Murmurs of Flourishing Blossoms - 1
Season: Winter
Characters: Kaoru, Mika, Tatsumi, Midori, Arashi, Koga, Hiiro, Shinobu
Translator: taiyaki-translations
<One day in late January, inside the ES Building>
Kaoru: Hope everyone's doing well... Or um, if you're not, that's okay too...?
(Honestly, why am I so nervous? I’m going overseas with Anzu-chan soon, but it’s just normal work so I don’t need to be so tense.)
Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to make a mistake right at the beginning. Hm? It’s better than making a mistake in the middle of the shoot and having to start over again?
Haha, that’s true. Then, let’s hurry and start filming again.
Yahoo~ Good morning everyone, I’m UNDEAD’s Hakaze Kaoru. Surely us meeting like this is a pleasant surprise for you~?
All of you in front of the screen probably have a lot of questions, but let’s keep up the mystery for a little longer. For now, just follow along—
As you can see, this is the ES Building that was built to support idols and is home to some well known agencies.
When I just graduated, there was a sense of freshness in working here as a professional, but unfortunately, I seem to spend more time doing jobs outside. I came here again today for overseas work.
I’m really looking forward to experiencing the charms of different countries. What will be the destination of this trip and which idols will be accompanying me? You’ll find out soon ♪
Kaoru: Haha, was that opening okay~? There was a small hiccup at the beginning, but I think we got enough material.
Now it’s time to film the gathering scene of the idols. It seems both Takamine-kun and Kagehira-kun are a bit shy, so I’ll need to work twice as hard as a reliable senpai who often appears on variety shows.
Of course, Anzu-chan, you can also rely on me as much as you want. It’s relatively easy for us to finish the filming, but since you’ll also be preparing for the exhibition overseas, you have to make sure you get enough rest.
The exhibition that that photographer asked us to model for is the same one you’re preparing for, right?
A large exhibition held in Paris every year, where various works of art, including fashion and photography, are gathered in one place… You can say it’s a recent hot topic in the fashion and art worlds.
So you want to go there to show the world the charm of idols? Haha, that’s just like you, Anzu-chan.
<Meanwhile...>
Arashi: Mika-chan, I prepared a travel skincare set for you. Jet lag or environmental changes can easily affect your skin. You have an important photoshoot, so don’t forget to use it.
Mika: Ngah~
Arashi: Are you listening properly? Don’t get too excited thinking about seeing your Oshi-san.
Phew, it can’t be helped. I can’t stand the thought of you ruining your face, so I’ll send you a message to remind you later.
Koga: Why is that guy not here yet? How long does it take to film an opening?
Tatsumi: Koga-san seems to really care for his unitmates. You knew that Kaoru-san would be here so you came to see him off, right?
Koga: Ha? Aren’t ya my roommate? Can’t it be me wantin’ to see you off?
Hiiro: The other two members of ALKALOID were busy and couldn’t come, but I’m really happy that I’m able to see off Tatsumi-senpai together with Oogami-senpai! Next time we go for a drive with Tatsumi-senpai, let’s invite Oogami-senpai too!
Midori: I’m so depressed… I wanna die…
Shinobu: Midori-kun, you haven’t even left yet and you’re already wilting! Come on, cheer up!
Midori: Ugh… I’m nervous about going abroad, my social battery is drained, and the atmosphere around me is so intense, it feels like the spirit of Morisawa-senpai is right next to me…
Shinobu: Please don’t call Morisawa-dono a ghost. Morisawa-dono will be frightened.
Midori: Huh? That’s the part you’re commenting on? Oh, Anzu-san is here.
Kaoru: It’s really lively in here. Is everyone packed? The interview segment is starting soon ♪
Koga: The way you’re talkin’ is really gross. We ain’t little kids, why are you talkin’ all gently?
Hiiro: Hmm? Oogami-senpai, earlier you were asking when Kaoru-senpai was coming. Why are you so mad at him now?
Arashi: Ufufu, that’s just how boys are.
Anyway, it looks like filming is going to start soon. Mika-chan, do your best~
Mika: Nnah~ Anzu-chan, are you startin’ with me? What’s the most important thing I’m bringin’ ?
The only thing that I can think of right now is that skincare set Naru-chan kept talkin’ about earlier…
Oh right, I brought along a gift fer Oshi-san! ‘Cause I'm goin’ this time fer work, I probably can't stay fer long, so I haven't told Oshi-san about it yet. Maybe I can give him a nice surprise…!
Midori: The most important thing for me is… probably my mascot characters. If I don’t get healing from them, I might die on the plane…
Tatsumi: Fufu, I recently received a “traffic safety” amulet (1) from my unitmates in ALKALOID, but I didn’t think it would come in handy so soon. This is probably the last thing I would want to lose during my trip.
Midori: (Eh? That amulet… I don’t think that was the reason why they gave it…)
Hiiro: Umu, if Tatsumi-senpai needs more, we can definitely give you as many as you like! How about putting one in your car?
Midori: (It would probably be better to leave it in the car. I think both the driver himself and his passengers will definitely need it…) (2)
Shinobu: Oho, I think Midori-kun’s face is quite expressive, it's interesting to look at.
Kaoru: Hmm… If you want to go abroad, things like your passport and wallet are more important than anything else. In that sense, I’m a practical person.
Koga: I thought you’d say somethin’ like “Of course, the most important thing is myself.” If you had said that, I’d have been angry.
Kaoru: Aww, Koga-kun’s being awfully clingy today. Is it perhaps… me going overseas is making Wan-chan feel lonely?
Koga: Who gives a crap about you!?
Tatsumi: Haha, you all get along well. In any case, we are going to an unfamiliar place, so it will be safer if we stay together as a group.
Arashi: That’s right. Everyone, take care of yourselves, okay? Otherwise, I’ll worry…
Translation Notes:
1. Japanese amulets (or omamori) can usually be bought from Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples and are said to give various forms of good luck and protection if you keep it on your person. Usual types of omamori include ones that promote wealth or good health, helping one get good grades, helping one find love, and of course, traffic safety.
2. A reference to Tatsumi's 4* feature scout story, An Appraiser Appears?
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