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4. Extra Drama – “Tsukiuta. Radio Seleas Program”

Reina: Everyone~! Hello there~! It’s me, the October representative Goddess candidate student, Ichisaki Reina-chan, the subculture-lover, kept alive by subcultures!

Tsubaki: To all commoners of Earth, good day to you. I am the November representative Goddess candidate, Tendouin Tsubaki. Black Witch Reina and White Witch Tsubaki-chan bring to you...

Reina: Yes! It’s that! That~ thing~! What thing? Y’all already know, don’tcha~!?

Let’s get started with the title call! Ready, set!

Tsubaki: Seleas’ first best album, Hoshitsuki. To commemorate its release, this Tsukiuta. radio, also known as Tsukiradi., will take place in a livestream-style scenario. Said special program is?

Everyone: Getting started~!

[Seleas cheers and applauds.]

Reina: Whoo, whoo, whoo~ Okay, okay. So we’ve gotten started. Yes, it’s Tsukiradi.~!!

Tsubaki: Yes, yes.

Matsuri: Wassup, big boss.

Akane: M-Matsuri-chan, that’s such a sloppy phrase to call out with!

Yuno: Th-this is the Tsukiradi. I’ve heard all about...! Aahah, I feel so emotional!

Mizuki: Ufufufu. Everyone, let’s enjoy this with all we’ve got, shall we?

Reina: Your flourishing main personalities will be Tsubaki and I! That being said, due to it being TSUKIPRO’s tradition, it’s apparently something that the juniors of each unit are supposed to be in charge of!

Personally, I love doing this sorta stuff, so it’s totes okaysies for me!

Tsubaki: Fufufu. Quite true. Main personalities are tasked with presiding over the session and moving the topic along. We bring up topics or don’t, cut off or continue the conversation.

The pleasant feeling of knowing that said destiny can be manipulated by my own hands is unbearably blissful. Ufufu.

Yuno: Hey, hey, Tsubaki? Make sure to bring up topics to each and every person, all right?

Tsubaki: Leave it to me. I will ensure that everyone receives equal opportunity to be blessed by unreasonable requests. And I shall gaze upon you from a safely elevated location. Ohohoho.

I am supreme.

Akane: That’s not what she meant at all! In what world would we see that as being okay!?

Mizuki: Akane-chan, unreasonable requests are also part of the thrill that comes from livestreams! We must enjoy it for all it’s worth!

Matsuri: Let’s enjoy it. Come at me, y’all.

Akane: W-well, yeah, I guess you’re right, but...!

Yuno: I understand. I understand completely, Akane. This “let’s enjoy everything!” mindset from Mizuki and Matsuri is something that I honestly admire... but I can’t exactly imitate it...

[GLOOM...] Haha... Haha...

Akane: Yes... Uh, haha... hahaha...

Reina: AHAHAHAHA! Okay, buddies! Sorry to interrupt you when you’re getting all excited...

*voice cracking* Um, actually, technically some of your eyes have gone glazed over! But right outta the gate, the cue cards are telling us that they’re calling for a retake!

Looks like they want us to start off with simple self-introductions.

Mizuki: Oh, my! Oh my, oh my! It seems that’s the case. We need to start by introducing ourselves, correct? My apologies.

Tsubaki: Well. Let’s go clockwise.

Matsuri: Roger.

Reina: Ah! Hold on a seccy. Before that, you can’t really tell how we’re set up just based off of how we’re talking, right? The current look is that the six of us are sitting all around a worn out, circular low table!

It’s not a round-table conference, no, no! It’s a low-table conference!

Wahaha! Apparently, this is also one of the Tsukiradi. customs. Wait, we’ve got a lot of traditions, huh!

Yuno: Traditions...! Okay, I’ll get started! ...Ahem. I’m going first.

Hello, to those who are meeting me for the first time, and to those who know me already. I’m the June representative, Terase Yuno.

I’m unaccustomed to these... livestream? Styled radios, but I’ll do my best!

Mizuki: *giggles* I’m next, aren’t I? Hello, everyone listening to the Tsukiradi.

I am Himekawa Mizuki, the July representative. My heart is bursting with joy at this rare chance to interact with you all! I look forward to being in your care!

Matsuri: I’m Motomiya Matsuri. The August representative. Let’s work well together.

Akane: Matsuri-chan, what a short intro! U-um, er! I’m the September representative Asagiri Akane. Honestly, I’m extremely nervous, but anyway! I’ll do everything I can! I look forward to being in your care!

Tsubaki: Applause.

[Seleas cheers and applauds.]

Tsubaki: The six of us form the members of Selene Academy’s representative unit, Seleas.

Reina: And! Also! BTW! The leader of Seleas is~! Our youngest member, Tsubaki~!

This came about from a fist-to-fist battle underneath a sunset sky... Just kidding!

We decided through ladder lottery!

Mizuki: Fufu. Our unit was formed by trusting our destinies, after all. That’s why we left it all up to chance!

Yuno: Thinking about it logically, that was a pretty forceful decision we made...

Akane: Urk, it sure was...

Reina: Ahaha! Though I guess you could also say that it’s fitting for us! Y’know, how we’re totally unconcerned with going through the formalities!

And, see? Look at how Tsubaki’s in such good spirits because of it!

Tsubaki: Ufu! It seems that I have been led here by destiny.

The eternal power of chaos in my possession is extraordinarily influential when dealing with lottery drawings... ladder lotteries... and the lucky chance to get something special at the convenience store when I buy something over 900 yen!

Yuno: The eternal power of chaos... is surprisingly lame.

Matsuri: It’s lame, but apparently, it also comes in clutch.

Tsubaki: I can get an extra coffee for free. It totes comes in clutch. ☆

Reina: Well, anyway! These six fun-loving buddies... er, adorable Goddess candidate students make up Seleas~!

Do hope you’ll take care of us ☆

Tsubaki: Then. Now that our introductions are over, let us head into the main corner.

Reina?

Reina: Yeah, sure~! Lemme handle it. We’ve got a cue card for this, too.

Ready, set – GO!

Questions? Messages? Anything goes! Response free-for-all~!

Everyone: Whoo~! *clapping*

Tsubaki: This corner is exactly as its name states. We had fans submit questions and messages to the Tsukiradi. account the other day, so we’ll be answering them in succession. With our conversation focused on responding to them, we hope that you’ll get to know more about us.

Reina: Thank you SO much for all the replies! We’d really like to answer all of them in bulk, but we’ve got a time limit, so we took the initiative to choose certain ones!

Sorry to those whose messages we didn’t answer...!

Mizuki: And we should also thank you for participating. There are ones that we unfortunately couldn’t answer here, but we all enjoyed taking a look at them together.

Yuno: Yeah. Thank you for sending in so many messages! We haven’t had the chance to interact with you all until now, so it made us really happy.

Matsuri: Gratitude x2.

Akane: Thank you very much! If we ever have another opportunity like this in the future, I do hope that the unfortunate ones this time could participate and try doing this again!

Reina: Okay~! Then, let’s get down to brass tacks! The person to whom the message is addressed will read it off and continue answering it. We’ll be answering vigorously, ‘kay~?

Everyone: All right~

Tsubaki: Now, then. I suppose we can go clockwise yet again.

Yuno: Um, I guess we’re starting with me? Okay! I’ll do my best.

Reina: Alrighty~! Then, cue card, GO!

[BA-BAM!]

Yuno: “To Yuno-chan. When you think of June, it’s associated with the subject of all girls’ admiration, being a June bride!

If you were to wear one, would you like to wear a wedding dress or a white kimono?”

This comes from a person with the pen name Kayana-san.

Mizuki: Oh my, oh my! You’ve chosen quite an assertive subject, haven’t you?

Yuno: Wh... It’s assertive? My intention was to choose the one that most fits the topic of “June” itself...

Matsuri: You suddenly brought up the topic of marriage in a Q&A corner for idols to answer...

Reina: Woot, woot~!

Yuno: Oh, that’s what you...! WAIT! I-it’s not like they’re asking me if I’m going to get married right now!? They’re just asking me which outfit I want to wear, all right!?

Mizuki: Ahaha! Yes, we understand. Sorry, I was just joking.

Yuno: Whew...

Mizuki: So? What’s your answer?

Yuno: Hrmm... Gosh... I’d like to wear either! I’d like to wear them, but... I have a particular fondness for wedding dresses.

Wearing a long veil made of lace on my head, walking gracefully... Hwaaah... I admire them so much...

Akane: Yuno-san’s eyes make her look like she’s a maiden in dreamland! But I understand! I have a yearning for that lace veil... But, ahh, a white kimono is nice, too...

That sophisticated sensation! Haah! I can’t decide!

Matsuri: I know my answer! I want to wear a kimono.

Reina: Eh!? That’s unexpected! I get the vibe that Matsurin would wear something cyber-themed...

Yuno: Are there even cyber-themed bridal outfits...?

I don’t think it’s all too unexpected. Because you like wearing yukata and stuff for festivals, right?

Matsuri: Exactly.

Mizuki: We’re going to work as idols, so I doubt bridal outfits will be part of our reality for a long time. Let’s just have it as a dream to look forward to.

Reina: Yes, quite~! How nice~! Then let’s keep on going!

Cue card, wha-BAM!

[BA-BAM!]

Mizuki: It’s me~

“I love your clear voice, Mizuki-chan! Your voice truly is like that of a Goddess’!

Your slightly playful side is also adorable, and you make me feel relaxed. I’ll continue supporting you from now on.” This comes from Shiori-san, who’s also born in July.

Oh my, oh my! Thank you for the support. It’s already an honor that you’ve complimented my voice, but you also get my playful points? That makes me oh, so happy!

I’ll continue my work, without forgetting my urge to have fun!

Yuno: I’d prefer it if she did it in moderation... since I’m the number one victim of Mizuki’s “playful” antics...

Matsuri: I get the feeling that Seleas itself was created as a result of her playful side, too.

Akane, Reina, Tsubaki: That’s true.

Mizuki: Oh my, oh my, girls? At any moment in time, I will never forget my urge to have fun! I won’t forget to be playful! This is a very important thing to do if I wish to have a satisfying and fulfilling life!

Tsubaki: I wholeheartedly agree. Playfulness is vital.

Reina: *voice cracking* AHAHAHA! I FEEL NOTHING BUT DISTURBED WHEN TSUBAKI TALKS ABOUT BEING PLAYFUL! AHAHAHA~

Anyway. Uhh, whatever! Yeah! It’s fine! Right! Yep! Next one up, let’s go!

Tsubaki: Next is Matsuri.

Cue card. Go.

[BA-BAM!]

Matsuri: “Matsuri-chan invents all sorts of things, but have you ever failed before?

I’d like to know any precedents to your failures.” From Misa-san.

Failures... If you think of failures as fuel that will further your next success, strictly speaking, there’s no such thing as failure.

Akane: For the record! Though she’s saying something cool, I, however, have not forgotten the time she ruined my favorite apron with her trial product, a self-heating pot! That wasn’t self-heating at all! It was spurting out flames!

Matsuri: Oops.

Yuno: And for this year’s Halloween, your homemade robot Nebutan went on a total rampage and partially destroyed the dormitories...

Matsuri: Oops. Oops.

Tsubaki: *puts a hand on Matsuri’s shoulder* We’re explosion buddies.

Matsuri: ...There’s a saying which notes, “I fall seven times and stand up eight.”

Reina: (She averted her eyes.)

Matsuri: I’ve failed many times, but I remain in perfect health today.

Yuno: Nice report.

Tsubaki: The next one is for Akane. Cue card. Go.

[BA-BAM!]

Akane: “It’s nice to meet you, Akane-chan! My name is also Akane, and I’m also the oldest daughter, so it feels like I’m close to you!

You’re good at looking after others, good at cooking, and you act like everyone’s big sister! I’d like to become someone like you, Akane-chan. I hope you’ll keep doing your best!” From Akane-san.

Matsuri: You’re Akane amigas.

Akane: I know, right? It made me feel so happy that I chose it. And we’re both older sisters? I feel like we’d see eye to eye!

If we were in the same class in school, we definitely would’ve become great friends. Wouldn’t we, Akane-san?

Um, heh, it sounds a little strange to phrase it that way, but... well, let’s both do our best! Let’s work to become the big sisters we want to be and to achieve our dreams! Thank you for all the support!

Yuno: Mmhmm. You sure do give off the sensation of being a “big sister.” You always have a gentle air around you, but when push comes to shove, you become very reliable!

Mizuki: Though you say that, Yuno, you have a younger brother. So you’re also a big sister, aren’t you? And I, too, am a big sister with a younger brother.

Yuno: Heheh. Yeah. I’ve got one cheeky lil’ brother. According to others, we’re really similar to each other in appearance.

Reina: Aw yeah. He’s definitely a hottie, so please introduce me to him in the future!

Matsuri: Me too.

Akane: Urk—C-come on, you two. You’re idols, all right?

Reina: So there are three big sisters here~?

And me, me! I’ve got one big brother and one big sister, and I’m the youngest of three kids!

Matsuri: I’m an only child.

Tsubaki: I am also an only child.

Yuno, Mizuki, Akane: Figures.

Akane: It does sound fitting.

Tsubaki: Now that we have nonchalantly revealed our family structures, let us head to the next one.

Reina: Yeppers~! Next up is me, right? Well, then! Cue card, go~!

[BA-BAM!]

Reina: “Reina-chan’s hairstyle for the best album’s CD cover is so adorable, I love it!

Do you go for different hairstyles even during your everyday life?

And also, your partner Tsubaki-chan has pretty hair that’s just as long as yours. Have you ever styled your hair together~?” This comes from Seno-san.

Ooh~! Having someone compliment me on my hair makes me feel... sorta bashful! And it makes me happy! Thank you, Seno-san~

Matsuri: Reina, you had your hair up in a bun, right?

Reina: Yeah, yaah~! The makeup artists did it for me, ‘cuz they were like, “Want to go all out and put it all up?”

If I’m by myself, I can’t exactly do that particular hairstyle, so I took tons of commemorative photos!

Yuno: Ah! Me too. Whenever we have photoshoots, we can become sides to ourselves that are different from the usual. I can’t hold myself back from taking loads of pictures.

Akane: That sounds incredible! I never considered taking pictures to celebrate, myself.

I see...! It was a waste that I didn’t do it before now. I had so many chances to have my hair in cute hairstyles or put on some nice outfits. I’d be nice to have records of it on hand, right?

Reina: Then, then! You can make sure to save them from now on!

Akane: Mmhmm! You’re so right!

Matsuri: At last. It finally sounds like proper girl talk.

Mizuki: It’s quite heartbreaking that it only finally happened after all this time.

Tsubaki: Styling our hair together... Reina, we’ve never done such a thing before, have we?

Reina: I~ guess~ so~. I’m not Akanecchi, but it makes me go, “Ah! I never even considered that!” Still, it’s a great idea! Tsubaki and I work in a pair often, so we should give it a shot in the future!

Tsubaki: Why, yes, indeed. It seems very amusing.

...Well, then. It is finally the last one. Me.

Reina: Yep! All righty, then, last cue card! Go~!

[BA-BAM!]

Tsubaki: “To Tendouin Tsubaki-sama. Your voice is very beautiful, your face is adorable, and I love you. I want to meet you, Tsubaki-sama.

I am supporting you from Indonesia. Please do your best.” This comes from Naruma-san.

Matsuri: Ooh. A message from overseas.

Akane: Incredible~!

Mizuki: There are people who listen to our songs and dramas, even on lands beyond the vast oceans. When I think about it that way, it makes a deep impression on me.

Tsubaki: So basically. My charm is on a global scale.

[KA-BOOM.]

Reina: The way you wrapped it up makes it sound totally positive and biased in a way that favors you, but, well! It’s nice how it’s spirited, so it serves as a nice final message!

Yuno: Haha. Your wrap-up is rather rough, too. It’s forceful, all things considered.

Tsubaki: Ahem. Thank you for the support, Naruma-san.

When you think of someone, the physical distance between them and your heart matters not. I will think of you as well.

I hope my heart will reach you, much like how your heart has reached me.

Reina: ALL RIGHT! With that done, the response free-for-all has come to a close~!

Good work, everyone!!

Everyone: Good work~

Tsubaki: Many thanks to all the listeners who have provided to us their attention as well.

Have you come to learn a bit more about us?

Reina: Whoo, yeah~! We sure did talk~!

Matsuri: ...I feel like I talked enough for a week.

Akane: Uweh—I think a week is overshooting it...!

Yuno: Uh... It’s nice that we got to talk a good deal, but...

Mizuki: But?

Yuno: Before the Tsukiradi. I was happy enough we got to interact with them, but now that we’ve actually gotten started, I just think... I want more and more!

I feel sad that we’re coming to an end now.

*chuckles* I feel greedy, if I do say so myself.

Mizuki: ...I believe that’s a good greed. We’re idols, after all.

Being at least a little hungry for connections and interactions with the fans is perfectly fine, I suppose.

Yuno: You think? As long as it’s not being selfish, then... I’d be happy that’s the case.

Tsubaki: The Tsukiradi. is a fateful thread which connects us with our listeners.

Akane: May this destined connection continue on forever and ever!

*giggling* Er, um, well, kidding! Maybe!

Matsuri: It’ll be fine. I’m sure of it.

Akane: Matsuri-chan......

...Mmhmm! You’re right!

Matsuri: Let’s meet again, everyone.