僕はきっと守るだろう君のことを

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yamato-san, good work. Is now a good time to talk? 

Yamato Nikaido: Sure, I just got back. I’m watching TV right now.

Yamato Nikaido: Is this about the blog? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes! I wanted to let you know that your article has been published! The fans are happy to see the heartwarming scene of everyone having a late-night snack! 

Yamato Nikaido: Was it enough to just have the story of making ramen?

Tsumugi Takanashi: Of course!

Tsumugi Takanashi: The fans are talking about how sweet it was to see you all choose your favorite toppings and how close everyone is! And how handsome Yamato-san looks in an apron! 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Good to hear (lol) I’m glad that the everyday vibe typical of us came across

Tsumugi Takanashi: They were also talking about how the ramen Yamato-san made looks delicious! Seeing the photos reminded me of its wicked flavor… > <

Yamato Nikaido: It was funny watching you agonize over eating ramen late at night while saying how delicious it was 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Everyone kept tempting me, I couldn’t resist…

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Seemed like you really liked it, with how fast you ate it. And you even gave a food review 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Right… things like the exquisite firmness of the noodles or the richness of the broth… > <

Tsumugi Takanashi: But I don’t regret eating it…!

Tsumugi Takanashi: The ramen you made was truly delicious, Yamato-san. Thank you for sharing it with me! 

Yamato Nikaido: Don’t mention it.

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Who took the picture?   Yamato Nikaido: Tama. He was taking photos while saying “I’ll brag about this to Isumin” (lol) That pic of me standing with my arms crossed makes me look like a ramen shop owner, doesn’t it? 

[2] Tsumugi Takanashi: How did everyone else like it?   Yamato Nikaido: They loved it so much that I had to make enough for everyone (lol) Riku even wants me to regularly open a ramen shop in the dorm 

[3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Do you usually make late-night snacks?   Yamato Nikaido: Not often. In this case, I had the time and Tama was working hard. But it was fun, maybe doing it every once in a while isn’t a bad idea. 

Yamato Nikaido: It’s good that Tama managed to avoid having to take supplementary classes. He looked happy when he gave the news 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I also received a King Pudding BIG as an announcement and as a thanks for the King Pudding BIG I brought! LOL 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Sounds just like Tama (lol) 

Yamato Nikaido: He even made me coffee this morning as a thanks for the ramen. He was rubbing his sleepy eyes while carefully measuring the amount of hot water 

Yamato Nikaido: It scared me a bit when I heard him say that he got the amount of beans wrong though.

Tsumugi Takanashi: He really made an effort by waking up early! 

Yamato Nikaido: He made it super sweet to help with my fatigue, so I got a good sugar rush in the morning. 

Yamato Nikaido: Everyone looked after me during the drama shoot too. Onii-san is lucky to be surrounded with such kind guys.

Tsumugi Takanashi: After all, everyone loves Yamato-san! 

Yamato Nikaido: Love, she says… 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Well, I’ll do my best to keep being an onii-san they can rely on

Yamato Nikaido:

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yamato-san, good work! I’ve secured the King Pudding BIG, so I’m heading to the dorm now!

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Thanks. Sorry to bother you at this time. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: It’s okay! I was heading over anyway to hand a script to Mitsuki-san. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: After all, it’s to help Tamaki-san study for his exams!

Yamato Nikaido: Thanks a bunch. It’s starting to work on him already.

Yamato Nikaido: When I told Tama that the King Pudding BIG was on its way, he got super motivated and started studying.

Tsumugi Takanashi: That’s good to hear…! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Hopefully he doesn’t have to take supplementary classes. ＞＜

Yamato Nikaido: Ichi and Sou are sitting on either side and teaching him, so Tama should be fine.

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Even so, it’s amazing how hard he can work for a reward. 

Yamato Nikaido: There’s no way I could have worked this hard in high school (lol)

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san’s love for King Pudding is unshakeable! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: What did you reward yourself with back in high school, Yamato-san? 

Yamato Nikaido: I don’t remember working that hard, so I didn’t really think about a reward back then

Yamato Nikaido: Now that I think about it, maybe I should’ve done more high-schooler things.

Tsumugi Takanashi: By that you mean…

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Like joining a club? Yamato Nikaido: There’s something admirable about the youthful feeling of a sports club. They’ve got that star player image. Well, I was part of the “going home” club, so I just used to watch them from the sidelines.

[2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Like participating in school events?  Yamato Nikaido: Sure. It’s nice to see Ichi and Tama work hard for their cultural festival. I used to just go through the motions, but I think I would have enjoyed myself more if I’d tried my best. 

[3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Like joining the student council?  Yamato Nikaido: Can you imagine an earnest me guiding students? (lol) If I had to, I’d do something like the health committee so I could go hang out in the nurse’s room whenever I wanted to. 

Yamato Nikaido: You seem like you work hard to treat yourself to sweets as a reward, Manager

Tsumugi Takanashi: T-That’s right…! I often used to go out for pancakes with friends after our exams!

Tsumugi Takanashi: I used to splurge just for that occasion and order a bunch of toppings…!

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: That kind of thing’s cute. Exactly like a high-schooler 

Yamato Nikaido: Well then, I think I’ll go prepare a midnight snack for our hardworking students 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Wahー that sounds good! What will you be making?  

Yamato Nikaido: We have a lot of noodles, so I’ll make the shoyu ramen that Tama likes

Tsumugi Takanashi: Ramen at this hour is especially delicious, isn't it…? 

Yamato Nikaido: I get that. Late-night ramen is supreme

Yamato Nikaido: It should be ready by the time Manager arrives, wanna eat together? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Uh, I appreciate the offer but I’ll have to pass…! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: As much as it’s supreme, it’s also unhealthy… > <

Yamato Nikaido: You sureー? 

Yamato Nikaido: Will you be able to hold back even while watching us slurp ramen down right in front of you? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Uhh… I’ll try my best to resist… > <

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yamato-san, thank you for working hard on the drama shoot this morning! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Filming will resume tomorrow afternoon, so please get plenty of rest. 

Yamato Nikaido: Thank you too, Manager. Are you home yet? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes! Thank you for asking.

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: I need to take a bath, but I can’t get off the sofa. Haven’t had dinner yet either.

Tsumugi Takanashi: I know what you mean… You tell yourself you’ll rest for just 5 more minutes before getting in the bath, but those 5 minutes just keep going on forever…

Yamato Nikaido: Nagi just put a Kokona blanket over me, I might fall asleep right here… 

Yamato Nikaido: And listen to this – he’s even casting a spell that grants me energy

Yamato Nikaido:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Everyone is excited to support Yamato-san’s drama. They want you to get some proper rest at the dorm. 

Yamato Nikaido: Riku’s even making tea for me. His kindness is too much for my heart… 

Tsumugi Takanashi: It’s nice when someone shows a little consideration! 

Yamato Nikaido: I made them worry recently, so I’ll let myself be spoiled for today

Tsumugi Takanashi: Did something happen? 

Yamato Nikaido: Nothing major, but I put body wash in my hair and mixed up toothpaste with face wash 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Ehh!? You were that exhausted!? 

Yamato Nikaido: I think I was half-asleep. Sou noticed it before I put it in my mouth but it was a close call… 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I’m glad to hear that, but please don’t push yourself too hard! If something happens, make sure to tell me immediately! 

Yamato Nikaido: Thanks. The shoot is fun, so I’m doing just fine right now

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yamato-san, as the lead, you’re keeping an eye on the other actors and the staff. Even the director told me that the atmosphere on set is great because of you!  

Yamato Nikaido: Yuki-san taught me that it’s the lead actor’s job to create a good atmosphere on set. I’m happy to put in into practice.

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Do you often get advice from Yuki-san?  Yamato Nikaido: That guy acts like he isn’t interested in others but he actually pays a lot of attention to what’s going around him. He talks a lot of nonsense but also helps you out by talking about how to act on set or what to think about as the lead. 

[2] Tsumugi Takanashi: How are your costars?   Yamato Nikaido: They told me I was surprisingly easy to talk to. They found the body wash story funny, so I guess that mistake wasn’t for nothing (lol) 

[3] Tsumugi Takanashi: How’s it been playing the lead?  Yamato Nikaido: I’ve gotten used to it, but I think taking the lead and pulling everyone together doesn’t fit me. Mitsu does that for us so it reminded me again how important he is. 

Yamato Nikaido: Well, there’s not much left of the shoot and the others are looking forward to it, so I’ll give it my all. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I’ll support you too with all my might, just let me know! 

Yamato Nikaido: As expected of Manager. I’ll be depending on you

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Ah, Ichi and Mitsu are calling me. Tonight’s dinner is simmered flounder. Looks like they timed it to be ready as soon as I got home 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Wahー that sounds delicious! I believe it’s been a while since you had dinner with everyone, so please enjoy! 

Yamato Nikaido: Thanks. I’ll be in your care tomorrow too. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes, I’ll come pick you up tomorrow as well! 

Yamato Nikaido:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Good work! Sorry for leaving the filming to you…! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Are you on your break right now? 

Yamato Nikaido: Good work, Manager. We’re having an Old Maid tournament over here. 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: How are things over there? Well, it should be fine with Ichi, Sou, and Nagi 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes! The recording is going well, so I think I’ll come pick you up earlier than planned! 

Yamato Nikaido: Roger. Is it fine if I go out drinking with Mitsu and Sou on the way home?  

Yamato Nikaido: I’ve been wanting to go out for a while now

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tomorrow morning’s flexible for you all, so it’s okay! 

Yamato Nikaido: Thanks. Sorry to ask, but can you handle the drop-offs for the others?

Tsumugi Takanashi: Understood! You’ve been busy lately, so please take your time and have fun! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: So you’re playing Old Maid…! Sorry for interrupting you…! 

Yamato Nikaido: No problem, I was the first one to win

Yamato Nikaido: There weren’t any tough opponents today, so it was easy enough 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Certainly, since everyone that is good at the game is with me…!

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: It’s a three-way battle between Mitsu, Tama, and Riku right now. Manager, who do you think will be the second one to win? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Well…

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Maybe Mitsuki-san? Yamato Nikaido: I think so too. He’s the kind of guy that loses sight of everything else when he’s focused on something. He’s better than the other two at playing mind games. 

[2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Maybe Tamaki-san?  Yamato Nikaido: Tama’s kinda not that good at strategy. Just a moment ago, Mitsu made his Joker card stand out to trick Tama into drawing it, and he fell for it (lol)  

[3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Maybe Riku-san?  Yamato Nikaido: True, Riku is strong when luck is on his side, but his face tells you everything. He just drew the Joker and he’s visibly depressed (lol)

Yamato Nikaido: Ah, Mitsu just won

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Tsumugi Takanashi: So now it’s a duel between Tamaki-san and Riku-san…! 

Yamato Nikaido: Yeah. They said they’re leaving it up to luck, so now they both have their eyes closed 

Tsumugi Takanashi: If they have their eyes closed, how will they draw cards…? 

Yamato Nikaido: They just realized that, so now we’re discussing what to do about it (lol) 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: “How about whoever is able to draw a card with their eyes closed wins?” is what they came up with, but that won’t be Old Maid anymore.

Tsumugi Takanashi: That sounds just like something they’d come up with LOL. Looks like the match won’t be over anytime soon. 

Yamato Nikaido: Right?  

Yamato Nikaido: Well, they’re having fun so I’ll just keep watching over them. 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Manager, good work.

Yamato Nikaido: Sorry I forgot to check my messages. I was in the bath after doing the cleaning today

Tsumugi Takanashi: No worries! Good work with the cleaning. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Were you able to take a good bath? 

Yamato Nikaido: It was great. I was having a relaxing time but then Tama burst in and it became chaotic (lol)

Yamato Nikaido: I got to sing the King Pudding song with him. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Sounds fun! LOL

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Anyway, what did you want to talk about? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: To accompany the official site’s renewal, we’re launching a new blog section called “IDOLiSH7’s Now”!

Tsumugi Takanashi: The concept is to help fans feel closer to you, so we would like for you to share stories about your everyday life. 

Yamato Nikaido: Hm, a blog? Mitsu and Sou would be happy about that.

Yamato Nikaido: Just the other day, they were getting excited about their favorite artist’s blog. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes! Both of them were very excited when I told them! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I look forward to Yamato-san’s article too!

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: Onii-san’s daily life isn’t glamorous enough to show off to others though. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I think the fans would be happy to know even the smallest details about how you spend your days, Yamato-san! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: So please feel free to write in your unique style!

Yamato Nikaido: My unique style huh (lol) Well, I’ll try my best 

Yamato Nikaido: By the way, what do you think my unique style is like? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes, well… perhaps the way you act like a reliable big brother at the dorm and at work.

Tsumugi Takanashi: The other day, Nagi-san told me how you repaired his figure display case in no time at all! He said you were just like a wizard. 

Yamato Nikaido: Nagi, that guy – he told you too? It’s good that he was happy, but it was a bit embarassing when I ran into Kujo at the studio the other day and he asked me “I hear you’re a wizard?”

Yamato Nikaido: All I did was put the screw back in, you know? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I think Nagi-san was just that happy! He probably thought the wrench and screwdriver were like a magic wand in your hands!

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido: If that’s enough to make me a reliable big brother, I’ll tighten as many screws as you need. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I depend on you too, Yamato-san! 

Yamato Nikaido: I’m happy that people depend on me, but I make mistakes too. 

Yamato Nikaido: Like how I caused that incident at midnight 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Tsumugi Takanashi: That story about terrorizing the dorm…!

Yamato Nikaido: That one. Apparently, Musashi escaped from my room when I was away for a shoot, and he fell down the stairs at the entryway in the middle of the night. The clattering noise was super loud.    

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san got up to get some water and when he heard that noise coming from the entryway, he got scared thinking it was a ghost, right? ＞＜ 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I heard that his scream caused a big commotion...! 

Yamato Nikaido: Everyone jumped up. Then Sou went to check it out, and realized that it was Musashi 

Yamato Nikaido: I’m relieved that Tama wasn’t scared all night long. Mitsu scolded me too, so I’ll make sure to close my door properly from now on.

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Yamato Nikaido:

Translator's Notes:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san, good work at the event today! Your performance was truly graceful and beautiful. As expected, since you’ve always been good at dancing.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Gwww

Tamaki Yotsuba: I was wondering the whole time why I was carrying an egg 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Eggs are an offering for the God of Snakes. That’s what the artist explained to us, remember? ＞＜

Tamaki Yotsuba: Their hair was frizzy so I kept staring at that and didn’t listen to anything else

Tsumugi Takanashi: Frizzy…! You definitely shouldn't tell Sogo-san about this ＞＜

Tamaki Yotsuba: Already did. He lectured me for 30 minutes 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Still less than that time Yama-san hogged the bathroom

Tsumugi Takanashi: So Yamato-san takes a long time in the bathroom… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: It’s annoying cause he reads magazines inside 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Btw, what were Momorin and Yukirin?

Tsumugi Takanashi: Momo-san was the Rat, and Yuki-san was the Ox!

Tamaki Yotsuba: Ohhh 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yukirin's hair was all wavy and swaying  

Tsumugi Takanashi: Swaying! That’s a cute word…! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yukirin looks nice in a kimono 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I know what you mean… It might be because of his good looks, but even his posture is elegant… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: The type who can’t talk 

Tsumugi Takanashi: He can’t? ＞＜

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yama-san told me Yukirin said “Oh Sogo-kun, are you using that whip to discipline Tamaki-kun?” Yukirin’s wild 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I don’t want So-chan to have any more weapons but they just keep increasing 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I see…

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Is that why you improvised by snatching the whip?  Tamaki Yotsuba: I didn’t know when it’d come my way so I just snatched it. He snatched it right back though…  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Is it dangerous to let Sogo-san carry a weapon? Tamaki Yotsuba: Shhー！Don’t tell anyone. I’m protecting them from the damage  [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Was the costume difficult to move in?  Tamaki Yotsuba: I was fine. Yama-san looked like he was having trouble though. He was fidgeting and looked embarrassed w 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi’s huge bell was cute

Tamaki Yotsuba: He looked more like a kitty than a sheep 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Everytime Nagi-san walked, the golden bell swayed and jingled. He looked beautiful, didn’t he! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Like those light-up shoes w 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Oh, you mean the ones that little kids wear…? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: They blip bleep when you walk 

Tamaki Yotsuba: It would look good on Mikki and Nagicchi and Rikkun 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Not on Iorin, Yama-san, me, So-chan 

Tsumugi Takanashi: OH..

Tamaki Yotsuba: Iorin would be bright red and say “You’re too noisy!” “Do you keep blinking all the time!?” 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Ah… I can see it happening lol

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’ll save Yama-san as the last boss. I wouldn’t look good in them cause of my height 

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan would talk to the shoes and be like “What’s wrong?” “It’s embarassing, maybe I should get rid of whatever’s making the shoes blink”. Can’t tell if he’s being kind or scary 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Um, so nobody will view shoes as just shoes ＞＜ It’s like talking to a living creature… lol 

Tamaki Yotsuba: And then the last boss Yama-san is 

Tamaki Yotsuba: A walking pervert. Yama-san will use his acting skills to look unbothered but his face will eventually fall apart

Tamaki Yotsuba: And then he won’t be able to take it anymore and he’ll zone out on a bench like a salaryman on his break 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Y-Yamato-san… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: And then someone like Mikki will rescue Yama-san and carry him back home. The end 

Tsumugi Takanashi: W-Wait a minute, Tamaki-san, what was that cool move Mitsuki-san pulled at the end!? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Drunk Mikki was shouting and saying that if Yama-san got drunk and collapsed somewhere he’d come and save him 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Perhaps it would be best to ban drinking in the dorms after all!? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: But it's fun watching drunks other than So-chan

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Tamaki Yotsuba: Manager, here's a pic from the top of Mannazaka hill 

Sogo Osaka: Apologies for taking a break. We’re at a park at the top of the hill.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Good work, Tamaki-san, Sogo-san! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Don’t worry about it! Re:vale has their rehearsal right now, so please feel free to take it easy for a while longer! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: The view is amazing…! The sea stretches out all over and the sunlight is sparkling off the water. It really is a power spot! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Power spot? 

Sogo Osaka: It refers to a mysterious spot where you can heal people or draw strength from the ground

Tamaki Yotsuba: It’s that amazing? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Makes sense why a famous artist picked this shrine 

Sogo Osaka: I have some of their work at home as well. They’re an incredible artist, so behave well if we meet them.

Tamaki Yotsuba: I think it's more amazing how rich So-chan’s family is 

Tsumugi Takanashi: It’s said that this power spot helps you sever attachments and purify the heart. Iori-san and Riku-san also visited that spot during their break,

Sogo Osaka: So Iori-kun and Riku-kun came too. Severing attachments and purifying the heart... It seems to hold immense power.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Maybe So-chan can sever his obsession with TRIGGER 

Sogo Osaka: Eh… I’ve been a fan for a long time so that’s sad to hear… But it’s true that I’ve caused a lot of trouble for everyone. Maybe I should go ahead and sever it… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Uh-oh Manager, So-chan’s gone into “worry mode”. When he gets like this it takes forever

Tsumugi Takanashi: Your break has just started, so please take it easy＞＜ 

Tamaki Yotsuba: He’s wandering around mumbling to himself 

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan looks like a weirdo now instead of an idol 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I keep saying let’s go and eat pudding manju but he’s not saying anything!!!! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: L-Let's wait a little longer for Sogo-san! > <

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently, there is a cat on Mannanzaka Hill that has a heart-shaped mark on its back and is said to bring good fortune. Tamaki Yotsuba: They have a kitty here!? I need to find it and report to Iorin. Do I have to give it milk and a small dish?  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: They say that if you climb Mannazaka all the way without looking back, your wish will be granted!  Tamaki Yotsuba: Maybe I’ll do it now. Should I climb up while saying “I’ll become an oil baron”?  [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Did you visit any shops?  Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan said he wanted to see the ocean so we haven’t gone yet. At this rate we won’t have the time though

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan is searching for "how to cleanse your heart" on his phone now 

Tsumugi Takanashi: L-Looks like this will take a while… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Since this is a power spot, isn’t being here enough? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: By the way, Iori-san and Riku-san got into an argument about who needed to purify his brocon soul more ＞＜ lol

Tamaki Yotsuba: They’re having fun

Tamaki Yotsuba: Manager 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I just realized. If I stay here, will my obsession with King Pudding get severed? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Now that you say it… It really is an obsession, isn’t it…

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan you’re getting RabbitChat notifications aren’t you 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Let’s go back

Tamaki Yotsuba: KAERUZO

Sogo Osaka: Just a little longer, Tamaki-kun 

Sogo Osaka: I feel like I'm on the verge of grasping something. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: What do you mean "something"? You can't grasp anything there's nothing but air here

Tamaki Yotsuba: I really wanted to go around to various shops with So-chan 

Sogo Osaka: Tamaki-kun… 

Sogo Osaka: I’m sorry, even though we came here together, I got busy with something on my own… Let’s go and I’ll buy you pudding manju.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Really? You’re gonna treat me? 

Sogo Osaka: Really. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: That's great, Tamaki-san! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yeah it’s the first step towards becoming an oil baron　

Sogo Osaka: Just how much do you admire oil barons? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi said that oil barons can pull whatever cards they want from the gacha and get anything they want 

Sogo Osaka: If you want to become an oil baron, you have to start by developing an oil field.

Tamaki Yotsuba: What? A rice field? 

Sogo Osaka: An oil field is an area with large reserves of oil underground. 

Sogo Osaka: There are over 40,000 oil fields around the globe, both on land and sea. The world's largest oil fields are Ghawar in Saudi Arabia and Burgan in Kuwait, both with estimated reserves of more than 60.1 billion barrels. However, the location and reserves of oil fields have recently become one of the causes of conflicts between countries.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Good work, Tamaki-san and Sogo-san! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: We have the rehearsal tomorrow. It’s been cold lately, how have you both been doing? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Gw gw 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I ate a King Pudding before bed so I'm all set for tomorrow 

Sogo Osaka: Good work, Manager. Tamaki-kun, didn’t I tell you to stop eating King Pudding before bed? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Instead of thinking about me, shouldn’t you worry about not getting wrapped up in Re:vale and TRIGGER tomorrow 

Sogo Osaka: Ugh

Sogo Osaka: My wounds haven't healed yet………

Tsumugi Takanashi: Is this about the Osaka parcel from Christmas? ＞＜

Tamaki Yotsuba: I was worried about you back then! And then you go and say that you don’t remember anything! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: And that you don’t feel nervous when you're next to me!!! 

Sogo Osaka: Do you want me to be nervous…? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: That’s not it!!!!!  Fine then, go get wrapped up in both TRIGGER and Re:vale tomorrow! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Let’s get you wrapped up too, Tamaki-san! 

Sogo Osaka: Is it possible that nobody gets wrapped up……? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: A MEZZO" parcel! If having Tamaki-san nearby helps Sogo-san feel comfortable, then his nervousness cancels out. It’s a peaceful resolution. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Oh, so I’m finally going to get wrapped up too

Sogo Osaka: Could you stop acting like you’ve been waiting for this… You can say that only because you don’t know what the pain is like. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: What’s the pain like? 

Sogo Osaka: To name a few, I’d say heart palpitations, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, and facial flushing.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Seriously, shouldn’t you go to the hospital? It might be some kind of illness 

Tamaki Yotsuba: What if So-chan collapses again 

Sogo Osaka: I know what the illness is, so it’s alright. Sorry for making you worry.

Tamaki Yotsuba: What kind of illness is it! Tell me!! You’re not telling me things again!! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Sogo-san, please go easy on Tamaki-san. I feel sorry for him ＞＜

Sogo Osaka: I’m sorry, I just said it like that… Tamaki-kun, like I said before, I won’t fall ill as long as you’re nearby. Thank you.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Really…? I’ll stay near you except for when you go to the bathroom, so tell me if it gets too hard for you, okay!? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san, we were talking about going to Mannanzaka right? I’m looking up a bunch of places that seem to have delicious food, so let’s make time to go tomorrow…!

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently they have something called “Pudding Manju”! Tamaki Yotsuba: We’re totallyyyyy gonna get those. I won’t eat anything all day so that I can get 10 pudding manjus  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently there’s a shop that specializes in amazake!  Tamaki Yotsuba: That’s gotta be delicious. I won’t let So-chan drink any though. I’ll just let him sniff it [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently there’s a super big steamed meat bun that’s a specialty of Mannanzaka!  Tamaki Yotsuba: How big is super big? When I’m with Iorin, we split the steamed meat bun cause we're high-schoolers

Tamaki Yotsuba: Also ー let’s write our prayers on an ema (1) 

Tsumugi Takanashi: That's a great idea…！Since it’s a shrine dedicated to the God of Performing Arts, it’s perfect for us. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’m gonna wish to become an oil baron and a King Pudding sponsor 

Sogo Osaka: Instead of King Pudding becoming our sponsor? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’ll support King Pudding.

Sogo Osaka: I see… That’s cool, Tamaki-kun. I wonder if I have a wish I’m that passionate about… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: You can wish to stop letting alcohol control you

Sogo Osaka: We can’t talk about alcohol in front of the God of Performing Arts!

Sogo Osaka: How about wishing for IDOLiSH7 and MEZZO"’s continued growth?

Tamaki Yotsuba: Boringggg

Sogo Osaka: Could you stop expecting entertainment value from me? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Also, don’t go drawing King Pudding on the ema. I know you’ve been into it lately

Sogo Osaka: I thought having just my name and wish might be boring, so I thought to add a drawing to make it more interesting. Should I not…? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Even a god would get scared by your King Pudding and stop granting wishes….. 

Sogo Osaka: Scared… should I add a ribbon to make it cuter? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: That’s ー not ー the point 

Tamaki Yotsuba: But I want to see it so try drawing it once 

Sogo Osaka: Ok! Should I come over to Tamaki-kun’s room now?

Tamaki Yotsuba: Will you get mad if my snacks are all crumbly? 

Sogo Osaka: Well, it’d be a problem if the ants came back, so I’ll probably get upset.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Gimme 5 minutes 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Translator's Notes:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san, good work! Thank you for participating in the meeting today.

Tsumugi Takanashi: The event has been named "Aitoriri ~ Dance of the Twelve Zodiacs ~”, and Tamaki-san will play the Snake. I’m looking forward to your costume!

Tamaki Yotsuba: Gw

Tamaki Yotsuba: Why the snake? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: The popular artist who’s directing the production has requested Tamaki-san for the Year of the Snake.

Tamaki Yotsuba: I don’t like snakes

Tsumugi Takanashi: T-That makes sense ＞＜ I believe not many people like them but please don’t worry, we won’t be using real snakes! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: They’re squirmy and rough and slippery I don’t like them

Tsumugi Takanashi: Have you touched one before? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I went to a center with a bunch of snakes when I was a kid 

Tsumugi Takanashi: OH...

Tamaki Yotsuba: Why is the tip of their tongues split? How can they swallow something bigger than their own head? It gave me trauma 

Tsumugi Takanashi: You got traumatized by something you couldn’t understand… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Let’s stop talking about snakes….. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan’s playing a horse and holding a whip right? If we don’t stop him now he’ll go out and buy a book like “How to Use a Whip” 

Tsumugi Takanashi: But I guess having that kind of knowledge isn’t necessarily bad ＞＜ 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Someone like Yama-san would look at So-chan like a pervert

Tamaki Yotsuba: They call it SM

Tsumugi Takanashi: W-Where did you learn that…! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Drunk Mikki and Yama-san 

Tamaki Yotsuba: They were laughing about how Mikki is an S and Yama-san is an M who looks like an S 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I really want to ban drinking in the dorms now…! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Let’s change the topic! I looked into animal fortune-telling to see if it could help with the dance performance, and 

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently snakes and horses get along well because they’re attracted to each other’s qualities they themselves don’t have!  Tamaki Yotsuba: That fortune might be legit. The artist chose the assignments randomly though  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently snakes are tenacious and hate to lose!  Tamaki Yotsuba: That might be true. I hate losing in games so I keep playing until I win. Sometimes we lose when we’re playing fighting games cause Rikkun just keeps mashing buttons [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: Apparently snakes don’t like being tied-down and have a lot of pride!  Tamaki Yotsuba: That’s like Yama-san w. Yama-san’s eyes are like a snake too 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Manager, can you name all twelve zodiacs? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: P-Probably…! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: For real? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Rat, ox, tigerrr

Tamaki Yotsuba: Dunno after that

Tsumugi Takanashi: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake 

Tsumugi Takanashi: A-And I believe the next one is the Horse… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: The kanji is different I don’t get it 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Why is rabbit written in Chinese? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I’m not sure why… And I wasn’t able to name all the zodiacs…

Tamaki Yotsuba: Horse is also written using Chinese I don’t get it ー

Tamaki Yotsuba: It transformed into a morning horse (1)

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi said that Japanese is the hardest language

Tsumugi Takanashi: Since a single character can have many different meanings… 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I wish I’d been born in an English-speaking country 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I see…! Tamaki-san likes English after all.

Tamaki Yotsuba: I can speak pretty well. People tell me my pronunciation is good 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Snake is HEBI in English (2)

Tamaki Yotsuba: See?

Tamaki Yotsuba:

Tsumugi Takanashi: I just understood what Mitsuki-san meant when he said that talking with Tamaki-san makes you feel warm inside… ＞＜ 

Translator's Notes:

(1) In Japanese, zodiac animals are written using Chinese characters as opposed to their Japanese counterparts. In the original chat, Tamaki makes a pun by saying 午前の午で変換してっし where morning (午前) contains the character of the Horse (午)

Tsumugi Takanashi: Tamaki-san, Happy New Year! I look forward to another year with you! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: HNY. Me too

Tamaki Yotsuba: Rikkun gave me a new year’s card. It’s super cool 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I hope I get new year’s money

Tsumugi Takanashi: I received one too! It reminds me so much of Riku-san, it made me happy.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Speaking of, New Year’s cards come with winning lottery numbers, right? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yeah. I forget to check the numbers every year though 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Also I didn't finish my winter break homework

Tamaki Yotsuba:

Tsumugi Takanashi: It must be tough balancing work and everything else, but please don’t neglect your studies. ＞＜ Keep working hard…!  

Tamaki Yotsuba: Can’t ーーーーーーーーー

Tamaki Yotsuba: Can’t beat the game

Tsumugi Takanashi: Game…？

Tamaki Yotsuba: I want to go for the first shrine visit of the year with everyone, draw fortune slips, drink amazake (none for So-chan though) and line up at the food stalls

Tamaki Yotsuba: And then play games with everyone till night 

Tsumugi Takanashi: We haven’t gone for the first shrine visit yet… I thought of going during the upcoming event at Manami Shrine, but I guess we should have gone earlier. Sorry…

Tamaki Yotsuba: Why do they say they don’t wanna go out cause it's cold??? In the summer, they don’t go out cause it's hot, so when do we go out then ーーーーー 

Tsumugi Takanashi: However, I heard Iori-san invited Tamaki-san to the library to do homework, but Tamaki-san refused by saying it was cold ＞＜... 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I play it by ear. I decide based on how I’m feeling that day. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I-I see…! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: There is a hill called Mannanzaka near Manamin Shrine, and it has souvenir shops and Japanese confectionery shops. Why not head there let off some steam? ＞＜ 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Let’s go 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Do they have amazake? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I think they do! Tamaki-san, do you like amazake?

Tamaki Yotsuba: It’s sweet and tasty and it’s cool cause it looks like you’re actually drinking 

Tsumugi Takanashi: So it’s cool! Lol

Tamaki Yotsuba: Cause even though its alcohol I can still drink it 

Tamaki Yotsuba: But I won’t let So-chan drink any 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I get flashbacks of So-chan’s rampages when I hear the word “alcohol” 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Rampages… but I’d think amazake would be fine ＞＜ 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Rikkun gets drunk on chanmery there’s no telling what might happen (1)

Tsumugi Takanashi: Certainly… Tamaki-san, please protect Sogo-san from alcohol! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Leave it to me

Translator's Notes:

(1) Chanmery (A combination of “champagne” and “Merry Christmas”) is a non-alcoholic sparkling juice for kids, usually drank during Christmas

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yama-san!!!

Tamaki Yotsuba:

Yamato Nikaido: What what (lol)

Yamato Nikaido: Good morning Tama. You’re up early today.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yeah 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I used the King Pudding stickers to show my happy dance 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Thanks for the bento!!! I wanted to say thanks in person but Yama-san had already left before me

Yamato Nikaido: I had a drama shoot early this morning

Tamaki Yotsuba: I'm really looking forward to lunch break. Thanks!

Tamaki Yotsuba:

Yamato Nikaido: Don’t mention it. I’m happy to make it for you 

Yamato Nikaido: When noon comes, I have fun working while thinking “Those guys would be eating the bentos I made for them right now”

Tamaki Yotsuba: Then use stickers to show your happiness Yama-san

Yamato Nikaido: Why (lol)

Yamato Nikaido: Are you idle right now? You woke up early, so go to school 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’m not idle! I forgot homework was due today so I’m doing it right now 

Yamato Nikaido: Hey, you’re already crazy busy this morning!!! Even more than me – and I’m on break!!!

Tamaki Yotsuba: That’s why you should hurry up and send me a lot of stickers. It might motivate me

Yamato Nikaido: Damn it, can’t win against homework…

Yamato Nikaido:

Yamato Nikaido: Like this? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Lmaoooo it’s like an old man

Yamato Nikaido: I shouldn't have done it!!!

Tamaki Yotsuba: It's okay I cheered up

Yamato Nikaido: Is that so… I was feeling a bit down, but I guess it’s fine if Tama’s cheered up…

Yamato Nikaido: Good luck with homework. You might get sleepy though, since you woke up so early

Tamaki Yotsuba:

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’m sleepy but 

Tamaki Yotsuba: So-chan keeps pressing the back of neck and saying “This is the acupuncture point that wakes you up” so I can’t relax

Yamato Nikaido: Sou, become stronger…

Yamato Nikaido: Or rather, if Sou is around, he’ll get mad if you keep RabbitChatting

Tamaki Yotsuba: No problem 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I told him I’m thanking Yama-san for the bento 

Yamato Nikaido: Really? Thanks. I’ve already understood Tama’s feelings well enough, so it’s all good  

Yamato Nikaido: You’re always busy with work and school. If there’s anything we can help with, just say the word

Tamaki Yotsuba: Eh ー Then

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yama-san, become a student

Yamato Nikaido: I said "help" right!?

Tamaki Yotsuba: That uniform you wore the other day looked good 

Tamaki Yotsuba: For the White Day special thing

Yamato Nikaido: Well yeah, I wore it because of work, but seriously, it was too tight

Tamaki Yotsuba: A girl who saw the preview said “That gap when you two are alone and he calls you cute is just too good” 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yama-san’s used to that sort of thing 

Yamato Nikaido: I’m not, I’m really not! I just tried my best because it was in the script. 

Yamato Nikaido: This kind of thing is better when it’s Ichi or Tama!

Yamato Nikaido: You looked cool, like in a teen drama! I’m looking forward to watching it 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Ehhhhh ーーーーーー

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yukirin said he's looking forward to Yama-san's broadcast too. He saw the preview 

Yamato Nikaido: Ehh… 

Yamato Nikaido: It’s always stuff like this that he ends up checking…  

Tamaki Yotsuba: Yama-san you embarrassed? 

Yamato Nikaido: Not that I’m embarrassed, but I know he’s going to tease me later. Like saying weird things like “My heart was racing”

Tamaki Yotsuba: Sounds like him www. But if it's true?

Yamato Nikaido: His heart wouldn’t really be racing. He’d just be thinking about how to tease me.                                     

Yamato Nikaido: Doesn’t his heart race only when it’s Momo-san? 

Yamato Nikaido: Alright, my break’s about to end. Keep working hard, Tama! 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Tsk – 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Let’s talk more after we get back! 

Yamato Nikaido: Okay! See you later. 

Yamato Nikaido:

Translator's Notes:

Part 2 of this chat features an audio call from Yamato, which you can find here (translated by Rena)

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san, good work on the filming of “Close Up! Ski Slopes and Hot Springs Idols ☆ ~Accidental Nudity… Not!? SP~”

Nagi Rokuya: Good work. I spent the last two days mostly with Tamaki and Yaotome-shi.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Have you returned? 

Nagi Rokuya: Yes, I’m in my room. I always thought it small, but there’s no place quite as relaxing as your own room. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I understand. After all, your own room is the best! 

Nagi Rokuya: I never imagined that the gaze directed at me from my figure would feel so comforting.  

Tsumugi Takanashi: C-Comforting? > < 

Nagi Rokuya: Until now, I’ve lived my life being looked at only by brawny men, so being watched by a beautiful girl figure is... well, you know. :-P 

Tsumugi Takanashi: What sort of life were you living…?

Nagi Rokuya: It was an unimaginably stiff and narrow world.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san…? 

Nagi Rokuya: It's nothing. Tsumugi is the muse who brought me to IDOLiSH7. I'll follow you wherever you go.

Tsumugi Takanashi: I’m very happy to hear that, Nagi-san, especially since you’re far from your home country.

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Please stay with us from now on, too.  Nagi Rokuya: Yes. For as long as time allows.  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: We are who we are because Nagi-san was there for us. Nagi Rokuya: That’s not the case at all. You all are my motivation. It’s because of everyone that we’ve all made it this far.  [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: I’m glad Nagi-san came to Japan. Nagi Rokuya: I'm glad you’re all here, waiting for me as I move forward. I love you. 

Nagi Rokuya: We ended up having a different kind of RabbitChat than usual, didn't we? Perhaps it's because of this quiet night. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: I agree... everyone must be tired. 

Nagi Rokuya: No matter what happens from now on, will you keep smiling here at Takanashi Agency?

Tsumugi Takanashi: Huh…? 

Nagi Rokuya: I humbly request you.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Of course. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: After all, Nagi-san was the one who told me to smile.

Nagi Rokuya: Tsumugi……

Nagi Rokuya: Ahh, talking through a screen is frustrating. I wish I had a door that could let me travel between any dimension. 

Nagi Rokuya: If I had one, I’d go straight to you right now. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: What are you talking about, Nagi-san ? I'll always be here…!

Nagi Rokuya: Yes, that’s true. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Surely, you must be tired, Nagi-san. Get some rest for tonight. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi, you there? 

Nagi Rokuya: What's the matter, Tamaki? It's 3AM. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I need to go to the bathroom

Nagi Rokuya: What?

Nagi Rokuya: Go by yourself.

Tamaki Yotsuba: Don't wanna

Tamaki Yotsuba: No way

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi why aren’t you in the room. You were sleeping by the window earlier 

Nagi Rokuya: An otaku's night is long. I took a nap to prepare for watching my show in real time.

Nagi Rokuya: The reception in our room wasn't good, so I’m cozying up by the fireplace in the living room downstairs.

Tamaki Yotsuba: So that whole "waiting stark naked" thing Nagicchi always talks about was a lie.

Nagi Rokuya: If you have believed it to be true until now, please think about it again.

Gaku Yaotome: I was wondering what those annoying notifications were, and it’s you guys? Thanks to that, I'm wide awake now. 

Gaku Yaotome: And why are you talking in here (lol). Message each other 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Everyone is still awake! We're heading to the slopes tomorrow, so please try to get some rest 

Nagi Rokuya: OH! Did I wake Tsumugi too? My apologies.

Tsumugi Takanashi: It’s fine, I was already up! I was getting things ready for tomorrow. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Or rather, we ended up waking Gaku-san... I'm so sorry… we’ll change the chat! (1)

Gaku Yaotome: No, it's fine! Don't worry about it. 

Gaku Yaotome: Thanks for working so late, Tsumugi. Don't push yourself too hard though, a lot of people will feel sad if you were to collapse.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Yes...! Thank you for worrying about me > < 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Gakkun is soft on Manager

Tamaki Yotsuba: Is this female chavvynism? Thumbs down

Nagi Rokuya: It’s called female chauvinism, Tamaki

Tamaki Yotsuba: There’s too many letters it's confusinggg (2)

Gaku Yaotome: I didn’t mean anything weird by it! And you should turn in too, Rokuya. Just record the anime, don’t give Tsumugi a hard time. 

Nagi Rokuya: ;-( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’m kinda wide awake now

Gaku Yaotome: So am I. 

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Should I bring some hot coffee?  Nagi Rokuya: May I take you up on that offer? I suddenly found myself wanting to see Tsumugi's face.  [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: Please let me know if there is anything you would like.  Nagi Rokuya: Tsumugi, I’d like to say that I want you, but let's save that for when it's just the two of us.  [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: We’ll turn up the heating, so please warm yourselves up.  Nagi Rokuya: Thank you. Your thoughtfulness really touches my heart. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Crap I forgot I needed to go to the bathroom 

Nagi Rokuya: Hurry! Go, quick! Why don't you wake up Sogo and have him take you? 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Sooooo-chan has the futon pulled over his face. He looks like a dead person it’s scary

Gaku Yaotome: Alright, alright! I’ll come with you.

Tamaki Yotsuba: I’ll go to the bathroom with Gakkun? 

Gaku Yaotome: If you don’t want to, then I won’t come 

Tamaki Yotsuba: I reallyyyyy want to.

Gaku Yaotome: Alright, wait there. I'm coming over to your room. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Ahhhhhh, Gaku-san, I'm so sorry for all of this…

Gaku Yaotome: Don't worry about it. I don’t mind, it's like I have a brother (lol) 

Nagi Rokuya: There isn’t particularly any need for the affectionate side of the No.1 Most Desirable Man 

Gaku Yaotome: You really aren’t cute! 

Tsumugi Takanashi:

Tsumugi Takanashi: I'll get some hot coffee ready and bring it over. 

Nagi Rokuya: We'll be waiting. 

Nagi Rokuya: Tonight, we all shall watch the livestream :-) 

Translator's Notes:

(1) After apologizing to Gaku, Tsumugi says 窓移動しますね which breaks down into window (窓) and movement (移動). I've taken this to interpret as changing the (chat) window

Nagi Rokuya: Hi, Tsumugi. I am currently serving as a referee.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san, you're on referee duty right now! How is the match going? 

Nagi Rokuya: Believe it or not, I actually lost to Tamaki ;-((( I thought I had improved quite a bit after playing against Mitsuki the other day...

Nagi Rokuya: Currently, Tamaki and Yaotome-shi are playing against each other. Honestly, I do not particularly care who wins, I haven’t been able to perform my duty for a while now. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Meaning…? 

Nagi Rokuya: Their rally has been going on for five minutes ;-( Since the score hasn’t changed, I haven’t had to flip the numbers 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Ehh…! That’s impressive! 

Nagi Rokuya: I've grown tired of following the ball with my eyes. Tsumugi, do you know any interesting stories? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: W-Well…  

Tamaki Yotsuba: Hey ーーー Nagicchi ーーーーー

Gaku Yaotome: Oi, Rokuya. What are you slacking off for 

Nagi Rokuya: OH! Is the match over?　

Tamaki Yotsuba: Not yet. The rally wasn’t ending so we stopped for now

Tsumugi Takanashi: Good work, everyone! It sounds like an intense battle is unfolding. The cameraman just said that he’s heading over there now.

Nagi Rokuya: Will they fit the camera in here? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: That’s the plan! It’ll still take some time to get everything ready, though...

Tamaki Yotsuba: It'll be all up in our faces 

Gaku Yaotome: Should we fix up our hair? We're looking pretty messy. 

Nagi Rokuya: NO, we’re fine like this. Women don't just want to look at beautiful things, you know. ;-) 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Dunno what you're talking about but it sounds kind of deep...

Gaku Yaotome: It does sound deep… 

Nagi Rokuya: Don't you think so too, Tsumugi? 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Me…! 

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: I guess we could start by taking some beautiful photos…!  Nagi Rokuya: I see, and we’ll gradually be able to reveal our skin. You're quite the connoisseur. [2] Tsumugi Takanashi: A messy, worn-out look might be good!  Nagi Rokuya: YES! Just like the protagonist in the final stages of a boss battle. Shall I start by tearing the hem of this yukata? [3] Tsumugi Takanashi: I think you all look wonderful either way!  Nagi Rokuya: You are quite a sinful woman. Will you not help us choose?

Nagi Rokuya: OH, the cameraman has arrived.

Tsumugi Takanashi: They came! We're all set for the monitor check too.

Nagi Rokuya: Don't you suppose it would be boring to play table tennis with a pretty yukata and a clean face? 

Gaku Yaotome: Yeah. It’s possible that the intensity of our battle might not come across.

Tamaki Yotsuba: I don't want to look like slackers 

Nagi Rokuya: It has been decided then.

Gaku Yaotome: Tsumugi, just watch. I'm going to take first place. 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Gaku-san is really fired up! 

Nagi Rokuya: Let us loosen the sash of the fired-up Yaotome-shi.

Gaku Yaotome: What!? 

Nagi Rokuya: I think the intensity of the battle will really come across to the viewers. 

Tamaki Yotsuba: Nagicchi is smiling and not smiling at the same time. Creepyyy

Nagi Rokuya: Tamaki, move the overlapping part of your sash a little more toward the center.

Tamaki Yotsuba: But my legs will get cold!! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: N-Nagi-san !? Isn’t that a bit too much…!?

Nagi Rokuya: I was just going along with the project name :-P 

Nagi Rokuya: As for the "Accidental Nudity"…

Tsumugi Takanashi: There won’t be any!! 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san, good work!

Tsumugi Takanashi: I heard that the “Protecting Mitsuki” Association had to disband… > <

Nagi Rokuya: Tsumugi, good work. I was just about to contact you.

Nagi Rokuya: The "Protecting Mitsuki" Association will be disbanding today ;-(((( Even though Iori, Yamato, and I just wanted to protect Mitsuki…

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san…

Tsumugi Takanashi: This project involves filming at a cottage near a hot-spring and out on the slopes. It’s natural that everyone is worried about Mitsuki-san…

Nagi Rokuya: I never want to go through something like that again. We aren't two halves of a whole but seven halves of a whole. (1)

Tsumugi Takanashi: I feel the same way! But it seems that Iori-san is really determined this time. He wants to protect Mitsuki-san… 

Nagi Rokuya: I understand him. Those cool eyes of Iori’s were burning with passion. 

Nagi Rokuya: When Yamato suggested that Mitsuki “wear a lost-and-found tag around his neck” and Iori agreed with those passionate eyes, he looked incredibly cute :-))))) 

Tsumugi Takanashi: Did Nagi-san make a suggestion? 

Nagi Rokuya: I suggested that we just spend the whole time sledding, but was immediately met with a  “Rejected” :-( 

Tsumugi Takanashi: S-Sledding…

Nagi Rokuya: It would surely make for a cute picture, don’t you think?

Tsumugi Takanashi: I kind of want to see it, but it’s only natural that Mitsuki-san wouldn’t like that, right > < 

Nagi Rokuya: Even my puppy-dog eyes failed to work. I’m leaving the rest to Iori. 

Nagi Rokuya:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Oh also, the production team sent some questions for the upcoming shoot, would you mind answering them…?

Nagi Rokuya: Anything for you, my dear Tsumugi.

[1] Tsumugi Takanashi: Would you rather ski or snowboard? Nagi Rokuya: Ski, probably. Nobody can keep up with me when I get serious >:-P 

[2] Tsumugi Takanashi: We’ve rented out a cottage near the hot-spring, so please tell us if there’s anything you’d like Nagi Rokuya: I want to wear a yukata! Wearing matching loungewear is exciting >:-P 

[3] Tsumugi Takanashi: What did you think about the title of this project?  Nagi Rokuya: As we discussed the other day, I thought that it’s a title highly effective at promoting our cause >:-P 

Nagi Rokuya: That’s right, I happen to know a professional skier. Shall I bring them along to give us some advice?

Nagi Rokuya: They don't understand Japanese, but they're a fun person to be around! :-))

Tsumugi Takanashi: Y-You know professional athletes!? This project won’t have a ski lesson but will instead film everyone having fun together, so we'll save that for another time…!

Nagi Rokuya: So that’s how it is ;-( 

Nagi Rokuya: In that case, let's save it for another time. Worry not, for I will patiently guide you, Tsumugi.  

Tsumugi Takanashi: I look forward to it…!

Nagi Rokuya: As do I. 

Translator's Notes:

Tsumugi Takanashi: Nagi-san, good work! We have a meeting this weekend regarding the "NEXT Re:vale" proposal I handed to you earlier, so I’d like for you to read it before then.

Nagi Rokuya: Good work, Tsumugi. I’ve taken a look, and the title is great for a presentation aimed at promotion.

Nagi Rokuya: However, when you consider it as the title of this program…

Tsumugi Takanashi: By title, you must mean “Close Up! Ski Slopes and Hot Springs Idols ☆ ~Accidental Nudity… Not!? SP~” > < (1)

Nagi Rokuya: YES. Did Re:vale come up with it?

Tsumugi Takanashi: That’s what I’ve been told > <

Nagi Rokuya: Hm. I think I'll suggest we try making a presentation to promote our cause.

Tsumugi Takanashi: Huh > < What do you mean by “promote” and “presentations”?

Nagi Rokuya: Wouldn’t you want to recommend things you find interesting or love to others? In Tsumugi’s case, it would be something like sweets.

Nagi Rokuya: Have you ever recommended a shop to a friend by saying, "The sweets there are delicious, you should try some"?

Tsumugi Takanashi: I have! I love whipped cream, and when I had a parfait piled high with it, I was so moved that I recommended it to my friends…!

Nagi Rokuya: That is what promotion is. We promote our cause to share a moving experience with others, even if they aren’t interested in it.

Nagi Rokuya: Don't you think the title Re:vale came up with would make even those who are uninterested in idols do a double-take?

Tsumugi Takanashi: C-Certainly…!

Nagi Rokuya: Right?

Nagi Rokuya: So, I’ll have Re:vale take a look at Kokona and suggest creating a presentation to help promote her. :-P

Tsumugi Takanashi: Let me know if Re:vale ends up making it!

Nagi Rokuya:

Translator's Notes:

(1) In the Japanese title 『密着!ゲレンデと湯けむりアイドル☆ ~ぽろりも・・・ ないよ! ? SP~』 , the slang in the latter part colloquially means wardrobe malfunctions (for a lack of a better word). Frankly, I wasn't too sure if that was true and was about to refer the title from @osakaso5's translations of the same set. However, I chose to keep the above title due to further context given in Part 3.