Chapter 2

(It’s finally time… Unngh, I’m so nervous.)

(Will the fans be happy? I don’t want to let them down.)

Yu~u~ku~n… ♪

Gyah?! Izumi-san, why are you here…?

Fufufu. I’d never miss the day you finally unveil your personalized outfit. I’d find my way here no matter what.

Although. I was surprised when you showed me the design for it. I never thought you’d want to wear something like that… ♪

Something like what…?

That bright, lit-up costume with pictures of me printed all over it? You wrote in your text that it’s a special kind of suit that glows in the dark.

Huh? What’re you talking about?! I don’t remember anything like that…!

Fufu, you’ll remember it soon enough. It’s almost time for you to go on stage, so you have to go change.

Wai—Don’t pull on me like that!

It’s cute when you kick up a fuss just like a little baby. Well, that’s fine, I’ll just help you get changed myself… ♪

(What do I do?! If this keeps up, I’m gonna be forced into that glow-in-the-dark Izumi-san costume…!)

…Hey…

Th–that voice…

Yuuki! Wake up!

—Guh…!

You’re finally awake.

Morisawa-senpai, Otogari-kun…

You okay? You were having a nightmare and yelling Sena’s name…

Ah, sorry for worrying you.

…I just remembered. There was no one in the room just now, so I tried lying down on the couch to think up ideas for my personalized outfit. But I guess I ended up falling asleep.

I was probably saying all that in my sleep because I was looking at Izumi-san’s personalized outfit for inspiration. I’m so embarrassed you guys heard that…

Your personalized outfit…! So it’s finally your turn, Yuuki! I’m jealous… ♪

I don’t feel like my turn is coming up any time soon, but I already have an idea for mine.

A helmet covering my whole face, a two meter-long scarf that billows in the wind, gears on each arm that shine all the colors of the rainbow in time with music… ♪

Haha, it must be nice to have such a solid grip on your sense of self.

…Speaking of which, you’ve already gotten your personalized outfit right, Otogari-kun? It really suit you—I remember thinking how it was something that only you could pull off.

Were you able to come up with the design for it easily?

Not at all. I had some trouble with the core design of it.

But in the end, I did find an answer for myself. My family was happy about it, too—I’m truly grateful to Anzu.

I see… You both have such strong personalities.

It’s not like I’m jealous or anything, but being put up against you two does make me feel like I’ve got no real personality.

I’m just a jack of all trades. I don’t think I’m ready for a personalized outfit yet…

Why not? Is there something bad about being a jack of all trades?

It’s very difficult for a person to go to extremes to specialize in certain things. There’s no shame in only taking things partway.

Otogari-kun…

It’s the truth. Me, you, perhaps even Morisawa-senpai are still growing. Isn’t your personalized outfit meant to show who you are right now?

Yeah. No one’s perfect, after all! Even if there comes a time when you no longer like your personalized outfit—

That’s just proof that that future Yuuki has grown up. All because of who you were in the past.

So there’s nothing to be afraid of. Have confidence, and use everything you have right now to show off who you are.

(…I’m the only one who has all these skills, Hidaka-kun said.)

(I was thinking that a personality was all the things you’re better at than anyone else, or like, what made you stand out from the crowd.)

(I have experience as a model. I like games. I’ve found my way as an actor. And… I’m an idol.)

(When I put all that together—that’s what makes up my personality, completely unlike anyone else…!)

…Morisawa-senpai, Otogari-kun. Thank you. I was able to clear my head a bit because of you two.

Yeah, you’ve got a really nice smile right now!

I’m looking forward to your personalized outfit, then.

Yep… ♪

outfits: winter casual (makoto)

…Ehehe. I’m excited to be going out with you today, Anzu-chan.

Ju~st kidding. Since we’re just moving to the next location.

But even just walking around with you like this is a lot of fun. It’s getting me excited… ♪

There’s something you wanna show me? What is it?

Oh! It’s the design for my personalized outfit! Just like I thought, you have great taste ♪

…It’s because of the idea I gave you? Haha, thanks.

I didn’t tell you when I gave you the idea, but… the concept of this costume is supposed to be “Yuuki Makoto’s personality.”

I don’t have any exceptional talent or anything—I’m just someone who does things halfway. There are times when I get jealous of really unique people like Akehoshi-kun, but—

But for some reason or another, I like who I am right now.

So yeah. Like walking aimlessly down the street on a sunny day like today and just stopping by a store that catches your eye—I want to find enjoyment in those simple pleasures.

All the things I’ve seen and done will build up like EXP, and one day I’m sure it’ll lead to happiness.

So I’m looking forward to wearing that personalized outfit that’s perfect for me as I am right now… ♪