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[Cheering.]

Hajime: Thank you, everyone!

Shun: Thank you~! Let’s play again someday!

Kai: *claps* Guys! You’ve all got your drinks, right?

So without further ado, FullFes closing party in the Tsukino Dorms, private version, is getting started!

Aoi: All right!

Yoru: We’re ready!

You: He called it something fancy, but all we’re doing is drinking at home.

Arata: Home’s number one. The dorms are number one. We can take it nice’n easy. Isn’t it good? We can laze~ around~ at full force.

Y’know. Lazying~ around~.

Koi: Quit stretching all the way out while you’re in the middle of saying that! Quit it!

Iku: Thanks to the cooking-lovers, we’re not lacking in snacks at all. If anything, this is a chance to have some delicious food.

Aoi: We did our best! Thanks to this, our heads left concert mode and switched right back to daily life mode.

Kakeru: STAAAAARE...

Rui: Kakeru’s eyes are scaring me.

Koi: Er, everyone? Um. There is an individual in this vicinity who is so very desperate to eat said delicious foods that he’s eyeing the foods with an intense look. Can we hurry up and start, please!?

Let’s not waste any more time! Please!

Yoru: Ahaha! You’re right. We sang and danced that much. It’s obvious he’s hungry.

Haru: Then how about we get started before our starving, sparkly golden personage explodes? Six Gravity and Procellarum’s joint concert, Full Moon Festival, AKA FullFes, has safely come to an end!

Good work, everyone!

Everyone: Good work, everyone!

Kai: Phew! The most important thing is that no one got injured or involved in accidents. I’m glad there wasn’t any major trouble. Then, leaders, may we please have your comments? Go ahead~

Haru: Take it away~

Hajime: *chuckles* Yeah, all right. People who’ve just finished an important job without any issues don’t need lectures or formal acknowledgements after all this time.

...Heh, good work, guys. I had fun. Good job.

Shun: Here, here, me next~! I had tons of fun, too! It’s been a long time since we got to see our fans’ faces, too.

We pulled it off. We’ve added to our list of precious memories again. So, with that being said, we’ll be taking it easy from here on out.

All right, raise your glasses! Ready, set~

Everyone: CHEERS!

[Everyone sighs and cheers in relief.]

Aoi: Good work getting through it. I’ve just realized again...

Arata: Whew~

Aoi: That it’s over.

Arata: Good work, Aoi.

Kakeru: Mmgh~! White rice seeps right into me~... The rice is so sweet~

Koi: Kakeru-san... You really look like you’re feeling it deep in your heart.

Kakeru: This is the taste that you feel hitting you six minutes into eating it~ Mm~!

Koi: Normally, people’d use that terminology for drinking alcohol or something. I guess it’s just like you to say that, though.

Kakeru: I used up a lot of energy during the concert, so I have to make sure I properly replenish the amount I lost!

Koi: That’s true. As always, the starter perfectly kicked things off! You were sparkling.

Kakeru: Thanks! Koi, you too. You were totally an ideal idol, sparkling and cool and all!

Koi: Oh, really! That’s a relief to hear. We both followed through with what we set our minds with, huh?

Kakeru: *giggles* For sure!

Kakeru, Koi: Cheers!

[Their glasses clink.]

Iku: Ah, Rui! This is really tasty. It’s a cheese-filled lasagna that Aoi-san made. Here you go.

Rui: Then from me, have this one. I recommend it. Some mystery meat that Dai gave me.

You: Wait, what the hell’s “mystery meat”? Just about the only food where “mystery something” can fly is with cup noodles.

Yoru: *chuckles nervously* Um, maybe you’d be able to recognize what it is if you eat it?

Iku: Omph. ...Omfh. ...Mm, it’s tasty! ...But you’re right. I can’t tell what kind of meat it is.

You: Dude. Shouldn’t you be able to tell at least if it’s pork or beef or chicken...

Gimme a bite. ...Omph. ...? Hm?

Yoru: How about it?

You: What... kinda meat ish dish?

Yoru: It really is...

Rui: It really is mystery meat.

Arata: Aoi, get me the salt.

Aoi: Here you go. Arata, do you have new individual plates?

Arata: *hands him a plate* One plate costs 100 yen~

Aoi: *chuckles* Thanks. By the way, the salt I handed to you just now was 500 yen.

Arata: ...Would you like to exchange for a 400-yen gyoza?

Yoru: *chuckles* The one who made that gyoza was... me, though?

Arata: Wassup, Yoru-san! I’m graciously consuming your meals~

Iku: Ahaha! What kind of personality is that, Arata-san?

Haru: Whoa! This is red! Hajime, what’s this?

Hajime: An all-purpose dipping sauce made with doubanjiang, sesame oil, mentsuyu noodle soup base, and green onions.

Haru: Looks tasty! But... is it spicy?

Hajime: I didn’t make it that spicy, but... how about you give it a try? If you can’t handle it, I’ll take it off your hands.

Kai: Haru, are you still bad at dealing with spice? *chuckles*

Shun: He’s bad with it, but he keeps resolutely trying to challenge himself. Never forgetting that attitude of not giving up makes Haru who he is.

Haru: Ahaha! I’ve just got more gluttony and curiosity than the average person.

Hajime: You sure do. That’s the reason for... well, this area around your stomach...

Haru: No, it’s not there! Despite my looks, Haru-san’s amazing if I take my clothes off! I have a proper six pack built on me, you know?

Kai: Oh? My muscles are my charm point, too.

Shun: This here is Fuduki Kai-kun, whose charm points are his forehead and muscles~♪

Rui: Let’s go. Whoo, now that’s a summer man.

Kai: That’s a sloppy interjection if I’ve ever heard one. *chuckles* Y’all know how I have a few overseas jobs from time to time?

Jobs there tend to feature guys being topless or naked in their upper halves, so I’m doing my best as a professional to work myself into a proper body that I can show off.

Haru: And that’s why you’ve achieved a silhouette befitting of everyone’s reliable big brother! Isn’t that right?

Kai: Exactly!

Arata: Haru-san and Kai-san have it good~ I’ve been doing sit-ups like crazy, but I can’t get a single ab to pop up~

Aoi: Arata, you’re always saying that, huh?

Arata: I want to get squealed over when I expose my stomach.

Yoru: You’re always saying that, too.

Arata: It’s important as an idol, right? Right, You-kun?

You: Not just important. It’s the essence of being an idol.

I can continue living... thanks to the squeals of girls!

Aoi, Yoru: Yeah, sure. Anyway.

Iku: Do you think this could also be constitution? There are people out there like that.

Shun: I’m not the type to get ripped, I suppose?

Aoi: Shun-san, you have a generally... androgynous silhouette. I guess you could say that it’s an ideal balance. You’re slender and slim.

I get the feeling you’d be able to wear any outfit even if it’s gendered, and if you did, you’d definitely look pretty. That’s how you make me think.

It’s amazing...

Shun: Oh, gosh! Aoi~ Thank you! I think so, too.

Koi: He declares it so boldly and confidently! What’s with this mental strength!?

That’s the Demon Lord for you!

Kakeru: But it’s true, there’s just something in him that makes it believable!

I wanna learn from him!

You: There’s nothing to learn from that guy. Shun’s just got such an undisciplined lifestyle, yet he doesn’t put on weight, get loose skin, and he’s never gotten acne. The guy’s cheating.

I gain muscle fast, but I lose it fast, too. That’s why I can’t slack on working out.

Yoru: I’m the same as Shun-san, where I can’t get abs... My trunk’s a straight line, I guess. My legs look longer, so I’m starting to prefer my waist to be narrower.

You: Huh! Didn’t think you were the type to worry about that stuff, too.

Yoru: In the past, I didn’t worry, because I hadn’t even realized it. Ever since I started watching all sorts of people through work, I’ve started paying attention.

Rui: That happens. Back when I’d just debuted, I had my hands full just dealing with myself.

When I got used to work, I started being able to think about Ikkun and the unit. And now, I’ve become capable of looking at people outside of us.

I’ve become capable of comparing myself to others, in a good way.

Yoru: Yeah. When comparing yourself to those around you... if there’s something you’re lacking in, your shortcoming shouldn’t bring you down.

“Then, what else can I do? What’s my strong point, that can put me on equal status?” That’s how I’ve started thinking of myself positively.

That’s the position from which I’m looking at everyone.

You: Dude, that’s scary!

Hajime: ...

Shun: Ha~ji~me!

Hajime: !? Wh—What is it?

Shun: You’ve been secretly worried about your abdomen for some time now, haven’t you~?

Hajime: ...Not necessarily.

Shun: Gosh, not again~ You’re also not the type to get super-buff, are you? Matchies with me ♪ *grabs his shirt*

Hajime: Gh—Don’t roll up my shirt!

Kakeru: *giggles* Hajime-san’s super-duper strong, yet he doesn’t give off the muscular vibes, huh?

Aoi: He’s got a slender, slim silhouette just like Shun-san.

Arata: Hajime-san and Shun-san are really matchies in all sorts of ways. The tailor was surprised when they saw the size listings for our outfits.

You: Body height and weight are one thing, but their inseams and arm lengths are the same, too, right? *chuckling* Crazy how that works.

Kai: I know, right? Their heads are the same size, and when they’re side-by-side, they’re at the exact same height. There are times when I think, “Oh, they’re so cute~” when I see ‘em standing together.

Iku: *chuckling* Just about the only ones who can say that are Kai-san or Haru-san.

Kakeru: Meanwhile, I’m out here being envious of Kai-san’s point of view up there. Could you share, like, 20cm with me?

Rui: Kakeru’s eyes are saying he’s serious about this.

Hajime: More than Shun...

Shun: Hmm?

Hajime: I’m working more than Shun... and I work out more...

Everyone: Yes, we know that.

Hajime: Yet... I’m not gaining any more muscle than I have now.

Rui: Hajime... are you concerned that you’re skinny?

Koi: AND RUI-KUN THREW A DIRECT, STRAIGHTFORWARD FAST BALL!

Hajime: No... It’s not that I’m concerned...

Haru: Hajime admires tough and sturdy body builds that are strong without a doubt. Like around the arms, the legs, or, as we brought up previously, the abs.

He’s comparing himself with guys like Kai, me, or You and occasionally sighing about it.

Shun: It’s cute~

Haru, Shun: Isn’t it~?

Hajime: *snaps* ...... 💢

Kai: H-H-Hajime? C-calm down.

[Kai grabs Hajime.]

Hajime: 💢

[In the background, Kai is straining against Hajime, who shakes him off.]

Koi: Oh, goodness! Haru-san and Shun-san have thrown a dead ball right into Hajime-san’s heart! A dead ball, I say!

Umpire Kai-san, expecting things to be on the verge of slaughter, has thrown himself into the fray to stop!

Perhaps they were expecting it! Haru-san and Shun-san are reacting as if they’re genuinely enjoying the situation!!

Haru: What else can you do, Hajime? Felidae are fundamentally slender creatures—

Hajime: Who are you calling a cat. 💢

Shun: Wow...! I saw, with my Hajime eye, his tail totally puffed out, like BWAH! I really did truly see it—Aah!

Hajime: Like hell I have a tail. 💢

Kai: Gah! Uh, hey! Don’t get carried away, you two! Large felines are strong, you know!?

Hajime: Ka~i~? 💢

Kai: Ah. Crap. Hajime-san, I’m sorry! Calm down! Please, calm down, my good sir!

Aoi: Haru-san, Shun-san, and Kai-san are... definitely doing this knowing what’ll happen, aren’t they...?

Koi: Er, regarding that, what would you have to say on the matter, commentators Kakeru-san and Iku-san?

Iku: Ah, I’m a commentator?

Kakeru: It would not be an exaggeration to say that Haru-san considers Cossack dancing atop Hajime-san’s landmines to be his hobby at this point, after all.

Meanwhile, as for Shun-san...

Iku: *laughing* Um, uh. *shifts voice a tone lower*

He is someone who considers everything from Hajime-san to be a reward. Kai-san, too, is an adult who has not forgotten the spirit of being a bratty child. Thus...

Kakeru: As for Hajime-san’s perspective, his accumulated stress means that he’s clashing with them with all his effort. Because of this, perhaps this is helping him by allowing him to relieve stress so that he can return to a sense of childlike naivete.

Iku: Ah, that’s true. Despite his declarations that he’s not going to work, it’s true that Shun-san’s busy as our leader in Procella. It’s something we all know.

We want him to have a break from time to time.

Rui: Kai and Haru, too. Those two were the ones who had the most conversations with the staff members when it came to FullFes.

Now that it’s done, with no incidents to boot, I think they might be feeling liberated?

Koi: So basically. This vibe going on with the seniors these days serves as an important breath of fresh air as they play around.

Kakeru: *giggles* Saying this again, but! Good work getting through it, everyone!

Rui: Mmhmm. Good work.

Iku: Good work, guys~! Now that things are safely over, I’m so relieved.

Koi: Me too~.

Aoi: The juniors are analyzing the situation calmly. On top of that, they’ve done a thorough conclusion of the situation, too...

Meanwhile, our guys...

You: Oh, I see~! My body’s an ideal for Hajime-san~?

Arata: Shock... I’m the same height as him, yet... I guess I gotta get that six pack, or else...

Yoru: We’re... I guess, in our own way, turning out to be an amusing situation.

You: It’s necessary that I hear how others internally see me. A third-party perspective and daily effort can’t be slacked off, if I wanna show the girls the coolest side of me I can be.

Yoru: Yeah, yeah. I guess it’s fine for you to say that, since it’s just like you to say.

Arata: Aoi-kun. Aoi-kun. I’m gonna do my best working out starting tomorrow.

Aoi: Eh? Ah, sure. Hang in there. Er, but why tell me that?

Arata: I don’t keep stuff up if I don’t announce them to someone close to me.

Aoi: Ahaha... That happens.

Hajime: All right, then, Haru. Let’s fight.

Haru: Ack—This is bad! His battle switch is turned on!

Kai: Ha~ru! Do your best!

Shun: Hey~, I’m thirsty.

Kakeru: As always, I’m pumped full of energy ‘cuz rice is tasty! SECONDS, PLEASE!

Koi: Kakerun, I think you’d be better off eating while just holding the rice cooker itself.

Yamato: Mreow~