Hajime's First Step

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Hajime: Hello, Anzu-san.

I'm Shino Hajime. I've come to help with the sale of tickets and merchandise. Pleased to be working with you today.

Ehehe. I'm so glad that there was someone here I knew. How reassuring...♪

We continue to meet, don't we, Anzu-san? Though you likely don't remember someone such as myself...♪

Yes. In my "unit" called "Ra*bits," I'm primarily in charge of singing.

However, it would be nice if I could be skilled at things aside from singing, such as dancing. I still have a ways to go, as I'm bad...♪ I'm pulling everyone else down.

I have to work harder. I can't do anything but work harder, so I think I have to work hard...♪

Ehehe. Well, all it is, is that I'm thinking about working hard. Lately, I've been working at a "school job" and earning funds for "Ra*bits."

After all, we're a weak "unit" formed by mostly first years. We're always working diligently, di-li-gent-ly...♪

Not only for "Ra*bits" funds, but also for my own sake am I working for money, as my family's poor...

Nii~chan- erm, the leader of "Ra*bits," as he's called...

He said that it would be better for "Ra*bits" to do more activities and become more famous... That, if we get lots of work that way, it would be better.

That way, everyone would be able to smile, to be happy, I believe...♪

Ah, I'm sorry. I ended up talking too much that you must have become irritated.

It's quite easy to talk with Anzu-san. I'm rather shy, so I wouldn't be able to be "this way" around others.

It may be because the energy is rising somewhat. Today is, after all, "Trickstar"'s live.

I actually want to support them from the audience, but I'm saving for a ticket fee...♪

Even from here, I can see inside the auditorium. The ticket fee is of no meaning now, or at least that's the feeling I get...♪

Ehehe. I'm one of "Trickstar"'s... Actually, one of Akehoshi-senpai's fans. He's always with a smile, cheery and so bright, so I look up to him.

I want to become just like Akehoshi-senpai...♪

How nice for you, Anzu-san. As a "producer," you're always right next to Akehoshi-senpai.

Yes, that's right! With Akehoshi-senpai by your side, you're filled with energy.

No matter how bad it gets, no matter when, having a sparkly smile...☆

I want to become an idol who can deliver laughter to everyone just like Akehoshi-senpai. He's my ideal: I looove Akehoshi-senpai...♪

Wha- there's merchandise and such here. Are these all handmade?

That's amazing~, you prepared merchandise ahead of time yourself...♪ Anzu-san, you're so dextrous~. How amazing, I respect you.

There are also "Trickstar"'s outfits and such, correct? I'd like to try them on...♪

Ehehe. But I am a member of "Ra*bits." By wearing a different outfit from Akehoshi-senpai, by walking a different path from him, I'll show you I can become just like Akehoshi-senpai.

That is my dream. Ah, but I'll buy a bromide, at least...♪

Uu, I have no money. This month is difficult, as while everyone's busy with club activities, "Ra*bits" has received even fewer jobs.

Even the earnings from the "school jobs" are just a drop in the bucket.

Eh, you're giving me a personal bromide? No, no, for you to do that-!

This is a product as well! If you freely give it out, then it will be made to waste!

I want it, but I feel disappointed... We can't go without paying "properly" for it, correct, "Producer"-san?

Whwha, that must have been arrogant of me. We're only idly chatting, anyways...

Let's concentrate on our work. The audience members are already beginning to line up, okay?

Let's do our best with all we've got, on the job in front of us. That way, step by step, we'll move forward.

I'll work hard to accumulate money- no, to become a wonderful idol...

Someday, I'll surely be able to obtain even what I want, even if it's "just a little bit."

Please support me, Anzu-san...♪


*The pun in the title, 創の一歩, is pronounced Hajime no Ippo (Like that manga) and sounds to mean "The first step." However, with the kanji for Hajime's name replacing the usually-used 始 (which actually means first), I tried to put the pun there in some way.