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Minami Natsume: So? What are your thoughts on my home?

Torao Mido: I mean… it’s not like this is the first time I’ve been here

Minami Natsume: That's true, but while we’re at it, you should share your impressions here on Rabbit Chat. I’m sure the fans would be curious about what my home is like.

Torao Mido: So that’s what this is about? I was wondering what was up when you suddenly told me to come over

Minami Natsume: My, for someone who's been with so many women, you don’t seem to understand a woman’s heart very well.

Torao Mido: That’s all in the past. I’m done with that stuff now.

Minami Natsume: So, you’ve stopped playing with fire. Well then, if anything in the room catches your eye, let me know through Rabbit Chat.

Torao Mido: Right

Torao Mido: Maybe the piano

Minami Natsume: Anything else?

Torao Mido: What’s that marble stick thing?

Minami Natsume: It’s a rolling pin. I’ve gotten really into baking bread lately.

Torao Mido: Really? You?

Minami Natsume: Kneading dough is quite fun. I take out all my daily frustrations on it as I knead with all my strength.

Torao Mido: Sounds like I’d get cursed if I ate that bread…

Minami Natsume: That might be fun too, don't you think?

Minami Natsume: But you seem to be drawn to surprisingly ordinary things. I thought your choices would be a bit more unexpected.

Torao Mido: I mean, is there even anything that unusual here? Your place is clean, organized, and there's hardly any stuff lying around

Minami Natsume: Oh, there is. In this drawer right here

Torao Mido: What is it

Minami Natsume: Try opening it

Torao Mido: Th

Torao Mido: That scared the hell out of me!!!!

Minami Natsume: It’s a toy snake that pops out. Amusing, isn’t it?

Torao Mido: You always have stuff like this ready?!

Minami Natsume: Of course not. I only prepared them because you were coming. Getting to hear your pitiful little scream made it all worthwhile.

Torao Mido: “Them”? So there’s more of this stuff....

Minami Natsume: Naturally. Please enjoy yourself

Torao Mido: I don't think that's going to be happening, and for the record, I did not make any pitiful noises

Minami Natsume:

Minami Natsume: Now then, shall we begin the interview? Mido-san, please take a seat on that sofa

Torao Mido: Damn it... I totally got sucked into your pace. But from here on, I’m taking charge as the interviewer, got it?

Torao Mido: First question: “16 STAR SIGNS” is a project where each of us gets a birthday store. How did you feel about it, Minami?

Minami Natsume: I felt happy. And I felt joy in the fact that I could truly feel happy.

Minami Natsume: We were meant to be a temporary group, and yet here we are, looking ahead to the next birthday project. The person I am now understands just how much of a luxury and a blessing that truly is.

Minami Natsume: And when I think about how those who care solely about me will come visit the store, it simply feels great.

Torao Mido: I get it. I went to the store with Mitsuki Izumi since our events were held at the same time

Torao Mido: I really got to see for myself just how many people we, ŹOOĻ, are making smile. It was a great experience.

Torao Mido: Yours is being held at the same time as Rokuya's, right? Why not go with him?

Minami Natsume: You want me to invite him?

Torao Mido: Doesn’t matter who does it first, does it?

Minami Natsume: Easy for you to say. I bet Izumi-san invited you first, didn’t he?

Torao Mido: How’d you know....

Minami Natsume: We’re alike in some ways, after all

Torao Mido: You think...? So unless he invites you, you won’t go with him, huh.

Minami Natsume: I didn’t say that. I suppose I wouldn’t be entirely opposed to accompanying him.

Torao Mido: H-$@#%

Torao Mido: Now why the hell did a toy snake fall from above!?!?!

Minami Natsume: I told you to enjoy yourself, didn’t I?

Minami Natsume: That smug look on your face, like "I've already done it so it doesn't matter," was just a little irritating.

Torao Mido: So I was called here just to be pranked, huh…

Torao Mido: But seriously, you can go alone if you want, but I really think you should pay it a visit. Even though it was my birthday, the fans were so happy, like it was their own. They find real value in creating more memories with us.

Torao Mido: Getting to witness that up close — it’s not something you can experience often

Minami Natsume: I know

Minami Natsume: There are people who have embraced the kind of music I create — the kind that bares its fangs and raises a middle finger to the world

Minami Natsume: People who look up to us, ŹOOĻ, with eyes sparkling, as if searching for stars in this city's night sky.

Minami Natsume: He once told me that my music could change the world...

Minami Natsume: I want to witness it all with my own two eyes.

Torao Mido: Then it’s settled. Do your best and go invite Rokuya.

Minami Natsume: Do you want to get bitten by a snake again?

Torao Mido: Seriously, why!? Alright, whatever, next question. Tell us which of the displayed visuals you chose to sign, and why you chose it.

Minami Natsume: Of course. It's the one from when I appeared on “RADIO STATION ‘Twelve Hits!’”

Minami Natsume: Signing toward the camera made me feel a bit like an athlete, which was fun. And also because of that night after the radio show, when we all went to a bar and I played the piano — I still haven’t forgotten that day.

Torao Mido: Come to think of it, you invited us out to dinner that day, didn’t you? That was pretty rare back then, so I remember it too.

Minami Natsume: It was around the time we had just started to build trust among ourselves, bit by bit. I wanted to express my feelings in my own way to the comrades I’d be charging through the wilds with, so I gathered my courage and invited everyone.

Torao Mido: I was happy you did

Torao Mido: And I’m also happy you called us your comrades just now

Minami Natsume: You are my comrades. Fierce and aggressive, beautiful, wounded beasts.

Minami Natsume: You three are the only ones who can pour your souls into my songs and raise your middle fingers to the world without hesitation.

Torao Mido: Nice. That almost sounds like a love confession

Minami Natsume: My love is heavy to bear, you see. [1]

Torao Mido: I know, I’m prepared for it

Torao Mido: Alright, the next one’s an original question from me. What’s the one thing you want most right now?

Minami Natsume: The thing I want? Coming from you, I was expecting something more romantic like, “Who do you want to look at the stars with?”

Torao Mido: Fine, let me rephrase it

Torao Mido: For your birthday, we're going to give you the best night ever, so tell me — what’s the one thing you instinctively desire right now?

Minami Natsume: Thank you for such a lovely offer.

Minami Natsume: Then, I’d like to spend some leisurely time with all of you.

Torao Mido: Hm, not a night cruise, or a suite stay, or fancy French dinner — just some time with us, huh?

Minami Natsume: My, but isn’t that the most indulgent and irreplaceable thing of all? Time can’t be bought with money, after all.

Torao Mido: Can’t be bought with money, huh

Torao Mido: Yeah… I can understand it now. The value of something like that.

Minami Natsume: Then how about we eat some delicious cake together while you all shower my songs with praise?

Torao Mido: That “shower with praise” part is so you, Minami

Minami Natsume: Naturally. Not only is my love heavy to bear, but I’m also rather greedy.

Minami Natsume: Once I get attached, I’m fiercely devoted, steadfast, and selfish.

Torao Mido: You really are perfect for ŹOOĻ. A beast through and through

Torao Mido: Last one, Minami. Say something to your fans.

Minami Natsume: Understood. Thank you for loving me and my music. Because of you, I can keep singing. Because of you, I can stand on stage and keep longing for more cheers.

Minami Natsume: Even if others mock us, you still chose to find us. That alone has become the driving force behind all my strength.

Minami Natsume: I've always wanted to clash with someone with my heart laid bare, share pain and form a real connection like this. And it was all of you who made that wish come true.

Minami Natsume: I love you, everyone. I might end up crying at our next performance from being overwhelmed, so when that happens, please comfort me.

Torao Mido: That was a surprisingly sweet message.

Minami Natsume: I may have let my guard down since I'm being interviewed in my own home.

Torao Mido: I’ll bring Haruka and Touma next time too. I'm sure they'd enjoy it here

Minami Natsume: I may not be able to offer much in the way of hospitality, but I’ll be sure to hide toy snakes in every corner.

Torao Mido: Haruka might find it funny, but Touma’s probably gonna fall flat on his ass lol

Minami Natsume: That's perfect. I absolutely need to see that, so let’s have a takoyaki party here soon.

Torao Mido: Takoyaki, huh? Just let me do the flipping part

Minami Natsume: That's the part everyone wants to do.

Minami Natsume: I won’t back down on this. Let’s settle it with a game of "Acchi Muite Hoi!" [2] The winner gets the flipping rights.

Torao Mido: Ugh… but you’re too good at that…

Minami Natsume:

The End.

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[1] - Yes...... he's referencing Torao's "Ore wa omoi ze" line from Sasagero -You Are Mine- .........