropouts” and “underachievers” and mocked, it feels like our Cinderella story is finally starting! ♪

Let’s do our absolute best! Hip hip hooray~!

Hiiro: Fufu. You really are bursting with motivation, aren’t you. It’s reassuring to see, Aira.

I am admittedly a bit concerned about Motor Show’s theme... Cars are something I know little to nothing about.

Tatsumi: Ah, I have a driver’s license, so if you wish, we could all go on a drive together so that you can grow more used to cars?

Aira: Whoa, really!? That’s sooo cool; just as I’d expect, you’re fuuuull of adult charm, Tattsun-senpai! ♪

Tatsumi: Fufu. It is true that in the olden days, it was a way for men to show their status, but that is less common nowadays. I have heard that the trend of youth losing interest in cars has continued to accelerate.

But due to their price continuing to drop, it was easy to obtain one.

Aira: Ooh, you even have your own car? Woooow, how bourgeoisie~ ♪

Tatsumi: Ah, that isn’t the case; it belongs to my family’s church rather than me.

It is what we use to deliver food to others, so I cannot use it as I please.

I have my leg injury to deal with, so using it would certainly aid in transportation... If I had the money, I do feel it would be good to buy one for my personal use.

Aira: Hmm~ Can’t you just buy one with L$? You’ll be able to get it cheaper that way... Though I guess that has nothing to do with being an idol.

You’d lose just about everything if you got into a car accident anyway, so it’s not usually recommended for idols to drive themselves.

Normally, one’s manager would arrange for a studio bus to be used, right?

Well, ES doesn’t really do the kinds of classic things you usually associate with idols, but...

Ahh, I want to ride a studio bus... it’s sooo idol-like... ♪

Tatsumi: Hm... you may be able to rent one with L$ if you claim that you need it for work?

Aira: Oh, maybe? I’ll take a scroll through WholeHands and see. ♪

Mayoi: Fufu. We’ve deviated quite far from our initial topic... That’s alright. It’s lovely to see everyone so full of energy.

We who have already once fallen to the very depths have no need to still conduct ourselves as if we are ashamed of it.

Hiiro: Indeed. I have solid faith that we will reach that dazzling future waiting before our eyes.