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Location: Easter Stage

Tsumugi: (Leave it to me. Mika-kun, you’re up…♪)

“Everyone, are you enjoying the show? Let me show you one last trick I’ve had up my sleeve. Please observe…♪”

Mika: (....! That’s the signal from Tsumu-chan-senpai!)

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

(Uwah, the bunny plush toys are surroundin’ me~. These must be the easter bunnies they’re givin’ out up here. They’re all so cute ♪)

(I don’t really like havin’ everyone’s eyes on me, but it’s fine ‘cause it’s all dark around me… I’m not payin’ any mind to the audience’s gazes. If anythin’, my heart’s leapin’.)

(I wonder if Oshi-san’s watchin’ me right now. Oshi-sa~n! I’ll do my best and follow through all the way to the end, so watch me~!)

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Shu: ……..

(Hmph. That damn Kagehira, Valkyrie isn’t a unit that butters up to rabble like this.)

(He’s smiling widely, and it’s clear that he doesn’t understand our directive in the least.)

(Well, I suppose he is doing his best considering he’s a terribly failed piece of work. This is a vis-a-vis with another unit, but it’s still just an exterior job.)

(Those children seem to be supporting him well, so I guess there was no need for me to get changed just in case.)

(I’ll get out of this outfit before the next act starts their performance.)

Wataru: Oh? Shu, the performance isn’t over yet, you know? You should watch all the way to the end.

Shu: Wataru… When did you get here.

Wataru: One hundred million light years ago is what I’d say, but that lie is a bit of a stretch. Ahahahaha….☆

I heard that Valkyrie would perform in the live today, so I hurried over right away~.

Well, it seems like Shu isn’t performing, just as I expected.

Even if I couldn’t see you on stage, you still want to stand on it again. Knowing that is already splendid.

And I got to see you in the “Easter Night” outfit, so I’d say I’m more or less satisfied?

Shu: When you say that as you’re performing magic tricks all the while, it just makes me feel like you’re making fun of me.

Wataru: I’m very sorry, it’s an occupational disease, you see ♪

Shu: You’re an idol, aren’t you. Though it’s not like I don’t understand being both an idol and an artist.

...Hmm, seems like they got the audience excited enough that they’re demanding an encore. Wataru, it’s as you say. We should keep watching until the end.

Contrary to my expectations, I had a good time watching this, so I’ll stay and watch the rest. Entertain me as much as you possibly can, kakakakaka...♪

Location: Easter Stage

Mika: Fuhah, it’s a full house. There’s even people watchin’ while standin’, an’ it’s makin’ me real nervous…

Tsumugi: Mika-kun, we’re almost up.

Mika: Nnah, so it’s already time. All I gotta do is hide in this here egg and then make my appearance at the very end, right?

Tsumugi: Yes. You see those lightbulbs shaped like eggs underneath the big tree? They’ll light up one by one when Sora-kun points at them with the tip of his cane.

It’ll appear as though Sora-kun’s cane is what lit them up, but of course in truth someone is switching them on with a remote control in time with his movements.

And after Sora-kun is done casting his magic, I’ll use mine on the easter eggs that are arranged in the vicinity…

Well, to spoil the trick, I’ll make them float using strings they’re hanging onto.

There’s an automatism in place that cuts these strings, so the eggs that were suspended in mid-air will drop one by one to the ground.

Then, out of the splitting eggs there will be bunny plush toys appearing, and Natsume-kun will cast his magic…

Well, he will just make the bunny plush toys float using strings again.

Sora-kun’s magic will bring the eggs to life, my magic will hatch them, and Natsume-kun’s magic will make Mika-kun appear.

When I say, “Everyone, are you enjoying the show? Let me show you one last trick I’ve had up my sleeve. Please observe…♪”

That’s your cue to jump out of the splitting egg.

Mika: Got it~♪

...Oshi-san refuses to stand on stage, but he still went and came to the location.

I’m nothin’ but a small fry in Valkyrie, so I can’t act unsightly before Oshi-san.

Natsume: SenpAI, the arrangements are all in ordER. Get in position quickLY… That goes for you toO, Mika-kUN.

SoRA, you’re up firST. Don’t get worked UP, it’ll be fine if you just too it like we rehearsED.

NoW, the audience is waitiNG. ...Go get ‘EM ♪

Sora: HaHa~♪ Shisho~, Senpai, Sora’s off!

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Tsumugi: (Fufu. It’s his first live show outside the academy, and yet he doesn’t show the slightest sign of being nervous.)

(If anything, he looks so confident you can barely believe he is only a first year.)

Sora: “HiHi~, Sora is going to cast his magic~♪ Shalalala~n...☆”

Tsumugi: (When Sora-kun points at them with his cane, the lightbulbs around the tree should turn on… What a relief. The timing worked out perfectly.)

Sora: “♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Tsumugi: (Now then. Sora-kun has entertained the audience plenty with his singing and dancing, so it’s time to move on to the next stage of our play.)

(Natsume-kun, are the preparations for the floating easter eggs all completed?)

Natsume: (They’ve been completed for a whiLE. What about yoU, SenpAI, are you okAY?)

(WeLL, Senpai can do it if he triES, when he feels like showing just a fragment of his true strengTH, that IS.)

Tsumugi: (Thank you very much, Natsume-kun. I’m so happy to see that you have high expectations for me ♪)

Natsume: (Don’t get conceitED. If Sora’s turn ends and the magic gets interruptED, the dream will come to an eND. Come nOW, it’s Senpai’s turn to show everyone in the audience dreaMS.)

Tsumugi: “♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Sora: (Whoops, Senpai came out~. Sora will withdraw, just as directed~♪)

Tsumugi: (Sora-kun retreated to the side of the stage. Without a moment’s delay, I’ll stand center stage and greet the audience.)

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

(When I raise both of my hands, the eggs around the tree will be lifted up by strings. Alright, it’s working ♪)

(I’ve gotta say, even though it’s a simple mechanism it does hold some miraculousness as though it’s magic.)

(Shu-kun came up with the scene after consulting on direction with Natsume-kun. But even I feel like I just casted magic.)

(Needless to say, the same goes for the audience. They’ve all become captivated by the magic of Switch.)

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Natsume: (...YeAH, the strings are being cut and the easter eggs are dropping down on the grouND.)

(From withIN, bunny plush toys will appeAR. And as the audiences’ eyes are fixated on thoSE, the bunnies will start floating on strinGS.)

(FufuFU. The magic has already been caST. Their eyes are sparkling as if to ask what kind of miracle will happen before their eyes neXT.)

(Allow us to fulfill those expectatioNS. SenpAI, I’m counting on you for the signAL.)

“♪ ~ ♪ ~”

Location: Shopping District in the Neighbouring Town

Sora: HaHa~♪ Shisho~, Senpai! Today’s the “Easter Night” ♪

The live Sora and the others will appear in will start once the sun has set~. If it started during the daytime despite being called “Easter Night” that’d be false advertisement! We’d get sued, wouldn’t we~?

HiHi~, there’s going to be an egg hunt during the morning? They’re taking applications for it over there~. Shisho~, can Sora go sign up?

Natsume: YeAH, go aheAD. But there’s a lot of people heRE, so don’t get yourself loST.

Let’s meet back here in two houRS. Sora is a good kID, so you’ll keep your promiSE, won’t yOU?

Sora: HuHu~, Sora will keep his promise! In two hours~, got it ♪

HeHe~, where is it? Where is it?

HoHo~♪ Sora already found one! They seem to hide them even under food carts? Sora will rely on his sense of smell to look for them!

If you find a lot you’ll receive a wonderful prize~♪

Tsumugi: Natsume-kun, since it’s a rare opportunity, why don’t we also… Huh?

Natsume-ku~n! Please don’t walk off so rapidly all by yourself! Let’s go around together ♪

Natsume: What a paIN. I am sick and tired of always looking after SenpAI, so I wish you’d at least let me go around on my own in the morniNG.

Tsumugi: There you go again, acting all shy~.

Natsume-kun, you said you’re always looking after me, but I’m the older one, so you should be relying on me without restraint~♪

Natsume: …………(Punches Tsumugi’s stomach mercilessly.)

Tsumugi: Ow!? Is it just me or did that punch just now have some killing intent in it!?

Natsume: Who knoWS. If you dawdle around I’ll leave you behiND, SenpAI.

Tsumugi: Aah, please wait for m-… Uu. My stomach hurts so much that I can’t move so suddenly…

I see, so he was plotting to disappear into the crowd and go into hiding while I’m still crouching down, huh?

Why am I being hated this much~? I don’t get young p-... No, I don’t get Natsume-kun!

Yuuta: Sigh…

(“If we can’t participate in the “Easter Night”, let’s at least do the egg hunt! Please!”)

(Because he said that to me, I didn’t have a choice but to come to the venue.)

(That damn Aniki~! After saying something like, “We’ll be able to find more if we split up!”, he disappeared on me right after he finished signing up.)

(What a terrible Aniki he is, seriously.)

Sora: HaHa~, HiHi~, HuHu~, HeHe~, HoHo~♪

Hm~, hmhm~? That’s a color Sora has seen before~. Hm~m…

Got it! It’s Yuu-chan, hello there~♪

Yuuta: Uwah, Harukawa-kun. You gave me a start, appearing from under the food cart like that.

Harukawa-kun, are you participating in the egg hunt too? In that case, you didn’t happen to see Aniki, did you?

Sora: Sora is very sorry, but he didn’t see Hina-chan~. Sora is participating in the egg hunt and in the live! He’d be very happy if you came to cheer him on~♪

Yuuta: I see. Now that you say it, I feel like I’ve heard about that before.

What kind of performance does Switch do? I’m curious, but if I stay up too late it’ll have an impact on my performance in the S1 tomorrow…

Sora: HaHa~, the “Easter Night” that Switch and Valkyrie will appear in will start once the sun has set!

We’re entry number 1~. So it’s pretty early!

Yuuta: Hmm. Then I think I’ll be able to stay for just you guys’ performance and then go home. Though it’s unexpected that Valkyrie will be performing.

Sora: HiHi~, Valkyrie is only Mika-chan-san though~.

Yuu-chan, do you hate sweets? HuHu~, Sora received some from the food cart owner! Happiness increases by being shared, right~. Here you go, take some ♪

Yuuta: Uu. I appreciate the sentiment, Harukawa-kun, but sweet things are kind of…

I’m here with Aniki today. I’ll just give them to him when I find him…

Aah, but since Harukawa-kun is also participating in the egg hunt, so maybe it’d be best if you looked for Aniki while searching for easter eggs?

Sora: HeHe~, is Hina-chan also playing hide-and-seek? There’s a lot of people here, but there’s only one of Hina-chan’s color! Leave it to Sora~♪

Yuuta: As I thought, Harukawa-kun really is a strange one.

Me and Aniki have used our identical looks to trade places with each other before, but I feel like we might not be able to deceive Harukawa-kun’s eyes~♪

Tsukasa: Munch munch, munch munch...♪

Marvelous…...☆ I can see manjuu shaped after eggs, as well as Cookies and curious sweets.

They appear to be holding an Egg Hunt as well, so once I’m done eating, I shall sign up ♪

Hiyeh, Anzu-san!? G-glad to find you in good spirits...♪

Anzu-san came here to the “Easter Night” in order to do research on being a Producer, correct?

I-I am… well, not here with as noble purpose as yours, Anzu-san.

I was merely curious to see what kind of festivity the Japanese Easter is, that is all.

Eh? “Children should play around as much as they like”?

Fufu. While I can’t say that being treated like a child by Anzu-san, who is but a year older than me, doesn’t cause me some discomfort…

I don’t have any siblings and am as such an only child, so this is a fresh sensation. Having an older sister who is like Anzu-san would surely be bliss...♪

I will go take another stroll around the food carts. How about you, Anzu-san?

...I see. So until “Easter Night” begins, you’ll look after the performing artists’ conditions.

Then this is a brief farewell. I’ll be praying that we will meet unexpectedly once more...♪

Wataru: You there, the young Miss passing by! I mean you, the one who’s looking around restlessly right now~. Hello ☆

Yes, that’s a good greeting you gave me~. I consider myself quite fortunate to meet Tenkousei-san on a day off, you see?

Fufufu. You look like you’re wondering why I’m here. Since it seems like an old friend of mine will be participating in the “Easter Live”, I’ve come here to cheer him on ☆

I’m sure you came here to learn about being a producer, didn’t you Tenkousei-san?

My oh my, your eyes just keep popping out from how amazed you are~. As a clown I am thankful for my good fortune to get your great responses to my antics ♪

Well, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. But after making my ears grow in size like this, I couldn’t help but overhear~. It was an act of God ☆

In any case, our destination is more or less one and the same. Now now, come with me! On to an Amazing journey...☆

Location: Handicrafts Clubroom (Night)

Mika: Zzz…♪

Tsumugi: Oh my, Mika-kun. Seems he got so tired he fell asleep, huh.

It’d be bad if he caught a cold, so maybe there’s a comforter somewhere… Hm? I was sure there was one somewhere around here. Hmm~, it’s not here, is it?

Um, Shu-kun. Could you tell me where you put the comforter? It may be early spring, but it still gets cold at night.

We said we’d pull an all-nighter, but at this rate one’s efficiency will drop. Rather than enduring the drowsiness to keep working, it’s much better to go to sleep.

I’m not sleepy yet so I’ll keep at it a little while longer. How about you, Shu-kun? Shall I pour you some coffee to fight it off?

...Oh, there isn’t any.

All I see are expensive-looking tea leaves and expensive-looking tea cups. I wonder if it’s okay for me to touch them without asking?

I fear that if I dropped them and they broke, I’d be charged a sum of money in reimbursements I couldn’t possibly afford.

Shu: ………

Tsumugi: Shu-ku~n? It’s no good to ignore people like that, you know.

You may be talented, but if you can’t even learn to force a smile, you can’t become a member of society.

Even if you hate me, at least have the composure necessary to reply to me when I ask you something. Otherwise you’ll end up wasting your talents, you know?*

Shu: Hmph. If you have the time to chatter, get your hands moving instead. It seems like you haven’t progressed in the slightest for a while now. I do wonder how you intend to make it in time for the live like this.

Tsumugi: Ahaha, I can finish in time if I try my best. The kids from Switch are waiting for me, after all.

I’d like to go to the practice room to go cheer them on right now, but if I gave up here I’d be too ashamed to face them.

We’d be done much sooner if Shu-kun didn’t keep ordering retakes, you know? You’re so picky it’s abnormal.

But since I was the one who asked for your help in the first place, I’m not going to complain.

Shu: The word “compromise” doesn’t exist in my dictionary. Well, Kagehira is going to be the only one standing on stage this time though.

Since that failure of a doll is a member of Valkyrie, if that thing shows bad behavior we’ll all be held responsible for it.

Even if I called it child’s play, I still won’t cut corners. And you said something about being too ashamed to face them, so it’s not like you intend to compromise either.

Wouldn’t you agree that pushing something you can’t even do yourself onto someone else is just the lowest kind of deed?

Tsumugi: You’re right, so let me apologize honestly. I am sorry, Shu-kun.

Shu: The way you bow your head as subserviently as a click beetle** is unsightly.

...I’m amazed by how skilled you are at using a sewing machine. I guess I am looking forward to the finished product just a little.

Naturally, this in no way means I intend to fraternize with you.

Tsumugi: Thank you very much, Shu-kun. For now, just hearing those words makes me very happy ♪

Fufu. So this is the outfit Mika-kun is going to wear during "Easter Night". Just as expected of Shu-kun, since you fuss over even the smallest details, it’s very educational.

...I doubt you’ll answer even if I ask but. Will you allow me one question?

You say that Mika-kun is the only one who will perform at "Easter Night", but you’re also making an outfit for yourself, aren’t you, Shu-kun?

In case of unforeseen circumstances, you intend to use it in order to prevent the sparkle from leaving Mika-kun’s eyes because you’re worried about him, right?

Shu: ...What would you know about me. Feel free to speculate all you like. However, I dislike the way you look at me as though can see right through me.

Since you seem to have forgotten about it, let me issue you a warning: You are a traitor.

So don't you dare make that face, as if nothing ever happened, after doing such things to us that still make my stomach turn in anger when I remember them!

Aah, how annoying. I regret agreeing to assist you with this.

Seriously, why didn’t I just refuse you when you came to ask for help.

Of course this goes for the live as well, but I didn’t exactly feel like sewing this either…

Tsumugi: Isn’t it because that child you treasure so much told you he wants to participate in "Easter Night", Shu-kun?

Well, whether you’re aware of it or not, I think I would’ve prayed to deaf ears otherwise.

Shu-kun, it was fun getting to talk with you a lot for the first time in a while. Let’s do it again sometime.

Even if you just one-sidedly hear me out, that already makes me happy ♪

Shu: ……….

Tsumugi: (Ahaha, he completely hates me, huh~. He turned his back to me.)

(Now then. Where did I leave off… Aah, Mika-kun sewed the sleeve caps on.)

(He might’ve said he’s still inexperienced at sewing, but his stitches look beautiful.)

(Well, that said it’s shockingly rough considering he made it while looking at the design drawings. Really makes me wonder.)

Tsumugi: (I suppose I’ll fix it myself. But if I unstitched it and sewed it again it’d show, so I better do it in a way that won’t stand out… Oh?)

(What a beautiful full moon~. It’s shining so bright I might be able to work without even turning on the lights.)

(If today is a full moon, that means "Easter Night" is going to be on Sunday. Between sewing and practice there really isn’t any time to slack.)

(From here on out I’ll stop focusing on my thoughts and concentrate on sewing. Alright, I’ll do my best~!)

Shu: ………….

(Hmph. “You’re also making an outfit for yourself, aren’t you, Shu-kun?”... What a worthless question.)

(I won’t go back on my word. There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that I’ll be performing in "Easter Night".)

(It’s a most unpleasant feeling to be dancing in the palm of that guy. I’m preparing not only Kagehira’s outfit, but a set for myself as well.)

(That thing is an idiot after all, so it’s not unlikely he’ll make a blunder during the performance. And if that happens, we need a person to go and take care of the matter.)

Shu: (It’s an inevitability to look for a recreational facility to retreat from the stressful public.)

(Western countries already stereotype the Japanese as a people of overworkers.)

(I hope for Kagehira as well, that this will prove to be a moment of relaxation for him.)

(...I don’t believe the moon has the power to influence my mind, but I wonder if I’ve gotten sentimental. Otherwise I wouldn’t be having these feelings.)

(...My cute Nito. I wonder if you’re also gazing at the same moon right now. Knowing that would be enough to bring just the slightest consolation to my heart.)

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*This is my personal impression, but it appears that Tsumugi is talking to Shu in the kind of tone you’d talk to a child with, ie. talking down to him here.

**The word click beetle (米搗き飛蝗) is an expression used for obsequious people.