Chapter 5
I think I understand now. By museum, do you mean the one just a few stations away?
Yeah, you know it? Then I’ll make it quick! So how about it? Will Valkyrie accept?
Hmph. This was a surprisingly normal request. And it is quite nice to hear that you think it fits Valkyrie’s image.
But I refuse. Go look elsewhere.
Oh, you wound me! But Mama won’t give up so easily!
Look look, even Anzu-san is saying she wants you to do it. And Sora-san says he wants to see the live too!
HoHo~? But Sora didn’t say that~?
Then let’s hear it! Sora-san, dooon’t you want to see Valkyrie’s live?
HaHa~ ♪ Yes! Sora loves Valkyrie. You have such detailed and beautiful colors~ ♪
Mhm mhm, and what about you, Yuuta-san?
Huh? Uh, yeah! Sorry, I got too into the guest mindset drinking the tea.
Ummm. Yeah, I agree with Harukawa-kun. I also want to see Valkyrie perform a live…?
Hahaha! See? Even Anzu-san is clenching her fist to cheer you on!
How about it, Shu-san! These cute first years, and Anzu-san too—they’re all looking at you with such bright, sparkling eyes. …Are you sure you can say no to them?
Gh… What a cowardly strategy. Did you honestly bring these children here for the sake of persuading me?!
Weeell, I can’t really deny I had an ulterior motive. So, so? Will you accept? Will you refuse? I’d like to hear your answer one more time, Shu-san ♪
You vile—You have me dancing in the palm of your hand. How utterly vexing.
Kagehira. What do you want to do? Don’t just stand there; tell me your opinion.
Ngah? Um—Y’don’t mind me givin’ my opinion?
That is what I said, is it not? Well, you are the one who brought Mikejima to the club room. I already have a general idea of what you think even without asking.
Ahaha… Of course you’d know everything I’m thinkin’.
How about using your ears a little and actually listening to what people say? No human can understand everything. I am no god, after all.
You’re pretty darn close to one for me though, Oshi-san.
Nngh… Well in that case, I guess I’ll say something. I’m thinkin’ I wanna do it. ‘Cause it’s a job for Valkyrie an’ all.
An’ there’s no way to know if we’ll ever get an opportunity like this again…
I mean, we didn’t even plan this but it fits Valkyrie’s image to a T. You don’t come across many jobs like that none too often.
But even so, the most important thing is what you think about all this, Oshi-san. If you say you really don’t wanna do it, I’ll follow behind ya.
Hmph. If you earnestly wanted to take this job, I was hoping you’d at least try to persuade me.
But I must say, you’ve done well expressing your opinion. For you, anyway.
I don’t care if we take the job. However…
Ngah, seriously?! Ahhh, I’m so excited! I’m gonna do my very very best!
Let people finish what they’re saying before you interrupt. However, there aren’t enough people in Valkyrie to cover the scope of this live.
Taking into account the aesthetics of the stage, we would need at least two more people.
Uh—Excuse me! Maybe I’m being too pushy, but can I butt in for a second?
If you don’t have enough people, then maybe you could do a joint live with 2wink?
It’s just that we’ve been looking for work, so it’d be really great if you’d let us work with you!
Hmph… Well, I don’t particularly mind, but are you allowed to make that decision on your own?
Well, my brother is the leader of 2wink, so not really.
But my brother has also been sneaking around and keeping things from me. So I think I should be allowed to do whatever I want!
And besides, I can’t imagine Aniki would complain about a joint live with Valkyrie.
Ah, wait, I just came out and asked about it… I’m not forcing you into it, am I?
‘Cause like, it’d be awful if you had us leave halfway through it. I heard that Valkyrie is really big on perfection.
We’re just a unit of first years, after all, so I can’t believe you’d actually agree to do a live with us.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. It was totally off the table for you to do a joint live with anyone just a while back, Shu-san.
Could it be you’ve had a change of heart? You can always confide in Mama ♪
Non! Don’t try and hug me—I can’t stand being touched that much!
Ahaha, are you really sayin’ that, Oshi-san?
Be quiet. In any case, this won’t be the first time we’ve had a joint live.
First years they may be, but 2wink certainly understand how to make use of their being twins, along with their own individual physical abilities, during their performances.
However, they are still unrefined, and I wouldn’t say they’re on the same level as Valkyrie. There’s certainly room for growth.
Itsuki-senpai… I really thought you were going to be so much more strict in your evaluation of us.
I heard from Anzu-san once that you said you couldn’t feel any beauty when you watched one of our performances, or something like that.
That’s why I was super nervous, but you gave us the okay just like that… So I can’t even be excited; I’m just wondering if it’s actually, really okay with you.
Hm, but that was shortly after you entered the school, correct?
I’ve permitted you to perform alongside us. However—if you try to perform without any beauty, I will have you leave the stage immediately.
If you don’t want that, then put in the effort. Or will you get scared and run away?
We’re not gonna run away! We’re gonna do our best not to betray your expectations of us, Itsuki-senpai!
Mm. You’d do well to work yourselves to the bone.
Hahaha! Shu-san, you really like little kids! So you don’t like me because I’m so big, right?
It matters not whether you’re big or small.
It’s that you’re ridiculously strong and violent, just like a bear. It is only natural for a human to want to avoid such a fearsome predator.
Oh, it’s fine! When you really get a good look at them, you’ll see that bears are suuuper lovable. I’m sure if you just keep looking, you’ll grow fond of me, too ♪
So let’s get closer to each other! C’mon, c’mon, c’mon! Let Mama give you a hug ♪
Non! Don’t get any closer to me, you barbarian!
Eep… Don’t pick me up so carelessly! Wh–what if I fall?!
You—This is precisely why I cannot stand primitive people who don’t use their words!