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Nozomi: (...Here at last.) 

(Nice… This one felt a sneaking sense of foreboding after hearing that man was involved, and lo and behold, getting around this facility is an absolute nightmare.) 

(If they were going to build an airship of such massive proportions, they should have at the very least arranged a means of transport to shuttle oneself around it…) 

(Thanks to the lack thereof, this one took great pains getting to this studio.) 

(Haah, this truly puts a damper on things, doesn’t it? Shall we just ignore the recording session and go home?...)

(If this one remembers correctly, today is—) 

Mayoi: Excuse me, I heard Madoka-san would be coming in today… 

Nozomi: ……….

Mayoi: S-so it really is true? I didn’t mishear then… 

He hasn’t come to the studio yet, so I was under the impression that there was some sort of misunderstanding, that’s why—

Ahh, I’m sorry! I’m getting in the way of your preparations, aren’t I…! That’s all I wanted to ask…! 

Nozomi: Do you have business with us? Ayase Mayoi. 

Mayoi: EEK! Ma-Ma-Madoka-san!? W-when did you get here? 

Nozomi: This one arrived mere seconds ago. 

We had similar thoughts about ES as well, but for what reason are these facilities so needlessly complicated? 

It’s massive enough as it is, and traveling around is a massive hassle… This one is certain, it must have been created by a person with no concept of the word “convenience.” 

It would be better if the layout were easier to understand, like that of the intestines of a large snake for instance… You think much of the same, don’t you? 

Mayoi: Me!? Umm, well I was certainly a little puzzled when I first came here… 

I made sure to thoroughly check the map when making my way to each building so I wouldn’t end up getting lost. 

Megasphere aside, it’d be practically impossible to get lost in ES… 

Nozomi: Impossible you say? How incredibly confident. 

Mayoi: That’s only when it comes to Es though? That place is practically a part of my own body, after all…♪

If you’re having trouble, Madoka-san, then I think I could show you around ES if that’d be alright with you? 

Nozomi: …Hmph. This one does not require your paltry alms. 

Mayoi: EEK! Y-you’re right. My greatest apologies for speaking out of turn…! 

Nozomi: Good. Though if you insist, this one may be open to the matter… 

Mayoi: No, no! It would be much too presumptuous for someone as unworthy as me to take up the precious time of someone from the esteemed Madoka lineage! 

For someone of your stature, Madoka-san, I’m sure you could ask for any ES staff member and they’d be honored to show you around! 

In addition, to prevent this miserable, wretched ground beetle from crossing your noble self’s path—I’ll be sure to hide myself away from sight in the furthest corner possible…! 

Nozomi: ……….

Mayoi: (Weh, for some reason or other, the atmosphere has become somewhat awkward…) 

(Somehow, I’m getting the feeling that Madoka-san’s expression has turned rather grim…)

(—Wait, did I just refer to him as someone from the Madoka lineage!?) 

(If I accidentally let that slip, then Madoka-san might have realized that I know about his family…!) 

(Perhaps—don’t tell me! Is the reason for Madoka-san’s sudden silence from him starting to suspect that I’m from the Underground Clan…!?) 

…. (Gulps and takes an anxious peek at Madoka) 

Nozomi: …Kaka, what an admirable disposition you have, Ayase Mayoi. 

Your aptness in your natural ability to discern your place—shown first and foremost by paying respect to this one. You are a worthy specimen to serve as an example for others. 

Mayoi: (Phew… It seems he didn’t notice…) 

Nozomi: However, for you to use such a metaphor, comparing ES to your own body… It’s quite the strange thing to say, as you were not born and raised there. 

Mayoi: Fufufu, of course, while I did not grow up there, I have known that place for quite a long time now…♪

In fact, a portion of the ES building was dedicated to me—

Nozomi: …? Whatever is the matter? For you to cover your mouth all of a sudden… 

Mayoi: N-no! It’s nothing! 

(It’s hopeless. If I let my guard down for even a second I’ll most definitely let something slip…!) 

(Talking about ES is dangerous. I have to change the subject, no matter if it comes off a little pushy or not!) 

A-anyways! It looks like we’re still a ways off from starting filming, huh…? I wonder if the setup got delayed or something? 

Nozomi: ……….

Mayoi: (Wehh… Please don’t look at me with those eyes! I’m woefully aware of just how forced that subject change felt, okay!?) 

Nozomi: …Ayase Mayoi. 

Mayoi: Y-yes…! 

Nozomi: This one has been pondering it for some time now, but whyever are you so afraid to meet the gaze of others? 

Mayoi: …? Umm? 

Nozomi: You possess hidden talents that set you apart from the common riffraff. Naturally, you cannot be compared to our illustrious self… 

Nevertheless, we simply cannot understand why you become so overly timid at the drop of a hat despite having those rare, sought after abilities.

Mayoi: Forgive me but that is not the case whatsoever! My abilities are insignificant at best! 

I might have appeared that way onstage, but that’s not because I’m amazing—rather, you could say it's in part due to my members pulling me up with them… 

…The real me is someone so foolish and ugly. A puny creature who doesn’t deserve to exist in a world touched by the sun. 

A creature that, If permitted, would spend the rest of its days in a dark and quiet place… That is who I am. 

Nozomi: A dark place, hm? If this one were to surmise an example… 

—Beneath the ground, for instance? 

Mayoi: …….!

Nozomi: Kaka, so you were a shut-in before becoming an idol? Well, it’s not all that surprising. 

Mayoi: Y-yes, you’re right! That’s exactly what I was…! 

…Ah, it seems like one of the staff members is calling for me, pardon me!  

Nozomi: ……….

(Ayase Mayoi. To think he would resort to keeping secrets from us.) 

(...This one is displeased.) 

(Well acquainted with ES, and having a preference for dark and gloomy places, was it?) 

(It is difficult to draw a conclusion from meagre words and actions alone, and it would certainly be rash to do so.)

(However, we are certain this is not just our imagination. If our judgement is correct…) 

(He is of Yumenosaki’s “Underground Clan”) 

(...No. That is not something that can be concluded right now.) 

(And if this one’s conjecture does indeed prove to be correct, then that person who has defied the natural order shall face the appropriate retribution.) 

(—And when that moment comes, everything will be exposed underneath the light of the sun.) 

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TL NOTE: Just in case you guys haven't read Nozomi before, he uses an archaic version of ore (己) which fan-tlers have taken to localizing him with essentially the royal 'We,' in line with his queen imagery.