Chapter 3

Hey, so… Why do I have to wear a costume, too?

And like, what’s with this costume anyway? It’s beautiful, but it doesn’t really have Setsubun vibes, right?

Oh, you’re a plum fairy! It’s one of the motifs for Setsubun~ It’s not all about demons and beans, y’know? I’ve really picked up on some things, huh ♪

We get a lot of opportunities to wear fantasy-like costumes, don’t we…

Well, that sense of mystique is a selling point for 2wink, so it’s not like it’s a bad thing.

But I was on the staff the whole time, so I didn’t actually get any chance to practice for a show.

From what I heard, we’ll be wearing different costumes, but the songs should be the same… So I guess it’ll be fine.

But I don’t really like that we’re always jumping into a performance without rehearsal… right, Aniki?

Oh, so I’m Aniki again…? It was kinda refreshing to be called Hinata-kun, actually!

Too bad~ You’re so mean to me, Onii-chan!

It’s hard to break out of a habit like that, Hinata-kun. Doesn’t matter how good we are.

Yeah, I know. Well then, we’ll just have to go slow and steady, and brave each storm as it comes along.

Let’s take the first step here at Setsubun and pull off this performance with joy and finesse ♪

2wink isn’t complete without the both of us… So even if it’s annoying, come stand on stage with me, okay?

It’s not annoying. I’d rather sing and dance as an idol than do all those part-time jobs in school.

No one looks at us like we’re weird when we’re on stage, after all.

Or more like, people like us because we’re weird. It’s an amazing place to be, and I’m really grateful for it. I wish we could stand up here forever.

If that’s what you want, Yuuta-kun, then we will.

All right—Then we’ll be here ‘til the world ends, Hinata-kun.

Fufu. You two get along so well; I envy that. We should have a nice conversation like that too, Ritsu.

Perhaps something along the lines of, “I’ll stay with you forever ♪” or “I love you sooo much ♪”

Or how about “Shut your mouth or die~”

C’mon, I have work with Knights after this. There’s still some time left, but I don’t want to wear myself out for no reason before the live.

Don’t say that. You made such a great effort today for my beloved children.

So as a reward, we should perform on this grand stage in these gorgeous costumes ♪

How is this a reward…? It’s a pain in the ass…

Could I at least advertise the live Knights is having after this? Then there’d be an actual reason for me to be on stage.

I’m not the one to ask. The one in the spotlight this time is Hinata-kun—no, 2wink.

So, Hinata-kun? Would you give your okay to promoting the live?

Actually, are you really all right with me standing on stage with you?

As you know, Ritsu already riddled me with bullets of his love. I was utterly defeated.

Well yeah, of course. Please sing with us, Sakuma-senpai.

Yep yep. It looks like you’re the one who set everything up for us, after all…

So we want to thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.