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A Wonderful Assortment |  |
Chisato
Phew... Everyone's playing very well today. At this rate, the next concert will be-
Hina
Hey, hey, Chisato-chan! There's something I'd like to ask. Is now okay?
Chisato
Yes. What is it?
Hina
Didn't you and Eve-chan take part in a flea market the other day?
Aya
Huh? You did?!
Chisato
Yes. How should I put this...? It just sort of happened. Hagumi-chan and the others were quite distraught about it, so I helped them out a little.
Maya
Now that you mention it, I remember seeing posters up about a flea market downtown. So you were a part of that event!
Hina
I thought we were friends, Chisato-chan. You should have told us about it too!
Chisato
Well, even if I told you guys, all your schedules were full. I just so happened to have time off.
Hina
Yeah, but still~. I wanted to be a part of it~...
Eve
Fufu. Chisato-san played a big role in that event!
Eve
She kept a close watch over us, and when we really needed help, she'd lend a hand!
Eve
And, on the big day, she took charge of making sure everything went smoothly. Our flea market stall was a success all because of Chisato-san!
Aya
Wow! That's Chisato-chan for you!
Maya
Aya-san is right! It's just like you to be able to take charge even though it was your first time!
Chisato
Maya-chan, stop teasing me.
Maya
I'm not teasing at all. You're always there to lend me a hand too.
Hina
But it's unusual for you to be as relaxed as you are when you're with Pastelā½Palettes, no?
Hina
That's even more reason for me to have joined~! I bet it would've been amusing seeing you put out the chaotic fires everyone was causing!
Chisato
Goodness gracious... All I did was do what I could, you know?
Chisato
Besides, more so than watching over them... I would say I was a little nervous.
Eve
Really? You were?!
Chisato
I was. I couldn't just sit there and watch. Himari-chan and Hagumi-chan weren't careful enough in the way they were handling things.
Chisato
As I stepped in to help, though, my nervousness naturally faded away.
Maya
That's because you're good at taking care of others.
Chisato
That's not true. But I suppose you have a point.
Chisato
If you asked me why I was a lot like how I am with Pastelā½Palettes, it'd surely be because...
Hina
Oh~, I get it~.
Maya
Ahaha...
Aya
Huh? What? Wh-why is everyone looking at me for...?
Chisato
No reason. Some things with the flea market crew just felt scarily similar to how things are when I'm with a certain someone...
Eve
Fufu. Perhaps you're right!
Aya
Huh?! What?! What do you mean?!
Maya
I certainly understand that feeling of wanting to lend a hand.
Hina
Especially when that person totally doesn't have it together, huh?!
Aya
Huh?! Why do you all seem to understand each other?!
Aya
It's not me, right?! Th-there's no way you're talking about me, right?!
Chisato
Hmm... I wonder.
Aya
What?! ... Aww man~...!
Transcript
Chisato
Oh... Hello there, BanG Dreamer-san.
Chisato
Do you recognize me? ... Fufu. It's me, Chisato.
Chisato
So what are you here to buy?
Chisato
... Okay, you came to restock some supplies.
Chisato
Oh my, is it that surprising to see me here? I come to browse every now and then too, you know.
Chisato
... Fufu. BanG Dreamer-san, you seem very apologetic today.
Chisato
I'm actually here to get the aroma oil that I like since I ran out.
Chisato
Yes. People usually don't recognize me when I'm in disguise.
Chisato
Just the other day while I was working at the flea market, only a few people figured out it was me.
Chisato
Mhm, that's right. I took part in that flea market that was held downtown.
Chisato
I was working there with Himari-chan, Hagumi-chan, as well as Eve-chan and Rimi-chan.
Chisato
You see, I was bringing Eve-chan something she'd left during practice, and it seemed they were in the middle of talking about the event.
Chisato
It seriously looked like they were in a tough spot, so I couldn't help myself and offered my assistance.
Chisato
Permission from the agency? Nothing gets past you, BanG Dreamer-san.
Chisato
So, this is a secret, but the agency was reluctant to let Eve-chan and I take part at first.
Chisato
That's correct. It was a sudden request. Plus, even though it's our private lives, as idols, selling our items can obviously create problems.
Chisato
If it were the usual me, I would've just given up after the first time the agency said no...
Chisato
But, for some reason, I couldn't let it go. Once I recalled how hard everyone was working for the event, I naturally fought for it, too.
Chisato
So how did I finally convince them? Fufu, I really didn't do anything drastic.
Chisato
I negotiated by saying we wouldn't put out prior announcements letting people know of our participation in the event or reveal which items were whose.
Chisato
Amazing... you say? The amazing one isn't me, BanG Dreamer-san.
Chisato
You should have seen the blood, sweat and tears everyone put in... I was just pulled in by their spirit and did what I could.
Chisato
But even then, I appreciate you saying that. Thank you very much.
Chisato
I know I don't have to tell you this again... But please keep everything I told you a secret, BanG Dreamer-san.
Chisato
You want to know why...? Well, if Himari-chan and the others found out, I'm sure they'll make a fuss about it.
Chisato
We all ended up having such a good time, so I think it's best that this is kept from them.
Chisato
I'm glad you understand. So it's a promise? You won't be telling anyone else then?
Chisato
Since that's settled, I should be on my way. Sorry for the calling out to you so suddenly. I'll see you later.