Footsteps of Happiness
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Footsteps of Happiness
Chapter 1
Season: Autumn
Location: Lounge of ES Live Stage
Uuu, I'm so tired~ Yuzuru, get me a drink!
I will prepare some cold tea for you right away.
...Oh my, it's Anzu-san.
Fufu. What a nice surprise to find you waiting for us backstage.
Truly. As a show of gratitude, I shall also give you a surprise... Ta-da! ☆
Hey, don't put a pigeon on my head~!
I shall take care of the pigeon.
Bocchama, and Anzu-san as well, have some tea.
Anzu, did you come to see our live? Hey, hey, how was my performance?
Ehehe, thank you for praising me ♪ I really gave it my all because it was a fine live.
...Uh, did you want to talk to me? Sure, I'm all ears ♪
"Feature Live"? Yeah, I heard of it. It's a solo mini live by an ES idol, right?
Oh, I get it. It's my turn next, huh?
Uwaah, I guessed right! I'm so clever today...♪
"Do you have any ideas for a solo live performance you'd like to try?" Hmm... I can't think of anything right away.
But I'll come up with something. It's a solo show, after all.
I want to make it a special live that brings happiness to the people who always support me ♪
Tori's solo live, huh? If possible, I'd like to watch it from the audience too. Anzu-chan, is there a way to make it happen?
...Indeed, I am in agreeance with Anzu-san. Eichi-sama's presence is quite strong, so it wouldn't be easy to keep him hidden. He might be best seated in the staff section.
I see, that's a shame. I was hoping to blend in with Tori's fans and wave my cyalume around.
Fufufu. It's too early to give up, Eichi. I am disguise, and disguise is myself!
This Hibiki Wataru will transform you into someone else with special makeup...☆
Thank you. So, Tori, as a fan of yours, I'll be looking forward to it.
Yup. I'll do my best for you, Eichi-sama.
Location: Student Council Room
A few days later, after school.
—Ahaha. It was such a coincidence to meet in the hallway, huh~
Come on, don't be so reserved, Anzu. Tori will be here soon too—Hm?
.........
O~i, Tori. Isn't that the student council president's seat?
Hnn, I know that...
...That's it? Doesn't look like he's gonna leave.
What's with the frown, is something bothering you?
Remember the other day I was bragging about doing a solo live? I can't come up with any good ideas for it.
I've brainstormed a few concepts, but they need all the fine members. If it's just me, it's gonna be a bit dull.
I was hoping to create something amazing and surprise Anzu by today... Hm?
Anzu?! You scared me... Since when have you been here? I didn't notice you at all.
Anzu's always had little presence~ She still manages to surprise me even now.
What is it, Anzu? "Thank you for thinking so earnestly"?
Of course, it's for my fans. I have to make the solo live a success so that they'll feel happy to have supported me.
...that's what I believe, but I can't find any concrete ideas. My motivation isn't getting me anywhere.
A solo show... What's my selling point?
I know it's my nobility and cuteness, but these two alone aren't enough.
You're so greedy... Just kidding ♪
Finding your own strengths is tough~ Fan preferences might differ in terms of what they wanna promote. Maybe there's no single right answer?
What is it, Anzu? ..."There's still time to think before the "Feature Live", but do you want to work on the pamphlet you were planning for today?"
Yeah, got it. New Prez, I'm heading out now.
Sure. Take care.
Chapter 2
Location: Connecting Corridor
Hey, Anzu, how are everyone else's candids like?
Can you show me the pictures you've taken so far? Thanks.
...Huh, everyone has their own unique look. It's impressive how their individuality comes through so strongly.
I was only thinking about the performance, but I guess I need to consider the type of pictures I want to present too. Ugh~
...Huh? You're saying I don't need to overthink it?
I see. When I'm worried, it shows on my face, and it won't look like a candid. Yeah, I'll try to be natural.
...He~ey!
Ah, Mitsuru came running.
What's up? You need something from us?
Nah! I don't have any business here, but since I spotted you two, I came over this way!
I'm so lucky to meet Anzu-neechan! What're you doing with Hime-chan?
...A photoshoot for a pamphlet? That's why you're wearing an expensive camera around your neck? Makes sense!
I want my picture taken too! Hime-chan, let's pose side by side! Peace, peace! ☆
Peace, peace...♪
I mean, hey! It's not that kind of picture.
It's for my solo live—a "Feature Live".
Solo? Then it'd be bad for me to interrupt you, bye-bye!
Ah, yeah... Bye-bye...?
...He's gone. In the past, he would've said something like "Let's dash together, daze! ☆" and dragged me away.
He's a second-year now. I guess he's matured in his own way.
Well, I'm still the more mature one, though~♪
Location: Yumenosaki Academy Grower Barn
...Oh, look. There's Shinobu.
Hey there! Tori-kun and Anzu-dono, what a coincidence to meet you here of all places, de gozaru!
Same to you. Why are you in the rabbit hutch? Is it like some kind of hidden village?
Waah, I didn't expect that kind of idea! A hidden village... Fufun, my ninja blood is stirring, de gozaru ♪
At any rate, as you can see, this is the animal enclosure. While interacting with the animals, I'm doing a bit of cleaning too.
Hmm... Ah, I just thought of a good idea.
Isn't the sight of the cute me taking care of cute animals the cutest thing ever?
You were thinking the same thing, Anzu? We're on the same wavelength~
Shinobu, let me clean up too.
Understood. I've already taken care of the parrots, so I shall ask you to take care of the chickens.
Okay~ ...Anzu, what's up? "There's a manual there, we should skim through it"?
No need! Just change the food and water and sweep with a broom, right? Piece of cake ♪
...Umyah?!
A chicken's on my back! And this one's pecking at my leg!
Help me~! Shinobu~! Anzu~!
Ohh, what a passionate reception, de gozaru...
Well then, I shall take that side, and you take care of the rabbits.
Y-Yeah... The rabbit hutch is almost cleaned out. What do I have to do?
...Brushing? Do I just brush their fur with this?
Okay, I'll try. Hehe, you're squinting your eyes all comfortable...
You should be honored to have me brush your hair...♪
Ten minutes later.
Thanks to Tori-kun, the animal shelter has become sparkling clean, de gozaru! I'm terribly thankful, I shall shower you with my gratitude ♪
But didn't you do most of the work, Shinobu? All I did was deal with the rabbits.
But, if I was of even just a little help, I'm glad. Anzu's happy with the good photos too.
Hm? I hear cheering... Something's going on nearby. Let's go, Anzu.
Location: Yumenosaki Academy Outdoor Stage
This crowd... Ah, it's for an "S3". Now that I think about it, I vaguely recall the proposal.
I've been reading them all. They come in so frequently, it's hard to remember each one.
What is it, Anzu? "I see a familiar face"... Ah, it's true.
Hey, Shiratori.
Oh, hello~ Did you come to see the DreFes too, Himemiya-senpai?
No, Anzu and I are...
(Huh? Anzu left.)
(Oh well. She wouldn't leave me behind, surely she'll come back eventually.)
What about Anzu-san?
It's nothing. I don't know anything about this DreFes, is there a specific idol you're interested in?
Yes! There's actually a unit I've been secretly keeping an eye on.
They're not well-known yet, but they consist of only third-years.
Huh... Now that you mention it, it's full of first-year students here.
(Everyone's eyes are shining, waiting eagerly for the live to start.)
(...It's just like how I used to be, looking up to Eichi-sama's singing and dancing on stage.)
......
Ah, Anzu, where were you? You're already hard to track, so don't just disappear suddenly, okay?
...A cyalume? You want me to evaluate them?
Sure, but I won't just wave it around so easily. I'm not lenient, y'know.
After a while, at the end of the DreFes.
Are the results announced yet... W-Well, it's not like I'm looking forward to it or anything, alright?
I'm just curious to see if the unit I waved my cyalume for won... Just a little...
Hey, can I tell you something? I was thinking about my solo live while watching the DreFes.
I haven't figured out all the details yet, but I want to make it a performance that becomes a goal for anyone who sees it.
Kids like the ones I met at Yumenosaki Academy and ES... I want the idols that I used to ignore to like me.
But I don't know what exactly to do... Will you think about it with me?
...Ehehe. Thanks. I knew you'd say that, Anzu.
I became an idol because I admired Eichi-sama. Even if it's just a single person, I hope I can become someone's inspiration too...♪