Merry Xmas - assemblé 3

[bakemonoremy]

Location: Starmony Hall Common Room

Aira: Mhmhmhm~hm ♪ 

God himself would be shocked that I’m currently reading the same storyboard as the idols I admire so much. I still can’t even believe it myself.

Hmm. So this is the storyboard for the commercial...♪

The storyboard looks like a comic. It’s fun and easy to read that way… But I can’t really imagine what the footage is going to look like…

Eichi (off-screen): Fufu. That’s because it takes some experience to be able to truly grasp storyboards. And I suppose having a little imagination wouldn’t go amiss.

Aira: Ueh!? Eh, who’s there?! — Tenshouin-senpai?!

Eichi: Fufu. Perhaps I startled you? I’m sorry. I was on my way back from lessons when I was lured here by a troubled-sounding voice.

Aira: Uwagh~. How embarrassing, you totally heard how ignorant I am…!

Eichi: It’ll do you some good to compare numerous storyboards with their corresponding finalized footage. You should be able to find the necessary materials at ES and the dormitory.

Aira: Uu. I will study all the more diligently…

Eichi: Good. You — or rather, all of Alkaloid, still lack experience. Make sure you devote yourself to your studies lots and lots from now on.

Aira: Yessir.

Eichi: Is that the storyboard for the shuffle unit project?

Aira: ...Huh? Ah, yes, it is!

Actually, I had no idea you knew about our project, Tenshouin-senpai.

Eichi: Of course I do. The shuffle unit project itself involves all of ES. I receive reports about it from Anzu-chan.

Aira: Aah, that makes sense. You may be an idol, but you’re also a manager at StarPro, after all.

Eichi: Yeah. I’m sorry to make you idols shoulder the failures of the administration on this project.

I’ve heard about your outline from Anzu-chan, and… Yes, I think that’s a very good project you put together. The aim and marketing you chose also make sense.

I get the feeling that you’re slightly over budget, but when you consider the deficits you had to make up for, we’ll probably come out of this with a net positive.

I wasn’t looking down on you or anything, but frankly, I didn’t anticipate that this plan would stay on track for this long.

Aira: N-No thanks to me, though. Himemiya-senpai is taking the initiative as our leader, I’m merely following him.

Eichi: Hmm? Tori is? Now that’s something I am glad to hear. Fufu, I suppose this must be the joy a parent feels when they see their child grow up.

Would you mind letting me take a look at that commercial’s storyboard? As a StarPro representative I’m highly interested in seeing this project succeed, so while I may not be of much help, I’d like to see if there’s any advice I can give you.

Aira: Eeeh?! T-T-T-T-Tenshouin-senpai’s going to give me advice?!

(Eeek, I’m way too awestruck...!)

(But I might never get a chance like this for the rest of my life~! Advice from the Tenshouin Eichi?!)

(One of ES’ top idols…! I can’t stand by and let this chance get away from me!)

Ehehe ♪ Please, go ahead! Here you go, the storyboard!

Eichi: Thank you. — Hmm. Aah, it’s very good. The direction amply emphasizes how charming you all are.

If I’m not mistaken, the filming is set for tomorrow?

Aira: Yes, it is!

Eichi: I see. You must be excited.

Aira: I aaaam~♪ Maybe I’ll get to meet a bunch of idols at the TV station! I just can’t wait~!

Eichi: Hrmm… Actually, I was talking about being excited to bring this storyboard to life…

Aira: Huh? Did you say something? I didn’t quite catch that…

Eichi: Hey, Shiratori-kun. They say “what one likes, one will do well”. But for you, that way of thinking may be somewhat dangerous.

Aira: Huh?

Eichi: Idols must meet their fans’ demands. Our livelihood is based on selling people dreams, after all.

In order to do this, it’s essential to have an understanding of your fans’ demands. In that regard, one could say that you are exceptionally brilliant.

But it may turn out to be a double-edged sword.

Strong feelings can become a driving force that surpasses everything, but on the other hand, there are times when they cloud your judgment something terrible.

The sword in your hand may one day turn against you and become the blade that stabs your very own body, you know?

Aira: ? Umm…?

Eichi: ...Fufu, don’t mind me. Maybe I just worry too much, who knows? It’s not a good thing when increased responsibility leads to excessive vigilance.

Aira: I… see…

Eichi: Just keep what I just said tucked away in the back of your mind. Well then, let me continue with the advice I was going to give you.

Aira: Huh? Ah, yes! Please do…!