#asterisk live

--A cafe near the office-- The idols of the office gathered around a computer terminal in the cafe, placing orders. Miyu stood in front of the group to deliver the news. Luna: I didn't know this. This is awkward... This girl is Hinomae Luna. A confident idol, she's a girl who's professionalism is greater than any other in the office. Though is is difficult for us, she is not overwhelmed by idol otaku. Sorako: Y-yes. I didn't know it was the Producer's birthday either. This girl is Harumiya Sorako. She has a good personality, spreading happiness to all people; she is a revered member of the office. Hikari: I see... We will have to hurry, but shall we get Puro-san a gift? Takahana Hikari. Cheerful and bright, an honorable type of girl generally liked by everyone. She also has a bit of a lonely side. Miyu: 50 is kind of gross. I was shocked... Hikari: Y-yes, that's right. I can't see it at all... it's surprising. He looks very young for his age. Kaede: Don't judge a person by their appearance. At that age, the Producer is running around everyday. He must be tired. He should eat some food with Vitamin B... This girl is Kohuu Kaede. The youngest in the office, she is a junior high second year idol. 13 years old, she enjoys taking care of the others and the calm atmosphere of the office. Hikari: Kae-chan is so kind... Aah, cute *gyu* Kaede: I'm not saying cute things. By the way, Hikari loves Kaede a bit too much, always give her hugs. Yui: That's right, yeah. I would be happy to show the Producer my daily gratitude. The humble voice came from Sezuki Yui. Though boyish on the outside, inside she has a girlish personality. She is easily overwhelmed by the moment's stress. Chino: Sigh. What present will please the Producer? Says Haneda Chino. A lax girl who works at her own pace, she became an idol because it seemed interesting. Because it is a versatile hobby, Chino focuses on the art direction of the idol group, drawing all time. Yatsuha: I do not know what my favourite Producer likes... uh.... Sakagami Yatsuha's face looks on the verge of tears. She's a bit of a weak crybaby. Like Kaede, she's a junior high schooler; a 14 year old third year. Always driving to train herself, her work ethic is out of the ordinary. Tsukasa: Yes yes yeeees! How about a new game? Izumi Tsukasa raised her hand, eyes glittering. Age 17 and oldest in the office, she is a sheltered girl who just moved to Tokyo from the country, so she is the least accustomed to the city. She is an active and curious girl, easily absorbing knowledge. Sorako, Yui, and Chino for the unit "memoria". Luna, Kaede, and Hikari form the unit "GARNET PARTY". Miyu, Tsukasa, and Yatsuha for the unit "Nachuraiku!". 9 people in all. These are the members of this small idol office. Though they are all in different units, close in age, a common theme runs through them. These girls are working for the future. Luna: Game... That's a good idea, but I don't think the Producer plays games. Tsukasa: Then an assortment of Hokuriku food! Yui: A book, maybe...? I wonder what the Producer's favourite things are, I just don't know. Sorako: Huh. I want to make it a special gift. Useful things are good, but I want to give something memorable. Miyu: Ahh, this is it! As for giving useful things... from yourself... this is a treasure! With a proud face, Miyu showed it to the cafe table. Luna: What is this, just a stone? Luna commented with an embarrassed expression. Miyu: Just a stone. A beautiful stone. After years of collecting stones when I was young, this one is the masterpiece. Luna: So it's not just a stone! Miyu: I feel like I would regret giving this away, though. But if it's for the Producer, I will suffer! Tsukasa: M-Miyu-san... After so many years of collecting... that is... what a precious stone! Miyu: The precious stone from my heart! Miyu almost always acts like this. Luna: My head hurts... Sorako: W-well then, I think I want to give a treasure too! Sorako digs around in her bag. Sorako: How about this? She pulled out a metal mini car. Sorako: It is a car I got from a gacha! It's a premier edition, so it's lucky! It's very cute. The Producer liked cars, so Sorako made a good choice. Yui: Why was that in your bag, Sorako...? Luna: A stone, a mini car, nobody understands. Are you even thinking about it? What would an idol Producer want more than the charms of the head idol? For example, the new signature of Luna! With that, Luna took the signature board out from her bag. Luna is very serious. She is overwhelmed by the nature of an idol. Miyu: W-well, it's for a birthday... Shouldn't that be for something more 'private'...? ..... The room has gone quiet. Miyu: With such a special stone, I'd be happy for it to be the gift. Yui: Well, you'd buy cake, candy, a handkerchief, etc.... normally. Yui's opinion comes out in a small voice. Hikari puts her hands on her shoulder. Hikari: Yui-chan. You may as well give up. Ordinary gifts aren't enough... Yui: Just as I thought... Luna: Haneda! Stop sleeping! Chino: Sigh. Because it's taking too long, I won't decide at all. Nobody's opinions match up, each with a different present set in their hearts. Chino: Since we can't decide, why not give gifts by unit instead of as one? Chino's suggestion was the missing piece. Luna's body trembled with shock. Luna: T-that's it! That's good! This is great. I have always wondered "what is the best unit in the office?". --This is our chance to find out. Whoever makes the Producer happiest is the top unit of the office! Miyu: U-uh. I don't think so. Luna: This is fiery.... A unit opposition, a gift battle. Let's do it. Kaede: It seems the purpose has changed. Hikari: Wait a minute, Luna-chan. What is the gift from us, that signature? Luna: Let's go, Kaede, Hikari. We must show the true value of GARNET PARTY! Hikari's voice could not break through to the fired up Luna. GARNET PARTY-- Luna, Hikari, Kaede, the three unit members. Luna, the leader, followed by Hikari and Kaede, left the cafe. Miyu: A unit battle? Sure, I guess. Let's get going. Tsukasa-san, Yacchan, let's go! Tsukasa: Yes! I will follow you anywhere, Miyu-san! Yatsuha: W-wait for meee Miyu-san, Tsukasa-saaaaan...! Nachuraiku! Miyu, Tsukasa, and Yatsuha, the three unit members. With Miyu at the lead, Tsukasa and Yatsuha also followed her out of the cafe. ....Three people are left. Memoria-- Sorako, Yui, and Chino, the three unit members. Sorako: W-well... Let's not lose, memoria... Yay? Sorako pitifully pumped a fist. TO BE CONTINUED

“The Little Witch’s Adventure” - Miyu Yuzuki’s Event

Chino-chan gets new HR!

To make people happy, she became an idol. Kind and positive, she always wishes for the happiness of others. She also has the tendency to run away.

To discover herself, she became an idol. Despite her cool appearance, she loves girls with cute personalities. She is actually quite clumsy, and she's hopeless at tasks like cooking.

Believing that she could do anything, she became an idol. From drawing to conducting experiments(?), she has a wide range of hobbies and lives life at her own pace. She is always lounging around the office and saying her favorite phrase, "Kutakuta~" ("So tired~")

* I had no idea how to translate this. Word is 温もり (nukumori), which means "warmth," but more abstractly refers to a sense of exchanged warmth and passion between individuals. It's a nice concept that I wanted to convey more accurately.

Because she was blessed with good fortune, she became an idol. She is cheerful and has a good personality, and she gets along easily with others. At the same time, she is a model student, and her personality changes drastically when it comes to studying.