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Autumn Festival ✽ Hopping Lunar Rabbits of the Moonlight | Epilogue - 2
Epilogue - 2 << | index |
Souma: “♪~♪~♪”
(Hm. I’m relieved. You look lively... Hasumi-dono.)
(Tonight’s stage must serve as a break, a joyful moment of healing from your busy life.)
(In truth, I am feeling ebullient without reason as well.)
(Perhaps it is thanks to the members of “Ra*bits”—simply singing and dancing makes my lips curl into a smile.)
(Because the theme is moon-viewing, this is a stage in the corner of a quiet town after the sun has set, yet....)
(There is no loneliness in the air. It is solemn, and still pleasant and delightful ♪)
(There is a strange atmosphere floating about. As if we are dancing inside the Ryūgū-jō1; no, at the city of the moon. I feel as if I have wandered into a fairy tale.)
Tomoya: “♪~♪~♪”
Souma: (See? There are hopping rabbits. You look like you’re doing well, Mashiro.)
(He seemed to have quite a bit of trouble learning the Japanese dance, but thanks to our training, he has at least the basics down.)
(You must have worked hard. Aware that you were insufficient, you needed to work hard so that your precious comrades would not leave you behind....)
(I am sure such efforts are how you improved up till now as well.)
(In this cold day and age, you cuddled together with friends so that you would not shiver.)
(You hop in order to live. How brave, sweet, and lovable... ♪)
Tomoya: ....?
Souma: (...Oh. He noticed me watching. His senses are as sharp as a small animal’s. I cannot look pathetic in front of my kohai; let me fulfill my duties as always.)
(This festival is in full swing; Kanzaki Souma... will dance along with the moonlight!)
“♪~♪~♪”
Tomoya: (...? What was that? Kanzaki-senpai was looking this way....)
(Did I mess up or something? Did he notice that I almost tripped and tried to cover for myself?)
(I made a cute gesture in a panic and attempted to look like I never messed up, but!)
(Of course my senpai would notice. Ah, all I do is make mistakes! Why am I always like this?)
Mitsuru: Tomo-chan? What’s wrong, your movements are weirdly choppy~?
Tomoya: Right back at you. You’ve been acting all suspicious...
What’s going on? Calm down, why are you running back and forth on stage~? Don’t move so big, it’ll be a huge problem if we bump into each other!
Mitsuru: Yup. But, you know, I’m just happy.... I want to look at every corner of the stage.
Look, Tomo-chan. You can see how our ideas turned out in the stage and our costumes.
It’s not like every single thing turned out just as we imagined at first, but.
Tomoya: Oh, you’re right. Now that you mention it.
Performing a live on the moon, using Princess Kaguya as the theme.... And other ideas, too. It’s not like everything was used as we originally saw it, but.
Remnants of our ideas are scattered about.
We can explain why each and every prop on stage is designed and placed the way it is.
Because we planned this stage from the ground up. We made it all ourselves.
The same goes for these outfits, too—they didn’t come off the shelf. Anzu-san and Kiryu-senpai listened to our opinions and made them for us.
Mitsuru: Yup. It’s not like someone forced them on us, or like we borrowed them from someone.
It’s not like some kind person sympathized with us and allowed us to stand on stage with them. This [Moon-Viewing Live] is our stage.
I’m so happy I can think that.
Because we always held back and swallowed our tears. It was difficult... I can’t put it into words, but I felt cramped.
Tomoya: Well, we couldn’t have done anything about that. We were always short on funds, and we didn’t have anything to show to obtain the jobs we wanted.
Only a handful of popular idols can do whatever they want, as much as they want.
Mitsuru: Yup. But right now, everything around me is what I wanted to see.
We can stand on that kind of stage because Nii~chan got all that money.
Everything that reflects in my eyes right now is something I love—something I dreamed of. It’s like a shining, glittering treasure.
I want to jump around this stage forever. I want to have fun playing with everyone.
Tomoya: You don’t mean you’re playing around, right.... This is a job, you know, let’s be serious.
Mitsuru: Ahem. I know~, Tomo-chin! In other words, I’m more full of energy than ever!
Because I’m happy, I can keep running forever and even do a round trip around the globe ☆
Tomoya: ...I’m sorry, Mitsuru.
Mitsuru: Hm? Eh, why are you apologizing? Tomo-chan, did you do something bad?
Tomoya: N~n. I always nitpicked at everything you did, saying “no, no,” to everything, so.
If you felt cramped, I think at least half of it was my fault. So from now on I’ll try to be a little more tolerant and....
Ouch!?
Wh-why did you just kick me? I’m gonna get mad!?
Mitsuru: Yup, get mad! I don’t hate when you yell at me at all, Tomo-chan! I mean, once in a while, pretty often, you’re annoying, but!
Back when I did track, people praised me no matter what I did!
They said, we’ll close our eyes even if he messes around and makes a fuss—he’s bringing in track results.... They spoiled me!
But as an idol, I’m a beginner just like you, Tomo-chan. I keep making mistakes, and I don’t know anything, so if I do something weird, tell me!
Everyone praised me this time round, but I’m sure I’ll make lots of mistakes too!
So before I step on what I love and soil it.... Yell at me, and tell me I’m a “bad boy”!
Please, Tomo-chan! Tomo-chan, you’ve loved idols since way before me, which means you can see all sorts of things I can’t!
You’re running just a little ahead of me—no, you’re holding my hand and guiding me along!
From now on, too! If I get lost, not knowing which way to dash, like when we first met....
Ask me normally, “What’s wrong?” and pull me along and show me the way!
To a sparkly place like the moon! Take me there, Tomo-chan!
Maybe it’s true that half the reason I feel so cramped is because of you, Tomo-chan.
But in that case, the reason I can laugh and sing right now is more-than-half thanks to you, Tomo-chan!
That’s why it’s okay! We’re all even, and there’s no problem here! Yup, my calculations are sound!
Tomoya: What kind of calculation is that.... Well, I sort of understand what you’re saying.
Ahaha. I’ve gotten pretty used to your actions by now. We’ve gotten along for about half a year, after all.
Mitsuru: Yup! And we’ll be together forever from now on as well! That’s what I believe!
That’s my wish! Upon the moon! I’m happy if you feel the same, Tomo-chan!
No! I already know that that’s how you feel! I’m so happy...☆
“♪~♪~♪”
Epilogue - 2 << | index |
1. An undersea palace in Japanese folklore
Souma: “♪~♪~♪”
(Hm. I’m relieved. You look lively... Hasumi-dono.)
(Tonight’s stage must serve as a break, a joyful moment of healing from your busy life.)
(In truth, I am feeling ebullient without reason as well.)
(Perhaps it is thanks to the members of “Ra*bits”—simply singing and dancing makes my lips curl into a smile.)
(Because the theme is moon-viewing, this is a stage in the corner of a quiet town after the sun has set, yet....)
(There is no loneliness in the air. It is solemn, and still pleasant and delightful ♪)
(There is a strange atmosphere floating about. As if we are dancing inside the Ryūgū-jō1; no, at the city of the moon. I feel as if I have wandered into a fairy tale.)
Tomoya: “♪~♪~♪”
Souma: (See? There are hopping rabbits. You look like you’re doing well, Mashiro.)
(He seemed to have quite a bit of trouble learning the Japanese dance, but thanks to our training, he has at least the basics down.)
(You must have worked hard. Aware that you were insufficient, you needed to work hard so that your precious comrades would not leave you behind....)
(I am sure such efforts are how you improved up till now as well.)
(In this cold day and age, you cuddled together with friends so that you would not shiver.)
(You hop in order to live. How brave, sweet, and lovable... ♪)
Tomoya: ....?
Souma: (...Oh. He noticed me watching. His senses are as sharp as a small animal’s. I cannot look pathetic in front of my kohai; let me fulfill my duties as always.)
(This festival is in full swing; Kanzaki Souma... will dance along with the moonlight!)
“♪~♪~♪”
Tomoya: (...? What was that? Kanzaki-senpai was looking this way....)
(Did I mess up or something? Did he notice that I almost tripped and tried to cover for myself?)
(I made a cute gesture in a panic and attempted to look like I never messed up, but!)
(Of course my senpai would notice. Ah, all I do is make mistakes! Why am I always like this?)
Mitsuru: Tomo-chan? What’s wrong, your movements are weirdly choppy~?
Tomoya: Right back at you. You’ve been acting all suspicious...
What’s going on? Calm down, why are you running back and forth on stage~? Don’t move so big, it’ll be a huge problem if we bump into each other!
Mitsuru: Yup. But, you know, I’m just happy.... I want to look at every corner of the stage.
Look, Tomo-chan. You can see how our ideas turned out in the stage and our costumes.
It’s not like every single thing turned out just as we imagined at first, but.
Tomoya: Oh, you’re right. Now that you mention it.
Performing a live on the moon, using Princess Kaguya as the theme.... And other ideas, too. It’s not like everything was used as we originally saw it, but.
Remnants of our ideas are scattered about.
We can explain why each and every prop on stage is designed and placed the way it is.
Because we planned this stage from the ground up. We made it all ourselves.
The same goes for these outfits, too—they didn’t come off the shelf. Anzu-san and Kiryu-senpai listened to our opinions and made them for us.
Mitsuru: Yup. It’s not like someone forced them on us, or like we borrowed them from someone.
It’s not like some kind person sympathized with us and allowed us to stand on stage with them. This [Moon-Viewing Live] is our stage.
I’m so happy I can think that.
Because we always held back and swallowed our tears. It was difficult... I can’t put it into words, but I felt cramped.
Tomoya: Well, we couldn’t have done anything about that. We were always short on funds, and we didn’t have anything to show to obtain the jobs we wanted.
Only a handful of popular idols can do whatever they want, as much as they want.
Mitsuru: Yup. But right now, everything around me is what I wanted to see.
We can stand on that kind of stage because Nii~chan got all that money.
Everything that reflects in my eyes right now is something I love—something I dreamed of. It’s like a shining, glittering treasure.
I want to jump around this stage forever. I want to have fun playing with everyone.
Tomoya: You don’t mean you’re playing around, right.... This is a job, you know, let’s be serious.
Mitsuru: Ahem. I know~, Tomo-chin! In other words, I’m more full of energy than ever!
Because I’m happy, I can keep running forever and even do a round trip around the globe ☆
Tomoya: ...I’m sorry, Mitsuru.
Mitsuru: Hm? Eh, why are you apologizing? Tomo-chan, did you do something bad?
Tomoya: N~n. I always nitpicked at everything you did, saying “no, no,” to everything, so.
If you felt cramped, I think at least half of it was my fault. So from now on I’ll try to be a little more tolerant and....
Ouch!?
Wh-why did you just kick me? I’m gonna get mad!?
Mitsuru: Yup, get mad! I don’t hate when you yell at me at all, Tomo-chan! I mean, once in a while, pretty often, you’re annoying, but!
Back when I did track, people praised me no matter what I did!
They said, we’ll close our eyes even if he messes around and makes a fuss—he’s bringing in track results.... They spoiled me!
But as an idol, I’m a beginner just like you, Tomo-chan. I keep making mistakes, and I don’t know anything, so if I do something weird, tell me!
Everyone praised me this time round, but I’m sure I’ll make lots of mistakes too!
So before I step on what I love and soil it.... Yell at me, and tell me I’m a “bad boy”!
Please, Tomo-chan! Tomo-chan, you’ve loved idols since way before me, which means you can see all sorts of things I can’t!
You’re running just a little ahead of me—no, you’re holding my hand and guiding me along!
From now on, too! If I get lost, not knowing which way to dash, like when we first met....
Ask me normally, “What’s wrong?” and pull me along and show me the way!
To a sparkly place like the moon! Take me there, Tomo-chan!
Maybe it’s true that half the reason I feel so cramped is because of you, Tomo-chan.
But in that case, the reason I can laugh and sing right now is more-than-half thanks to you, Tomo-chan!
That’s why it’s okay! We’re all even, and there’s no problem here! Yup, my calculations are sound!
Tomoya: What kind of calculation is that.... Well, I sort of understand what you’re saying.
Ahaha. I’ve gotten pretty used to your actions by now. We’ve gotten along for about half a year, after all.
Mitsuru: Yup! And we’ll be together forever from now on as well! That’s what I believe!
That’s my wish! Upon the moon! I’m happy if you feel the same, Tomo-chan!
No! I already know that that’s how you feel! I’m so happy...☆
“♪~♪~♪”
Epilogue - 2 << | index |
1. An undersea palace in Japanese folklore