IDOLISH7 PART 5 CHAPTER 9
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shionstearChapter 9 - Start of the new TV show!!
9.1. Once more, cheers
Outside.
Passerby:
Ah…! Look! Do you think that’s a billboard for the new TV show starting in spring?
Passerby:
“Backyard MAGIC”... It says it’s gonna be an idol documentary!
Passerby:
And Mitsuki-kun will be the host! If it’s a documentary about IDOLiSH7 I’m sure it’ll be fun!
Passerby:
I hope they show us lots of “Auberge La Plage”’s backstage!
Cut to other people.
Passerby:
Hey, did you see the ad for that new TV show?!
Passerby:
Sure did! It was only a short moment, but that was TRIGGER, right?!
Passerby:
I think so! If they showed TRIGGER does that mean they’ll appear on it too!?
Passerby:
Definitely! Let’s tell that girl who’s a TRIGGER fan! I bet she’ll start crying!
Cut to other people.
Passerby:
Ehh!? It’s a super hyped idol show and Momo-chan isn’t the MC!?
Passerby:
IDOLiSH7’s agency is super rich, so they definitely used that! Didn’t they have Arabian royalty members or something too?
Passerby:
Royalty! I think I heard something about that…! Ah… I guess not even the kings Re:vale stand a chance against an oil imperium…
Passerby:
But Re:vale has love! Also Mitsuki-kun and Momo-chan are friends, so I’m just happy to get more idol shows!
Cut to other people.
Passerby:
ŹOOĻ will appear in the idol documentary as well! I wonder if they’ll show us things from their “BLAST” shootings?!
Passerby:
I hope they do! They did say that they started filming already! I’m really looking forward to their drama!
Passerby:
Ahh, but I’m worried… What if everyone except Natsume-san sucks at acting!
Passerby:
Can’t be helped! They’re all new at it! Even if they suck, let’s support them!!
Passerby:
Yes, let’s! I wonder who’s gonna be the first guest stars? If it’s ŹOOĻ I’ll be happy!
Passerby:
If Mitsuki-kun is the main MC, maybe it’s IDOLiSH7? Who knows!
Cut to Shirou and Okarin, in front of an agency.
Shirou:
Soon. It’d be great if the image of idols can be recovered with “Backyard MAGIC”.
Okarin:
I’m sure it’ll be alright. The producer knows about his responsibility and is doing the best he can.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be the first guests.
Shirou:
I’m looking forward to it. To how Japan will react.
Okarin:
Even though they’re formidable rivals to our own idols, I’m still happy.
After all, it’s weird to not see them on TV.
Cut to a park at night.
Nagi:
…where did Mitsuki go? He still hasn’t returned from the konbini.
Yamato:
He’s taking so long that my beer is empty already. And even if we call him, he seems to be on the phone with someone already.
Even though he was all like “Backyard MAGIC” finally starts tomorrow…
Nagi:
OH! Yamato!
Yamato:
Ah… There he is.
Mitsuki:
…yes. …yes. Understood. I’ll do my best.
Thank you very much. I called you this late, but you gave me a lot of advice…
I’ve been thinking about it all the time. That… this would’ve been a job for you, Momo-san…
That if there hadn’t been any gossip, it wouldn’t have been me…
Yamato:
…I see. Mitsu’s been getting cold feet about the whole thing and called Momo-san, huh?
He’s still saying things like that about himself…
Nagi:
I’m sure Mister Momo will tell him.
That Mitsuki is the best and most fitting person for this big role.
Mitsuki:
…thank you very much… I’m happy that you think of it that way.
I’ll do my absolute best to live up to your expectations.
Yes… Let’s play around again soon. Good night.
Beep.
Mitsuki:
…hah…
Momo-san is kind, so we got to talk about a lot of things…
…guess I’ll drink one can of the beers he asked for…
Yamato:
Heeey.
Mitsuki:
Wah, Yamato-san!
Nagi:
Hii, Mitsuki. You were running late so we came to pick you up.
Mitsuki:
Thanks, Nagi! I just wanted to say hello and we started talking about more stuff.
Yamato:
It was Momo-san, right? We heard you.
Mitsuki:
Yeah…
…you see. I once overheard a fan say that someone like me isn’t needed.
I ended up walking home in tears. …I remember it clearly, as if it happened yesterday.
Yamato:
Mitsu…
Mitsuki:
But, now… I feel like I won’t cry anymore even if someone tells me they don’t need me.
Sorry. Even if you don’t need me, there’s other people that do.
I wanna work hard for them, so I’m sorry. That’s what I’ll say.
Nagi:
…that is a wonderful answer, Mitsuki.
You don’t have to apologise to anyone for living in this world as who you are.
Thank you very much for thinking of us, who need you, even when you were in pain.
Mitsuki:
Yeah…
Yamato:
Haha… What’s with that face? Did you take an extra-long time coming back because you were about to cry?
Whenever that’s the case, come back to us. No one will laugh at you. I won’t tease you either.
Mitsuki:
You’ll say something serious?
Yamato:
I’ll be the most serious I’ve ever been. Gimme a can please.
Mitsuki:
Sure. Let’s have a toast.
Nagi:
Oh, me too! Where’s the champagne glass?
Mitsuki:
Ahaha! Nowhere, my prince! Ah, but I do have some strong carbonated water. Though I hit it against the bench earlier so it might overflow.
Yamato:
Haha, so the beer might too.
Nagi:
I don’t mind if it does if it’s for a toast! Cheers for this lovely night!
Mitsuki:
Cheers!
Yamato:
Cheers! …ah, it’s spilling out after all!
Mitsuki:
Ahaha! Mine too…!
…haha… I've become self-confident. I'm now able to believe in myself.
Doing my best with everyone, receiving support from our fans… I’ve come to love myself quite a bit.
Yamato:
Hear! Hear!
Nagi:
Congratulations! Then tonight’s the anniversary, right?
Mitsuki:
What about you two?
Nagi:
Obviously! I love you, Mitsuki!
Yamato:
Well, I, uhh… I’m not really one to just… uhh… say that, you know…
Mitsuki:
I don’t mean me, I mean yourselves!
Yamato & Nagi:
…
Mitsuki:
It’d be nice if you loved yourselves. And if not, I’ll love you in your steads…
Let’s hug. Come on.
Nagi:
OK…
Yamato:
Sure. Here, I’ll hold your can.
Mitsuki:
…phew. Hah… Yamato-san, Nagi. Thank you. …it’s been great so far…
I finally understood what Yaotome said.
It’s better to love yourself than having ten thousand people love you… I… love myself.
Even if I’m uncool, have a short temper or have no redeeming features… I’m… I’m happy to love myself.
I’m glad to be who I am. Thank you… so so much… for making me feel this way…!
Yamato:
Don’t be stupid… That’s my line. Thanks, Mitsu.
If it weren’t for you, all of you, I probably would’ve hated myself all my life.
But now… I do love myself a bit. So it’s okay, Mitsu.
Mitsuki:
…hehe, I see… I’m glad… I really am, Yamato-san…
Nagi:
I love you too, Mitsuki, Yamato. I love all of my friends.
I have found kindness and love in my heart that thinks of my friends. I've come to love myself a lot.
Mitsuki:
I’m glad, Nagi… I’m happy for you two…
I’ll do my best… Not because I have to.
But because I want to. Because I want everyone to see even more of my amazing self!
Yamato:
Yeah!
Nagi:
I’m sure we’ll get to see that plenty of times. Let’s toast one more time!
Mitsuki:
Yes!
Nagi & Mitsuki & Yamato:
Cheers!
9.2. Welcome back
Backyard MAGIC’s set.
Staff:
Starting in five!
Mister Shimooka:
Soon. Nervous, Mitsuki-kun?
Mitsuki:
Yes… But I’m fine.
Being complained to by others is an MC’s job. If we talk too much, they say we need to shut up. If we don’t talk, they say we’re not doing our jobs.
But I’m not about to spoil the party. I love this job, so I’ll definitely get everyone hyped up.
Mister Shimooka:
Oh, sounds like a famous quote. Which famous host said that?
Mitsuki:
Aww, as if you wouldn’t know. It was the great senpai right next to me.
Mister Shimooka:
Uhuhu! Let’s do this.
Mitsuki:
Yeah!
Jingle starts playing.
Mister Shimooka & Mitsuki:
“Backyard MAGIC”!
Cut to staff.
Staff:
I’m kinda happy… Mister Shimooka-san seems to be even more in high spirits than usual.
Director:
Didn’t I tell you earlier. He said he’s finally able to atone for his sins a bit.
Staff:
His what…?
Cut to other staff.
Staff:
Guests, please be on stand-by!
???, totally not Gaku speaking:
Understood. …let’s go.
???, totally not Ryū speaking:
Yes.
???, totally not Tenn speaking:
Looking forward to working with you.
Cut back to the set.
Mister Shimooka:
And so it finally begins! “Backyard MAGIC”!
Mitsuki:
This show is about chasing after all the idols working around the world and showing their true selves as well as their charms!
Mister Shimooka:
Is it really okay to show everyone their true selves? What about yours, Mitsuki-kun?
Mitsuki:
Uhm, I mean, usually that’s a no-go, but this case is special.
Mister Shimooka:
Well done!
Mitsuki:
You’ll be able to not only see the idols’ usual work, but also get a glimpse into how dramas are filmed, how commercials are made or how a concert is brought about!
We live in a world where information can spread around the world in seconds and with that comes a multitude of possibilities for the entertainment world as well!
To kids dreaming of becoming idols, to kids dreaming of becoming camera operators and even to kids dreaming of becoming film directors…
We want to show them the joys and sometimes hard times of this world by closely working with idols in their day to day lives!
Mister Shimooka:
Well said. Please look forward to it, everyone.
Mitsuki:
Please do!
Well then, let us call our very first special guests into the studio!
Mitsuki, thinking:
I said that, but as soon as I raised my arm the words seemed to get stuck in my throat.
I’ll say it quietly, in my heart.
Welcome back.
Welcome back, TRIGGER.
Mitsuki:
TRIGGER…!
Cut to a green room.
Mitsuki’s voice on TV:
TRIGGER…!
Riku:
…Tenn-nii…
Flashback. On stage.
Tenn:
Please excuse me for borrowing this place, but we have something important to tell everyone.
As of now, we have decided to become independent from Yaotome Agency, under which we were working until now.
Audience:
…ehhh…!?
Independent…!?
What…? But you’re not disbanding, right…?
Tenn:
I’m terribly sorry for making you all worry, but the three of us will be getting a fresh start and do our best.
I hope we can still count on your support from now on too.
I promise, we will meet again.
Cut back to the present. Outside.
Woman:
Hah… Got yelled at by my boss again…
Nothing good has happened lately… …maybe I should just quit…
…it was my dream job ever since I was young, but it’s just impossible for me… No one’s ever even acknowledged me…
…ah, that’s IDOLiSH7’s Mitsuki-kun on TV. Is he doing a new show?
I used to love idols too…
My beloved TRIGGER just stopped appearing on TV for no reason, so watching everyone else felt so draining…
Even after doing our best, nothing will come from it… Not for me… nor for TRIGGER…
I’ve heard they’re doing their best on musicals, but they probably won’t return to be on TV. Just like I’ll never have a leading role in the office…
…maybe it’s time to finally wake up from my dream…
Mitsuki’s voice on TV:
Well then, let us call our very first special guests into the studio!
TRIGGER…!
Woman:
…
…TRIGGER…?
Cut to a hallway.
Rookie entertainer:
Thank you for your work today.
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
To you too! You did well on the interview. No flaws and very polite.
Rookie entertainer:
Thank you very much.
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
One slip of the tongue and you’d be done for in this world. Just like TRIGGER, who you used to look up to.
Rookie entertainer:
You’re right… I don’t want to become a coward, but I do need to put myself on guard, right?
TRIGGER-san seems to be doing great with musicals and concerts, I wonder if they’ll ever return to be on TV.
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
I’ve heard stories that they’re appearing here and there, but it’s probably difficult for them to appear again on any major chains.
It’s probably better if they stayed out of TV shows if they’re popular without it still. That way no one will tell them what they have to do either.
Rookie entertainer:
…I once got to talk to Kujou-san.
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
Ah, right, you appeared on a show together once, right?
Rookie entertainer:
They were supposed to sit in the front but sat down behind me, so I, the rookie, was the one sitting in the front…
I admired them so much… I felt so bad, like I wanted to run away.
I wanted to say that it was weird, but I couldn’t. I was scared of losing my job…
…if I had been braver…
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
Hmm…? TRIGGER… is trending on Rabitter…
TRIGGER is on TV apparently! As guests on the first episode of a new show!
Rookie entertainer:
Seriously!? Please show me!
Rookie entertainer’s manager:
Look!
Rookie entertainer:
Uwah! I’m so happy…! Nice, they did it…!
I’ve dreamed, admired and did my best to enter the world of entertainment… I’m glad I didn’t get to hate myself…
For not being able to do anything that day…
Cut back to the studio:
Gaku:
…
Tenn:
…
Ryū:
…
Kaoru, thinking:
Step by step. TRIGGER walked towards the set.
In this studio without any audience, applause started to fill the room.
It came from the show’s staff.
TRIGGER is loved and respected by the people who are here right now. Realising that…
Made me indescribably proud.
9.3. Comeback
In the studio.
Kaoru:
…
Kaoru, thinking:
Crying now would be such a waste. It’s their big moment, my view would become hazy and I wouldn’t be able to watch them.
You did it… You followed through.
You three kept TRIGGER’s glory alive until now, even with everyone saying that you were done for.
This isn’t only a win for TRIGGER alone. It’s a win for everyone whose glory has been taken from them unjustly.
If you face forward and keep on walking, even if others talk ill of you or you feel ashamed by malicious gossip, you’ve proven that you escaped from it.
I’m sure that the story of TRIGGER’s comeback will give courage to people who have been hurt or feel like they’ve failed.
For the sake of helping those that had their hearts broken and were cowering, stand up, become the trigger once again.
So that the wound you received that day may become the pride of everyone else watching.
Cut to another green room.
Touma:
…TRIGGER…
…not too long ago I would’ve been scowling while watching those three on TV…
I detested them so much out of jealousy and regret…
But now… I can be happy from the bottom of my heart. I can admire them without any malice. TRIGGER is just really cool…
…NO_MAD lost to them after all…
Staff:
Inumaru-san, it’s almost time.
Touma:
…understood. I’ll be right there!
Aight! This time for sure, I’ll do my best so I can proudly stand next to them!
Cut back to the studio.
Mitsuki:
TRIGGER’s center, Kujou Tenn-san!
Tenn:
Looking forward to working with you.
Mitsuki:
Yaotome Gaku-san!
Gaku:
Looking forward to working with you.
Mitsuki:
Tsunashi Ryūnosuke-san!
Ryū:
Looking forward to working with you.
Mister Shimooka:
The tickets to your “Crescent Wolf” sold out on the very first day and you mobilised more than 200.000 people! That’s amazing. Congrats!
Gaku:
Thank you very much.
Mister Shimooka:
It was really good! Mikazuki Ookami in Western clothing! Also, I heard Chiba Shizuo-san went to watch it too?
Gaku:
He did. He sent us some flowers on the first day too. He even came to greet us in the green room.
I was very moved. I admire him as the amazing actor that he is.
Mitsuki:
What was he like?
Gaku:
Exactly as you all know him too. Somewhat shy and a man of few words, but very cool and kind.
Mitsuki:
Did you two talk to him too, Kujou-san and Tsunashi-san?
Tenn:
I did greet him, yes. He was very sociable and wanted to take pictures with us on his smartphone.
Ryū:
He told us that “Crescent rise” was a nice song. You came to watch too, didn’t you, Mitsuki-kun?
Mitsuki:
Ehehe, I did indeed. You three were all very cool!
Ryū:
Thank you!
Gaku:
Thanks.
Tenn:
Thank you very much.
Mitsuki:
Let us talk more about your work later! Please, take a seat!
Mister Shimooka:
Well then, let us take a look at the screen behind us. Our very first target is!
IDOLiSH7 during the filming of “Auberge La Plage”!
Mitsuki:
Yaaay!!
Mister Shimooka:
Do you three watch “Auberge La Plage”?
Gaku:
We do. When it’s about to air the three of us gather in front of the TV.
Mister Shimooka:
In front of the TV?
Gaku:
Well there’s a room with a TV in it, and in front there’s a table and—
Mister Shimooka:
Ohh, so it was true that the three of you are living together right now!?
Tenn:
Indeed.
Mister Shimooka:
And!? How is it living with roommates?
Tenn:
They’re both big so I sometimes feel oppressed, you see. Like when we’re lining up in the bathroom in the morning.
Mitsuki:
Oh I get you. If Tamaki and Nagi line up at our place it gets a bit tight too.
Gaku:
Tight.
Ryū:
It feels a bit crammed.
Mitsuki:
Exactly!
Cut to outside on the street.
Passerby:
TRIGGER is living together! Did you know that…!?
Passerby:
I didn’t…! Like, they weren’t even on any radio shows!
Passerby:
Ehh!! Since it’s a documentary, do you think we’ll get to see their rooms or something!?
Passerby:
Is that part of a documentary!? But I wanna see them too!!
Cut back to the studio.
Tenn:
If the auberge in the drama were to exist in real life I would love to go there someday.
Mitsuki:
Oh, really? That makes me happy! Though it does have some roof leaks too.
Ryū:
Even so, Yamato-kun as the manager would quickly fix it up again, right?
Gaku:
There was even a scene in episode one where something unexpected happened and Nikaidou and Yotsuba had to fix the wallpaper, right?
They acted like real professional interior designers, I was moved.
Mister Shimooka:
Oh, Yaotome-kun, you have good eyes. We actually have some footage for that too.
Mitsuki:
Yes! Let us take a peek at IDOLiSH7’s shooting then! Please take a look at the screen!
Cut to the drama set.
Stagehand:
This is a paperhanging brush and here we have a wallpaper smoother.
Yamato:
Ahh! They look kinda the same but with different tips.
Tamaki:
There’s so many others too. Once we learn how to do this, let’s change the wallpapers in our dorm too.
Yamato:
How about no.
Documentary camera operator:
What are you doing right now?
Yamato:
I play the manager Ootsuki Makoto and since the auberge is lacking funds he decided to fix everything himself.
I’m currently being taught various things by someone who used to work at a renovation company.
Documentary camera operator:
You worked at a renovation company?
Stagehand:
Yes.
Tamaki:
What’s this rolly thingy?
Stagehand:
It’s a tool to make the seam between single wallpapers less noticeable.
Tamaki:
I see. Manager, I’m sure this feels good. Just gotta rolly up and down your back.
Yamato:
…st-stop it, part timer. I’m ticklish.
Documentary camera operator:
Yotsuba-san, you play the student who’s a new part timer, Asakura Keisuke, right? How would you describe him in one word?
Tamaki:
Hmm… Half-minded but kind? The manager, the chef and everyone else is an adult, so he does his job seriously.
Keisuke says whatever’s on his mind. It’s not like he’s not serious, but he says stuff that the adults wouldn’t.
Yamato:
Imagine this: a weird guest arrives, and you’re like “why is everyone acting so strange”, but you don’t say anything because that’d be rude; he’ll just say it.
Tamaki:
Yeah.
Yamato:
In that regard he’s very much like you, Tama.
Tamaki:
Really? I think I stay quiet a lot? I’m not good with strangers…
Yamato:
Shudders. …stop rolling that thing on other people’s back while you’re talking!
Tamaki:
Ahaha! I like this. It’s so tiny. Rikkun might like this rolly thingy too.
Yamato:
I prefer the paperhanging brush. It feels nice brushing your skin.
Tamaki:
Which? Whoa, you’re right. Sou-chan would love this.
Yamato:
Now the tools start looking like Riku and Sou…
Tamaki:
And me? Which one is like me? Let’s line up the tools and put Rikkun in the center.
Yamato:
And then what? We’re CARPENTRiSH7?
Tamaki:
Wait what.
Yamato:
Nothing.
Tamaki:
But you said something.
Yamato:
It was a bad pun, don’t make me repeat it!!
Tamaki:
CARPENTRiSH7?
Yamato:
…so you did hear it!
Tamaki:
Ahaha!
Cut to Ai’s living room.
Ai:
They look like they’re having so much fun!
Ai’s sister:
Tamaki-kun is so cute! I want a part timer like him too!
Ai’s mother:
Isn’t the leader’s role a bit underwhelming? He’s able to do way more difficult roles.
Ai:
But this is good! He always has scary roles!
Ai’s sister:
Yeah! For once he’s not a criminal!
Cut back to the studio.
Mister Shimooka:
IDOLiSH7 sure gets along, huh!
Mitsuki:
Thank you very much. Since we’re all on set together it’s quite fun.
What did you think, TRIGGER-san?
Ryū:
That rolly thingy Tamaki-kun was holding is a wallpaper seam roller.
Gaku:
You sure know your stuff, Ryū.
Ryū:
I have actually changed wallpaper once.
So I felt like supporting those two.
Cut to outside.
TRIGGER fan:
Ryūnosuke-san is so kind…!
Finally some new info about them! Even when talking about wallpapers he’s sexy and wild…!
Ah… seeing him on TV reminded me of how soothing his kindness can be while his gestures and movements make my heart throb.
Ryūnosuke-san is the only idol capable of this!
Cut back to the studio.
Mitsuki:
Thank you very much! Any thoughts, Kujou-san?
Tenn:
Will you not be showing us Chef Furuichi Ryouta’s cooking scene?
Mitsuki:
Kujouuu!! You’re really watching it! I’m happy!
Tenn:
Of course. You handle everything so nicely. Very accurate and quick too.
As expected of you, Izumi-san, since you’re so good at cooking. And it always looks delicious, which makes me want to eat it as well.
Mitsuki:
Feel free to call me whenever and I’ll go make something for you!
Tenn:
Really?
Mitsuki:
O-of course!
Tenn:
Then, come?
Cut to outside.
TRIGGER fan:
Little devil Tenn-kun…!
It really is Kujou Tenn!! Amazing! My prince…! Ah I’m so glad I decided to record it…
They were gone for so long, but I somehow survived without them until now…
Talk more. I wanna hear and see more!
Tenn-kun is the only idol capable of this!
Cut back to the studio.
Mister Shimooka:
Our next target is Re:vale!
Mitsuki:
Please take a look at them as they’re preparing for their variety show “Challenge on the Uninhabited Island”!
9.4. Documentary
Re:vale in a mall.
Momo:
Hello! We’re Re:vale!
Yuki:
Hello.
Momo:
Today we’re here to buy stuff in preparation for our life on the uninhabited island!
Yuki:
Have any of you ever bought anything in preparation for life on an uninhabited island before?
Momo:
Probably not the majority?
But! In case you’re ever in a similar situation, we’ll be your example of what to buy! Make sure to pay attention!
Let’s do our best, Yuki!
Yuki:
Yes.
Momo:
Let’s gooo! We got a note from the staff… what does it say?
“Anything not bought today cannot be brought to the island”.
Yuki:
Wait, then we can’t go either?
Momo:
…! You’re right! Yuki, you’re such a quick witted ikemen!
Yuki:
Fufu.
Momo:
If we’re to go to the island, we have to be bought today! By the staff!! In a set!!
Yuki:
Will they be okay? We’re expensive.
Momo:
Ahaha! They started discussing. Well fine, just for a limited time starting now, we’re 10% off!
Yuki:
Already dropping the price? You’re too kind, Momo.
Momo:
Ah, Re:vale is being excluded! But everything else has to be bought today, they say.
Yuki:
Let’s start with underwear then.
Momo:
Underwear! Underwear is important, yes! Let’s get matching ones!?
Yuki:
Sure. For some reason, they always make us wear differently coloured ones. Momo’s are pink and mine are green.
Momo:
‘Cause they’re our image colours! Okay, let’s go find underwear that has a perfect mix of both colours!
Yuki:
Wow, that sounds flashy. Well, I guess it’s okay on an uninhabited island.
Momo:
To the underwear!!
Cut to outside.
Re:vale fan:
Re:vale, living on an uninhabited island with matching underwear… They’re the closest in the entire universe…!!
Yuki-san doesn’t look like he’d do well on an uninhabited island, but Momo-chan is good at outdoor activities after all!
I wonder what else they’re going to buy!? I feel like they might forget to buy the essentials in the end!
But I’m really looking forward to it! It’s been a while since the two were on their own for so long!
They always looked tired lately, so I hope they get to relax a lot!
Cut back to the studio.
Mitsuki:
…and if you’re curious what else can be found on their shopping list, please watch “NEXT Re:vale”!
What did you think?
Gaku:
They’re our greatest senpai so they always devote themselves wholeheartedly to everything.
Mitsuki:
Yes! You’re right.
Gaku:
I really respect them. And I’m looking forward to seeing them on the island.
Mister Shimooka:
Gaku-kun, if it were you, what would you bring to an uninhabited island?
Gaku:
Ryū… I guess? He grew up by the sea.
Mister Shimooka:
How reassuring! And you, Tenn-kun?
Tenn:
Probably Ryū as well.
Ryū:
Ehh, now I’m happy.
Mister Shimooka:
They both picked you, but what would you bring to the island?
Ryū:
Sunscreen and towels maybe…?
Mitsuki:
You say that after what we just heard!?
Ryū:
Ah, no. I mean. They’d be okay without me too, but I felt like I needed to protect them!
They’re both so pale, so if they got sunburned, their skin would start to sting.
Mitsuki:
How kind! He’d do it for his group members!
Mister Shimooka:
As expected from a man of the sea! What do you two think after hearing his answer?
Gaku:
I wanted him to say “me”.
Tenn:
Same.
Ryū:
Sorry, my bad! I thought you two were automatically included!
Gaku:
Ahaha, I know.
Tenn:
Fufu, he got flustered.
Cut to outside.
TRIGGER fan:
TRIGGER is the closest in the entire galaxy…
Were they always like that!? Or is it the result of living together!?
How kind… This is the TRIGGER I wanted to see…
Cut back to the studio.
Staff:
As expected of TRIGGER, the show is running smoothly!
Staff:
Yes! But they really do look good on camera.
If three charismatic people like them come together it makes everything look brilliant. It’s the best kind of entertainment.
They were quite popular before the incident already, but… as expected.
There’s no other group like them.
Cut.
Mister Shimooka:
And our next target is ŹOOĻ! Directly from the location of “BLAST”, the drama that’s on everyone’s lips right now!
Mitsuki:
And just for us, we’re getting a sneak peek of this week’s episode as well!
Let’s take a look at that first!
Cut to the drama.
Naomasa (Torao):
Shuu, watch out…!
Shuu (Touma):
…!
Explosion.
Kyouya (Minami):
Are you okay, Shuu-san, Naomasa-san!?
Naomasa:
Yeah, somehow… Did you get it now?! Going off on your own is basically suicide!
Shuu:
Say whatever you want. I have no intention to flock together.
Naomasa:
Wha—
Shuu:
See ya.
Naomasa:
Rethink it, Shuu! Do you think you can survive on your own!?
Shuu!
Kyouya:
…
…wait…! I’ll come along!
Naomasa:
Kyouya!?
Kyouya:
Naomasa-san, thank you for everything so far!
Shuu-san!
Shuu:
What’s the meaning of this? Wouldn’t it be better to stay with him?
Even if you tag along, I’m not gonna help you out.
Kyouya:
I don’t mind… Being over there is scarier…
Shuu:
Why? He’s a former police officer. His intention is to save everyone who got involved in this game.
Someone as dull as you would be better off being protected by that guy.
Kyouya:
I don’t like working in groups. And I still owe you for saving me…
Shuu:
…
Kyouya:
Can I tag along?
Shuu:
I refuse.
Kyouya:
…but…
Gun shooting.
Kyouya:
…!
Shuu:
Get down…!
Shou (Haruka):
Ahaha! Which community were you chased out from!?
If you care about your lives, leave everything behind and get the hell out!
If you refuse my underlings will shoot at you all at once! You have three seconds!
Shuu:
…Shou…
Shou:
Three!
Shuu:
Shou! Shou, is that you!? It’s me, can’t you hear me!?
Shou:
Two!
Shuu:
Put your gun down! I came to save you!
Kyouya:
Shuu-san, no! We have to leave our stuff behind and run!
Shou:
One!
Shuu:
Shou!
Kyouya:
…we’re gonna get killed…!
To be continued…