First Outfit | Chapter 1

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〈Location: In Front of the Stands〉


Mika: Huh? Are ya on a break, Anzu-chaー ‘Producer’? Thanks fer all yer hard work~ ♪

I wasn’t expectin’ to see ya. I was gonna take a quick break m’self, so I came here.

Hmm? What’re ya callin’ me over fer?

Did I do somethin’? I don’t remember, but I’m sorry if it’s somethin’ bad……?

I see, yer not angry with me. That’s a relief.

I didn’t realise. Oshi-san told me to not keep lowerin’ m’head fer no reason ‘cause it’s unsightly.

That’s right. Oshi-san’s been gone fer a while now, so I’m gettin’ worried about how ‘m actin’ as a person.

Oshi-san’s the only one who tells me to become like a doll……

……-wait no. Yer the one who called me over, ‘Producer’, and here I am talkin’ away!

What’s wrong? Didja need me fer somethin’?

“Personal outfit”? Hmhm…… So yer makin’ a ‘personal outfit’ fer all the idols here at ES.

Yer makin’ one fer each an’ every idol, huh.

It sounds easy, but ain’t there a lotta idols at ES? Ya don’t really mean yer makin’ one fer everyone?

Ahaha. Doin’ a fist pump- ya sure are motivated.

Even before ES, ya made a lot of idol’s costumes. ‘M sure yer gonna do just fine.

‘M gonna be cheerin’ ya on. Do yer best~ ♪

Eh. Didja come just to tell me that yer makin’ these ‘personal outfits’?

…...Eeh! Yer makin’ mine first!? Why?

So ya did a lottery...... I see. That’s a fair enough reason.

What kinda design would I like? True…… it is a ‘personal outfit’, u~m……

…...Well, if ya want, but- would ya let me make this one m’self?

‘S gonna be a special costume fer me, ain’t it? I’ve always wanted to try makin’ one on my own.

Aah, but if ya already decided on where ya wanna take it, or there’s no time to wait fer me to make it, then it’s totally fine fer ya to say no……!

All by m’self…… mm, I reckon I’ll be fine. I mightn’t be all too skilled, but I’ve watched Oshi-san work.

This ‘personal outfit’ of mine, it’s gotta be m’favourite outfit, right?

If I can make this on my own, I reckon I’ll be one step closer to becomin’ an artist like Oshi-san.

Of course, even if ‘m one step closer, ‘m still not gonna be anywhere near gettin’ on the same level. But that ain’t gonna stop me from movin’ forwards.

…...nha, you’ll let me make it?

‘M gonna try sayin’ this. Thanks much, ‘Producer’~ ♪

Mn, I got it. If I run into any trouble, I’ll be sure to ask ya fer help.

Ya said yer leavin’ it to me after all, ‘Producer’!

I’ll show ya an outfit that’s real fine, an’ it’ll be the absolute best~ !


〈Location: Outfits Room〉


Mika: (......Why’d I say somethin’ like that.)

No~pe! I can’t be lettin’ my mind wander……!

(I’m real motivated, but I can’t gather my thoughts.)

(......Maybe it’d be better if I got some advice from ‘Producer’ after all?)

(But ‘s a lil’ shameful to go askin’ fer ideas. Me an’ my big mouth, sayin’ “I’ll show ya an outfit that’s real fine” an’ whatnot.)

(......’S alright. I’ve still got time. I shouldn’t be givin’ up already- ‘s still too early to run cryin’ to ‘Producer’.)

(I decided I was gonna pursue art as a person. If I can’t even make one piece by m’self, Oshi-san probably won’t even look at me anymore.)

‘M gonna finish this by m’self. …...ain’t that right, Oshi-san.

(I’ve been carryin’ Oshi-san’s picture with me everywhere I go, ‘s gotten all tattered.)

(I did take the picture on m’phone though, so I can print as many as I want……)

There’s only one Oshi-san in the world, so just this one picture of Oshi-san’s enough…… ♪

(......Oshi-san. I wonder what yer doin’. Yer probably peacefully makin’ new works under Paris’ sky, huh.)

(Oshi-san’s got Mado-nee to make sure he ain’t lonely, but me……)

No no, no gettin’ all miserable!

Just what am I thinkin’ー no, ‘m always thinkin’ about Oshi-san though.

We only get to see each other every once in a while, so ‘m gonna surprise him real good.

If I make the costume by m’self, Oshi-san’ll be proud and say I’ve grown.

This is so that Oshi-san’ll be proud of me!

Now ain’t the time to be holdin’ m’head, an’ it ain’t the time to be lookin’ down either. ‘M not gonna let it hold me back. ‘M gonna try my best~ !

This is so that Oshi-san’ll keep watchin’ over me. ‘M gonna do good.

…...Alright. Fufun, ‘m feelin’ good. Just ya wait ‘n see, Oshi-san.




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