Book Fair - Chapter 3

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Location: Library

Makoto: ….Ah!

Sorry, I let out a scream.

I was thinking of researching a little more while we wait for Aoba-senpai to come back, so I was reading the rest of the site.

They published a book I used to love a long time ago. Have you seen it before, Tenkousei-chan?

I see~ Well, since we were just children back then, I didn’t really remember the name.

That picture book went out of print and has become a rarity, so I thought I would never get to read it again.

Yeah, since this book is related to a lot of memories to me. If possible, I’d like to read it just one more time~

Eh? Ah, you’re right. I don’t really have any plans on the day they’re holding the “Art and Book Fair”, so while I’m at it I could go check it out as a change of pace.

Tenkousei-chan wants to come along as well? Y-Yeah, let’s go together!

Being alone with Tenkousei-chan makes it kind of feel like a date which makes me nervous, but I’ll do my best to escort you!

Tenkousei-chan, you’re looking down… Could it be that you don’t want to be alone with me?

Aah, you were looking at an email on your phone. I got so scared, thinking you might hate me.

Tsumugi: Sorry I took so long~!

Makoto: A-Aoba-senpai, welcome back. How’d it go? Did you get any good information?

Tsumugi: Yes, they told me a lot of good things~

And on top of that, when I told them our circumstances, they agreed to let us borrow a whole bunch of books. Today’s really lucky~♪

However, there’s a condition…

Makoto: Hm? What kind of condition?

Tsumugi: They know that we are idols over there, so…

If possible, they’d like for us to participate in the book fair as idols and attract customers.

Well, since they’ll be lending us a lot of precious books and allow us to hold the event here on campus, I agreed to it without hesitation.

Makoto: In that case, I’ll be looking forward to “Switch”’s live show.

Tsumugi: Hrmm… About that, I think that will be difficult. If I remember correctly,  Natsume-kun has a different job booked on that day already…

Makoto: I see. I wonder if “Trickstar” is free… Tenkousei-chan, do you remember?

Eh? In that case, you want “Knights” to collaborate with us, you say?

W-Wait just a moment. Why would you bring up “Knights” at this time!?

Tsumugi: Exactly, Tenkousei-chan. “Knights” is one of the most respected veteran units at Yumenosaki.

They’ll reject you before you can even bring up the proposal~ But really, why did you bring up “Knights”?

Speaking of them, I heard there was an incident at “DDD”, and now their activities have been put under restriction…

I see. Right now they’re trying to improve their image by doing “on-campus part-time jobs” and volunteer work.

In that case, they might just agree to work with us.

It’d be a great help if “Knights” agreed to collaborate with us~ ♪ Let’s consult with everyone from “Knights” at once!

Eh? Anzu-chan already consulted with them, and just now received an email confirming that they’ll work with us?

You’re such a quick worker~, Anzu-chan. The day you’ll be called a “capable producer” might not be so far off ♪

It’s sudden, but may I ask you to make the arrangements for a briefing between us?

Fufu. Let’s learn the know-how, participate in the book fair and raise interest in the library ♪

Makoto: ……….

(Uwaah, what should I do~? Everything’s progressing so fast!)

(...If it’s “Knights”, that means Izumi-san is going to be involved, right?)

(Uu, I want to run away~ But I did say I’d do anything I can to help…)

Tsumugi: Yuuki-kun? You look pale, do you want me to bring you to the infirmary?

Makoto: I-I’m fine! It’s just that the indoor heating here is so strong, I started feeling a bit woozy. I’ll go outside and get some fresh air.

Tsumugi: Yes, take care~ ...Hmm, how strange. The indoor heating is supposed to be turned off at this time of the year, though?

What’s wrong, Anzu-chan? Aah, you received a reply from “Knights”. I’m glad they readily agreed to a briefing.

You already acted as our intermediary, Anzu-chan, so leave it to me to prepare a place to hold the briefing.

Fufu, let me do at least this much. Anzu-chan may be our “producer”, but to me she is also a kouhai.

Let yourself be spoiled while there is still time. That’s also the job of a kouhai ♪