[ENG TL] Fushimi Yuzuru Idol Story: For all your hard work
Proofreaders: 310mc and Fiore
Original writer: ゆーます (Yuumasu)
Season: Autumn
Location: TV Station Set Backstage
Yuzuru: —Understood. I shall remain idle here.
Oh, please pay no mind. I understand that the amount of currently available dressing rooms is limited as a result of the on-going remodeling; there’s nothing that can be done about that.
"... At least sit on this chair," you say? Then, I will take that offer and use it.
Yes. By all means, I look forward to working with everyone during the second half of the shooting.
(As someone who has undergone discipline training in the past, I would be fine even if I were expected to stand.)
(But they must not feel so comfortable letting a guest stand, so I shall comply with their request.)
(Still… Lately, I have received a large amount of individual jobs.)
(The number of requests to appear in TV dramas have increased, and along with them, the magazine promotions and advertisements.)
(Walking down the path of a life I usually wouldn’t have been able to experience before is enjoyable, and I’m truly grateful that someone as unripe as an ‘actor’ as me is called for this…)
(But before I realize it, my mind goes back to Bocchama.)
(I start to ponder, “What is he doing now?,” “Is he being troubled by anything?”—I know that such excessive worries are unnecessary now that he’s grown into such a splendid young man.)
(And for the sake of Bocchama’s future, it’s necessary to distance myself like this.)
(But still, I…)
Tori: He~y, Yuzuru?
Yuzuru: …!
Tori: What’s with the sour face? Did something bad happen?
Yuzuru: Bocchama… Is this a mirage? I wonder if I am daydreaming.
Tori: Dreaming~? What’re you saying? (pinch!)
Lookie, lookie, even if I pinch your cheeks I’m not going anywhere! I’m none other than the real Himemiya Tori-sama ☆
The rest of us have a job as fine today, don’t you remember? The studio is close, so we decided to stop by.
Yuzuru: I see. So that’s why you’re here.
While I will be edited into the recording on a different day, I am still truly sorry that I’ll be the only one missing today.
Tori: You don’t have to be sorry, y’know. You have your own job to do, and Eichi-sama accepted this offer while being aware of that.
Besides, I want to support your work. As your master, nothing makes me happier than seeing people hold you in high regards ♪
Yuzuru: Bocchama… Thank you, truly.
Eichi: —Is it alright for us to join the conversation now?
Yuzuru: Eichi-sama, Hibiki-sama, how long have you… If you were around, you should have said something.
Wataru: Fufufu. I simply couldn’t refuse Eichi’s proposal to avoid disrupting your tryst with Himegimi.
Yuzuru: Tryst…? The two of us live together in the dorm, so there is no need for you to be so thoughtful.
We are talking about Eichi-sama here. He probably wanted to surprise me, and that’s why he didn’t say anything.
Eichi: Fufu. I took the liberty of watching you work earlier, and I must say, you lived up to my every expectation. The way you promoted the show was effortlessly flawless.
Yuzuru: You were already here by the time of the recording? I thought you were simply stopping by before heading to work?
Tori: Mhm. I really wanted to see what you're like when you're hard at work!
Even if I’m not around, you’re giving it your all, huh~? Good boy, good boy ♪ As a reward, I’ll give you a shoulder massage~
Yuzuru: I couldn’t dare, just your words are enough.
Tori: Oh, come on now, just let me do it!
Yuzuru: Sigh... How terrific…
Eichi: Sounds fun. Maybe I should give you a hand massage?
Yuzuru: You too, Eichi-sama? I’d prefer not being used for your own amusement.
Wataru: As for me, I shall give you… Ta-dah! ☆
It’s a present from all of fine, so please do hand it over to the staff.
Yuzuru: I may be repeating myself, but I’m truly grateful. The wrapping is quite intricate—may I ask what’s inside?
Eichi: Guimauve. I’m sure I got a card from the shop… Found it. It’s from this one.
Yuzuru: I have seen this name before. If I remember correctly, this shop has provided for the French royalty in old times…
Tori: Hu~h, is that so? We just went there ‘cause it caught my eye.
I must have superb taste to pick a store like that without realizing… ♪
Yuzuru: Truly. Still, this might be a little too extravagant for it to be given as a present from the guest actor.
Next time I will prepare one myself, adding your names as well.
Eichi: Is that so? Sorry about the trouble, I will leave it in your hands.
Well then, you won’t be able to fully rest if we stay here, so we will take our leave now.
Tori: Mhm! Ah, wait a moment.
Here. I got it for myself, but I’m gonna give it to you.
Fufun ♪ Even if I’m not here, do your best at the recording~
Yuzuru: Understood. I will think of this guimauve as if it were Bocchama, put it inside my pocket and work my utmost hardest.
Tori: Eh~ Just eat it!
It’s super yummy, y’know! ‘Kay, see ya later~
Yuzuru: Yes, Bocchama. Strive to do your best at work.
(...Not only did he give me a shoulder massage, but he also gave me sweets. I have been nothing but pampered.)
(Bocchama said he is supporting me, and that seeing me be appreciated like this makes him happy.)
(It’s an honor to have my own master be delighted by my solo work.)
(It’s not only for myself. For the sake of Bocchama too, I, Fushimi Yuzuru, will aim to reach even greater heights than before…!)
