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Directory:

[!!-Era]

Event Stories:

Neverland [2/14]

Metamorphose [13/13]

Scout Stories:

Nothing here yet :-|

Idol Stories:

Coffin Dilemma

One Single Person

Shoe Sores and Aching Muscles

Special Stories:

PM6:∞

[!-Era]

Management Stories:

Characters: Rei, Madara, Tori and Rinne

Translator: lukas

"This is the new era of idols! I’ll make this a live show no one will ever forget, so watch till the very end!"

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Time: At the same time

Location: Metamorphose Stage

Rei: "Kukuku… With this power I got a step ahead, shall I go wild to my heart’s content?"

"Lowly idols! Kneel before me and tremble in fear…!"

"♪~♪~♪"

Madara: "Hahaha! Rei, you’re really owning that role, huh"

"You suit the villainous side even better♪"

Rei: "Oh? I didn’t mean to be a villain…"

"But know this, I have always been a formidable opponent standing in your way"

"You too should hurry up and come here. An idol’s struggle for dominance, by idols, that is the wish of the “Four Kings of the Sky”"

Madara: "…So he says. Are you listening, idols on the other side of the screen?"

"We, the ‘“Four Kings of the Sky,” have acquired new power"

"A massive “Transformation” that will shake the very foundations of the idol world"

"Any idol brave enough to challenge us should come to Mega Sphere!"

"Here, new developments, new battles, and a new future await!"

"You’re not just going to sit idly by, licking your fingers, are you?"

Tori: "Hah… Sakuma-senpai’s such a cheat character. Even though he said he’s not good with new tech, he adapted right away"

Rinne: "But a little chaos isn’t so bad. I’ll join in too"

"Even if kind Yoshihide-kun planned all this, the “Big Flow” is crueler, more merciless, like a natural disaster"

"There will inevitably be people who can’t keep up with it"

"I learned that painfully during ES. When something changes, it drags countless innocent people along, without caring about personal circumstances"

"That’s why next time, I’ll put myself at the center of that flow"

"I don’t think anyone can stop this flow, but with me at the center, countless people will be saved, right?"

"Even delinquent idols can get their fair share of the spotlight. Those considered “wrong” by society will still get a chance to shine!"

"A world like that isn’t so bad…☆"

"Don’t forget that either, Mike-nekochan"

"Excessive goodwill can hurt people. Keep that in mind, self-proclaimed “Mama”"

Madara: "Fufu. Mama can be a little meddlesome sometimes, you know? She just can’t help overhearing things"

"Rinne-san, I apologize for suddenly interrogating you like that"

"At the same time, understand that my suspicion toward NiceP wasn’t unfounded"

"Though our positions differ, we are now bound as the same Four Kings of the Sky. Ride the “Big Flow” with me, and we may glimpse a new world ahead♪"

"♪~♪~♪"

Rinne:"♪~♪~♪"

Tori: (Seeing them up close, their skill is incredible. They really have the aura to live up to the name “the Four Kings of the Sky”… You can actually feel it)

(They’re all laid-back and anxious in their own ways, but I’m excited to be around such new people and a new environment)

(I’ve always been the cute little chick of the group until now)

(Eichi-sama looked out for me and entrusted me with responsibilities)

(But I’m not strong enough yet to support Eichi-sama. I have to seize the chance myself…!)

(Hibiki-senpai, I’ll break through my own limits too)

(With NiceP’s production and the power of “Transformation,” surely—)

"Now, it’s finally my turn!"

"The other three are all strong in their own ways, but I’m still the best♪"

"The “Transformed” me will make all previous idols a thing of the past!"

"This is the new era of idols! I’ll make this a live show no one will ever forget, so watch till the very end!"

(And from now on, I’ll be the one shaping this era)

(As the world’s strongest, “Transforming” idol!)

"♪~♪~♪"

[☆]

Characters: Tori, Rei, Madara and Rinne

Translator: lukas

"Bright me up!! — Let that voice carry us!♪"

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Time: Some time after arriving at the Mega Sphere

Location: In front of the Sphere Live Stage

Tori: “Mega Sphere,” heh... It’s just too unreal. I still can’t wrap my head around it

So we “transform” here and then start the live, right?

Rei: Indeed. NiceP will soon begin his explanation to the idols in ES

We shall transform at the signal and present our new selves to the world... that’s how it shall go

However... I still haven’t the faintest clue how to use this “Mega Phone” or “Sphere Ring”

Hmmm. I do not understand. Is there anyone well-versed in this?

Tori: Come on, get it together, Grandpa!

But honestly, it’s kind of confusing, huh? You need both the “Mega Phone” and the “Sphere Ring” to transform, right?

Madara: Yeah. The ring seems to be for personal identification. If anyone could transform, it’d lose its charm, wouldn’t it?

As proof befitting idols of a new era, we should treasure them

Since we’re at it, let’s do a final check. Open the app on the Mega Phone and hold your Sphere Ring over it

And just like that, the “transformation” outfit— the “Sphere Coord”, will be equipped

Rinne: Damn, you’re just rollin’ those fancy names off your tongue, huh?

Didn’t think you’d be that much of a nerd, Mike-nekochan

Madara: I still call the latest game consoles “Famin” Because I’m a mama![1]

...Just kiddin’. I’m not as into tokusatsu as Chiaki-san, but I was part of Ryuseitai once. I’ve got some grasp of transformations

If you’d like, I could even come up with transformation catchphrases for everyone♪

Rei: Hmm. Then I shall entrust that to you, Mikejima-kun. I’m doubtful even about my grasp of smartphones, let alone new technology

If you wish, you could also step forward as the leader of the “Four Kings of the Sky”

Madara: Me, the leader? Hahaha, don’t joke like that!

We’re already doing something as wild as transforming. If I started calling myself the leader of the Four Kings of the Sky, they’d think I’ve lost my mind.

Rei: Oh my, that’s unexpected. The one called “Mama” is embarrassed to call himself a King of the Sky?

Madara: “Mama” is greater than any King of the Sky. It’s way nicer to be called that, isn’t it?

Tori: It is!?

Rinne: Don’t know what you’re goin’ for, Mike-nekochan, but callin’ yourself “Mama” sounds way crazier than “King of the Sky”

First off, bein’ a Mama ain’t something you can aim to be

Madara: Hahaha! I think Rinne-san just doesn’t know the full extent of my Mama energy yet!

Look, Rei-san. Mama will teach you how to transform~♪

Rei: Babuu, babuu♪

Tori: Oh, geez... Is this really okay for the Four Kings of the Sky...?

Rinne: Gyahaha♪ Lighten up, Uri-chan, takin’ this too seriously’ll only make ya nervous♪

I don’t care about bein’ some “King of the Sky” What matters is makin’ noise and entertainin’ people

That’s what an idol is. Transform or not, that core doesn’t change

Let’s make the most outta this Mega Sphere Project, yeah?✩

Tori: (Geez, they’re all so selfish...!)

(Can we really become “new-era idols” like this...?)

(...But)

(A chance to be a pioneer of something new doesn’t come often...)

(Hibiki-senpai bloomed so suddenly under NiceP’s production...)

(Maybe... I’m about to witness a miracle moment like that myself. So—)

—I’ll do it. I’ll transform.

Tori: Sakuma-senpai, you ready? If you keep stalling, I’m pushing you off!

Rei: Kukuku. Even an immortal wouldn’t survive being pushed from this height♪

Rest assured. Thanks to Mikejima-kun’s lesson, I now understand it

The world is vast. While we single-mindedly expressed our songs and selves, others devoted themselves behind the scenes to making idols shine even brighter

Those who stand on stage and those who support from behind, it’s no hierarchy. Both are equally human

Never did I think the two paths, once intertwined, would bring forth a future like this

Rei:And that’s precisely what makes life so fascinating

Let us, transformed as we are, show this wonderful future to the world!

Bright me up!! — Let that voice carry us!”♪

Location:Metamorphose Stage

Tori: “Alright! Our live show’s finally beginning!”

“From now on, you’ll be witnesses to history, don’t even blink! Don’t miss a single moment!”

Rei: “Kukuku... Through the stage equipment, the outside world is visible. ES idols, can you see us?”

“Oh? Was that Koga’s voice I heard? He sounds quite furious”

Madara: “Hahaha, that’s so like Rei-san”

“Bet the UNDEAD guys didn’t expect Rei-san to just start calling himself one of the Four Kings of the Sky without warning”

Rei: “Hmph. Our bonds aren’t so fragile as to crumble over something this trivial”

“Koga, your turn to experience transformation will come soon. Look forward to that day”

“Until then, watch and listen to our live, and enjoy this grand feast of the moment.”

“Heh... I can’t help but feel giddy, learning about this brand-new culture...♪”

[☆]

1. In Japanese, “ファミン (Famin)” is a playful shortening of “ファミコン (Famicom),” the old name for the Nintendo Family Computer, Japan’s version of the NES. When Madara says he still calls new consoles “Famin,” he’s joking about being old-fashioned, like someone’s mama who still calls every game console a “Nintendo.”

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Characters: Rinne, Nice, Madara, Tori, Rei and Chitose

Translator: lukas

"In the end, whatever NiceP’s plotting, I’ve got to stay close to Anzu-san. Otherwise, I’ll just repeat what happened with Gatekeeper"

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Time: At the same time

Location: In a helicopter

Rinne: I see. I get what Yoshihide-kun wants to do

But I still don’t get the logic behind gatherin’ us all here, y’know?

Nice: Something still doesn’t sit right with you, Rinne-kun?

Rinne:Talkin’ about the lineup. You’re tellin’ us to ride some “Big Flow,” yeah? But for that, you sure picked a bunch of weirdos with quirks all over the place

Like Mike-nekochan over there, he got all suspicious about me and Yoshihide-kun and even came all the way to meet me in person!

Who’d deliberately pick a bunch of walking fuses like that, huh?

Madara: Hahaha! It was faster than overthinkin’ things, wasn’t it?

Straight to the point! Simple methods work best!

Otherwise, I’d end up giving long-winded explanations like NiceP or Eichi-san, you see?

Tori: What, are you saying you’ve got a problem with Eichi-sama?

Look in the mirror! You’re the one who always makes things complicated!

Rei: I won’t deny that Tenshouin-kun’s stories tend to drag on

Tori: But Sakuma-senpai, you move at an old man’s pace! Can you even cross a streetlight in time!?

Rinne: Gyahaha♪ You said it, you said it♪

I mean, no one would think to gather these four together, right? Yoshihide-kun, you didn’t just pick us at random, did ya?

Nice: Of course not. I made sure to look into each of you thoroughly

Each and every one of you isn’t easy to handle. None of you joined the 4piece project, nor had a chance to work hand in hand with me

However, that hardly matters, I sense immense talent in all of you

As I said earlier, there are still unpolished gems of talent buried within this country

Rei-kun and Mikejima-kun, who’ve already shown glimpses of it overseas… Rinne-kun, whose growth has been remarkable… and Himemiya-kun—

You all possess the ability to lead others, perhaps one could call it a kind of charisma

Having you represent the new project was, naturally, the only choice

Tori: Hmph. You ignored me at first though, didn’t you?

Nice: I apologize for that. I was originally selecting from the units that hadn’t joined 4piece, so you were unfortunately left out of consideration

However, in the end, I’m glad you became one of the Four Kings of the Sky

Your initiative and deduction skills in seeking me out truly impressed me. I now believe Himemiya-kun is worthy of being a king aboard that airship

Tori: Ehehehe. As long as you appreciate me properly, I’ll forgive you!

Rei: So easily swayed, Himemiya-kun

Madara: Anyway, who’s that with Anzu-san?

We still haven’t gotten an explanation about who he is, have we?

Chitose: Ah, you don’t really have to worry about me—

I’m just a behind-the-scenes staff member, here to cover the upcoming project. It’d actually be great if you could think of me like air, really!

Rei: I had been wondering myself. You’ve been near young Anzu for quite some time, so it’s only natural to get suspicious

I missed the chance to introduce you earlier, but since you’re behind the scenes, are you with the press, perhaps?

Chitose: U-uhm…

Rei: That reaction suggests… not quite, but not entirely wrong either, hmm?

It may be rude to judge by appearances, but from your earlier demeanor and lack of confidence, you seem quite unreliable for someone involved in a NiceP led project, don’t you think?

Chitose: Ah, well, of course— I’m only twenty-four, still a newbie, you know!

Rinne: Don’t even look twenty-four, dude… you reek of low confidence, honestly

Chitose: Hiii... I-I know that myself...!

All the ES idols just seem so mature, like… like they’re not even the same species as me…!

They give off the aura of veterans who’ve crossed death’s door countless times—

Nice: It’s only natural. They’re veterans who’ve weathered the stormy seas of the entertainment world

By contrast, you’ve only just joined Thunderbolt. That gap in experience is inevitable.

Allow me to introduce him. This is Tsuzura Chitose-kun, who’s only recently joined Thunderbolt. He’s accompanying us to film a documentary

In the capacity of assistant director, he’s currently covering Anzu-chan’s work

Rei: I see. Then he’ll also be handling our filming, I take it?

Joining Thunderbolt and being entrusted by Nice P to handle the filming… that must mean he has some remarkable talent

He hasn’t shown it yet, but… I’ll be looking forward to seeing it…♪

Chitose: Ah, that’s… not really my part, actually—

I think the idols will probably be filmed in a different way entirely

Rei: Hmm…?

Nice: Fufufu. We’ll discuss that in due time

Oh, don’t mistake me for being secretive. I’ll explain everything to the other idols soon enough, that’s all

Now, look straight ahead. At last—our next stage has appeared

Tori: Whoa...! Everything just went pitch black!?

Rei: So enormous a flying ship… truly fearsome indeed.

Madara: And aboard it reign… the Four Kings of the Sky—

Honestly, I’ve got no clue what kinda work this is gonna turn out to be, huh?

Rinne: But are you really cool with this, Mike-nekochan? You’re basically fallin’ under Yoshihide-kun’s command, y’know?

You were all wary of him just a bit ago. What’s with the change of heart?

Madara: If Anzu-san says it’s fine, then it’s fine by me. That’s all there is to it.

Even if I refused, this airship’s arrival couldn’t be stopped anyway, could it?

In the end, whatever NiceP’s plotting, I’ve got to stay close to Anzu-san. Otherwise, I’ll just repeat what happened with Gatekeeper

Nice: Now then, everyone! We’re finally arriving!

The Mega Sphere Project. from this moment on, we become witnesses to history

It’s not every day in life that you get such a truly Nice experience, is it?

[☆]

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Characters: Nice, Rei, Tori, Chitose, Rinne and Madara

Translator: lukas

" An airship...?"

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Time: After some time

Location: In a Helicopter

Nice: Once again, thank you all for coming, members of the Four Kings of the Sky

From here, you’ll be heading to a certain facility floating in the sky

Can you see that airship floating up ahead?

Rei: An airship...?

Could it be that thing peeking through the clouds?

Nice:Indeed. It’s something that should be received with proper astonishment. It’s not something we can show off lightly

To stay hidden, it’s currently stationed far out over the sea. But in one hour, it will move above ES’s airspace

Tori: In the sky...? Don’t tell me we’re going to be working *inside* that airship?

I can’t really wrap my head around it. After all that big promotion, it just looks like you moved the stage to the sky

Even if we’re filming a show there, wouldn’t it just be like some “in the air” location shoot?

Nice:No. Once you know the truth, I’m sure you’ll be astonished

Because that airship is so massive, it could fit several music domes inside it

Tori:Ahaha, come on, stop joking around♪

Teasing me won’t work, you know. I’ve been involved in building “ATLANTIS” — a whole theme park!

There’s no way a flying ship that huge could actually float! It’s physically impossible!

Nice:Fufu. To me, it’s far more surprising that conglomerate heirs and foundation members are all enthusiastically working as idols. Myself included, of course

Events often unfold in completely unexpected ways. That’s both the fascination and absurdity of human endeavor

Thunderbolt is the world’s largest comprehensive entertainment company. Naturally, it houses some of the world’s top research divisions

When their technological prowess is united, all forms of entertainment technology are brought to completion — it may even look like technology from a distant utopia future

Tsuzura-kun. Could you show everyone that footage?

Chitose: Y-Yeah! I’ve got everything ready! I’ve been holding my breath this whole time so I wouldn’t mess it up...!

Uh, right! The video’s all set, so I’ll just play it, and—

Rinne: What the hell... is this?

Tori: This is... an idol?

Nice:This is augmented reality — cutting-edge technology that will completely redefine the concept of a live performance forever

Perhaps you’d understand it better if I called it a “Transformation”

It’s the same kind of surreal method that special-effect heroes use to enhance themselves — and now, it’s become reality.

Rei: Ho... So this is the technology you spoke of — the one that could spell the downfall of our nation’s idols

If I recall, Aoba-kun was also studying augmented reality devices with a game company. So you’re saying anyone could now wield their kind of “magic”?[1]

Nice:That’s one way to interpret it, yes.

However, that alone does not represent the entirety of the Mega Sphere. The “Transformation” only reaches perfection when combined with the Mega Stream

Until now, streamed concerts couldn’t reproduce the essence of a live show — the ability to feel and transmit the audience’s passion beyond the screen.

But with “Transformation” and the Mega Stream, that sensation can be experienced through augmented reality as something nearly indistinguishable from the real thing

Rei: So what you’re saying is—if overseas hopefuls like “Mellow Dear Us" were to obtain such advanced technology, what would happen?

I doubt it would change everything at once, but even I can see that it would deal a heavy blow to our domestic idol industry.

Madara: The overseas scene I’ve seen is way different from this. Even watching that footage, it feels like something out of a dream — hard to believe it’s real

But since you went out of your way to call it “Transformation,” that Mega Phone you gave us earlier — that’s the device for it, huh?

Nice: Ahh. You were once a member of Ryuseitai[2]. I appreciate how quickly you grasp the idea of “Transformation”

What I’ve given you is the crystallization of Thunderbolt’s new technology — the Mega Phone

By possessing both the phone and the activation ring, the Sphere Ring, idols can “transform” and perform live shows with enhanced production effects

Sphere Live — that is the new form of expression required for the idols of a new era

Madara: I see. Including not just a smartphone but also a ring, that’s a bit much, don’t you think?

Well, since it’s not a show made with merchandising in mind like a tokusatsu series, I’ll assume it’s just a matter of technical limitation

Tori: Hmm~ I don’t really get it, but the Ryuseitai guys would probably understand it right away, huh?

Huh~ So Anzu kinda gets it too? Because Morisawa-senpai converted her to the tokusatsu side or something?

Anyway, Anzu doesn’t have to babysit them like that. They always turn everything into a story about themselves

Rei: Seems that story is saving me this time, though. An old man like me can’t quite keep up with all this...♪

Still, fascinating. From what I see, it seems one could display an even more advanced version of the “magic” that Aoba-kun and the others use

Once you start “transforming,” I do wonder if it still qualifies as being an idol — but it’s certainly worth seeing

Nice:Tools are merely tools. Even with this “Transformation,” an idol’s radiance will not be corrupted by its use

That’s precisely why I’ve chosen to grant it to you first. Once idols wield this technology, the Sphere Live will belong to them alone

To be honest, I originally planned to launch Sphere Live in the United States. But through 4piece, my thoughts have changed

There are still countless promising idols in this country

To convey that charm to the world, simply singing and dancing isn’t enough. The “Big Flow” is changing that much.

I was able to witness firsthand the immense potential of this country’s idols through 4piece

There’s an even greater potential in this nation — the kind of talent that will dream and delight in a project like this

I wanted to launch a new project in the very place where I once stood on the dream stage as an idol myself. That desire took shape as the Mega Stream

Everyone. Will you join me in creating the future?

The idol of a new era. Let us define what that should be like

[☆]

1. Rei is probably referring to Shinsekai, the augmented reality game created by Switch, first presented in “Shinsekai”. A fun fact it’s that in “Phantom Airship”, the stage that ALKALOID performs (Believe 4 leaves) is within the game created by Switch, and as Mega Sphere, is also an Airship.

2. For those who might not know, in “Meteor Impact” it is revealed that Madara was a member of Ryuseitai, as Ryusei Purple.

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Characters: Rei, Madara, Rinne, Nice and Tori

Translator: lukas

"Yes, very nice. Truly, perfectly nice... ☆"

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Time: At the same time

Location: At an airport near ES

Rei: The idol industry of this country will be destroyed…?

Kukuku. You’re being rather pessimistic, aren’t you, NiceP?

I don’t know what this so-called Mega Sphere Project is, but we’re not such a fragile bunch that we’d bow to outside pressure ♪

Madara: Ohh, Rei-san, already jumping into a debate?

So, this is our first meeting, huh, NiceP?

I don’t think I need to reintroduce myself, but, I’m Madara Mikejima of MaM. I’m honored beyond words to be invited here today ♪

Not only is Anzu-san under your care, but also being recognized by a world-class producer. It’s truly an honor—

But the real talk hasn’t even started yet. Care to tell us what exactly you’ve brought us here for?

Right, Rinne-san?

Rinne: Yeah. If word about your precious project leaked it’d ruin everything, sure, but keeping it a secret even from those involved? That’s not impressive, y’know?

The new project’s being announced in an hour, right? Meaning we’ve got no time left.

No time for emotional reunions either. Hurry up and tell us what you’re trying to pull here.

Nice: Fufu. I’m well aware

First, take this device, the “Mega Phone”

Rei: Hm. Looks like any ordinary smartphone… and this is supposed to be something?

Nice: There’s a more suitable place for explanations. I’ll explain the Mega Phone once we’re aboard the helicopter—

From now on, you three will take on the name of the “Three Demon Gods” and support the new program

Madara: The “Three Demon Gods”…? Not the “Three Eccentrics”?

Rei: Perhaps NiceP is imitating Tenshouin-kun’s habit of dramatic naming

Me, Shinkai-kun, and Hibiki-kun… To bundle such strong personalities together, an ostentatious name is needed, after all

Nice: No, it’s merely coincidence. I’ve heard of such a group existing at Yumenosaki Academy long ago, though

Originally, I intended for you to be called “the Four Kings of the Sky”

On the point of needing a grand name worthy of launching a new program, I find myself in agreement with Tenshouin-kun

However, since Itsuki-kun didn’t join, only three of you are here. Thus, I had no choice but to compromise

“The Four Kings of the Sky” without four members would be a laughable failure, wouldn’t it?

Madara: Hahaha! If that’s all it is, then fine!

Honestly, having one of the Three Eccentrics join the “Three Demon Gods” sounds like an in-joke, doesn’t it? If it were intentional, I’d want nothing to do with such a name

Rinne: I don’t care if we’re the “Three Eccentrics” or the “Three Demon Gods”

More importantly, you’ve got a grand plan to match that grand name, yeah?

I’m getting bored already, so show us. Yoshihide-kuun?

Nice: Ahh. Naturally, that’s my intention

Now then. Let’s board the helicopter. You, the rebranded “Three Demon Gods,” formerly the Four Kings of the Sky—

Tori: Waaaait just a second!!

Nice: Oh…? Himemiya-kun, why are you here?

Tori: What do you mean “why”?! You’re starting a new project, aren’t you?!

No way I could just sit still after that announcement! I was determined to track you down and negotiate my way into performing!!

Ugh, I’m exhausted! I didn’t know the exact location, so I checked every single airport I could!!

Nice: …

Fufu. To think you’d figure out our location from that broadcast.

Yes, very nice. Truly, perfectly nice... ☆

That video wasn’t so much a recruitment as it was a teaser. The project we’re announcing will take place in the sky—hence this location

Tori: Eh? Then all my effort coming here was for nothing…!?

That’s too cruel! After I searched so hard!

Nice: Calm yourself, Himemiya-kun. To be honest, I’m just as surprised

I never imagined someone would actually fly here in person just from a few hints

In fact, I was proceeding under the assumption the fourth member wouldn’t come at all

But it seems I must revise that assumption. Himemiya-kun, with your arrival, the flow has changed

Your extraordinary initiative and ambition, yes, you’re truly fitting for a new era of idols

Here and now, I declare the formation of the Four Kings of the Sky—with Himemiya-kun as the fourth!

Do you all agree?

Tori: U-umm…

Rinne: Agree or not, we ain’t been told jack to begin with. Adding one more guy doesn’t change anything

Madara: Right. It was meant to be the Four Kings of the Sky anyway, so it’s no problem

More importantly, let’s hear about this new project. Deciding whether to accept the job or not can come after that

NiceP. What exactly are you plotting? What’s the meaning of this phone you gave us? Isn’t it about time you told us?

Nice: Fufu. I understand, Mikejima-kun

The explanation will be given aboard the helicopter. On our way to the destination, I’ll tell you everything

[☆]

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Characters: Chitose, Nice and Rei

Translator: lukas

"Before the idol industry of this country is destroyed"

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Time: One hour later

Location: At an airport near ES

Chitose: …

Um, Anzu-san, what do you usually do on your days off?

“You already asked that”?

Then, maybe I’ll try asking a different question—

What made you want to become a Producer, Anzu-san?

“You already asked that too”? S-sorry, Anzu-san. I can’t even manage a proper interview—

P-please don’t fire me…! I’ve only got three lives left, so just count that one as a near miss, okay?!

Nice: How’s the documentary filming going, Tsuzura-kun?

The new project that’s about to be announced is a massive one I’ve carefully nurtured myself

I’m counting on you to capture every moment of this new era idol project ♪

Chitose: Y-yeah, I’ll do my best—

The harder I try, the more I just spin my wheels and end up bothering Anzu-san though—

Uu… Just please don’t fire me, okay…?

Nice: Fufu. That depends on your efforts, so I can’t promise anything

So then, what kinds of questions have you been asking?

Chitose: L-like… hobbies, or how she spends her days off, maybe…?

I just want to get along with Anzu-san first, so I’ve been asking about whatever comes to mind—

Nice: Hm. This isn’t a matchmaking meeting, it’s work, you know. Are you really alright with that?

Anyway. I’d like both Anzu-chan and Tsuzura-kun to witness the moment the Four Kings of the Sky are formed

It’s almost time to gather. The others should be arriving soon as well

Unfortunately, Itsuki-kun declined. But Rei-kun, who came early, will be followed by Rinne-kun and Mikejima-kun as well

Rei: Hm. I’m glad they’re coming soon. I was left out in the cold and at a bit of a loss here

By the way… Tsuzura-kun, was it? Why are you holding hands so affectionately with young Anzu over there?

It looks like you’ve suddenly gotten quite close. Care to explain what’s going on in detail?

Chitose: Eh? Ah, s-sorry—

I’ve been clumsy since I was little, often getting separated from others, so I kind of developed this habit of grabbing the hand of whoever’s nearby

Besides, when someone holds my hand, their pulse helps me calm down… ♪

Rei: With someone’s pulse…?

Hm. Being friendly isn’t bad, but I’d say you’re a bit too close for comfort

Anzu, I’ve told you before—don’t get too comfortable with someone who isn’t your lover

Oh? Compared to the days at Yumenosaki, it’s nothing worth worrying about, is it?

Well, times and positions have changed. We’re respectable adults now, after all. Be careful not to let strange rumors spread

Chitose: Y-yeah. Sorry, Anzu-san—

I’m glad you said you don’t mind, but I’ll try not to cling so much

It’s a habit, so I might not be able to fix it right away—

Nice: Tsuzura-kun, you sometimes hold my hand too, don’t you?

I take it as a sign of trust, so I don’t mind. But suddenly grabbing someone’s hand might startle them, so you need to be careful

Chitose: R-really sorry…! Should I grovel on the floor too!?

Rei: How should I put it… you’re quite an eccentric one

Nice: Fufu. His restlessness is a flaw, but he’s still a promising talent

It would be a shame if his badge ran out of lives and he was dismissed under Thunderbolt’s policy. I’d hope for leniency

Chitose: Wah—ah…! Anything but that!

If I got fired from Thunderbolt, I’d be completely lost with nowhere to go…!

Rei: I didn’t intend to make it such a big deal…

Nice: …Well then. Thanks to Tsuzura-kun’s eccentricities, the topic drifted off track

Since you came early, Rei-kun, I’ll share a bit with you

Though it’s more idle talk than anything. But I’d like you to be aware of the sense of crisis I’m about to mention

Are you familiar with the unit I produce?

Rei: Mellow Dear Us. Wasn’t that your greatest masterpiece?

I sometimes go to Europe for family rituals, so I’ve heard of them

I wouldn’t call myself a fan, but they’re a unit that’s made a vivid impression overseas, right?

Chitose: They haven’t really made it to Japan, right? It’s mostly overseas info—

Rei: The idols of this country evolved in a different form than overseas idols. No one thought the two would intersect in the present age

It could be said domestic idols were enough to satisfy demand here. But now, information about overseas idols flows in. That’s diversification

But surely they’re not coming to invade Japan. What does Mellow Dear Us have to do with this sense of crisis of yours?

Nice: I mean that such an invasion could indeed happen

Rei: Oh…?

In this modern age where people get what they want as they wish, I can’t imagine them deliberately attempting cultural invasion—

Wasn’t the cooperation between Thunderbolt and ES meant to prevent exactly that?

Nice: Yes. That was my intention too. But the audience will make more realistic choices

The reasons may vary, but the existence of idols supported simply because “they’re from the same country” is unnatural in itself

Rei: Hm. Supporting not the idol themselves, but their nationality, isn’t the essence of it

Even for UNDEAD, with Adonis-kun among us, that’s not a mindset I can agree with

If there were an “Idol Japan Representative” or something, it might be a different story, though

Nice: Fufu. In that case, I’d prefer selection based on their base country, not just nationality

Anyway. You must grow in order to be chosen

My next plan—the Mega Sphere Project, is a completely different program from 4piece

Mellow Dear Us was formed before the Mega Sphere Project

They didn’t cross the straits, so they never brought foreign idol culture into this island nation

But once the Mega Sphere Project is launched, that barrier will be removed

The Mega Sphere Project is that much of a powerful substance

At the same time, the Mega Sphere Project is also a gospel bringing fruit to the relationship between idols and producers

Japanese idols, too, will be able to more easily cross the sea and expand overseas

I wanted to bring such a wonderful plan into this country as quickly as possible

Otherwise, we cannot stand against Mellow Dear Us. Without it, we’d be trampled helplessly by yet-unseen talents from overseas

That’s why I had no choice but to rush the plan into action

Before the idol industry of this country is destroyed

[☆]

Next Chapter ->

Characters: Wataru, Shu and Tori

Translator: lukas

"Grouping skilled individuals together and making them take a name… it seems like a revival of the "Five Eccentrics""

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Time: At the same time

Location: ES Dressing Room

Wataru: Was it really okay to ignore an email from someone like that Nice fellow?

Wataru: I thought you might share some common ground with his lofty ideals

Shu: Hmph. So the moment I show myself, this is what happens? Was this “Nice Produce” production really that impressive?

Shu: You’re completely mistaken if you thought I’d be persuaded, Wataru.

Shu: Did you really think I would cooperate with NiceP’s new project?

Shu: Non. If you thought so, that’s extremely naive!

Shu: I take pride in creating art that is truly one-of-a-kind. I went to Paris alone and grew up as an artist

Shu: But you know I’m not the type to watch a patron’s mood, don’t you?

Shu: What I dislike most is being made to create something according to someone else’s wishes

Shu: Even knowing that, I can’t understand why you recommended me. There must be plenty of suitable candidates elsewhere

Wataru: Exactly, because you’re my closest friend ♪

Shu: What is this… using “closest friend” at a time like this… are you plotting something?

Wataru: Not quite. I mean it sincerely

Wataru: You are one of the few friends I can truly connect with

Wataru: That Nice fellow chose me as the top successful candidate in “4piece”. That’s why I wanted to recommend you and Rei for the next project

Wataru: There are idols in ES even more talented than me. They’re the kind of people who make the idol industry interesting… so to speak ♪

Shu: Hmph. Don’t drag other people into this on your own

Shu: There must be plenty of idols who want to work with NiceP, right? If you invite them, they’ll probably accept it with a smile

Shu: I have a personal and noble mission to fulfill my own art.

Shu: Using NiceP myself is one thing, but I have no intention of being used

Wataru: Hehe. You’re the same as always, Shu.

Wataru: I just wanted to see you working on something together with Rei

Wataru: Well, forcing it would just be a tragedy for both of us anyway

Wataru: The other candidates are also talented enough. Let’s have them do their best on your behalf, Shu

Shu: Others? Are you gathering people besides Rei as well?

Wataru: Yes. Including Rei and you, I’ve reached out to four skilled individuals

Wataru: It seems that Nice fellow wants them to call themselves the “Four Kings of the Sky”…

Shu: How materialistic… Ignoring it was definitely the right choice

Shu: Grouping skilled individuals together and making them take a name… it seems like a revival of the “Five Eccentrics”

Shu: Being turned into a single collective called the Five Eccentrics made us lose our strength

Shu: Each of our individual merits was tarnished, our respect and consideration taken away, and we were elevated as villains to be defeated

Shu: Where is the guarantee that NiceP, like Tenshouin, won’t trample over us ES idols?

Wataru: That… hehe. There isn’t any guarantee at all!

Wataru: But there’s no guarantee that people won’t change. Shu, you know that much yourself

Shu: Wataru, you’re as you always are. You keep dancing along, performing according to someone else’s script to meet their expectations.

Shu: I don’t mean to deny you, but as a long-time friend, I’ll say this

Shu: I don’t know what kind of person NiceP is, but choose carefully the friends you associate with

Shu: Just like Tenshouin, NiceP might also be expecting “that” from you

Wataru: I see… Thank you for your advice

Wataru: But Eichi and I aren’t exactly “best friends,” you know

Wataru: Ever since being chosen for one of the “Nice Dream Units” people keep saying, “Is NiceP’s production really that good?”

Wataru: It’s like a clumsy little comedy, really.

Shu: Hmph. Is this supposed to be a lovers’ quarrel? I have no interest in listening to such nonsense

Shu: That’s enough. I’m busy with my creative work

Wataru: Oh, my apologies. Seems like that wasn’t to your liking?

Wataru: Then, I’ll decline on your behalf to that Nice fellow

Wataru: Let’s meet again, my friend… ♪

Shu: Ah. We just worked together as the “Five Eccentrics” before, and it’s still too early for a reunion

Shu: …Hm? That’s noisy. Seems like your smartphone is ringing

Wataru: Oh? A call from Princess? That’s unusual…

Tori: “Hello? Hibiki-senpai?”

Tori: “Hibiki-senpai, you know a lot about the sky, right? You ride hot air balloons and stuff?”

Wataru: …Uh? Not that much, but is something the matter?

Tori: “Actually, I’m looking for NiceP right now!”

Tori: “NiceP said there would be an announcement for the new project, right?”

Tori: “I’ll rush to the site and negotiate directly with NiceP! I’ll tell him, “Include me in the new project!”

Wataru: …

Tori: “Ah, don’t tell Eichi-sama yet, okay? He doesn’t seem to like NiceP that much, so I’ll just observe for now!”

Wataru: I see, so that’s the situation

Wataru: In that case, why don’t you try going to the airport?

Tori: The airport?

Wataru: “Yes. Nice fellow isn’t going to stay up in the sky for three full days, right?”

Wataru: “Actually, I’ve been helping with the new project consultations. It seems he often comes and goes through airports near ES”

Tori: Eh? You know about NiceP?

Wataru: “Yes. Though I don’t know the full details of the project”

Wataru: “He seems to be looking for the “Four Kings of the Sky”, four idols. Right now, there might just be a slot open.”

Wataru: “This time, I recommended skilled individuals who didn’t participate in 4piece

Tori: Wait a minute! Then why didn’t you recommend me?

Tori: I’m part of fine too, you know? Speaking of fine, it’s one of the strongest units, part of the Big Three!

Wataru: “Fufu. I thought you, Princess, wouldn’t do anything to upset Eichi yourself”

Wataru: “However, you, Princess, are steadily distancing yourself from Eichi, ignoring my concerns. I misjudged your growth ♪”

Wataru: “You now may be the idol fit for this new era”

Wataru: “…There’s no time to be chatting like this, though”

Wataru: “It’s almost the time that that Nice fellow has designated. If you head to the airport now, you should make it in time”

Tori: Thank you, Hibiki-senpai! I’ll head to the nearby airport and try to find NiceP!

Shu: What was that call just now? It sounded pretty chaotic—

Wataru: Hehe. It seems they’ve been found. The new “Four Kings of the Sky”

Wataru: Giving them the answer might be “too much,” perhaps. But this is also my way of thanking them for letting me participate in the fun event called 4piece

Wataru: I wish you luck, Princess.

Wataru: You yourself are worthy of being a pioneer of this new era… ♪

[☆]

Next Chapter ->

Characters: Tori and Kanna

Translator: lukas

"You there! Stop right now!"

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Time: Three days later

Location: ES Bulding Lobby

Tori: Ugh~. I can’t find a single clue…!

I mean, where did NiceP even go? While I was running around searching all over ES, before I knew it, the day of the project announcement had already come!

I wanted to directly negotiate to appear in NiceP’s new project. This is such a waste of time!

If only there was someone who seemed to know about NiceP’s whereabouts. Kunugi-sensei and Sagami-sensei were useless, and Anzu’s nowhere to be found either…

Kanna: ….

Tori: Hmm? That’s…

(That’s one of the new faces who appeared in 4piece, right?)

(If I remember right, he was the prodigy boy who joined the Audition after being scouted by NiceP…?)

(I don’t remember his name, but after the Audition he joined the unit Esupuri, and NiceP was producing him too…)

(…This is it! A lead on NiceP!)

(Wow, I’m so smart~! The real genius isn’t this kid, it’s Tori-sama!)

Tori: You there! Stop right now!

Kanna: … (Ignores and keeps walking)

Tori: Hey, don’t ignore me!

Hey kid! I’m talking to you, so at least answer me!?

Kanna: …

Kanna: Do you need something from me?

Tori: Yeah, I was calling you!

You’re that rookie from Esupuri, right? The genius boy!

Kanna: Yes. I’m Kanna from “Esupuri.” I just recently joined NewDi as a rookie

Tori: Kanna, huh… Hmm, I’ll praise you at least for properly introducing yourself

But ignoring your senior’s voice isn’t good, right? There was no one else around, didn’t you think it might be you being called?

Kanna: No. You seemed like trouble, so I pretended not to hear and was planning to go in my way

Tori: ~~~~~~!

Tori: You did that on purpose!? That makes it even worse, and so annoying~!

Kanna: …

Sigh…

Whatever it is, just tell me what you need

I’m not free either. This conversation just cost me fifty seconds of my life I’ll never get back

Tori: Wh-what is with this guy… he’s such a pain…!

Tori: Fine then… I’ll get straight to the point. Do you know where NiceP is?

Tori: I’ve been looking for NiceP this whole time. If you have any idea, I want you to tell me

Kanna: I don’t. (Starts walking toward the exit)

Tori: Hey, wait~!? Don’t just leave!

Tori: Geez, this is why rookies are hopeless. No manners at all!

Tori: In the entertainment world, hierarchy is absolute! Even if people call you a genius boy, if you get cocky you’ll be cast aside in no time, got it?

Tori: You have to properly listen to your seniors. Understand?

Kanna: I’m sorry

I was already told by seniors at the office, “You can just ignore what Tori-kun says”

They said, “He immediately tries to act superior the moment he opens his mouth.” So I was following that advice

p>Tori: That’s Tsukasa’s doing, isn’t it!? What a jerk, spreading bad rumors to juniors beforehand… Who’s the one acting superior first, huh!?

Tori: You need to properly figure out which seniors you can actually trust. Tsukasa likes to act all senior-like, but you can’t believe anything he says!

Kanna: Didn’t you just say, “In the entertainment world, hierarchy is absolute”?

Tori: You’ve always got a comeback, huh~! How annoying can you get!?

Tori: Anyway! You must not believe anything Tsukasa says!

Tori: If you’re going to treat anyone as a senior, it should be me! Me, Himemiya Tori, the student council president of Yumenosaki Academy!

Kanna: I see. Understood.

Kanna: In that case, I’ll also forget the prior information that said, “Himemiya-san is the tyrannical and cruel king who rules over Yumenosaki Academy”

Tori: That’s a lie too! Seriously, what is Tsukasa filling your head with!?

Tori: …Wait, this isn’t the time for that. I need to find NiceP

Tori: You really don’t know where NiceP is? He’s producing you, right?

Kanna: No. I also haven’t been in contact with Nice-san for several days

Kanna: He seemed busy with the newly announced project the other day. We’ve been doing lessons as a unit for a while

Tori: I see~ So that means there’s no lead after all.

Tori: I thought that since he directly produces Esupuri, you’d know more about the new project. Guess I was wrong

Tori: …Right. Ignoring-Glasses

Kanna: Do you still need something?

Tori: Use that brain of yours and try to guess where NiceP is! Since they call you a genius, you should be good at this, right?

Kanna: …

Tori: What’s with that pause…? Your attitude makes you seem annoyed

Kanna: Yes. That’s exactly right.

Kanna: It’s troublesome, but it can’t be helped. I was just taught to “obey what seniors say,” so I’ll share only minor clues

Kanna: Nice-san has hidden hints in Esupuri’s work documents before

Kanna: He’s a born entertainer, so he might do that naturally

Kanna: So, it’s safe to assume that hints were also hidden in the video the other day

Kanna: His suggestive behavior and the deliberate choice to announce it three days later were part of encouraging that too

Tori: Huh. So that’s NiceP’s personality? Now that I hear it, he reminds me a bit of Hibiki-senpai

Tori: So… what exactly is that hint?

Kanna: That’s enough. Figure it out yourself.

Tori: You’re leaving after saying that!?

Tori: Come on! You’ve told me this much already. Don’t tease me, just tell me!

Kanna: …Please let me go already

Kanna: You’ll understand if you watch the video―

Kanna: Nice-san’s footage was shot from above

Tori: From above…? You mean… up in the sky…?

[☆]

Next Chapter ->

Characters: Rinne, Kohaku, Madara, Niki and HiMERU

Translator: lukas

"A prodigy who climbed straight up to the top of the idol world in record time, that’s what he was"

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Location: At the Cafe Cinnamon in the ES Building

Rinne: With something as a born talent and personality, plus a heapin’ dose of passion and love, ya naturally reel in luck and fortune—

As long as ya keep clear o’ scandals after that, boom—you’re a top idol just like that

Back in school, Yoshihide-kun was the popular fella of our year, but now he’s graduated and turned into NiceP

A prodigy who climbed straight up to the top of the idol world in record time, that’s what he was

Kohaku: For Rinne-han to go praisin’ him like that… he really must’ve been somethin’, that NiceP fella

So then. That answer good enough for ya, Madara-han?

I dunno all the details, but… ya kicked up a fuss, so ain’t it only proper to at least offer an apology?

Madara: True enough. Seems I went and made things more complicated than they had to be

My bad. From what I’ve heard now, there don’t seem to be many ties between him and Rinne-san. Thanks for answerin’ honestly

That leaves us with nothin’ to go on, huh?

I figured if I understood what kinda man NiceP was, his intentions’d be easier to see

Rinne: So, Mike-nekochan, ya think NiceP’s schemin’ somethin’?

Madara: Well, can’t hurt to stay on guard, that’s all

Right now, he’s struttin’ into ES carryin’ the “Thunderbolt” brand name

If he’s as good a man as they say, I got no complaints

But since ES has a history of lettin’ in an underworld figure called Gatekeeper, I can’t just welcome NiceP without caution

Rinne: Ahh… right, there was that time Anzu-chan got confined. Though from what I heard, it was more like she got treated real well ‘n looked after

I get yer worries, Mike-nekochan, but when it comes to Yoshihide-kun, I don’t think there’s any need

He was a superhuman who shrugged off every scandal, that’s why he held his place as a superstar idol

The funny thing is, there’re a few like that out there, purebred saintly types ya can show the whole world without shame

Kohaku: Been botherin’ me fer a while now, what’s with callin’ him “Mike-nekochan”? He ain’t near as cute as one o’ them critters

Madara: The lack o’ cuteness is somethin’ y’all share, Kohaku-san, meow?

Kohaku: Don’t talk nonsense. And quit tackin’ on them fool tails to yer words

Niki: Nahaha, you two’re in perfect sync~ ♪ Like a couple o’ cats play-fightin’

Kohaku: Hah? Who ya callin’ a cat?

Niki: Nahaha… j-just kiddin’, just kiddin’!

Still though, didn’t know you and NiceP had that kinda history, Rinne-kun~?

Could it be that the reason you’re all jaded now’s ‘cause of NiceP?

Back then you were way more pure, right? Having an idol like him so close by, must’ve stirred somethin’ in ya, huh?

Kohaku: Hmmm? So Rinne-han had a time like that, did he?

Rinne: Back then I was just a dumb kid who didn’t know nothin’

I thought being a proper, orthodox idol was “normal”… I didn’t know any better, so I just did it without question

Didn’t matter whether Yoshihide-kun was there or not

I just hit a wall and started lookin’ at myself. Thanks to me, AkanP had to quit the industry, and by the time I looked back, it was already too late

That’s it! That’s all I got to say!

Pizza’s gettin’ cold, so why don’t ya head on home already?

HiMERU: HiMERU agrees

No point in pressing Amagi further, nothing else’ll come out. Shall we look for someone else who knows NiceP’s past?

Madara: Good idea. Let’s check in with some folks from back then

Me, I actually find folks who believe themselves pure and righteous without doubt the scariest of all

Kohaku: Yer one twisted fella, Madara-han

Rinne: Gyahaha ♪ I get whatcha mean, Mike-nekochan ♪

If I didn’t know Yoshihide-kun myself, I’d be suspicious on NiceP as well

So I got a lil’ proposal

Madara: Hm?

Instead of beating around the bush, why not just ask NiceP directly?

If it’s out in the open, he can’t just pull somethin’ shady even if he was a bad guy. Won’t turn out too bad that way

Madara: Hmmm… since you’re an old acquaintance, Rinne-san, it wouldn’t be strange for you to reach out

Alright then, let’s have you make the excuse to slip into NiceP’s good graces

Rinne: …Hold up. Looks like that ain’t necessary

Just now, while we were talkin’, a message came in from NiceP

Madara: I got contacted at the exact same time

What about the rest of ya? Get any messages?

Niki: Nope, not me

HiMERU: HiMERU didn’t get one either

Kohaku: Them too, huh. …So that means NiceP only reached out to Rinne-han an’ Madara-han

Rinne: Now it’s getting real interesting. This godlike timin’ ain’t somethin’ ya see even once in a million

I knew he had miracle-level luck back then, but c’mon, what is he, psychic or somethin’? ♪

Madara: “To you who will bear the new era of idols”

“Come to the appointed place at the set time. There’s something important to discuss,” it says…

What do you think, Rinne-san? Shall we take the bait?

Rinne: Yeah. He went outta his way to call us, saves us the trouble

When the mail says, “To my dear old friend Rinne-kun”… no way I could just ignore it

There’s plenty for me ‘n Yoshihide-kun to catch up on. So how about we treat this like a lil’ class reunion… ☆

[☆]

Next Chapter ->

Characters: Madara, Niki, Kohaku, HiMERU and Rinne

Translator: lukas

"Sorry! It was my bad! Just spare me the violence, seriously!"

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Time: At the same time

Location: At the Cafe Cinnamon in the ES Building

Madara: (A new project to replace “4piece”, sure smells fishy to me)

(I hear Mr. Nice Arneb Thunder─better known as “NiceP”─became a man of the hour starting with “4piece”, thanks to his earnest and gentlemanly conduct)

(Even if he moved his base overseas after retiring as an idol, it’s strange how domestic media ignored him for so long)

(It must have been the media pandering to this country’s idol industry. NiceP was on the verge of being forgotten at home)

(I only ever heard rumors while traveling overseas myself......)

Madara: (If I recall, nowadays a unit called “Mellow Dear Us” is popular in his place?)

(A former super idol and now a world-class producer. He’s been active on all fronts, like the protagonist of a story)

(Am I just being twisted for finding something fishy in such a smooth-sailing path?)

(It began with reforming the “P-Association,” then bringing in Anzu-san, who’s highly trusted by idols, to hold the 4piece program. As a result, they’ve even infiltrated the depths of ES)

(Even if the other side has immense capital, Eichi-san and Ibara-san’s eyes can’t be so blind as to accept their invasion head-on)

(The ES executives understand the current situation and are letting it be)

(No, perhaps it’s better to say they can’t intervene)

(The people of this country have always admired foreign goods, but if uncritical praise goes too far, it becomes poison)

(I don’t know what Eichi-san and the others are doing behind the scenes. But maybe I should make some moves myself?)

(For example, what if I got in touch with someone who knew NiceP during his idol days?)

(Normally, they’d be around here)

Niki: Sorry to keep you waiting~♪

I brought freshly baked pizza, so let’s eat it while it’s hot~♪

Kohaku: Rinne-han...... do ya even know what ya did?

HiMERU: 一An unbelievable blunder. It wouldn’t be strange if you were forced to take responsibility?

Rinne: Sorry! It was my bad! Just spare me the violence, seriously!

Niki: Eh, eh. What’s going on!?

Rinne-kun being at fault is nothing new, but Cinnamon is a proper café, so don’t bring dangerous stuff up here!

Rinne: It ain’t “as always.” But yeah, this time really was my mistake

Niki: ?That’s rare? For Rinne-kun to apologize honestly

HiMERU: Naturally. Amagi didn’t even consider participating in 4piece

I heard from the deputy director. Cos Pro was preparing to take on the audition as an agency―

Yet only Valkyrie and Crazy:B didn’t even send a reply

Kohaku: Me and HiMERU-han couldn’ go either way, we had work

Still, ES and Thunderbolt joined hands to create a huge project, we could’ve at least mentioned it, don’t you think

HiMERU: Not conforming to the big current is Crazy:B’s virtue. But Amagi himself wouldn’t want to be left behind

Rinne: Ohh. That’s nice of ya, Merumeru♪ You praising Crazy:B to my face, huh

HiMERU: Don’t joke around. Why didn’t Amagi mention “4piece"

Rinne: There ain’t any hidden reason. This time it was just my poor judgment

You and Kohaku-chan seemed busy with "PBB"[1], would you be interested in Auditions anyway?

I never planned on joining, and Niki’s juggling being a cook and idol. For us right now, it just didn’t seem that important

Madara: That’s a lie, the truth is, you’ve got some history with NiceP, don’t you?

Niki: Whoae!? Since when were you there!?

Jumping in from the side like that’s bad for my heart! At least say something if you’re there!

Madara: I was patiently watching! You all seemed to be having such an intense conversation, so I was observing♪

Rinne: Pretty twisted of ya. Watching my disgrace on purpose like that

So? What is it, you want something with Kohaku-chan or what?

Kohaku-chan belongs to us, Crazy:B, ya know? If you want him back, you better show some proper sincerity?

Kohaku: Eh? who said I “belonged” to Crazy:B? This ain’ Hana Ichimonme[2]

Hahaha! You’re clearly trying to change the subject? Looks like you’ve got something on your mind, Rinne-san

From here on, I’ll be asking─no, interrogating you

And I want everyone here to act as witnesses

Kohaku: What’s with ya, Madara-han, making it sound so grand… Are ya saying Rinne-han did anything?

Madara: Oh, nothing serious. Nothing against the law, nothing against reason

A story the world has forgotten. I came to dig it up

Rinne-san. Back in your idol days, you were in the same agency and debuted together as peers with NiceP, aka Yoshihide Sanda, weren’t you?

Can you tell me about that time in detail?

Kohaku: With NiceP, in the same agency…?

Niki: Wait, seriously, Rinne-kun!?

If I remember, Rinne-kun, you worked as a solo idol for a while, but you never really told me much about that, right?

Could it be you actually knew some huge name?

HiMERU: Now that it’s mentioned, you’re the same age. The timing and age fit, but to think you were that close・・・・・・

Could that really be the reason you didn’t tell us about 4piece?

Rinne: No it ain’t. Niki never cared about the industry from the start, and 4piece just happened

......Tch, wonder where you sniffed that out from

Fine. Wasn’t hiding it anyway. I’ll tell ya as much as ya want

Though it’s just some worthless tall tale, nothing worth digging up

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1. In Ephemeral Festival, Kohaku and HiMERU as a duo were nicknamed as PBB (Pastel Bee Brothers).

2. Hana Ichimonme (花いちもんめ) is a traditional Japanese children’s game where two teams face each other and kinda “claim” members from the opposite side, usually while singing a playful song

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Characters: Tori, Eichi, Wataru and Yuzuru

Translator: lukas

"I was only wearing a mask. I may not look it, but I’m delicate, you know☆"

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The time goes back a few days. One day in late June

Tori: Today’s a long-awaited “Eichi Day”![1]

It’s super rare for all four of us in fine to have the day off together~♪

Eichi: Wataru

I don’t know if it was “KIRAKIRA” or “TEKATEKA,” but it sounds like you had a wonderful time in that unique unit. I heard you looked happier than you ever do in fine♪

Wataru: Fufufu! Could it be jealousy, Eichi?

You’re the one who left the birdcage open. If you dislike me perching on other trees so much, perhaps you should have joined the Audition yourself?

Tori: …Wait, why’s it getting so tense!?

Hey Yuzuru~! Do something about this atmosphere!

Yuzuru: Even if you say that to me…

Eichi-sama, Hibiki-sama. I don’t know what has transpired between you two, but please don’t make young master feel uncomfortable

Eichi: Oh. My apologies, Tori, Yuzuru

I trusted Wataru and sent him off, but it seems I’m not handling the idea of this NiceP producing him as well as I thought

Wataru: Oh my. That’s quite the bitter face you’re making, Eichi~ Today feels like the day spears might fall from the sky!

Tori: Spears aren’t gonna fall! You’re so dramatic

Wataru: Oh? If you ask it of me, Hibiki Wataru can even make spears rain from above

And! Thanks to the guidance of that Nice fellow, I can now deliver an even more polished, splendid show!

Tori: I didn’t say you should actually do it!?

Wait, can NiceP’s coaching really change someone that much in just a few days?

Well, he is a world-class producer, so maybe that much is to be expected

I saw the “PIKAPIKA” video the other day. Hibiki-senpai, you were so amazing it made me a little jealous

The Nice Dream Units chosen in 4piece, every one of them was incredible

It really is a massive Audition program. I hate to admit it, but you can feel NiceP’s strength as a producer

I feel like I got to see a new side of Hibiki-senpai I didn’t know before

Wataru: Fufu. Entering in honor of the princess’s will, I was terribly nervous. Did I manage to save a bit of face?

Tori: Liar~ You totally weren’t nervous! You were acting all carefree the whole time!

It was only at the very end that you finally got serious

Wataru: I was only wearing a mask. I may not look it, but I’m delicate, you know☆

Eichi: Setting Wataru’s nonsense aside, we’ve learned that fine still has much room to grow

In that sense, I’m grateful to 4piece. It let me witness Wataru’s evolution

If I could be greedy, I would’ve preferred to see that evolution within fine

Yuzuru: Your words are dripping with poison, Eichi-sama

Eichi: I didn’t mean it that way—or did I?

Look at that. The trending Nice Dream Unit video is playing all over the front page

Tori: You’re right! Hibiki-senpai is singing and dancing!

Wataru: Fufu. I never thought 4piece would draw this much attention

Nice: “Attention, viewers of this broadcast! Pardon the interruption!”

Tori: Nngyo!?

What is that? A video hijack…!?

Yuzuru: It appears so. They’ve swapped in some sort of Nice Dream Unit promotional video from somewhere

Nice: “Thanks to idols, staff, and of course you viewers, 4piece ended in great success, and I am truly grateful”

“At the same time, here in this country, I plan to launch a new joint project between Thunderbolt and ES”

“The announcement is scheduled three days from now, at 15:00 JST! Please look forward to it!”

Tori: What the heck… A new Thunderbolt and ES joint project…?

Yuzuru: Eichi-sama, have you heard anything of this?

Eichi: No. Thunderbolt and ES have a comprehensive contract. Within its terms, NiceP is granted discretion

That includes announcing and carrying out projects

We have no right to control his every move, nor does he need our permission each time

Tori: Eh? So NiceP can just do whatever he wants at ES for now?

Eichi: Of course, we’re being compensated appropriately

And naturally, I didn’t agree to anything outrageous

As ES office heads, we retain the authority to keep our idols from participating in Thunderbolt’s projects

If NiceP ever acts against my ideals, against what suits ES, I won’t remain silent

Tori: Still, NiceP sure loves to pull annoying surprise announcements

Just because he’s from some huge overseas company, he thinks he can look down on us. Eichi-sama’s the one who’s built up ES till now, isn’t he?

(But)

(If NiceP is starting another project, that means I might have a chance too)

(A project that made Hibiki-senpai grow, a project even Eichi-sama envied—I could be part of it)

(I missed out when I withdrew back then)

(But if I get another chance—)

Yuzuru: —Young master?

Tori: Ah, no, it’s nothing!

I just thought maybe that troublemaking producer is scheming up something flashy again?

Anyway, let’s go! It’d be a waste not to enjoy our precious day off, right?

Wataru: Indeed. Let’s end the work talk here and savor this valuable holiday

After enduring the fierce Audition battles and wrapping up “PIKAPIKA” activities, now is the perfect time to stretch our wings

Soon enough, there will likely be new developments. For now, let the four of us here enjoy a peaceful, ordinary day together......☆

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1. During Tempest, fine members are working a lot and don't have time to spend together, specially Eichi. So, as a solution, they create something called "Eichi Day", a day off they would pass together.

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Metamorphose メタモルフォーゼ ☆ Details

☆Release: April 15, 2025 ☆Characters: Tori, Subaru, Hokuto, Makoto, Mao, Yuzuru, Eichi, Rei, Wataru, Shu, Madara, Rinne, HiMERU, Kohaku, Niki, Kanna, Nice, and Chitose ☆Translator: lukas ☆

☆ Synopsis "4piece has ended and the idols' lives have returned to normalcy, when one day, the mysterious blimp Mega Sphere suddenly flies into

Characters: Subaru, Mao, Makoto and Hokuto

Translator: lukas

" It’s like I’m dreaming. A massive hulk of iron, beyond everything we know, coming toward us…"

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Location: ES Hallway

In a certain town, on a river island, stands the sacred home of idols—Ensemble Square. Known to all as “ES”

One July day, in the second year of establishment

Subaru: Hah, hah…!

What’s that!? I don’t get it!

But it’s makin’ my heart race ☆

Location: ES Sky Garden

Hokke~, Ukki~, Sari~! You guys came too?

Mao: Yeah. You saw that thing too and rushed over here, right~?

I dunno how to say it… but it’s even more shocking than the first time I saw ES. Seriously, what *is* that?

Makoto:If something like that showed up outside your window, of course you’d go out to look. Even people from ES are coming over… see? Looks like it’s already trending on SNS too

Hokuto: It’s like I’m dreaming. A massive hulk of iron, beyond everything we know, coming toward us…

What’s about to begin…?

Subaru: Ahaha! So you guys feel the same! When you see somethin’ that sparkly, there’s no way you can just sit still ☆

It’s sooo pretty. What could it be?

Nice: “This "transformation" marks the dawn of a new idol era”

“You too, burn this miraculous program into your memory!”

“The moment these idols step into a new phase, shining with more than just song and dance!”

“From here, we’ll broadcast their charm, too big for any set frame, to the whole world!”

“For your sake, we’ll fill this world with all things wonderful, things truly NICE”

“Look forward to this ultimate new program: Mega Stream!”

[☆]

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Characters: Chitose and Nice

Translator: lukas

"Sorry, Anzu-san. I’m just… bad at living, I guess. I’m always like this"

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Location: Mega Sphere Producer Room

July, ES’ second year of establishment. The Producer Room of a certain facility.

Chitose: Wow. So this is the “Producer Room”

They even set up such a big room for this… this facility really is amazing in every way—

Nice: Fufu. Looks like you, and Anzu-chan as well, can’t hide your surprise

This room is a new base of the Mega Sphere, equipped with the finest facilities for producers

Here in the “Mega Sphere,” apart from private areas like living quarters, every action is recorded without omission

Not only that, but thanks to cooperation with SNS companies, we can also reveal the reactions to videos and shows that idols post

In other words, it’s what you’d call big data analysis

Of course, the most trusted thing is still the producer’s own eye. But this system supports that vision to the utmost

And naturally, the device I gave you—the “Mega Phone”, provides part of these functions, so you don’t need to stay in this room all the time

You can watch idols’ lessons, analyze them, check reactions on SNS, use it all to aid in your producing

Any tool depends on how you use it. Feel free to use it however you like

Of course—unless you dislike using it together with me♪

Hm? More than that, are you wondering who the person next to me is?

My apologies for the late introduction. This is Chitose Tsuzura, a new employee dispatched here from “Thunderbolt” as me

He just joined Thunderbolt. His title is “Assistant Director”

With live-streaming shaking up the entertainment industry, Thunderbolt decided to directly hire him as their first video staffer to ride that wave

Come now, Chitose. Don’t stay silent—introduce yourself

When you think of the role entrusted to you, you can’t afford to be passive, can you?

Chitose: Ah, sorry, Nice-san. You’re right, that really wouldn’t be good, huh?

I mess up no matter what I do. Even though they finally made me a new hire, I tripped right from the start—

Please, just don’t fire me…!

Nice: Calm down, Tsuzura-kun. I don’t believe I’ve ever once declared you fired, have I?

Come now—deep breaths, deep breaths…♪

Chitose: Sighh—

Puuuuuuufff—

Hhk—cough cough!

Sorry, Anzu-san. I’m just… bad at living, I guess. I’m always like this

Chitose: Umm, I’ll explain properly—

I’m Chitose Tsuzura. I’m a new employee at Thunderbolt and I was assigned as an Assistant Director—

It seems my first mission is to record what happens in this new facility, Mega Sphere

In other words, to film a sort of documentary video…?

Ah—ah, sorry. I should sound more confident, right…?

It’s fine. I’m just not confident but I think that’s correct, probably—

I’m good at simple tasks, so running the camera should suit me, though…

Since it’s a documentary, maybe I should be asking you more questions too, Anzu-san…?

You’re finding me hard to hear and want me to speak clearer? Ah, n-no, that’s not what I meant…!

I’m just bad at “proper” things like work and daily life in general, and kind of panicking about it…

I only even became an employee at “Thunderbolt” because Nice-san was there, really…

I was drifting from part-time job to part-time job and Nice-san found me and took me in. Said I worked earnestly, or something like that

Even though I’m called a new employee, it’s still a probation period, so I don’t know when I might get fired, though…?

Ah, by the way, the badge on my name tag is like my “remaining lives”

Each time I make a mistake, a heart gets deducted, and when it reaches “0” the contract ends in the middle of the probation period, something like that—

Nice: By the way, it started at “10.”

Before I knew it, it had dropped to “3,” and I can’t help but worry about Tsuzura-kun’s future initiative

Chitose: Is it really okay like this…?

I don’t know… But I’ll do my very best, so I’d be happy if you’d cheer me on too, Anzu-san

Ahaha. I’m not confident, but if even someone like me can live, then the filming will probably work out somehow too…

Huh? Bed hair, you say…?

Ah, sorry, this is just natural hair, or like, I’ve always had wavy hair…!

S-sorry. I’m plain and no good, and sometimes people say I “stand out” so maybe I should just shave my head bald…?

Being twenty-four and still needing younger kids to worry about me is bad, right. Yeah, it’s showing me just how unreliable I am

Nice: Well, he’s a newcomer whose one flaw is being too humble

But I value his talent

Apart from being weak under pressure and lacking confidence, he does very good work. Especially, he’s the type who devotes himself thoroughly to any job he’s given

I’ve watched his earnest attitude with my own eyes since before he joined “Thunderbolt.” That’s exactly why I recommended him to them

p>It’s embarrassing to say so myself, but it was the eyes of a world-class producer that judged so. On that point, you can rest assured.

…Isn’t that right, Tsuzura-kun?

Chitose: U-uhh, that’s—

I wonder… I don’t know—

But I’ll work hard so I can live up to Nice-san’s expectations too

I might cause trouble for you too, Anzu-san, though

I’ll work as hard as I can, so please just don’t fire me…?

[☆]

1. (SNS companies are the operators of social networking services like Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, and others. Normally referred as Social Media)

☆ Details

☆Release: September 10, 2025 ☆Characters: Kohaku and Esu ☆Translator: lukas ☆

☆ Synopsis "Although uncertain, Kohaku searches for the answer to how he wants to express his "current" self. He looks back on the path he has walked as an idol, when…"

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Characters: Kohaku and Esu

Translator: lukas

"Open sesame! Come on, let’s go to a brand new world☆"

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Location: A hallway within the Mega Sphere Tower

Kohaku: (What kinda of self I wanna show, huh... bein’ asked with no clue like this, it’s not somethin’ you can answer easily)

(Good thing I got some time to think. I gotta thank Anzu-han)

(Hmm… For now, I’ll take another look at the outfits I’ve worn so far. Might give me some clues)

(This one’s from when I did Crazy:B, and this one’s from Double Face…)

(I hadn’t really noticed before, ‘cause I was always focused on the work at hand, but the vibe really changes with each unit)

(But… what is it…? I’ve got good feelings for both, but maybe it’s better not to use the unit outfits as reference)

(This time I’m standin’ not as a unit, but as Kohaku Oukawa himself)

(…I think I understand that logic, at least in my own way)

(Tryin’ not to think about the unit’s image is tough. That means my choices get a lot narrower)

(Speakin’ of solo, I remember wearin’ my exclusive outfit that had a cherry blossom on the back)

(It was beautiful, and I think it suited me pretty well too)

(I’ve always been familiar with traditional clothes, but it doesn’t feel like what I want to show now)

(Not just an extension of the past. What can I show as Kohaku Oukawa in this very moment? It’s tough…)

(…Hm? Someone’s here)

(Mutterin’ to myself here, but what are them doin’? Don’t look like them are lost though…)

Esu: Found it! I’ve discovered the hidden exit leadin’ to a brand-new world☆

After a hundred years of hardship! A huge adventure full of ups and downs has paid off! Congrats to me!

With this, I’ve gotten one step closer to the “Million Secrets” slumberin’ in Mega Sphere—where findin’ them all grants your wish!

Advancin’ straight toward uncoverin’ the truth! The adventurer Esu’s journey ain’t over yet…☆

Now, what awaits ahead, I wonder~

Kohaku:—That ain’t an exit, it’s a vent, y’know?

Esu:Ah! Hello, Kohaku-senpai. Thanks for your hard work

Kohaku:Thanks for bein’ polite. You’re Esu-han, right?

What’ve ya been doin’ all this time? And what’s this “Million Secrets” thing anyway?

Esu:Good question! My unit mates don’t really go along with it~

Kohaku:But still, a million… realistically, ain’t a hundred enough?

Esu:No no. It’s “Mega”, so a million’s gotta be about right

Kohaku:Geez. I just don’t get what kids do

How old are ya, anyway?

Esu:Me? I’m sixteen

Kohaku:No way, really?

Esu:It’s true. Look, my ID~

Kohaku:…It really is. Same age as me, huh

Esu:Eh!???? Seriously??????

I always thought you were older! Crazy:B is a unit with a grown-up vibe, isn’t it!

Kohaku-senpai’s calm and presence… it’s totally that of a veteran

But if we’re the same age, callin’ ya senpai’s weird. Uh… Kohaku-kun?

Whoa, feels kinda off…!

Kohaku:Kohkohkoh♪ I actually prefer it that way. Rarely anyone calls me senpai anyway

When it comes to same age, only Rabu-han comes to mind, and I’m the youngest in the unit. Feels kinda close, y’know?

Esu:I get that! The moment I realized we’re the same age, all the walls came down☆

I’d be glad if we can get along from here! Pleased to meet ya!

Kohaku:…You’re mighty energetic. How do you have that much voice?

Esu:Thankss! Energy’s my only sellin’ point!

Kohaku:That’s respectable in its own way though…

(I wonder… Esu-han feels so dazzling. Hard to believe we’re the same age)

(…Even Rabu-han’s kinda cheerful. Esu-han feels more age-appropriate, I guess)

(If I’d grown up somewhere else, livin’ a different life… would I have been more lively too…?)

Esu:Hm? Something wrong?

Kohaku:Ah, nuthin’

It’s just… lookin’ at you makes me feel like I’ve aged a bit

Feels like I’ve been left behind a little

Esu:Left behind, huh… are we talkin’ about speed?

Kohaku:Speed?

Esu:Yeah. Like how you go through life, growin’… that kinda stuff!

But it’s all good! There ain’t no early or late for startin’ an adventure!

Strike while the iron’s hot! Let’s go together!

Kohaku:Go out? That’s a vent, ya know

Esu:Open sesame! Come on, let’s go to a brand new world☆

Kohaku:Hey, don’t pull my sleeve…!

Oi!! Listen to what I’m sayin’!?

Time: The Following Day

Location: Mega Sphere Producer Room

Kohaku:Anzu-han, thanks for makin’ the time. About the outfit we talked ‘bout yesterday…

Eh? You mean my movements are stiff?

You really noticed that? Is it that obvious?

Kohaku:Don’t worry, it’s just muscle soreness

Yesterday, we… walked all over Mega Sphere, me and Esu-han

In Esu-han’s words, that was an “adventure”

Kohaku:We didn’t go into vents, thankfully. But we walked forever up emergency stairs, back alleys, weird spots

Places no one normally pays attention to

My legs are screamin’. I rarely ever get muscle pain though

…Used muscles I normally don’t? Hm, makes sense

If ya think about it, it’s kinda like growth pains. Quietly hurtin’, but… not bad

Esu-han looked like he wanted more, but for me, it was a huge adventure

Just walkin’, but somehow it felt fresh and fun

Probably because what Esu-han saw was totally different from me

Hard to say, but I felt something in Esu-han that I don’t have

…Then it hit me. Maybe my life from now on is an adventure itself

I can’t tell what I’ll be like in the future. Right now, I can’t even imagine

So now, I wanna absorb all sorts of things and grow

So I can move forward on my own two feet. So that when a big goal comes, I can hold my ground

For that reason… I wanna challenge myself with this outfit to show a version of me that could’ve existed

Birth, upbringing, things I like… I’ll set all that aside for a bit

I wanna wrap myself in the atmosphere of kids livin’ in the same era, even a little

…Surely that’s somethin’ only possible “now”

It’s fine to be unsure. Even if it doesn’t suit me, that’s fine too. I wanna go all in, just as I am

Gatherin’ what I lack like that, buildin’ experience little by little…

I feel like that way, I could live more like “Kohaku Oukawa”, holdin’ my chest high…♪

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