[Akuneko Fic] Idol Aruji who teaches the Idol Butlers
Idea and request by @maiko-36! Thank you for the request!
Since because there are all 18 butlers, I’m going to write it as a script instead.
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Aruji: Heh heh, I’m actually the expert on this! (о´∀`о)
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Aruji: First thing’s first! We have the Classic, Sparkling Idols for the First Floor butlers.
Lono: Oh, oh…!! What do they usually do, Arujisama?
Aruji: When they’re on stage, they can instantly grab your attention with their shine! Like the stars, almost!
Bastien: …the stars…but like the stars on the ground…a star fruit…? *stomach grumbles*
Lono: Hey Bastien, how can you tie it back to food again-!!
Bastien: Guh…in order to give your best to perform, it’s important to have enough energy.
Lono: That’s true though, maybe I should make something…..*rolls up his sleeves* what the heck?? Why am I agreeing with you now!
Berrien: There, there, Lono-kun, Bastien-kun, Arujisama is still explaining.
Aruji: *points* Right there, that can be gap moe if you want to gain fans!
Lono + Bastien: !!? G-gap moe…?
Aruji: Even as an idol, one must find your own charisma in order to shine, if you try to fit yourself in an image that you’re uncomfortable with, it’ll be harder to maintain that image!
Berrien: As expected of Arujisama…!!
Aruji: For example, Bastien might hold an image where he seems cold at first, but when he sees a cat or food, you could see his soft smile! Now that’s the perfect gap moe to strike the fans.
Bastien: hm…do I really look that way…?
Aruji: As well, usually the “Classic Idols” ties in with a more “Princely” style, but in my opinion, I think these types have something to do more with “bringing happiness” to the fans.
Berrien: Fufu…sounds like a wonderful idea ♪
Aruji: I would like you all to channel that feeling, anyone that you personally think you wish to put a smile on them! I could give some suggestions.
Lono: Please do give us some pointers, Arujisama! We might have some rough ideas on this.
Aruji: Why of course, Lono! For example, whenever you’re cooking, other than the ingredients you put into a dish, what is the most important spice you add?
Aruji: Hmm, something that’s more abstract, but you can feel it in your dish!
Aruji: You got it!! When you put in your love inside your dish, your meals feel even more warm and hearty, bringing smiles to the people who enjoyed your dishes! You give them another reason to look forward to! And that’s what’s shining for you, Lono, you give energy to those you hold dear!
Lono: *rubs nose and blushes* ishishi…I didn’t really do that much…did I?
Aruji: And Berrien! You would tailor your tea according to the person you are serving, because you would research about their likes and dislikes, and when people drink your tea, they feel healed and at ease, as if they’re being taken to the calming garden for an amazing afternoon tea party, and you couldn’t help but smile at the sweetness, right?
Berrien: *blushes* Ah…I’m truly happy to hear that my tea brings your great joy, Arujisama…! It has been my hobby to research about tea, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Aruji: No problem! And Bastien, the way you would comb the manes of the horses so gently, brush Muu’s hair so softly and pat the animals with great care, they’re all drawn by your gentleness, there’s this healing aura that surrounds you and the animals, and even you would let the bugs go through the window, too, the cats would bat their eyes slowly and purr at you, that is your charm!
Bastien: …hm….*smiles* I feel healed by their presence too…
Aruji: And because these experiences also makes you feel happy within, you could refer back to them when you perform, that’s how you add emotions to your performances!
Berrien: I see…! This is very informative, Arujisama.
Aruji: Heh, I’m just getting started! Please watch me, I think you might learn faster with a demonstration.
[Aruji closed their eyes and breathed in, when they opened their eyes, they shine as if they emit stars, a gentle smile surfaced on their face, and they pointed at the first floor butlers with a wink]
First floor butlers: W-we’re ready…?
Aruji: Aww, you guys sounded unsure~⭐︎ Let’s try it again, are you ready~??
First floor butler: We’re ready!!
Aruji: Perfect! Since you guys gave me such an energetic response, I’ll give smiles back to you~
[Aruji played a bright, energetic music in the background, the chime-like instrument with the high registered piano sounded like stars shimmering, with a rhythm that you can bop your head to, you could feel a sense of hope from the instrumental, and in their hand, they held a handheld microphone, a technology that hasn’t been invented in the butler’s world, Aruji stood still, raising their arm up, and their singing voice was bright. They begun with a low note, the lyrics Aruji sang resonate with the butlers’ hearts, then the melody climbs up like a ladder and first hook finishes in a long, high note.]
Aruji: ♪ I still believe ♪ Together we can face tomorrow ♪ if you’re here with me, our future’s certain ♪ I’ll wipe your tears away ♪
[Aruji’s dance is light, a bounce type of movement where they could convey energy with light foot skipping, and wide arm swinging movements, and Aruji’s eyes continue to focus on their audience, interacting with them, pointing at them, and also waving, winking, which the First Floor Butlers felt fluttered from Aruji’s fan service, and they clapped to the rhythm until Aruji reached the end of the song.]
[The first floor butlers couldn’t avert their eyes at Aruji, and by watching Aruji’s performance, they felt their bodies lighten from their work load, a source of energy formed within their hearts and they grinned while clapping passionately at the end.]
Berrien: What a wonderful performance…!!
Lono: Arujisamaaaa!! Encore!!
Bastien: Fuu…I feel lucky to be able to see this.
[Aruji gave finger hearts to the first floor butlers, and at the end, they bowed with grace. When they lifted up their head, Aruji went back to their regular self.]
Aruji: Thank you everyone for your amazing cheers~ I hope you had fun watching as the audience!
Berrien: *hands Aruji some water* Fufu…I envy the fans who are able to see you perform regularly, Arujisama, I’m sure their days are blessed with happiness from your performances.
Aruji: Hehe, why thank you, Berrien! *sips*
Lono: I feel like I could take on everything!!
Bastien: Me too. And I could watch Arujisama all day.
Berrien: Let’s not overwork Arujisama…
Aruji: Oh, no worries, I usually practice for hours, so please stay too when you’re watching the other butlers too!
Bastien: hum…but I wonder if I could do the same thing as Arujisama…I don’t think I could achieve this…
Lono: You gotta massage those face muscles, Bastien, you need to raise them like this!
Bastien: Hmpt, I’ll do it myself, Lono.
Aruji: You can do it, Bastien! You don’t have to always smile, but when you can picture the one you want to see smiling, maybe that’s how you could smile naturally too!
Bastien: When I see Arujisama, for some reason I could smile easily.
Lono: How can you say that with such a straight face-
Berrien: Fufu…but I agree with Bastien-kun too, whenever I think of Arujisama, I could smile brightly too. Perhaps that’s how we could practice.
Lono: W-well…it’s true for me too, I’m not gonna lose to Bastien.
Bastien: hmpt…I’m not going to lose to you too, Lono.
Berrien: We’ll do our best as Classic, Shining idols, Arujisama, please look forward to it.
Bastien: hm…maybe I’ll practice winking…*closes both eyes*
Lono: Pfft…Bastien, are you sleeping?
Lono: Hey, don’t actually sleep!
Berrien: Fufu…we still need a lot more practice…
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Aruji: Now then, we’ve got the “Rock” group!
Haures: Arujisama…if I may ask, what exactly does “Rock” meant in your world? Perhaps, if we know what kind of feeling it was, we could capture the style better.
Aruji: What a good question, Haures! As expected of the good student!
Haures: T-thank you very much, Arujisama.
Aruji: Now, the image of “Rock” might seem far different than how you usually would behave, you must let go of your rules.
Boschi: Heh, that’s easy.
Haures: It’s easy because you usually do it your way.
Boschi: Ah? What did you just say, Haures?
Fennesz: When Arujisama mean we need to let go of the rules, it doesn’t mean fighting-
Ammon: Ah, ah, Haures-san and Boschi-san, let’s listen to what Arujisama has to say, alright?
Aruji: Wait…maybe, Haures and Boschi’s fights can be useful to channel this feeling…
Aruji: “Rock”, just like the rock on the ground, it’s rough, it’s coarse, it’s grounded and it feels natural. You sing from the heart, and these are the songs that resonates with your beliefs and soul…!
Fennesz: B-but what does this have to do with Haures and Boschi’s fight, if I could ask, Arujisama…?
Aruji: With “Rock”, it’s similar to an anthem, a fight, it’s a strong emotion that you believe in, for example, when you’re singing a love song passionately, professing your love for one another.
Ammon: Heh~? A love song?
Aruji: Or, perhaps, a heartbreak! That broke your heart into pieces and it’s so painful, you just want to yell it out…!
Haures: Hm…it’s still a bit difficult for me to imagine…
Aruji: I think for all of you, you have something or someone that you wish to protect no matter what, right? You can use that strong resolution as your emotion when you sing!
Boschi: Hm…think I’ve got it.
Aruji: Boschi, you captured the feeling perfectly already!
Ammon: So we just hafta learn from Boschi-san, right?
Haures: I see…so we don’t play by the rules…and we sing from what we believe in…Boschi, I’ll also learn from you too.
Fennesz: Boschi really is amazing, isn’t he?
Ammon: I’m just learning, ‘s all, Boschi-san~
Fennesz: Ah…I don’t think I have the confidence to carry this out well…
Aruji: It’s okay if you didn’t get it at first! Especially when it’s something that’s the opposite of how you’re usually used to, it might seem daunting, but it’s really about exploring that feeling, maybe something that you strongly believe in, an ego, a desire?
Ammon: A desire, huh~? I also usually go by what I think is best to do~
Haures: Hey Ammon, isn’t that a little too close to Arujisama?
Ammon: I’m just going by my own desires~ besides, we’re not playing the rules, right?
Fennesz: Even so……I think I’m starting to get the selfish desire part now…ahaha…
Haures: Hm…to be honest, I feel the same way.
Boschi: We should just get over this part and move on. *yawns* else I’mma take a nap now.
Aruji: Before I bore you with the details, why not a demonstration first!
Second floor butlers: A demonstration? Like the one you have for the first floor butlers?
Aruji: Exactly! I’ll need to grab something unique, be right back!
[When Aruji came back, they held a long stick, with something to stabilize it to the ground, but it’s movable too. On top of the long stick, there is the microphone head that looked different from the hand held mic, almost like something for announcing things.]
Fennesz: Arujisama, what is that prop?
Aruji: This is a mic stand with a microphone!
Aruji: You can put a microphone on top like this and it’ll hold it for you, and with this, you can also move it around, like this!
[Aruji dipped the mic stand over to the side, and quickly swifted back to its original position.]
Boschi: Oh? So it’s like incorporated into the dance.
Haures: I need to be careful not to drop it…
Aruji: And with this, I’m ready…!
[Aruji closed their eyes again, with their head down. When they opened their eyes again, their eyes were serious, sharper than their usual gaze, and they have a confident smirk on their face. They pointed right at the Second Floor Butlers with a finger gun.]
Second floor butlers: W-we’re ready!!
Aruji: Nice and loud, just throw away your shame, and have fun!!!!
[When Aruji pressed on the button, a strong electric guitar chord was strummed, echoing in the room, then, the main melody was boldly played on the guitar, the heavy bass also followed, setting the rhythm that you can stomp your feet to, the drums also joined in to create a much louder, fuller sound, the beat felt like a rapid heart beat that resonated in the butlers’ hearts.]
[Aruji’s gaze was engaging, like there was a burning desire, they wanted to tell something to the butlers. The butlers would feel an exciting chill send down to their back. With both hands clenched to the mic, Aruji leaned in close, and sang the verse with a muffled sound, as if contained within.]
Aruji: ♪ Since from what I remembered, I was always alone ♪ drifting from places, with nowhere to call as my home ♪
[Aruji’s voice was slightly rough, a growl from within, they tapped their fist on their heart, while they sang with power, their arms extended forward, as if to reach their audience, their feet tapped to the rhythm, and their body swayed by instinct to the music. And as Aruji build up to the chorus, the intensity climbed up to the max, with faster reps of drumming, and the music finally hits the climax of the song. Aruji dipped the mic forward, and leaned towards the audience, and winked, with their feet stepping on a block, as if to conquer the stage.]
Aruji: ♪ I won’t ever give up! ♪ You’ll see it ♪ It’s now or never ♪ even when the world doesn’t believe in me ♪ but I’ll make sure to be the one who’ll prove them wrong ♪ I’ll make a world for you and I to be in ♪ so that’s why ♪ Stay ♪
[Aruji’s expression could melt people’s hearts away, a pleading, unfair face, that you couldn’t say no to, and their heart-wrenching, cool voice would break down the walls of their fans’ hearts, you couldn’t help but cheer for Aruji, and the second floor butlers sat in silence, some of their mouths gaped, and their eyes completely glued to the “Rock Show” reserved only for them. Their hearts beat rapidly along with the drum. Aruji’s message is clear as day. And they couldn’t help but think the same way. And when the song was finished, the butlers’ claps rolled like thunder, and Aruji formed a heart with their hands as a thank you.]
Ammon: Arujisama, you were really cool~!! If you sang to wish for me to stay, I’ll always stay beside ya~
Boschi: Heh, I could spend the entire day here, just watching you perform.
Haures: Is this what “Rock” really is…? I felt it through my heart…!
Fennesz: I had goosebumps just from listening to your voice…! It was an incredible performance, something I have never seen before…!! *hands Aruji more water*
Aruji: Hehe, thank you Fennesz…*sips again* ”Rock” is truly what you feel from the heart, and if you can take that “emotion” of your own, your performance will certainly send chills to your fans!
Haures: I think I understand it better now…thank you very much for the amazing demonstration, Arujisama, I will work even harder to achieve this.
Ammon: Ah, but don’t forget the break the rules part, Haures-san~
Fennesz: Hm…I wonder if I have the confidence to act like this…
Boschi: Didn’t you try to play charades as me, Fennesz?
Fennesz: P-please forget about that-
Aruji: I believe you all can do it!! Channel that desire!!
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Aruji: For the Third Floor, it’s the “Sexy” theme, huh…
Nac: Ah, our dazzling Arujisama, we have been watching you perform from the sidelines, and even the distance cannot contain your charms, just like the sunlight that engulfed all of us with wonderful warmth, we have been blessed by the presence-
Lamli: Noisy Nac-! Arujisama, Arujisama…!! What would you be dancing for our theme!! I want to see it, I want to see it! Lucas-sama too, right? Don’t you want to watch Arujisama dance??
Nac: Hah? Lamli, we cannot request Arujisama to do our selfish pleas.
Lamli: But Arujisama wants to show us how to do it, right? And by showing my enthusiasm, wouldn’t Arujisama want to perform more?
Nac: Kuh…I can’t believe I couldn’t refute that…
Lucas: Fufu ♪ I wonder how Arujisama will be showing us the “sexy theme”, what do you do in your world, Arujisama?
Aruji: I was wondering about the extent I could do, because the Victorian era and the modern era have different values and even the show of an ankle might be scandalous…
Nac: What-, I wonder, what kind of action does the idols in Arujisama’s world partake in…
Aruji: They show their abs!
Nac: GASP, how scandalous…!
Lucas: Fufu ♪ that’ll certainly send the fans in a frenzy.
Lamli: Ah, but I don’t wanna show anyone my abs other than Arujisama~
Nac: Hm…I would have to agree with Lamli on that…my apologies, Arujisama.
Aruji: So we’ll cross that out right here…*scribbles* alright, I think I got most of it down!
Lamli: hehe Arujisama! What would we be doing~?
Aruji: I’ll have you guys show your shoulders…
Aruji: *puts on a jacket* So, you would have a sleeveless outfit with an outer jacket to cover, so other people don’t know what is underneath, and *dance spins and pause, leans back and slips the jacket down to reveal some parts to the shoulder then pulls it back.* You would do a sneak peek like this, you don’t show everything, but it makes others feel heart racing, don’t you think~?
Lamli: KYAH!! Arujisama, that looks really cool, I want to try that!
Nac: Fuu…as expected of Arujisama, it felt like a taste test to indulge your senses on this small piece of sweets that slowly takes over your taste buds, leaving you a subtle, yet impressionable experience, what a genius move!
Lucas: Fufu ♪ And, it would leave the audience with a nice imagination, craving for even more.
Aruji: Exactly! It’s trying to build a tension between you and the audience that couldn’t be break so easily, when your gaze is vague and lingering, it felt like a secret that others wish to know, but they couldn’t come close! That’s how you create this addicting type of “Sexiness”!
Lucas: I understand this better now, Arujisama, as well, for the performances, perhaps, what kind of feeling could we seek to perfect this?
Aruji: Great question, Lucas! Just like the wine that has been aged, the more fragrant it is, the sweeter it can be too, and you’re drunken by the atmosphere, it feels like you’re not supposed to drink it, yet it makes your heart race, doesn’t it?
Lamli: Whenever I have Geko-chans (froggies) in my pocket, I also feel my heart is racing too~
Nac: Lamli, you’re not supposed to bring them home…
Lamli: *sticks out tongue* I don’t know what you’re talking about, Nac.
Aruji: hehe, you can certainly use that “almost getting caught” type of feeling in your performances too, and with this type of theme, you’re trying to sing like as sigh, something quenching, yet leaving you for more, almost like when you have been working hard during the summer, and your throat is parched, and you meet with an ice cold drink to chug it down, and you would have a refreshing sigh afterwards. Please use this feeling!
Lucas: Fufu…that’s certainly a clear imagery for us to utilize, thank you, Arujisama.
Aruji: No problem, Lucas, glad I could help! And after seeing Lamli dance, I think Lamli’s definitely got the feeling of this theme! I couldn’t look away from your performance!
Lamli: YAY! I got praised by Arujisama!
Aruji: And from the gracefulness and the smoothness I saw Nac performing at the first party, I believe you can do it too, Nac!
Nac: This Nac will do his absolute best to charm Arujisama…!
Aruji: And as well, Lucas, you’re releasing your charm every time you meet with others…I’m pretty sure you capture the feeling perfectly…!
Aruji: So I will demonstrate for you guys too, the lyrics I chose aren’t explicit, but from the way you sing, it might sounds like something is hinted, that’s how you create a contrast, hehe.
[Aruji held the same handheld microphone with the first floor butlers’ performances, Aruji closed their eyes and breathed in and with a soft sigh, they opened their eyes, a mesmerizing smile surfaced on their face, with their eyes, as if to flirt with the audience.]
Aruji: *winks* Are you guys ready for my performance~?
Third floor members: WE’RE READY!! ❤︎
Aruji: Hehe…it sounds like you all are prepared~❤︎ I’m happy to hear that~
[Aruji snapped their finger, and the music begins with long bowing of the cello, with a slow, yet sensual rhythm, Aruji’s movements were slow and grand, yet, as if like playing with the audience, their next move was anticipated, surprising, and Aruji spun and turned then, with a breathy sigh, they commenced their singing.]
Aruji: ♪ Staring from the window at night ♪ wondering where you’re at ♪ could you be thinking about me too? ♪ could you be missing me too ♪
[Aruji’s hand slid from their nape, with a lingering gaze at the audience, Aruji smiled mischievously, putting a finger to their lips and winked, and when the music abruptly stopped, leaving Aruji’s voice echoing in the room, it feels intimate, and the beat dropped again, Aruji’s movements were concise, yet relaxed, a body roll move where their upper body moved like the ocean wave, their arm held above their head, and as the chorus reached the end, Aruji blew a kiss as a fan service and moved on to the bridge of the song, kneeling to the ground while they move their head back, facing the sky. The Third Floor Butlers couldn’t help but gasped and cheered, their eyes opened but they blinked rapidly, not wanting to miss out any moves at all. They felt the heat climbed up to their face when they listened to Aruji’s breathy, sensual voice in the song, and despite the lyrics wasn’t explicit, but it had this “late night romantic feeling”.]
Aruji: ♪ Ooh ♪ I always remember the stars in your eyes whenever you look back at me ♪ look at me ♪ look at me always ♪ I’ll always tell you how much I love you ♪ please only look at me ♪
[Aruji then dropped their jacket, making a slip to reveal their shoulder as they leaned back, an alluring teasing smirk on their face, as they wore their jacket back and the music ended. The room was filled completely of Third Floor Butlers’ clapping and praises, their faces redden in awe.]
Lamli: Arujisama, that was so great!!!! The best I have ever watched!!!!
Nac: Ah, now I felt my heart beating lively inside my body, finally knowing the taste of what it means to be alive, as it pumps more blood, revealing the redness of my face, my eyes memorizing the details of your beautiful performance, the intimacy and the intensity was indeed just right, leaving the audience craving for more! Like the butterflies drawn to the most fragrant flowers~!!
Lucas: Fufu ♪ I feel drunk by your performance, Arujisama, and I would love to ask for more glass, filled to the very brim, just to experience the euphoria over and over again. *hands Aruji water* After all, a cold drink after a hardworking session is what makes it refreshing, right?
Aruji: Hehe, thank you for your praises~I feel less shy about performing it *winks* and thank you for the drink too, Lucas! *sips and sighs* Ah…!! This is so nice…
Nac: Are you perhaps feeling tired, Arujisama? After all, you have been performing nonstop…
Aruji: Not at all! It feels really fun, but thank you for worrying about me, Nac.
Nac: It is my utmost pleasure, Arujisama, for this Nac, have been blessed to see you perform..!
Lamli: I want to watch Arujisama perform more…!! Arujisama, Arujisama, I want to perform together!
Aruji: hehe that sounds fun, Lamli, maybe we could do it too!
Lucas: Fufu, but first, we’ll be practicing more so that we could also charm Arujisama ♪
Aruji: I believe in you all!! Please release your charisma!
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Aruji: For the Basement Butlers’ theme, it’s “Beautiful Idols”, huh…? I think you guys nailed that already!
Flure: Huh, wait, Arujisama, we still need help with the fan service!
Aruji: Hm…for the singing and the dancing, from what I’ve seen, since Flure and Lato have a strong dance background with ballet, you captured the elegance and beauty perfectly! And Miyaji’s singing tone is so warm and beautiful, his voice makes you melt!
Miyaji: Thank you very much, Arujisama…
Lato: Hum…but Arujisama, what do the idols in your world do for “beautiful themes”?
Aruji: If I were to capture this feeling, it could be like the fairy tale picture books you read, Lato!
Aruji: Yes! It’s like you’re standing on the stage to perform a stage play, you would act as a character from a story, to show how this character can be played and that’s how you could engage your audience in this story!
Lato: Kufufu ♪ that’s true, we don’t want to bore our audience.
Aruji: And, as actors, your facial expressions are important too, when it’s time to feel sad, your facial expression would cause you to furrow your brows, almost on the verge of tears, you bow down your head, and like a swan, you sit down with both of your legs extended to the side, your arms would flutter like wings as you float above the water, when you capture the feeling by relating to your experience, it can add more emotions to your dance as well as your singing too!
Flure: Ah…I’ll definitely need to practice this more…! I tend to feel nervous whenever I see other people looking at me, so maybe by performing as a character, I could shift my focus better…
Miyaji: Fuu…you can certainly do this, Flure-kun.
Lato: Flure, you could walk on the runway, so you can definitely do this, your big brother will cheer you on.
Flure: You’re also performing too, Lato!
Lato: Hum…it’s a shame that I couldn’t watch from the audience’s view, but I will do my best to capture the feeling of beauty. After all, I have been observing butterflies and the flowers swaying in the wind, I could try to mimic them.
Aruji: What a perfect way to learn, Lato! And since if your piece is something lighter, for example, to show the children, perhaps, the dance steps would be lighter, almost like a fairy, prancing in the field.
Miyaji: A fairy…hm…I wonder if there is a fairy that’s as tall as me…
Aruji: Miyaji, you are a wonderful fairy!
Miyaji: I’ll do my best, Arujisama.
Aruji: And for the fan service, it can be subtle too, when you glance back at the audience, give them a little wave, let them know that you noticed them, and when you smile right back, you could make their hearts flutter, it doesn’t have to feel forced, but it looks like it’s in your routine!
Miyaji: Hm, Flure-kun, are you feeling alright?
Flure: Ah, Miyaji-sensei…I would need more help to practice with looking at the audience better so that I wouldn’t feel flustered, will you help me?
Miyaji: Fuu…of course I will, Flure-kun.
Lato: Flure, I’ll also help too, I’ll be staring at you the whole time ♪
Flure: I-I’ll also keep my eyes on you too, Lato…!
Lato: Kufufu ♪ that’s the spirit. Although, I’m not sure if I want to wave at other people, perhaps, I could stare at Aruji all the time on stage.
Miyaji: Lato-kun, it’s alright to face Arujisama in the crowd, but you need to make sure not to jump off the stage to be with Arujisama…
Lato: Hum…you understood me too well, Miyaji-sensei.
Aruji: Hehe…and I’ll also do my best to perform for you guys! It feels kind of refreshing that I’m the one performing for you guys instead.
Miyaji: We’ll be cheering you on, Arujisama.
Flure: W-we’re looking forward to your performance!
Lato: Kufufu…Arujisama’s performance will certainly be beautiful ♪
[Aruji wore a headpiece, a smaller microphone near their mouth, so that they can move around easily for wider movements. When Aruji closed their eyes, they relaxed their arms forward, and swung in an upward circular motion and paused. The music played in a lighthearted waltz beat with the strings ensemble, creating a cute atmosphere akin to where the fairy resides. The sound of small bells with Aruji’s light footwork felt like Aruji is flying freely, giving blessing to each audience. Their smile beamed, as they welcomed the audience to a world of magic.]
Aruji: ♪ In the hidden forest ♪ if you look so closely ♪ with a heart full of beliefs ♪ you can certainly see ♪ a small restaurant filled with joy ♪ with acorns as cups and leafs as table cloths ♪ what a joyful, magical world under the moon ♪
[Aruji’s singing sounded like the canary, singing with love and care, and adorableness. Their movements were swift and elegant, each pose resembled like a beautiful flower stood tall in the field. Their eyes filled with wonder and innocence, it felt that the Basement butlers were taken back to a time in their childhood where they were reading storybooks, a fond, sweet memory that they shared with their family. The plucking on the strings with the smooth piano made the music sounded more whimsical and bright and we reach the smooth, longer bowing, to create a downward smooth finish back to home and the ending on the song. The Basement Butlers couldn’t help but smile the whole time watching Aruji’s performance.]
Aruji: ♪ perhaps if you are free ♪ won’t you come by to the forest again? ♪ we’ll treat you with the best sweets ♪ a sweet wonderland for you and me ♪
[Aruji’s arms fluttered while they spun, they leaped and turned from the left to the right corner and they bowed. When they raised their head again, Aruji greeted the Basement butlers with small flying kisses, for this is not a goodbye, but a “See you again.” When the music reached its final sustained note, the Basement butlers clapped with a warm smile, some have tears at the corner of their eyes, but it wasn’t a sad smile. They were tears of nostalgia.]
Aruji: Thank you very much for your warm responses~
Miyaji: That was a breathtaking performance, Arujisama…I felt I could channel this feeling to play the cello more to appreciate it…*gives Aruji a drink*
Flure: I feel like I have a lot of inspirations to make Aruji’s outfits now!
Lato: Kufufu ♪ I could appreciate the beauty of this performance forever.
Aruji: Aww, I feel touched that my performance inspired you all. And thank you for the drink, Miyaji!
Miyaji: Fuu…we’ll make sure to capture the feeling, Arujisama, so that you could enjoy our performances.
Flure: I-I’ll do my best to perform!
Lato: Please look forward to it, Arujisama.
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Aruji: Now we’ve got the “Youthful” Team~
Hanamaru: Haha…Arujisama, not you too…
Yuuhan: After all, we’re supposed to be the most “youthful” ones.
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chan, why are you looking at me like that, Hanamaru-sama is still a young niichan…
Teddy: I’ll do my best, Arujisama!
Aruji: Hehe, although, Hanamaru might fit this theme quite well, the “Street” style.
Hanamaru: Oh, oh? Pray tell, Arujisama~?
Aruji: Because you’re supposed to be more chill and relaxed, as if it’s effortless and a breeze, something that’s not too serious, although, the steps are really concise, complex and sharp, almost like a sword dance!
Yuuhan: I am familiar with sword dancing, perhaps, with this background, I could make the transition easier, Arujisama?
Aruji: Yes! And from the way you guys fight, there is a sense of flexibility as well as adaptability that also crossed over to dancing as well!
Teddy: Lucky! So what I’ve trained from the sword lessons could also be applied to the performances too!
Aruji: Although, I do want you all to relax, because the song and the dance you will be doing is something that’s upbeat, something that would make people want to dance with you too, it’s fun, it’s enjoyable, and you have to also enjoy it too!
Hanamaru: Arujisama, by complex, what d’ya mean by that~?
Aruji: Well, Street Dancing is split into different categories, there’s locking, hiphop freestyle, popping, house and also breakdancing, for breakdance, there’s a move where you spin your whole body while doing a headstand!
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chaaan, Teddy-chaaan, why are you two looking at me?? I’m not gonna do that, y’know~?
Yuuhan: Although, Hanamaru-san, aren’t you a “young niichan”?
Teddy: It’ll be a showstopper, Hanamaru-san!
Hanamaru: Ahaha, no one wants to see a cabbage spinning around, if they do, they could look at a spinning salad bowl-
Teddy: Ahaha~we’re just kidding, Hanamaru-san!
Hanamaru: Hey, hey, Yuuhan-chan, before you wanna make me do it, you could do it better than me with your smooth round hair, it can spin faster-
Aruji: W-we don’t have to do that- it’s really for high level dancers, because they could spin their entire body while doing a handstand, jumping from hand to hand too-
Hanamaru: Arujisama~~please don’t give them more ideas-
Aruji: Anyways, let’s move on!
Hanamaru: Arujisama-!! Please don’t ignore Hanamaru-sama, else I’ll cry-
Aruji: I would like you all to train your body coordination as well as your rhythm counting. For street dancing, it’s crucial to know your body well, so that everything moves naturally and on beat ♪ I see your core muscles are already well trained, so please make sure to use your core!
Yuuhan: I see, so we need to engage our body like this?
Teddy: Hm…I don’t think I’m moving in the proper way…
Hanamaru: Teddy-chan, you could move your head relaxed like this to seem cooler~
Teddy: I see! I’ll try it with this!
Yuuhan: Hm…a dance that seems like a breeze, but is actually complex…
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chan~you look tense and serious~
Yuuhan: Hanamaru-san, are you practicing now?
Hanamaru: Oh, oh~since I’m the chill role model, I shall watch over you two to make sure everything’s going well for Arujisama~
Aruji: While Hanamaru’s tips were right, but Hanamaru, you also need to practice your steps too, it can be quite quick in this part~
Hanamaru: Gotcha, gotcha~but heh…I think we would all learn faster through visuals, don’t you think, our dear idol Arujisama~?
Aruji: Heh, heh, I totally get what you mean, Hanamaru, I will show you guys a demonstration~
Yuuhan: I will watch intently, Arujisama, so that I may learn the style properly.
Teddy: Lucky! We get to see Arujisama perform!
[Aruji wore the same headpiece mic from the Basement Butler’s performance, and when they close their eyes, they stood still, nodding and counting the beats inside their head and they opened their eyes, they had a cool grin on their face.]
Aruji: Are you guys ready???
Villa first floor butlers: We’re ready!!!
Aruji: That’s a great response~now, if you feel like moving around with the music, please let the music flow through you, alright~?
Villa first floor butlers: Will do~
[Aruji clapped their hands, wanting the butlers to join in with the rhythmic claps, and as they joined in, Aruji pressed on the button to release an energetic trumpet upward intro, as the clapping gets intense, Aruji started moving according to the beat that is clapped on, but they suddenly changed it up, to move in a syncopated beat, making the dance flow more unexpected, refreshing and new. Aruji’s expression looked laidback and suave. Their shoulders moved exactly to the rhythm, and as they swiped with legs, with both hands in the pockets, their foot crossed with complex steps yet Aruji still looked at ease.]
Teddy: Whoa…!! So this is how we should capture the feeling…!
[Aruji begun with a melodic talk, a “rap” is what they called, almost similar to reading a poem passage, perhaps Nac’s way of speaking could also fit in this category, the flow of the talk has a melodic rhythmic flow beat that gets you more excited.]
Aruji: ♪ Friday night, it’s time we leave work behind ♪ in the back of our mind, it’s not something we lack, so cut us some slack, we already click out that time-out ♪ let’s blow it all on blackjack ♪ and enjoy the time we have before we do it all over again ♪ all over again ♪ all over again ♪
Yuuhan: Hanamaru-san, you should pay off your tabs.
Hanamaru: Back to the performance~
[Aruji had a kick-skipping dance move, where they stepped forward and backward, with their core focused, their frame is stable yet relaxed, not a sense of tension is seen on their face, and the way they nodded their heads to the beat with their hands raised, made the Villa first floor butlers want to join in. They bopped their heads and moved to the groove, and as the intense verses eased into the chorus, Aruji switched up to the smooth vocals.]
Aruji: ♪ Let’s Dance the night away ♪ come on, you don’t want to leave me all alone dancing by myself, darling~ ♪
[Aruji’s arms and shoulders rolled slowly behind, as they stepped back, they pointed their fingers back at the butlers, an “It’s you.” Pointing type of fan service, and Aruji gave a cheeky wink back and smiled. Their hands gestured for them to join in on the dance and the butlers, even though they might not be well eloquent with the dance yet, it felt fun to join in to familiarize themselves more with the rhythm until they reached the end of the music together and they all posed together.]
Yuuhan: Ah, Arujisama….it felt really new to me to be able to release the “properness” from my usual self. And your performance was very impressive and enjoyable, I couldn’t avert my eyes from you at all.
Teddy: It was super fun! And the performance was super cool! It made me want to practice even more!
Hanamaru: Heh, heh, we should do this more often, it’s to release all the tension we get from our work~and great work, Arujisama~this “young niichan” is super amazed!*hands Aruji a drink*
Aruji: Why thank you, young niichan Hanamaru and I have lots of fun dancing with you guys too!
Hanamaru: at the beginning, you have this poem reading with the beat, that was pretty cool to do~
Aruji: Yes! That’s called a rap section, and there is this poetic element, as you need to arrange different rhymes within the phrase to make it flow and craft a story! It’s super cool and there are a lot of amazing rappers in my world!
Yuuhan: Fufu…I’m happy to be able to learn more from Arujisama’s world.
Teddy: Me too! Especially when it’s something we can do together!
Hanamaru: Well…as you guys might be surprised to hear from me but, you guys wanna practice more?
Yuuhan: did the sun came from the other side?
Hanamaru: Hey, hey, Yuuhan-chan~Hanamaru-sama can be serious, y’know~?
Teddy: Let’s practice, Hanamaru-san!
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Aruji: Last but not least, our “Chic and Mature” idols~
Beren: Fufu ♪ A pleasure to work with you, Arujisama.
Aruji: Now, for the “Chic and Mature” theme, it’s something that’s different from the Third Floor Butler’s theme!
Beren: If I remember, the Third Floor Butlers’ theme was “sexiness” right?
Aruji: Precisely, Beren! And while there is the term “mature”, it meant adult charm, a charm that an older figure would have, perhaps someone who seems calm and reserved usually, would suddenly say lines like, “Although, would it be selfish of me if I ask you to stay with me longer?”
Beren: I see! It’s like a contrast from the usual image, making the audience feel special in a sense, right?
Aruji: And for Shiro, he already has this chic image! In my world, the models on the poster and advertisements all have a really cool resting face. They don’t really need to adapt their expressions to fit the aesthetic, but they themselves are the defining image of the theme!
Beren: Aw, then this means I’ll learn more from Shiro, then!
Shiro: …you can start by staying quiet.
Beren: Aw, but Shiro, we’re supposed to sing and dance too.
Aruji: But! While your expression might seem cool, you still have to fit the story too, similar to the story type of aesthetic like the Basement butlers, the Villa Second floor butlers would have a more mature type of story, perhaps in adulthood, there would be a sense of longing for someone you couldn’t have, but, you couldn’t stop thinking of them…!
Shiro: …I would just go to them if that’s the case.
Aruji: Oh!! There’s this contrast, Shiro! So while in the story, you could sing like as if you don’t care about the result, but! When there’s this contrast that you’ll go meet them instead to resolve this ache, that’s where you grab the audience’s heart!
Beren: Aw..seems like Shiro doesn’t want to grab his fans’ heart.
Shiro: I have no interest in that.
Aruji: Hm…maybe instead of grabbing the hearts, it’s more like your fans would get a taste of sweet maple waffles?
Beren: That’s a clearer understanding of a fan service, thank you, Arujisama ♪
Aruji: No worries! And Beren, when you say that you want to learn from Shiro, I also think you should use your advantage too! You could still have the mischievous aspects of a cat!
Beren: Mischievous aspects of a cat…?
Aruji: So when you get close to a cat, you might get drawn to patting them, but, they would dodge your pats, and instead, play with you, and it was until they trust you, you could finally pat them!
Beren: I see…! So it’s like a playful, mysterious element.
Beren: Fuu…the minds of an adult can be quite complicated, don’t they? They don’t really show their emotions that easily.
Aruji: And as for the fan services, because chic and mature idols might not give as much fan services as the first floor butlers, but if you could give them a little wave, that’ll surely be a heart-fluttering move!
Aruji: Yes! And thank you for the fan service, Shiro!
Beren: And perhaps…I’ll also act in a mysterious way too *winks*
Aruji: Can’t wait to see that!
Shiro: …hey, will you show us your performance?
Aruji: …! Of course! I’ll show you guys a chic performance!
Beren: You can do it, Arujisama ♪
[Aruji grabbed a chair from the dining room, and took out a match from the match box. When they closed their eyes, sitting on the chair, their posture was initially relaxed, but now straightened. They crossed their right leg over to their left and they supported their cheek with their right hand, with the arm resting on the thigh. Aruji had a reserved, yet charming smile, their eyes were a mix of seriousness and grace.]
Aruji: If you’re ready, won’t you give me a little wave?
Beren: *waves widely* you got this, Arujisama.
Aruji: *winks* thank you very much!
[The music began with the sliding of the piano, the light rhythm tap on the cymbals, similar to a chill beat you would hear at a bar, Aruji lit the match at the end beat where the music stops and they blew out the candle when the music all joined back in. The smooth, jazzy rhythm accompanied Aruji’s spin, they stood behind the chair, leaning, and singing about their laments and regrets.]
Aruji: ♪ It was an intricate lie that you told me, wasn’t it? ♪ a lie that I wish I wouldn’t have to find out ♪ when I’m sitting in the carriage alone by myself ♪ you’re all I think of ♪ what a pain ♪
[Aruji’s expression was heartbreaking, they looked to the side, wandering in their movements, surrounding the empty chair of what that “someone” used to be in. Their dance was light, yet dragging, the arm movement was swift, but still lingering on the chair, as if they couldn’t step away. Even though Aruji’s expression doesn’t change a lot, their gaze told the Villa second floor butlers about how they were still in love with the other party. They sat at the edge of their seat, their arms also resting on their knees, watching Arujisama intently and warmly.]
Aruji: ♪ perhaps, it was fate that tied me to you, no matter where I run, I’ll always run into you ♪ so please tell me it’s a joke, and maybe I’ll laugh it off and we’ll call it a day ♪ but the truth is…♪ ah, ah…♪ i’m still not over you. ♪
[While the music sounded upbeat, the contrast of the lyrics felt like “a loneliness that happened at a party”, “a cry that only we could hear”, it was a piece of the heart that Aruji shared with them, a vulnerability that was special to them, and they were completely drawn to Aruji’s soft and emotional vocals, the strings of their heart tugged by the story. And when the music ended, they were both speechless, forgetting that the song ended.]
Aruji: Ah…are you both alright?
Beren: …!! Ah…yes, it was really really touching, Arujisama, you captured the complicated feeling so well that I felt speechless from the performances…! Even Shiro too!
Shiro: ….I enjoyed it quite a lot. It was beautifully performed.
[And they both made up for the missed claps for Arujisama, thanking Aruji for the performances.]
Aruji: hehe, i’m glad you both enjoyed it, I hope this showed a clearer image of your theme!
Beren: Fufu ♪ I think I have a better understanding now, thank you very much for showing us, Arujisama, and thank you for your wonderful performances! *he hands a drink he made for Aruji*
Aruji: Thank you very much, Beren! It was really fun to perform different themes for the butlers, and I’m glad I could help.
Aruji: Hehe, i’m looking forward to your performances too!
You have reached the end of the story, please collect your 20 Butterfly Dias-//jk
