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Aya
Now then, continuing our collection of must-eat spring sweets, we will now present the long-awaited number one spot!
Eve
The crepes at number two and the daifuku at number three were both really delicious!
Chisato
Fufu, right. It's a shame that you can only enjoy them for a limited time.
Maya
Oh? Can you smell something sweet...? Could this be...?
Hina
Ah~, it might be that red brick shop over there! That has a real cake shop feel to it!
Aya
H-Hina-chan...! That's not it. The shop we're going to is the one next to it...
Hina
Ah, I see. It's that plain-looking shop over there. Sorry, I got confused.
Aya
U-um, getting back on track! Chosen for the number one spot is the Spring in Full Bloom Roll Cake from Patisserie Tomo!
Chisato
From what we've been told, Patisserie Tomo's manager spent ten years training in France before opening this shop.
Eve
Training for ten years... That is wonderful! I can feel their sense of bushido!
Hina
Since it's France, wouldn't they be more about knighthood?
Maya
U-um... Now then! We will be trying the Spring in Full Bloom Roll Cake in their café space!
Aya
hm! I've been waiting for this! Now then, please excuse us!
Eve
There were a lot of delicious-looking cakes in the showcase! I was so captivated by them...
Aya
Yeah, really~. The chocolate cake looked especially good!
Chisato
And the one to beat out those delicious cakes for the grand seat of number one is this Spring in Full Bloom Roll Cake.
Aya
Wow~, this is amazing~! Look, look! The cream filling is shaped like a sakura blossom.
Maya
Just looking at it makes it feel like spring!
Hina
Hm? But isn't the sakura blossom a little crooked?
Chisato
D-do you think so...?
Hina
Yeah, it is. This area right here looks kinda bent. Hey, Aya-chan, it's crooked, right?
Aya
I-I can't really tell, but... even with it like that... don't you think it's not bad?
Hina
I see! It's so interesting that the cakes are so stylish but the inner design is wobbly! Now that you mention it, it's starting to feel boppin'♪
Chisato
Um... The sponge cake section is also very pretty. The pink coloring makes me think of spring scenery and-
Hina
This probably has red food coloring in it, huh? It's amazing that red food coloring makes this kind of color.
Maya
H-Hina-san...
Chisato
N-now then, sorry to have kept you all waiting! It is now time for us to try it.
Eve
I cannot wait any longer either! Let us enjoy them together!
Aya
Right! Now then, everyone say it with me...
All
Thank you for the cake!
All
Chomp...
Maya
... Hm?
Aya
H-huh...?
Chisato
(What is this...? The inner cream is gooey and has no flavor... And yet the cake is so dry...)
Hina
Whoa~, this is terrible~.
The Other Four
...?!
Chisato
H-hey, Hina-chan...!
Hina
I don't really like this flavor. Weren't the number two crepes better than this? I think I'll have to pass on this one.
Aya
H-Hina-chan! I-if you can't eat yours, do you want me to have it?! I really like its flavor!
Hina
Oh, you shouldn't push yourself. This really isn't very good.
Eve
Hina-san, it is very rude to say such things! No matter how bad it might be, the person who made it is standing right here!
Maya
E-Eve-san, you're also being rude... Let's all calm down.
Chisato
...
Aya
Y-yay! I get to have Hina-chan's share too!
Aya
M-mmm. It's so good♪ The cream has a modest sweetness...
Aya
I... I could eat a whole bunch of... Urk...! Cough, cough!
Hina
Awww, and I even warned you~.
Eve
A-Aya-san! Are you all right?!
Aya
Ngh... Ah, that was so good~...
Chisato
I'm sorry... Could we stop the camera for a moment...?
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Chisato
Hina-chan...! What was the meaning of yesterday's on-location filming?!
Hina
... Huh? What do you mean?
Chisato
Don't give me that... I am asking for an explanation for what you did...!
Hina
Huh? Did I do something?
Maya
If I had to say one way or the other, I think you did quite a bit...
Aya
Yesterday was really tough~...
Chisato
I have a lot that I would like to say to you, but the biggest problem was you calling the shop's product not very good.
Chisato
While it is fortunate that we were just recording, had that been a live broadcast, it would have been a serious problem.
Hina
Huh? Really...? It's lucky it was a recording then, huh?
Chisato
Do not try to pass this off as if it doesn't concern you... I am cautioning you about your own actions.
Hina
Well, I mean, it really was terrible~.
Eve
One of the shop trainees said they had made that cake as practice.
Eve
While it looked very delicious, I was astonished by its taste...
Hina
It was brought out by mistake, so we can't help that things turned out that way.
Chisato
I do agree that was their mistake. Following that, we were able to retake the footage with the real cake, so we avoided any serious incidents...
Chisato
However. Hina-chan, your attitude yesterday was unacceptable for our line of work...!
Hina
...?
Chisato
The work tasked to us was introducing shops and products. We absolutely cannot say anything that would ruin their reputations.
Chisato
Even if the cake we are served does not taste good, it is our role to smile and say that it does.
Chisato
Program productions are backed by sponsors. You need to properly understand that, as well as the role that is being asked of us.
Aya
Chisato-chan's right. What you did yesterday was wrong, Hina-chan.
Eve
Saying it is not good is definitely not allowed! It is rude to the person who made it!
Chisato
Aya-chan, Eve-chan, this applies to both of you as well...
Eve & Aya
...?!
Chisato
Eve-chan, you should have chosen your words more carefully. While trying to stop Hina-chan was the right thing to do, the way you phrased it did not help.
Chisato
If anything, it further confirmed that the cake really wasn't good.
Eve
Ngh... I am sorry.
Chisato
And Aya-chan... I do value your effort to do your best until the end.
Chisato
However, no one would believe you thought it was delicious with those tears in your eyes, would they?
Aya
Ngh... I'm really sorry...
Maya
N-now now, Chisato-san... Things may not have gone well, but the two of them tried their best...
Hina
That's right. It's already over and done with, so let's let them off the hook.
Chisato
...?! You are the one I am most cross with, Hina-chan...!
Chisato
To begin with, I have been cautioning you for some time now. You are far too blunt!
Hina
Huh? You think so?
Chisato
During concerts and talk shows, you often ignore the flow of the event to bring up topics you wish to talk about.
Aya
During that one magazine interview, she asked the interviewer why they asked a question, didn't she...?
Eve
It confused the interviewer...
Maya
There was also one time where one of Hina-san's blog posts nearly became a problem, wasn't there...?
Aya
That was the one where she said she went to see a movie, but it wasn't interesting, right...? Luckily, we were able to stop her before she uploaded it...
Hina
I thought that post came out really interesting though.
Chisato
It obviously did not...! Pastel✽Palettes would no longer receive offers for movies...!
Chisato
In the entertainment industry, even a single mistake is fatal. You should be well aware of that, Hina-chan.
Hina
But doing things according to the script isn't very interesting, and if we're going to do something, it might as well be fun, right?
Chisato
Sigh...
Chisato
Tell me something, Hina-chan... I have been meaning to ask you this for some time now, but what is your opinion of idol work?
Hina
Idol work...? Hm, I guess it's kinda interesting.
Hina
I can do a lot of things that I normally can't, and there's a lot of boppin' stuff as well, so I really like it♪
Chisato
... I see. So that's what it means to you.
Chisato
Still, I would like you to think a bit more about what kind of idols you want Pastel✽Palettes to be, as well as about what kind of idol you want to be...
Chisato
Accidents like this will not be tolerated during the next large upcoming assignment.
Chisato
You need to be more conscious... Particularly of what will benefit Pastel✽Palettes.
Hina
What'll benefit Pastel✽Palettes...?
Hina
Hm... Okay. I like our band too, so if that will help us, I'll think about it.
Chisato
I'm happy to hear it.
Chisato
You all have a lesson after this, correct? I cannot participate because of work, but please do your best.
Aya
Okay. Good luck with your work, Chisato-chan!
Maya
We'll make sure to rehearse enough for your share, Chisato-san!
Eve
Be careful on your way there!
Hina
...
Hina
(What kind of idol I want to be, huh...?)
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Hina
...
Eve
Hina-san seems to have been thinking about something for some time now.
Maya
I wonder if she's worried about what Chisato-san told her...
Aya
Hina-chan...
Hina
...
Aya
Cheer up, Hina-chan. Everyone makes mistakes, so you don't have to feel so down.
Hina
Huh? Mistakes?
Aya
I'm not proud of it, but I make mistakes a lot, so I know how you feel. If there's anything you want to talk about, you can always come to me for advice...
Hina
Huh? Advice? From you? ... Why?
Aya
Huh? Um... I thought you might be worried about what Chisato-chan told you...
Hina
I'm not. I was just thinking about it.
Hina
What do I want Pastel✽Palettes to be? What kind of idol do I want to be?
Hina
After being asked that, I realized I hadn't really thought about it until now.
Eve
So that is why you have been absent-minded this whole time.
Hina
Well, I guess so~. Still, Chisato-chan was pretty angry today, huh?
Hina
It's rare for her to show that much emotion.
Maya
Isn't that probably because Pastel✽Palettes' circumstances are changing?
Hina
Huh? What do you mean?
Maya
Well, Aya-san and Chisato-san have made appearances in a television drama, and Eve-san's radio show has started as well.
Maya
And the other day, All Fun and Games had its broadcast period extended.
Aya
Also, Maya-chan's column is going to come out as a book soon!
Maya
Huhehe... Th-thank you.
Maya
How do I put this...? I think that's why Chisato-san is so worried.
Maya
We're getting more types of assignments now, so we have to think about how we're seen by people that don't know us.
Eve
I see! I understand completely!
Maya
Not to mention, all the staff members we interact with at work won't always be people that know us.
Aya
She has a point. If we leave a bad impression in the beginning, we might not get work after that...
Hina
Hm, so that's what it is...
Hina
Does that mean Chisato-chan was right about playing the role being asked of us?
Hina
That doesn't feel boppin' at all though. And if that's the case, the ones they hire don't necessarily need to be us, right?
Aya
Th-that's true, but...
Hina
Boring things are boring, and terrible-tasting food tastes terrible.
Hina
Wouldn't it be lying to say something tastes good when it doesn't? Are we supposed to lie if we're asked to?
Hina
Hm, that doesn't feel very boppin'.
Eve
That certainly is not in line with bushido!
Maya
No, I think Chisato-san was trying to ask you what you want to value.
Maya
How do you want Pastel✽Palettes to be in the future...? And what kind of idols do you want to be...?
Maya
In other words... You should act with that in mind.
Hina
I see. I feel like I kinda understand, but kinda don't...
Hina
Hm... Ah, by the way, what about all of you? Do you guys already have something in mind?
Aya
Of course! I...
Hina
Want to be an idol that gives people dreams! Right?
Aya
Huh? Wh-why did you say it before I could~?
Hina
Ahaha! I mean, you're always talking about it, Aya-chan. I'm pretty sure I've got it memorized.
Maya
I suppose... I want to be an idol that is true to herself and can give courage to others.
Maya
I may still be inexperienced, but I do think I am consciously trying to be that kind of idol.
Hina
Oh, so that's how it is for you. Okay, what about you, Eve-chan?
Eve
My goal is of course for Pastel✽Palettes to be idols that can conquer the world!
Eve
I believe that if I have a true and unwavering spirit of bushido, that dream will come true!
Hina
I don't really get it, but... yours seems the most interesting, Eve-chan!
Maya
A-ahaha...
Aya
In any case, it would be great if we got everyone in Japan to know about us.
Maya
What kind of idol do you want to be, Hina-san?
Hina
Like I said, I'm still thinking about it. I can't really come up with an answer, so I don't know.
Hina
But, well, in the end, being able to enjoy things I don't understand is what makes me who I am!
Maya
Right. I hope that you find a boppin' answer that suits you, Hina-san♪
Hina
Ahaha! Thanks!
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Hina
Morning~! ... Huh? Am I the last one?
Aya
Hina-chan, you barely made it~. I got here an hour ago.
Maya
Ahaha... I think you may have arrived too early, Aya-san...
Eve
I know how she feels though! After all, today is our assignment for "RoyalxHoliday!"
Maya
We're appearing on a show that I've watched on our days off... Oh~, I'm so nervous...!
Chisato
This television show is watched by a broad audience. Those nerves are completely natural.
Aya
We're doing an on-site shoot of a sakura blossom spot with an actress, right?!
Chisato
Correct. It will be Haruka-san. I have co-starred with her once before. She is a candid actress with expert-level acting skills.
Hina
Being able to go flower-viewing while we're working seems like a bonus~!
Chisato
Hina-chan. I might seem harsh, but this will be for work. Please think of that first, and—
Hina
I know~. I won't do anything like last time, so relax~.
Chisato
I see. I am relieved to hear that. Well then, shall we get going?
Aya
Whoa, I had no idea there was a spot for sakura blossoms so close by! Our talent agency is not far from here~!
Haruka
I see. You're all so lucky to have a place like this so close to your agency~.
Chisato
(So far, the on-location filming has been going well. Hina-chan has been reading the situation and is behaving.)
Staff
Now then, Aya-san and Haruka-san, please give us a few words on your thoughts of this spot! First, let's start with Aya-san.
Aya
H-huh, me...?! Um... uhhh... The sakura blossoms are really pretty, and... seeing them made me realize spring is here~!
Haruka
As I am normally busy with work, being able to leisurely enjoy scenery like this is truly relaxing. I almost feel as if I am breathing in spring itself...
Staff
Oh~, now that is a magnificent comment~!
Aya
Wow, what an amazing comment... It would've been nice if I had been able to say something like that...
Haruka
That's not true. Your comment was very lovely, Aya-chan.
Aya
Thank you very much!
Staff
Now then. Next, please try ad-libbing a drama scene with the sakura blossoms in the background.
Chisato
Ahh, in that case I will—
Staff
Oh, no! We'd like to ask for Aya-san and Haruka-san to handle it!
Chisato
I-is that so...?
Aya
Huh? I'm not very confident though~...!
Eve
...? Why are they having Aya-san do it instead of Chisato-san...?
Maya
Hm... The staff member may have something in mind...
Chisato
...
Haruka
So... Aya-chan. I want you to wait for me here. Then I will know this is a place I can come home to.
Aya
O-okay...! I'll wait for you to come buck... Ah.
Staff
Okay, cut! Wow, what great footage!
Aya
Huh...? I just fumbled my words, so shouldn't we do a retake...?
Staff
I think this is good, as it has its own charm!
Aya
O-okay...
Staff
By the way, do you know what biological family sakura blossoms are in?
Aya
U-umm... sakura blossoms... are in the...
Aya
... Sakura blossom family?
Haruka
Sakura blossoms are part of the rose family, right?
Staff
Well done! Just as expected from Haruka-san!
Haruka
You just told me that a moment ago... didn't you?
Staff
Ah, let's not worry about that!
Maya
U-um, Chisato-san... There's something I'm a little concerned about...
Chisato
Yes, I'm thinking the same thing.
Chisato
The main focus of this on-location filming is Haruka-san. It would seem we were invited to act as her foil.
Maya
I thought as much...
Eve
Also, does it not seem like they have only been filming when Aya-san makes a mistake...?
Chisato
Yes. I believe their plan is to record comical footage of Aya-chan to accentuate Haruka-san.
Chisato
You could say they chose that filming style precisely because they know how Aya-chan is...
Eve
I feel sorry for Aya-san...
All Except Aya
...
Hina
... This doesn't feel very boppin'~.
Chisato
Hina-chan...
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Chisato
Hina-chan... Please refrain from saying what you just said. You assured me you would behave today, did you not?
Hina
Awww, but this isn't any fun at all. It's just a loop of Aya-chan failing and the actress succeeding.
Eve
I-I also agree with Hina-san! This is not right!
Chisato
Eve-chan, even you are siding with her...?
Eve
I understand that we are not the stars for today's on-location filming, but it is somewhat frustrating to have our reputation be spread this way...
Maya
E-Eve-san... Let's calm down a little.
Aya
Y-yeah! It's okay. I'm totally fine!
Hina
Hm, It feels pretty obvious that you're pushing yourself though. Chisato-chan, do you think this is okay?
Chisato
... Depending on how you interpret it, I believe this situation could be beneficial.
Chisato
Aya-chan will leave an impression by drawing attention at pivotal points. That should provide opportunities for people to remember us.
Chisato
Furthermore, this is work. As professionals, I believe we should devote ourselves only to the role we have been given.
Hina
That's what we should do, huh? What about you, Maya-chan? Are you okay with this on-site shoot?
Maya
... No, I'm not. But—
Hina
Then let's do things our way!
Hina
I don't really have an idea of what kind of idol I want to be yet, but...
Hina
At the very least, I know this isn't the kind of idol I want to be.
Hina
I mean, none of you seem to be having fun at all, and I'm not having any fun either!
Hina
We do boppin' work, and everyone that sees that will feel boppin'♪ Wouldn't it be boring if we weren't idols like that?
Aya
Hina-chan...
Hina
So let's work together to make this un-boppin' on-site shoot more boppin'♪
Maya
Do you mean, instead of fitting ourselves into a mold created by our surroundings, we make our surroundings fit into a mold we make...?
Hina
Yeah! That's it!
Hina
I mean, doing it that way would be more boppin'♪
Chisato
...
Hina
At times like this, I think it would be more boppin' to think of what we want to do rather than what we should do♪
Chisato
What we want to do... rather than what we should do...?
Hina
If we want to make the people watching feel boppin', then we need to feel boppin' first♪
Chisato
(So that is Hina-chan's answer... That is what idols are to her...)
Eve
I-I want everyone to see us in a more enjoyable state!
Maya
Me too... At this rate, I don't think we will be able to properly convey our charm as a band!
Aya
Same here... I'm happy that I can be filmed, but I want people to know more about the Pastel✽Palettes! I mean, I know we can do more than this!
Chisato
... You all seem to have been influenced by Hina-chan. Don't you think you are being too self-indulgent?
Aya
Ch-Chisato-chan...
Chisato
There will be many assignments like this in the future where we will have to play the foil for someone else...
Chisato
Some will be joint appearances with performers with long careers, and others will involve plans from large agencies...
Chisato
Some day, we will need to abide by their authority...
Maya
Th-that's...
Chisato
... However.
Chisato
That is not today.
All Except Chisato
...!
Chisato
Even if we continue following the staff member's instructions, we can only leave an impression that has already been established for us.
Chisato
What's more, it will be in a format that we do not want.
Chisato
Looking at the long term, this inconsistency in our image will one day have a bad influence on our activities.
Chisato
Before that happens, it would be best to leave behind something in a manner we choose. Thinking of our future, that is what should be done...
Chisato
... No. That is what I personally want to do.
Hina
Nice! Chisato-chan, you're starting to feel boppin' too♪
Chisato
Not to mention, there have been multiple times during the filming where the flow of things has been forcibly changed on us.
Chisato
Fufu. I am not someone that likes being controlled by others in the first place.
Maya
Chisato-san... Your smile is somewhat frightening...
Aya
Eep...
Hina
Nice, nice~! That's the Chisato-chan that I wanted to see!
Chisato
Well, that is a relief... Oh my, it seems our break is nearly over.
Hina
Okay then, everyone. Let's make this a more boppin' job during the second half♪
Aya, Maya & Eve
Okay!
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Chisato
The sakura blossoms blooming in this area appear to be a different variety than the previous ones.
Aya
Ah, these are called weeping sakura blossoms! Yoshino sakura blossoms are pretty, but this variety has a nice sense of elegance!
Staff
Oh, now then, I'd like to stop here and give a quiz to Aya-san and Haruka-san about songs related to sakura blossoms—
Hina
Ah, by the way, is anyone else hungry? We've been walking the whole time, so I'd like to have something to eat~!
Chisato
In that case, I believe there is a shop nearby that sells delicious seasonal crepes.
Haruka
Ah, I love crepes. I might like to try one.
Chisato
I am certain that you will also take a liking to them, Haruka-san. They also look very nice as well. Isn't that right, Aya-chan?
Aya
Yeah!
Chisato
Didn't you upload pictures of them online?
Aya
Ah, that's right! They're these ones right here...
Haruka
Wow, they look so good! Aya-chan, you're really good at taking photos.
Eve
Yes, Aya-san is very skilled at taking food pictures and selfies!
Haruka
Fufu. After seeing those, I've gotten hungry as well. Would it be okay for us to drop by there for a little bit?
Staff
Ah, in that case, after the quiz, we can—
Hina
Weren't those crepes only available in a limited quantity?
Chisato
Yes, if we do not hurry there, they may be sold out. It is a shame, but the crepes will have to wait until another ti—
Staff
I-in that case, why don't we head there first?! The quiz can wait until after!
Maya
(That was masterful guidance, Chisato-san! In the process of introducing Aya-san's hobby, we drew Haruka-san's interest...)
Maya
(And with a few words from Hina-san, we managed to avoid the staff member's attempts to proceed with the quiz...)
Maya
(Chisato-san and the others said they would take control once the on-location filming started again, but... this is even better than I imagined!)
Hina
Maya-chan! If we don't hurry, they'll be sold out~!
Maya
Ah! I-I'm sorry! Let's go!
Maya
(I simply cannot miss any developments after this!)
Haruka
That crepe was very delicious. I'm so glad that you introduced me to them~!
Maya
(We were able to please Haruka-san, and Chisato-san easily handled the food reporting... Even the staff member was pleased they were able to secure usable footage...)
Chisato
Fufu. I'm pleased you liked it. Next is—
Staff
That would be this picture postcard workshop. Everyone, please draw some lovely sakura blossom illustrations for us.
Aya
Ngh... I can't draw all that well~...
Staff
Aya-san, could we see your work for—
Hina
Ah, first, take a look at mine! C'mon, you too, Haruka-chan!
Haruka
Wow! Your picture is so well done, Hina-chan! I wouldn't be surprised if it was sold in a store.
Hina
I know, right?! Who else is drawing an interesting-looking picture...? Ah, Eve-chan!
Chisato
Eve-chan's picture... Is this a samurai under a flurry of falling sakura blossoms?
Eve
Yes! Both sakura blossoms and samurai are the heart of Japan!
Haruka
Fufu. You're so interesting, Eve-chan~. Do you like samurai?
Chisato
Eve-chan is also a fan of period dramas and watches them often.
Eve
Yes. I recently saw the production where you played the leading role! It was quite entertaining!
Haruka
Really?! I'm so glad to hear that~!
Chisato
If I'm not mistaken, the sequel will be airing soon, will it not?
Haruka
Right! I would love it if you watched the sequel as well~.
Eve
Of course!
Hina
Now then, let's take a look at Chisato-chan's picture!
Chisato
Huh?! We don't need to show mine, do we...?
Maya
(Hina-san avoided the flow of showing Aya-san's picture by showing her own, and smoothly brought the conversation to Eve-san.)
Maya
(Chisato-san followed her lead to introduce Eve-san and then provided a promo for Haruka-san's TV drama... Bravo!)
Maya
(It seems even Chisato-san did not expect the final twist, but... We're getting the staff member's attention, so it turned out all right!)
Hina
Sigh~, Chisato-chan's picture was so interesting~. Maya-chan, what did you draw~?
Maya
Ah, I—
Maya
(Oh, that was close. I can't just observe the two of them. As a member of Pastel✽Palettes, I have to show off our charms as well!)
Staff
Last will be a special quiz. If you get the answer right, all of you will be provided with an ultra-luxurious dinner after this!
Aya
Hear that? An ultra-luxurious dinner! We have to pass this quiz!
Staff
But only one person can answer the final question! So please decide which one of you will be answering!
Chisato
Only one of us... That is quite the responsibility...
Hina
Oh, oh! Give us a hint first! If you don't, we can't decide who to choose!
Staff
A h-hint...? Very well... but only one. It's a quiz on waka poems associated with sakura blossoms!
Aya
Waka poems?!
Eve
Ah, if I remember correctly, Aya-san has some previous experience in that area...
Maya
Right! She created a guidebook of sakura blossom-themed waka and tanka poems for our previous flower-viewing, so she should be knowledgeable!
Aya
Yeah! I'm confident I can handle this!
Hina
Then shouldn't Aya-chan be the one to answer?
Chisato
Indeed. Thanks to you, Haruka-san, we very much enjoyed today's on-location filming. So please allow our leader to present you with a wonderful dinner!
Haruka
Fufu. Well then, I guess I'll look forward to that. Aya-chan, can we count on you?
Aya
Okay, leave it to me!
Eve
Aya-san, please do your best!
Maya
(I'm sure the staff member definitely wanted to pose the question to Haruka-san...)
Maya
(But thanks to Hina-san and Chisato-san, before they knew it, it became a way to highlight Aya-san!)
Maya
(If Aya-san gets this right, it should dispel the impression of her always making mistakes...!)
Staff
W-well then, let us ask Aya-san! Here is the question...
Transcript
Hina
Ahaha, no matter how many times I see it, I really have to give it to Aya-chan for getting that question wrong~!
Aya
Ngh... Hina-chan... Stop watching that broadcast in front of me~...
Maya
That was quite unexpected...
Hina
Not meeting everyone's expectations under those circumstances was a total Aya-chan thing to pull off~!
Chisato
In a sense, you could call it a skill of hers.
Aya
Even you're laughing at me, Chisato-chan?!
Eve
But the response from viewers was very positive! Even Haruka-san said on an online post that she had fun!
Chisato
True. The show's staff also said that they'd like us to appear again if we have the chance.
Maya
They said they might invite us individually next time, didn't they?
Aya
Fufu. In other words, everyone's charms got through to them properly!
Hina
Well, after seeing that, it's no wonder that the staff member's attention was drawn to Aya-chan's comical nature~!
Chisato
Yes. I suppose that means that Aya-chan's potential exceeded even our expectations.
Aya
N-no more talking about this subject, okay?!
Chisato
Fufu. Why don't we leave teasing Aya-chan at that for now?
Chisato
Speaking of which, Hina-chan, have you discovered the type of idol that you want to be?
Hina
Nope, not at all. I thought about it, but nothing really clicked~.
Chisato
I see. Well, I discovered the type of idol that I would like for you to be.
Hina
Huh?! Really?! Tell me, tell me!
Chisato
You told us that we should make the program more in line with ourselves, rather than following the intentions of the staff, correct?
Chisato
Being able to proceed in the direction you want without just accepting what you are given...
Chisato
Hina-chan, that is your strength, and it will prove useful for surviving in the entertainment industry.
Eve
I know what you mean! Hina-san's words at that time were very heartening!
Chisato
From now on, in order for us to be able to shine as Pastel✽Palettes...
Chisato
I would like Hina-chan to be an idol that expands our borders.
Hina
I see~. So that's the kind of idol you're expecting from me~.
Hina
... Okay! Then I'll make that the kind of idol I want to be!
Maya
Huh?! Is it okay for you to decide it like that?!
Aya
Th-that's right~! You should be the one to decide stuff like this...
Chisato
This is merely what I wish of you, Hina-chan. I believe you already know this, but there is no need for you to conform to it.
Hina
Yeah, I know! If I wasn't convinced, I wouldn't be saying this!
Hina
But hearing what you said made me feel boppin'♪
Hina
So I think that's okay for now!
Chisato
As long as you're fine with it, then I have no objections...
Eve
Still, I think that making the decision based on whether you felt boppin' or not is very much like you, Hina-san♪
Maya
Ahaha, right. We can also relax if you're going to be that informal about it.
Aya
Still... the second half of the TV show was amazing. It felt like everything was under Hina-chan's and Chisato-chan's control...
Eve
I know what you mean! It felt like the on-location filming proceeded according to Hina-san's ad-libbing and Chisato-san's script...
Maya
You two don't normally join forces. I felt like I caught a glimpse of your true potentials...
Hina
Ahaha! Hear that, Chisato-chan?! They've got some real expectations for us. Wanna keep at it for our next assignment?
Chisato
Fufu. Well, if our teamwork becomes necessary again, perhaps I shall give it some thought.
Maya
I hope that it won't be...
Aya
Ahaha...
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