#swing night

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Swing Night - Prologue

Characters: Adonis, Kouga & Keito Season: Spring

Kouga: ♪~♪~

(Alrighty, time for another hard-workin’ day ♪)

(Things sure were a mess when “HELLSING” were involved, but “UNDEAD” could grow even bigger by absorbin’ em.)

(Thanks to that, we were performin’ and doing variety TV shows – things were super hectic, but I wanted to keep busy.)

(I’m givin’ it everythin’ I’ve got and every day feels fulfillin’.)

(My schedule’s also packed to the brim and even though I’ve just graduated Yumenosaki, I ain’t got any time to get burnt out.)

(Actually, I think I’ve been ignorin’ real life and other small stuff ‘cause I’ve been so busy… Hm?)

What the hell…? Why’re there so many people in front of the dorm entrance?

Keito: –Oogami!

Kouga: Huh? What’s wrong, frickin’ Four-Eyes? Why’d you call out my name so energetically first thing in the mornin’?

Keito: Stop slandering glasses. In fact, you should show some respect.

Kouga: The hell? Why do I have to respect glasses?

Anyway, that ain’t important. What’s with the crowd? Did somethin’ happen?

Is it a fight!?

Keito: Don’t jinx it. And wipe that excited expression off your face.

Kouga: I know. It was just a joke, geez.

Keito: Hmph. A joke? I see someone’s in a good mood. Well, I suppose things for “UNDEAD” have been looking up lately.

But it’s also precisely at times like these that people tend to ignore their footing. You must keep your guard up even after victory, or so they say.

Kouga: Huh? Why’re you actin’ like my upperclassman now?

I’ve already graduated from Yumenosaki. We’re no longer students of different grades – we’re members of society with equal standing now.

Keito: Indeed. You’re right. Welcome to society.

Kouga: I don’t care ‘bout that. Tell me what’s going on.

Keito: I’d actually like to ask you this: Have you not heard anything?

Kouga: Huuuh? What’re ya talkin’ about? Does this have somethin’ to do with me?

Keito: Look closely. They’re all paparazzi and reporters, packed into the entrance to the dorm.

Kouga: Paparazzi and reporters? Why’re they here? Seems pretty exaggerated to me. It’s like they’re here for a press conference or somethin’.

Keito: That’s a rather fitting phrase to describe it. It seems something intriguing that the public is focussing all their attention on is occurring. It appears Mr. Popular over there is in the centre of the whirlpool.

Kouga: Who? Uhh…?

Dammit, I can’t see ‘cause of the crowd!

Keito: Would you like a lift, Oogami?

Kouga: Why do you sometimes act like you’re my big brother or somethin’!? I’m a lone wolf, you hear – an only child!

Keito: Hmph. It wasn’t my intention to act like your older brother.

In any case, look. You can see a little bit when you look from here, right?

Kouga: Hmm…?

Adonis: …………

Kouga: Huh? Hey, that’s Adonis!

Keito: It is. It appears the reason for the whole fuss is Otogari this time.

Paparazzi and reporters stormed the dorm upon hearing that Adonis Otogari, a member of the popular idol unit “UNDEAD”, has a girlfriend.

Kouga: Oh, yeah, yeah. Huh. So it was just about Adonis having a girlfriend…

HUUUUH!? ADONIS HAS A GIRLFRIEND!?

Keito: Indeed. It appears they’re saying all sorts of things like how he acts like a gentleman on the outside, but he’s actually a playboy… 

Kouga: What the hell!? That doesn’t just apply to Adonis! They don’t know nothin’ and are just sayin’ whatever the hell they want!

I’m gonna go and shut their traps.

Keito: Wait! Don’t head over there, cracking your knuckles!

Calm down and stay put. You’ll just make things worse.

Kouga: But…!

Keito: Don’t worry. Anyone who knows Otogari knows what sort of person he is. He’ll prove that those were just baseless rumours.

Right now, Otogari is doing his best to earnestly deal with the situation. Watch over him if you’re his friend.

Reporter: There are rumours that you have a girlfriend, Otogari-san… Is that true?

Adonis: …………

Reporter: Well?

Adonis: No. That’s a mistake. I don’t have a girlfriend.

Kouga: (Y–Yeah~ Heheh, that’s the Adonis I know…!)

(Heheh. He’s acting so confident, so the reporters should understand that those rumours were wrong…♪)

Reporter: No, no. Otogari-san, please don’t twist words. We have quite a lot of evidence backing our claim.

Adonis: I know. She isn’t my girlfriend, but my fiance.

Kouga & Keito: ………….

Kouga: HUUUUUUUUUUH!? WHAT IN THE FRICKIN’ HELLLLLLL!?

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SWING NIGHT prologue

i am back after two years because the adonis rot consumes me. enjoy my poor translation.

♪ obligatory disclaimer! none of this is mine, i’m just sharing it for my love of our idol boys. all content belongs to happy elements ♪

koga: ♪〜♪〜

(Now, let's work hard today too♪)

(There were a lot of problems with HELLSING, but by absorbing them, we, UNDEAD, became an even bigger presence.)

(Thanks to that, I'm in high demand for live shows and variety shows and I'm fuckin’ busy, but this is exactly what I wanted.)

(Every single day, I put in all my effort into every job, and it's stupidly fulfilling.)

(My schedule is completely filled to the brim, and I'm suffering from burnout because I just graduated from Yumenosaki. I don't have time~)

(Maybe I’m so busy I’m neglecting the little things in life?)

What the hell is this...? There are a lot of people at the entrance of the dormitory.

keito: —— God!

koga: Huh? What's up Shitty Glasses? You're calling people's names cheerfully first thing in the morning, aren't you?

keito: Don't say bad things about glasses. Rather, pay respect.

koga: Don't mess with me. Why do I have to respect glasses?

Actually, that's not important. What's all this fuss about? There's a crowd of people gathered around the dorm, did something happen?

Maybe there was a fight!?

keito: Don't say inauspicious things. And don't look like you're having fun.

koga: I know, it's just a little joke~

keito: Hmph. You seem strangely excited to make such a joke.

Well, UNDEAD seems to be on the rise these days after a long time.

However, it is at times like these that we tend to forget what is right in front of us. We must not let our guard down. (1)

koga: Huh? Don't act like a senior now.

I've already graduated from Yumenosaki. There are no more grade divisions, and I'm now an equal member of society to you.

keito: Yes, that's right. Welcome to the adult world.

koga: That's it. I don't care about that. Explain this situation.

keito: Rather, haven't you heard anything?

koga: Ah? I don't really get it, but does it have anything to do with me?

keito: Let's take a closer look. These people are all members of the media. They're all gathered at the entrance to the dormitory.

koga: The media~? Why are they in the dorms? Doesn't this seem a bit ominous? It's like a press conference venue.

keito: That's a good way to put it. It seems like there's some interesting happening that's garnering public attention. The person at the center of it all is in the middle of that crowd.

koga: Who is it? Hmm...?

—— Damn, I can't see well because the crowd is in the way!

keito: Shall I put you on my shoulders, Oogami?

koga: Why do you sometimes act like you're my big brother?! I'm a lone wolf, no, I'm an only child!

keito: Hmm. I don't intend to act like a big brother either.

Anyway. Look, from this side you can just see through the gap.

koga: Hmm... and?

adonis: …

koga: Hmm? Oh no, it looks like Adonis, doesn't it?

keito: That's right. The center of this topic seems to be Otogari.

The media stormed into the dormitory after it was discovered that Adonis Otogari, a member of the popular idol group UNDEAD, had a girlfriend.

koga: Ah, yeah, yeah... You’re talking about Adonis’ girlfriend?

—— Huh!? Adonis’ girlfriend!?

keito: Yes. It seems that people are saying that he acted honest on the surface, but was having a wild time behind the scenes.

koga: Don't mess with me! There's no way it's Adonis! You don't know anything, so don't say whatever you want.

I'm going to shut up all those media guys.

keito: Wait, wait! Don't try and charge in while cracking your knuckles!

Calm down. If you leave, things will only get worse, so stay quiet.

koga: But hey...!

keito: Don't worry. Anyone who has ever been involved with Otogari knows his character. This story will soon be proven to be a baseless rumor.

Right now, Otogari is doing his best to deal with the situation on his own. If you're a good friend of his, keep an eye on him.

media: There are rumors that Otogari-san has a girlfriend... is that true?

adonis: …

media: What is it?

adonis: No. That's a mistake. I don't have a girlfriend.

koga: (That's right~? Hehe, it's Adonis after all...!)

(Hmm. He's acting so confidently. Surely the media guys will realize that the rumors are false… ♪)

media: No no. Otogari-san, let's not try to cover it up. This is a story from a pretty reliable source.

adonis: Yes, I know. She's not my girlfriend, she's my fiancée.

koga and keito: …

koga: Huh? What's going on!?

translator’s note:

what keito says here literally translates to “tighten the cord of your helmet”, referencing the japanese saying by furuya that says “after victory, tighten the strings of your helmet.” he’s instructing koga to never let his guard down even if he thinks he has won. 

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New Year’s Eve Part 2/3

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After a few too many drinks at the Waterside Warblers bar in San Myshuno, both Alexandra and Marcos wanted to dance. Unfortunately the venue was inundated with NYE celebrators; people were spilling out on to the sidewalk and the two could barely move.

“Follow me - I worked here when I was in college.” Marcos grinned and motioned for Alexandra to follow him. He guided her up a ladder hidden between some karaoke rooms that led them to the second floor of the venue; empty aside from an unstocked bar, a broken DJ booth, a stereo with a single channel and a dance floor. “It’s perfect. Let’s dance!” Alexandra chuckled, her inhibitions long gone after her second Ridgeport.

When the cheers from below alerted them that it was 1 minute to midnight, Marcos looked over at Alexandra and realised that if he didn’t do it now, he never would. He grabbed Alexandra’s hand and spun her out before spinning her back towards him and into a dip. He picked her up as the party goers downstairs began to chant down from 10. “Oh...” Alexandra gasped as they looked into eachother’s eyes.  Slowly, he lowered her, neither breaking away from the gaze. “3... 2...” As the bar erupted into cheers and the horns went off, they kissed.

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poses used:

Swing Night by @simmerberlin

Slowly and Love Me Simply by @cazmari-mods

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Swing Night - The Two, Divided: Chapter 5

Characters: Adonis, Kouga, Kaoru & Rei

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Rei: Don’t you find it strange? Violent words and violence itself is flung at me every time I talk to him. Do Ritsu and I not love each other deeply?

Kouga: Ugh~ Who knows. Just ask Ricchi yourself. Anyway, I’m tired of hearin’ about him already.

Kaoru: I think he’s talked about him for two hours already.

Rei: Hm? I wouldn’t have any issues talking about the love I have for my dear brother for twenty-four hours, though?

Kouga: Ugh~ that’s even worse. Don’t. When Ricchi’s not happy about you, he takes out his stress on me.

Rei: Kouga, I see you’ve now gotten close to him to the point you can freely complain about him.

Adonis: …I’m back.

Kaoru: Ah, welcome back, Adonis-kun~

Kouga: Oh, hey, you’re back. How was it? Did you manage to pull it off?

Adonis: Yeah. It’ll be fine now. I think I was able to do it.

I’m truly sorry. This was originally supposed to be my own battle, but I got you all involved. I’m overwhelmed with contrition.

Kouga: I know you’ve been studying lately, but stop usin’ words that even I don’t know the meanin’ of.

I’m worried I might not be able to understand ya properly.

Adonis: It’s okay. We’re always on the same wavelength. The words may be different, but the meaning is the same.

But I did fail in the plan we came up with. I couldn’t get Urania to hate me.

Kaoru: (Yeah, we were watching, so we know.)

Adonis: So I decided to use another plan. I told Urania everything.

Kouga: Huuuh!? You sure that was a good idea?

You said there might be diplomatic issues if she got angry, right?

Didn’t you say you’d only tell her in the worst-case scenario?

Adonis: Yeah. But I decided it would be appropriate.

And I couldn’t continue to deceive Urania any longer.

Kaoru: Well, she did look at you with such innocent eyes~ I get what you’re saying.

Adonis: ? Hakaze-senpai, you know Urania?

Kaoru: Huh? Uhh, I mean, I imagine that’s what she’d be like. She believed you proposed to her when you guys were kids, so she must be pretty innocent~!

Rei: And then what happened? Tell us honestly. What did Urania-chan say? Was she angry? Or sad?

Adonis: No, she wasn’t sad or angry.

She listened carefully to what I said.

After I finished speaking, she smiled quietly and said she would be looking forward to “UNDEAD’s” concert. She also said she’d love to see me perform.

We reminisced after a while and then she went home.

Rei: Is that so?

Kouga: Huh? Then we don’t know if she really understood or not.

Rei: (No, I’m sure Urania-chan understood.)

(Otherwise, she wouldn’t have made such a face. From her side profile, I could see something quiet but resolute from her expression.)

(Maybe she noticed something was wrong early on.)

(Maybe she realised that there was something off about the one-sided proposal that was made when they were kids.)

Kouga: Will it really be okay for us to go through with the concert? There ain’t a lotta time before it.

Adonis: It’ll be fine, Oogami.

I’m sure Urania came to Japan on her own to say goodbye quietly.

She has always been a clever and strong person.

Kouga: That so? Well, if you say so then.

Alrighty, time to get fired up for our new concert!

Let’s show Urania a great performance and make her say somethin’ like, “On second thought, I’m taking Adonis-sama back with me.”

Adonis: Yeah. I’d like her to see my idol side.

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Kouga: “We are ‘UNDEAD’!”

Kaoru: “Ah, hey. Don’t jump out all of a sudden like that.”

“Our new song this time around is a love song, you know?”

Kouga: “Huh? A love song? This sorta thing is perfect for us demons!”

Kouga & Kaoru: “♪~♪~”

Adonis: “♪~♪~♪”

(Where is Urania…?)

(Ah, she’s sitting over there. It looks like she’s enjoying the concert. I’m glad.)

(I’m sorry. I’m sure I must have hurt you so much…)

(I didn’t understand a thing back then. I didn’t know what pain and fears Urania had from a young age. But I think I’ve come to understand a bit now.)

Adonis: (So I’ll sing. I’ll sing and dance with everything I have.)

(I’ll sing of “love” through songs – just like my mother did.)

(I’m still inexperienced, just like the moment you met me for the first time, but with the support of my companions… No, I want to fight in my own way – right here as we support one another.)

(In my eyes, that’s how I can repay all the kind-hearted people around the world who have showered me with “love”)

Rei: “♪~♪~”

(I can feel that Adonis-kun is singing with so much “love”.)

(How wonderful. It’s sweet, pure, mellow and warm.)

(But that’s also why it’s poisonous.)

(A “love” that’s too strong will eventually eat away at you. Now, I wonder if Adonis-kun has realised that.)

(Love for mankind and affection are similar but different.)

(It’s because you came all “this way” on your own that I’m worried for you.)

(The path you intend to walk on is a path of thorns.)

(Adonis-kun’s mother only bestowed upon him one thing: a tender “love” only intended for Adonis-kun to receive.)

(I sincerely hope that that won’t tie Adonis-kun down.)

Rei: (No. As his elder, I should act like his older brother and watch over him.)

(After all, “love” should be tender and full of warmth.)

“♪~♪~♪~”

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Swing Night - Epilogue

Characters: Adonis & Rei

Rei: *Gulp gulp* ♪

Mmm. It’s mellow and smooth. This is quite exquisite…♪

Adonis: …Hm?

Rei: Oh, Adonis-kun. Good timing.

How about a drink with me to celebrate the success of the concert?

Adonis: Is that wine? Sakuma-senpai, I can’t drink alcohol yet.

Rei: Kukuku, rest assured. It may look like wine, but it’s just grape juice.

I received a bottle of some delicious grape juice from work. I figured it would be quite miserable to drink it all by myself.

So, would you like to join an old grandpa in a little drinking party?

Adonis: Yeah. I’d love to as long as there’s no alcohol involved.

Rei: You’re always so serious, Adonis-kun. It seems my jokes don’t work on you at all. I had hoped you’d say something like, “Sakuma-senpai, you’re not that old yet.”

Adonis: I see. I apologise.

I shall make sure to do so when you next make such a comment.

Rei: Now, that sounds rather troublesome…

Well, nevermind. Now, let’s drink…♪

Adonis: Sakuma-senpai. Thank you for your help this time.

Rei: Hm?

Adonis: Oogami told me you stopped word from spreading to the press. You worked in the shadows, didn’t you? I’m sorry, and thank you.

Rei: Oh. Don’t pay that any mind.

We’re fellow unit companions, so we’re in the same boat – for better or worse.

If one of my companions finds himself in a “scandal”, then I also cannot pretend I know nothing.

I’m sure Kaoru-kun and Kouga feel the same way.

Anyway, did Urania-chan send any messages to you after the concert?

Adonis: No, she didn’t. I think she’s going back right away.

But when I saw her during the concert, she looked very content.

I think she’ll send a letter to announce our engagement has been broken off when she returns home.

Just like the letter I suddenly received on the day she arrived…

…………

I think Urania knew from the beginning that I hadn’t actually proposed to her.

Rei: I think so as well.

Adonis: I did something horrible to Urania. This all happened due to my ignorance. I regret my actions.

Rei: Don’t blame yourself so. The young you didn’t mean any harm in what you did.

Adonis: No. I really didn’t know anything – not back then and certainly not now.

I had thought that Urania was crying because of a bad djinn… a creature that instils fear in children.

But I was wrong.

Urania was scared because she overheard what the adults were talking about.

Rei: What the adults were talking about?

Adonis: …………

Rei: Hmm, is it something that shouldn’t be said to other people?

For example, how much adults can profit from the conflicts?

Adonis: ! How…? How do you know that, Sakuma-senpai?

Rei: It’s not something I knew. Well, I suppose you could say my hunch was correct.

How sad – it’s common in countries where war is ongoing.

Adonis: …………

Rei: Naturally, I don’t think your parents would be involved.

But in a country where war continues to be rampant and at parties where there are influential figures and millionaires, then…

It wouldn’t be strange for them to be talking about weapons and trade. That’s what I simply thought.

Adonis: Yeah. Urania learnt of that and cried.

If only I had paid more attention to my surroundings back then. If only I didn’t resign myself to my position as a child and only looked at the things I wanted to see.

If I did that, then perhaps I would have been able to comfort and talk to her instead of trying to comfort her through childish tricks.

Instead of this temporary engagement, perhaps we would have been able to come together as friends who lament over the conflicts.

In the end, my ignorance hurt Urania.

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I’m sorry. I’m just repenting. I just wanted someone to listen to my words.

Rei: Kukuku. You should do that in front of someone closer to god. I’m a creature who is the exact opposite.

After all, we’re just having a little drinking party. There’s no need for you to repent for a child’s innocence.

And here’s my advice for a friend.

Adonis-kun, in the eyes of those who didn’t know what was going on, your behaviour may have been something of no importance.

But back then, Urania-chan definitely felt she was saved by you.

If not, she wouldn’t have come all this way to Japan to see you.

Adonis: Is that… true?

Rei: I think so, at the very least. I don’t think you should give up on that dream of yours to “come together as friends” so quickly.

When something ends, something new will begin. Your relationship with Urania-chan ended as fiances, but perhaps it’s possible for you two to begin as friends.

That’s why you sing, right, Adonis-kun?

Perhaps the current you can defeat the bad djinns with no issues whatsoever.

Adonis: …Yeah, you’re right.

As long as there is still a flicker of hope within me… I’ll sing of “love” through song. I just need to make sure my songs reach my faraway country – where Urania is.

I pray my songs of “love” will pour down like rain onto the blazing embers of war.

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Swing Night - The Two, Divided: Chapter 1

Characters: Adonis, Kouga, Kaoru & Rei

TL Note:

For those who don’t know, this is a direct reference to Kouga’s first meeting with Anzu in the Enstars! main story.

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Kouga: Ugh… I think I’m gonna go crazy…

Kaoru: Oh, this is rare. You’re giving up already, Kouga-kun?

Rei: You’re more of a coward than I’d expected.

Adonis: You can do it, Oogami. You’ve overcome all the obstacles that have blocked your way so far – you’re the coolest man there is, right?

Kouga: Oh, shut up~! This ain’t ‘bout me being a coward!

I just don’t get it! Why do I have to watch all these stupid romance dramas and flicks!?

I’m seriously not interested in this stuff!

Rei: Isn’t it precisely because you have no interest that you should watch and study them?

Although, I am rather sleepy now… Hasumi-kun would pester me to watch the same anime show with him when we were children. I remember watching those episodes while listening to his commentary beside me.

Being made to watch a movie you have no interest in is in itself a form of torture, isn’t it?

But this is necessary in order to help Adonis-kun. Isn’t that what we all agreed to do?

Kaoru: Yeah. We’re learning the types of men that are well-liked and the ones that are disliked to get Urania-chan to call off the engagement.

Kouga: I know that! But I can’t watch this stuff, alright!?

I wanna watch an action flick where the main character’s gettin’ chased by the antagonist and there’s guns being fired off!

Rei: Think of it this way, Kouga: The tactics used in making someone fall in love with you is similar to a car action sequence or a gunfight.

See? The main character’s rival in love was just killed with a bullet of justice – a bullet of love ♪

Kouga: I see. I guess I can enjoy romantic movies the same way then…

Yeah, right! I don’t have that great of an imagination!

Rei: Hmm. Well, if you can come up with the quickest way that will make Urania-chan call off the engagement, then I suppose we could put an end to this, Kouga?

Kouga: The quickest way to get her to call off the engagement…?

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Step on her face the first time you meet her[⁎]?

Kaoru: Wow, that’s the worst. Seriously, don’t, okay? That’d be a real accident.

Rei: I’m sure there are women in this world who like men with bad behaviour, but those men aren’t even considered human at that point.

Adonis: I think you’re always honest and correct, Oogami. But I cannot understand that idea. One shouldn’t be violent towards the weak.

Kouga: I–I know! I already regret doing that! You guys were the ones who asked me for the quickest way, dammit!

Rei: So you were aware you were disliked by Young Lady Anzu?

Kouga: She’d put her guard up every time she saw my face, ya know. I felt pretty intimidated too.

Kaoru: Intimidated? That’s how you viewed your communication with a cute girl? That’s just the worst, no matter how you look at it.

Kouga: Just shut up~!

Rei: In any case, deepening our knowledge by watching romance movies should definitely come in handy later.

Adonis: ? What do you mean?

Rei: I received the batch of questions for our magazine interview the other day, but…

One of the questions was “Please tell us about your first love.”

Kaoru: Oh, right. It’s a magazine for female readers, so there’s bound to be questions about romance and the type of girl we like, huh.

Rei: Indeed. After all, love stories will always be exciting no matter what country you’re from. I think they had rather good questions and it was plenty to fill the magazine page.

But I think questions that ask us about actual experiences are not good questions, so I’m thinking of rejecting those sorts of questions.

Kouga: Questions askin’ about our “first love” and whatnot are so frickin’ annoyin’, but I don’t get why you think those aren’t good questions.

Rei: Well, it’s obvious. If we answer truthfully, then our unit’s image will just go down the drain.

Adonis: Sakuma-senpai, the reason you have misgivings on the topic of “first love”... is it because you think we wouldn’t be able to answer it?

Rei: Indeed. That’s exactly so!

Think about when you’ll need to answer these questions on the fly.

I figured if you watched romance movies and dramas beforehand, you’d be able to use that knowledge to put an entertaining twist on your stories and experiences that may be otherwise lacking.

It makes sense as Kouga and Adonis-kun are both children, but it’d also be pretty bad if Kaoru-kun were to get stuck with an answer, right…? Considering his image as an idol is one of a playboy.

Kaoru: I–I can come up with an answer or two!

The question is asking about our “first love”, right? I don’t think my answer would be what people are expecting, though.

First loves are more bittersweet and fantasy-like, right!?

Rei: An excuse, I see. You also said that at the speed of light.

Kouga: No one sees you as a playboy who switches girls like they’re shoes or somethin’, Hakaze-senpai.

Kaoru: Ugh… Talking about love and romance is what I’m supposed to be good at, though…!

Rei: Well, there’s no need to be completely honest. We’re idols unlike those whose image is all about honesty and the truth.

Plus, when idols talk about their first love and romance in general, it’s just gossip. They should be treated as entertaining memories.

Kaoru: I guess. In the worst-case scenario, I can always just make up a harmless story that’s based on a movie.

I bet Adonis-kun and Kouga-kun would hate doing that, though. Lies can be convenient at times, you know?

Sometimes, kind lies that won’t hurt anyone are better than the cruel truth.

I also don’t think the people watching us see us as people who are 100% showing our true selves, either.

We hide our true faces and selves with makeup and beautiful embellishments.

No, that’s what it means to be an idol.

Rei: Naturally, not everything we do show is fake or a lie. Making adjustments as necessary is important – show what needs to be shown and hide what needs to be hidden…

This sounds rather silly, but it’s an extremely delicate issue when it comes to idols. 

Talking about love may not seem significant, but it actually is.

Kouga: Ugh, this is so annoyin’. I ain’t great at being that thoughtful, and I hate it too!

I’m always showin’ people what I’m really like!

Rei: Kouga, you may feel you can still be loved if you do that, but you still need to be thoughtful on a minimum scale. That’s what I’m trying to say.

That’s one of the conclusions reached by the people who are even more well-versed in romance than us – in a way, you could say that’s one correct answer.

Therefore, Kouga, you’ll need this knowledge in the future, so be sure to keep watching the movie with no complaints.

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