#fusion unit

ENDING 1

Tori: Waah, I'm so tired.... Yuzuru, massage my shoulder~

Mao: Yuzuru just left his seat just now, so how about I massage it for you? Think of it as a reward for doing your best out there~

Tori: Really? Thank you, Prez♪

Wataru: Then, let me be the one to massage Yuuki-kun's shoulder ☆

Makoto: Ugyah!? What's this unfamiliar feeling on my skin.... wait, is this hair? What are you doing behind my back? I'm scared

Hokuto: Hibiki-senpai, please stop messing with Yuuki. Just massage his shoulders normally.

Wataru: Fufufu. But it'd be boring to do it "normally". Yuuki-kun, where would you like to be massaged? Over here?

Makoto: Ahaha, that tickles! Stop trying to squeeze my sides~

Eichi:.....I thought I just heard the sound of laughter. It looks like they are even tickling each other too. What a strange sight.

Yuzuru: Everyone seems to be having fun. What a peaceful sight; I wish I could watch this forever

Subaru: It'd be boring to just watch you know, Fusshi~? Here☆

Yuzuru: Oh.... I never thought the day would come when I would be hugged by Akehoshi-sama like this

Eichi: Fufu. Don't mind me, Yuzuru is all yours

Eichi: (..... I still cannot believe that we had stood on stage with Trickstar, who we used to be in conflict with. If someone in the past had told me that this would happen, I wouldn't have believed it)

Eichi: (To think that this day would actually come. I am suddenly reminded of how interesting life can be.....♪)

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ENDING 2

Hokuto: ......Ah, it's you, Anzu. Why are you beckoning from over there?

Eichi: Don't hesitate to come in. You're the one whose done the most for this FUSION LIVE after all♪

Yuzuru: Before the staff begins dismantling the stage, they suggested that we should ride on the balloons used in "CrossingxHeart" again. So, what do you think?

Makoto: That sounds like fun, let's ride one♪ I was so nervous during rehearsals so I couldn't take my time to enjoy it.

Mao: Me too. There aren't a lot of opportunities for us to ride a balloon, so let's do it to celebrate♪

Wataru: Fufufu. I have a balloon that I can ride whenever I want but.....

Wataru: The balloons for the FUSION LIVE are special. Let me join you in riding them.....☆

Tori: Hey hey, since we're riding them again, Anzu should come with us too. The view from the balloon is really nice

Tori: You might feel scared while you try to get used to the shaking, so I'll make sure to escort you. Does that sound good?

Subaru: Yay, Anzu is gonna ride one! Now I wanna come too~☆

Tori: Eeeh~ I'm the one who invited her first, so Akehoshi-senpai should go ride with someone else

Subaru: It's fine. Isn't the capacity of one balloon up to three people? I wanna ride with you guys!

Mao: Give up, Tori. Once Subaru decides on something, he's not going to give up on it.

Subaru: That’s right, I won't give up on it....☆

Tori: Don't get all high and mighty on me~.....! Geez, I guess it can't be helped

Tori: However, I'll be the one to take Anzu's hand and lead her to the gondola. That's the one thing I won't give up on

Subaru: Sure sure. Let's head to the stage! The gondola is waiting for us.....☆

Tori: Ah, young master. Please keep your eyes forward and walk straight so that you don't fall

Eichi: Fufu. The sight of Anzu-chan walking with her left hand on Tori's and her right hand on Subaru's is truly enviable(1)

Hokuto: Regardless if we're going to ride or not, let's follow after them. I want to be able to absorb the scenery from up the stage while I still can. I want the memories of today to motivate my tomorrow.

Eichi: I agree. Let's go.

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(1) Here, Eichi says " まさしく両手に花だね " or "walking with flowers in both hands". It's supposed to mean that the person is in a very desirable/enviable situation, so I just wrote it as it is instead of using the idiom.

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Yes I'm doing this. This will only be a liveblog, that meaning I'll just summarize the story and add a couple of personal reactions. It also means it's not proofread!! proceed at your own risk, take it with a grain of salt too

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SO. Prologue starts with Hinata greeting the producer! It's finally their time to get a FUSION, so exciting!!

Yuta is a bit nervous, a bit concerned and a bit irritated as always. but he's glad they're the last unit to get a FUSION. That's when he arrives

THE LEECH IS HERE EVERYONE

"Wait no more Anzu and twins! yours truly, Crazy:B are here!"

Yes, he's late. they're late. are we surprised? we're not.

So Yuta who was visibly irritated since before is like "FINALLY" but since Rinne doesn't seem to care, he curses him a little while whispering LMAO

Rinne: "huh? you said somethin'?"

Yuta: oh no! don't mind me, my bad, my bad ahahah ~☆

my little passive-agressive tangerine. I love him

A WILD NIKI APPEARES, he's basically like "uhh, hi? we're literally here? why don't you come into the room once and for all???" oh yeah, Rinne was speaking in the door frame blocking the entrance but he obviously didn't care LOL.

Rinne: "oh damn, I totally forgot about you guys!"

DID YOU JUST FORGET YOUR OWN UNIT IN A MEETINGHWWKFJ I'm not surprised.

THAT'S WHEN Rinne is still talking and "—UAAAGH!? WHO DID JUST KICK MY ASS!?"

LITTLE BABY APPEARS

Kokkokko, well, am I gonna be punished when you were the one that occupied the entrance forever?

Translating Koha dialect is hard pls have patience with me but that's the main idea (?) ALSO THE WAY I SNORTED WHEN I READ THIS, GET HIS ASS KOHAKU.

Kohaku apologizes with both Anzu and 2wink for the wait, Himeru enters the room after him, and explains that his work got a little delayed and ".......Amagi could you please sit down?"

dude he's like a child. head in hands someone punch him.

LMFAO NIKI CALLED HIM OUT AND OFFENDED RINNE'S EGO. he just replied with a "shut up! >:(" HWBQNQLQPSJQL

Rinne: "ok, so what are we gonna do today?"

Yuta: We're here to discuss the FUSION LIVE!? did you come here without knowing anything!?

HE'S AT HIS LIMIT BRUH, HE'S GONNA EXPLODE AT ANY MOMENT NOW.

DUDE RINNE HAS NO SHAME he's not even sorry, oh, and he overslept and that's why they arrived even latter 💀💀💀

OK Himeru pushing everyone to the actual subject of the meeting, thank you.

As always, we get to decide the unit that will perform first and all that. I chose 2wink because bruh, they had to wait for crazy:b they deserve this.

HINATA IS HAPPY, HE DOES THE LITTLE SALUTE JUST LIKE IBARA TAUGHT HIMHWBKF

Hinata: "I'm happy for all the support! Yuta-kun and I will try our best! /insert sparkling sounds (?)/ ✩ salute

Everytime Hinata says "ureshii" my heart sinks a little I need a moment.

So it's time to choose the center of the song, we go with crazy:b first.

Rinne obviously wants to steal the spot but both Kohaku and Himeru are very bothered by that since he literally overslept that day. they say he's not reliable at all so they don't agree. Himeru says "he's not worthy" oooohhh.

WHAT RINNE REPLI- I need to translate this wait

Rinne: you wretched servants! the leader decides what to do, so you shut up and obey me!

what. the fuck. I'm not surprised though part 164903

So Niki is very bothered by this, again, Rinne being a tyrant and him thinking he's not even behaving like "the oldest" there. yes, it's hard to believe it for me too, Niki

RINNE TOOK IT SO PERSONAL

Rinne: oh Niki! are you bothered by this? you should've said it before! I'll let you take the spotlight see? we'll make you use a bee cosplay in front of everyone to make the venue much more exciting ..... ☆

HE'S SAYING THAT AND SMILING SO POLITELY WHILE HE'S LOOKING AT NIKI'S CONCERNED FACE, BITCH

Niki panicking ahead

Niki: EHH!? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING RIGHT NOW!? It's okay! I'm sorry! I'M SORRY!!!—ghhh I hate this.

Dude I want to give him a hug. I love him so much

So Himeru says it's better that Anzu decides (yes, thank you lol)

I OBVIOUSLY chose Niki. HE'S JUST TOO ADORABLE?

Niki: Eh? So I'll actually have to cosplay....? well, if neesan says—oh, I only need to be lively? ahahaha, then I'll do it~! ☆

HE THOUGHT THE COSPLAY THING WAS FR I LOVE HIM. I LOVE HIM SO MUCJ I WANT TO SCREAMHQNDKNSLW

OKAY SO from 2winks side things are not promising either. Yuta says "I mean if you're the leader why don't you do it and that's it?" but Hinata is like "but if it doesn't matter then why don't you do it instead?" they're not reaching anywhere.

At some point Hinata suggests that both of them do it since they're the "two in one" unit after all but Yuta is absolutely mad at hearing that LOL let's remember he hates that concept because he wants to be a unique person and not only "a twin."

So Anzu chooses again, I chose Yuta obviously and he giggled in excitement, I love him

THEY ALSO LET ME DECIDE THEIR COSTUMES FOR PLAY TAG and I got to choose the Setsubun outfits, I'm gonna cry so much bruh.

So Kohaku and Yuta start coordinating schedules and everything and Niki is like :0 and says "oh as expected! experienced people are so reliable!" I love him so much, I'm going insane

SO Hinata asks how is their fusion gonna be? And Anzu has a demo already! so she plays it and Hinata likes it very much

Hinata: lemon squash cheers! sounds so good!

But oh no, you said the words Hina,,,

Niki: .... Lemon

Niki: gurrrrrk... (belly sounds) oh no

HIS STOMACH IS SO LOUD Rinne starts laughing at him as always. "damn Niki, your stomach is frickin loud!" HE'S SO CUTE. HE POUTED WAIT

Niki: waaahh! I can't help it!! I haven't consumed enough calories, I can't think of anything that isn't rice!!! ヘ（。□°）ヘ

HE'S EVERYTHING DUDE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH I COULD CRY WTF NIKI MY BELOVED.

So Yuta laughs and says he's actually hungry too, Hinata says the same so they decide to go to a trip to the cafeteria !! Crazy:B follows and they get to spend the afternoon there, yay!

Prologue end.

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Subaru: Ah, you're here. We've been waiting for you, Anzu!

Tori: Anzu, sit next to me. Yuzuru, poor Anzu some tea~

Yuzuru: I have already prepared it in advance. Please, have some. Do be careful as the tea is still quite hot.

Yuzuru: It may be a bit boring on it's own, so do feel free to enjoy as much of these pastries as you'd like♪

Wataru: Fu fu, it seems like they are to your taste. Just watching you eat is making me full

Tori: Did you know I specifically chose these sweets for you, Anzu? Aren't you glad~? Ehe ♪

Eichi: Well, now that everyone is here, let us begin discussing the 4th "FUSION LIVE". As everyone here knows, the combination this time will be us, "fine", alongside "Trickstar". 

Eichi: Even if it's temporary, to think that us who were once in conflict with each other will be acting together in the same unit. Fate works in mysterious ways. 

Hokuto: Well, there is a saying that goes "yesterday's enemy is today's friend". Although I don't remember ever becoming friends...

Hokuto: Now that it has been decided, let's do our best. We will be in your care. 

Makoto: Yeah, let's do our best. Every FUSION LIVE so far has been a success so I feel a lot of pressure, but if we're going to do this, I want our live to be the best one yet. 

Mao: I'm sure our fans have high hopes for us, so we have to meet their expectations perfectly. I wonder what we could do...

Wataru: How about a human canon? One that blasts you from one end of the stage to the other....☆

Subaru: Ooh, that sounds interesting~! I want to see Ukki flying in the sky ☆

Makoto: Eeeh? Why does it have to be me!?

Mao: Don't worry. I'll take some responsibility by looking after your glasses for you.... Just kidding♪

Mao: Aside from the content of the performance, we first have to decide which unit will lead first

Hokuto: Yes. Anzu, please share with us your thoughts on the matter.

Anzu: (chooses TRICKSTAR)

Hokuto: I see. You want to leave this to Trickstar huh, thank you

Hokuto: You won't regret it. Alongside our fans, we'll make sure to live up to Anzu's expectations as well

Anzu: (chooses FINE)

Eichi: Eh, to think that you decided to choose fine. It makes me happy

Eichi: Rest assured. Now that you've decided to have us lead, we will promise you a perfect performance

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Mao: Now that we've decided the unit that will lead the performance, let's talk about the content of the live

Wataru: That's right. Yuuki-kun, what kind of human canon would you like to use?

Makoto: Umm, even if you ask me that.... Akehoshi-kun, help me~!

Subaru: I gottcha, Ukki~ I'll join you inside the canon! Let's both become sparkling stars together.... ☆

Makoto: Why do we have to do that!? Ugh, if I don't do something, at this rate I'll really be sent flying~

Tori: Geez, you know you guys can mess with Yuuki-senpai later, right? Let's focus on talking about the live

Makoto: T-That's right! the content of the live huh... deciding the first song should be our priority, right?

Hokuto: Yes. In order to guarantee our success, it seems like a good idea to choose an idol who will take the center position to engage the audience

Hokuto: For the sake of impartiality, will Anzu do the honor of deciding for us?

Anzu: (Chooses SUBARU)

Subaru: Woohoo! Thank you, I knew Anzu would choose me

Subaru: How should I make things more exciting~? I'll think of lots of ideas, so feel free to consult me on them☆

Anzu: (Chooses HOKUTO)

Hokuto: You want me to be the one to pull the first song? All right. As Trickstar's leader, I'm already used to this kind of role

Hokuto: In order to raise the voltage of the venue, let's give it all we’ve got

Anzu: (Chooses MAKOTO)

Makoto: Eh, you want it to be me? Thank you... It's kind of embarrassing to be nominated

Makoto: I'm really nervous, but I'll my best since you chose me. I hope you'll support me along the way......♪

Anzu: (Chooses MAO)

Mao: Hmm? You want me to excite the audience? I'm okay with it, but doesn't the hurdle seem a bit high?

Mao: Ahaha, I'm just kidding♪ Thank you for your nomination, Anzu. I'll do my best so that you'll be glad you left the job to me

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Mao: We've got most of our set-up decided, but what about you guys?

Tori: I think Eichi-sama is a good choice. After all, he is the leader of fine

Eichi: Thank you. But, there is no rule that states that the leader should be the one who stands out the most

Eichi: I think its okay for someone other than me to lead. Right, Wataru?

Wataru: I agree. If you want to be surprised, I'm probably the right person for the job

Wataru: If you want to bring out our loveliness, it'd be best to leave that to our princesses........ ☆

Yuzuru: "Princesses"? Does that include me?

Wataru: Fufufu, Now, Anzu-san, please choose the person who is most suitable for this exciting role ☆

Anzu: (chooses EICHI)

Eichi: Oh, So you also want to leave this role to me? Sure, I understand. 

Eichi: Since Anzu-chan and Tori have both nominated me, I'll have to do my absolute best. Now, how should I get the crowd excited...♪

Anzu: (chooses WATARU)

Wataru: I, your Wataru Hibiki, thank you for your nomination

Wataru: Since I have been chosen for the role of inspiring excitement, I promise to bring everyone an AMAZING time.......☆

Anzu: (chooses TORI)

Tori: Eh, Anzu thinks it should be me? Well, I guess it can't be helped~☆

Tori: I'll liven up the first song for us

Anzu: (chooses YUZURU)

Yuzuru: You would like to leave such a role to myself?

Yuzuru: .....Ah, I apologize for acting non-plussed. It's just that I had not anticipated it

Yuzuru: I am honored to have been selected. I will do everything in my ability to meet your expectations

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Subaru: It looks like fine has also decided who will liven up the audience on their first song. What are we going to do next? Practice for the live?

Mao: Before we move on to that, isn't it important to decide our costumes? Isn't that right, Anzu?

Makoto: ......Okie dokie. Let's decide which costume we want to show off with "Rebellion Star"

Hokuto: So are candidates are the "BIGBANG costumes", the "Halloween costumes", and the "Trickstar unit costumes" huh.... Hmm, regardless of what we choose, all these costumes are good options. 

Subaru: All of them are popular with our fans, so it's hard to choose~

Subaru: .....I know, how about we try wearing all of them?

Subaru: We'll take the top from the "BIGBANG costume", we'll take the bottom from the "Trickstar unit costume", and we can take the cat ears from the "Halloween costume".......☆

Mao: Ahaha, that sounds like a dangerous combination. Which costume do you think is good, Anzu?

Anzu: (chooses a TRICKSTAR COSTUME)

Makoto: So we'll be wearing that costume, huh. I also thought that one would be a great choice, so this makes me happy♪

Mao: I'll write a note on my smartphone so we won't forget. The costume for "Rebellion Star" is.... there you go

Subaru: More and more of the contents of our FUSION LIVE are getting decided! I'm getting super excited☆

Subaru: Hey hey, what are we going to decide on next? The breakfast menu for the day of the live?

Hokuto: Everyone has the freedom to choose that one by themselves

Subaru: Then let's choose the snacks to bring to the dressing room! Our budget is 300 yen.......☆

Mao: Hey, this isn't a field trip you know~? Seriously, regardless of where he is or who he's with, this guy just never gets nervous huh. 

Makoto: But that is what's great about Akehoshi-kun. That's something I'd like to emulate from him.

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Tori: Huh? What's that photo you're holding, Anzu? Show me, show me~

Yuzuru: These are photographs from live performances of fine. Every shot of the young master is absolutely adorable♪

Wataru: Hoho. Do you want us to decide which costume to wear for "Habataki no Fortissimo" among these pictures?

Eichi: The "Tempest costume", the "Magnolia costume" and the "fine unit costume" seems to be the best match

Eichi: It's difficult to narrow it down to a single one. I am quite sentimental about all of these costumes

Yuzuru: As that is the case..... Anzu, if you wouldn't mind, would you do the honor of deciding for us?

Yuzuru: We would gladly put on whichever costume you choose......♪

Anzu: (chooses a FINE COSTUME)

Tori: Yup. This costume is a perfect fit for "Habataki no Fortissimo"

Tori: Fu~fu. You really know us well. As expected of Anzu......♪

Yuzuru: ....I see. So there will be costumes tailored for the FUSION LIVE as well

Wataru: Amazing! If there's a special outfit for the occasion, it will definitely make everyone more enthusiastic. I am wholeheartedly looking forward to them.......☆

Eichi: Indeed. As it is for a joint unit, the outfits will also have the same style as Trickstar

Eichi: Of course, Anzu-chan will be the one making them, correct? I'll be expecting an excellent design from you, fufu.

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Mao: We're done going over the set list and production plan. This is a great place to end the meeting—

Mao: Wait, I forgot. We haven't decided what to sing for the encore yet

Eichi: Anzu-chan wants us to decide between "BRAND NEW STARS!!" and "FUSIONIC STARS!!", right?

Eichi: I agree with you. Since this is a FUSION LIVE, I think it'd be a great idea to choose a song that we can all sing together

Tori: I want to sing both of them, but that would be a bad idea since it'll take too much time...... then—

Anzu: (chooses SONG)

Yuzuru: It seems that all the important details have been decided. Thank you for all your hard work, everyone. 

Hokuto: Now all we have to do is move in preparation for the live. We can't let the FUSION LIVE stall out on our turn

Hokuto: As Trickstar and fine, let us cooperate with each other by utilizing each other's unique strengths

Eichi: Fortunately, since we are from the same agency, it's easy for us to schedule and secure time for lessons

Eichi: I hope we can show a performance that transcends the boundaries of our units

Subaru: Then, let's have a kickoff party at StarPro right now! Let's deepen our friendship for the live performance.......☆

Mao: That's a great idea. You should join us too, Anzu. You should tell us all about the previous FUSION LIVEs so far

Mao: I've watched all of the videos you've shared with me, but I'd also like to hear about it from the producer's perspective

Makoto: That's true. You've been involved with the FUSION LIVE since the beginning, so you probably know more about it than anyone else

Makoto: It'll really be encouraging if we can get some advice. What do you think, Anzu-chan?

Tori: Anzu will be coming as well? Woohoo♪

Tori: Eichi-sama will be attending too, so we have to make this the best kickoff party ever! Yuzuru, go prepare lots of delicious dishes!

Yuzuru: Understood. I will arrange it as soon as possible♪

Wataru: Fufufu. It's finally our turn. Things are about to get exciting, Eichi

Eichi: Indeed. I'll do my best not leave any regrets

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SECTION 1-1

Hokuto: It looks like the audience are starting to enter. It's finally time for the performance

Eichi: Are you feeling nervous? If your legs are shaking, "fine" will help escort you up

Hokuto: Don't look down on us. We can stand with our own two feet. We always have, and we always will.

Eichi: Fufu, that is what makes you "Trickstar". Let us head back, everyone must have been waiting for us.

Hokuto: That's right. Let's get started. Our FUSION LIVE is about to begin

Eichi: Anzu-chan, I hope you enjoy our harmony as much as we do

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Section 1-3 song: CrossingxHeart

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SECTION 2-1

Eichi: "To everyone in the audience, welcome to our FUSION LIVE. For today's collaboration, us in fine, as well as—"

Hokuto: "us in Trickstar, will be performing in two sets. The song you you heard just now is our new song 'CrossingxHeart'".

Eichi: "We had even come up with the stage production ourselves. I bet no one had anticipated that we would show up in a fancy balloon, right?"

Hokuto: "We know that you may have been shocked by our climax-like performance, but don't worry"

Hokuto: "The live is just getting started. We promise to give you all a great time, so do enjoy it till the end"

Eichi: "Now then, it's time to introduce to everyone our FUSION UNIT. Hokuto, go ahead"

Hokuto: "Greetings. We are "the southern cross sparkling in the night sky!", Trickstar"

Hokuto: "I am the leader, Hidaka Hokuto. I'll do my best today, so look forward to it"

Subaru: "Hey there, I'm Akehoshi Subaru! Did you guys see me up there on the feather-patterned balloon?"

Subaru: "I'll show everyone in the audience a sparkling smile, so keep your eyes on me ☆"

Mao: "Now it's my turn next. Hello, I am Trickstar's Isara Mao"

Mao: "The view from the gondola was absolutely beautiful. Thank everyone for waving your lightsticks so energetically♪"

Makoto: "Well, I'm up next"

Subaru: "Trickstar's one and only....☆"

Hokuto: "Don't drag this out. Yuuki, please continue"

Makoto: "Ahaha. Hello, My name is Yuuki Makoto. Finally, our FUSION LIVE is starting"

Makoto: "Just like everyone here, I've really been been looking forward to this day too. Let's all get excited.....♪

Hokuto: "Up next is the introduction of fine"

Eichi: "From the elegant unit known as the "heavenly orchestra", I am Teshouin Eichi of fine"

Eichi: "I want you to feel the finest ensemble played by both units with your whole body"

Wataru: "Greetings, I am your Wataru Hibiki! I have come to deliver surprises and delight to everyone"

Wataru: "This is the beginning of an AMAZING live concert! Come now, let's all have fun together......☆"

Tori: "Hello, I am Himemiya Tori of fine. Did you see my superb wink?"

Tori: "I'll be showing you lots of my adorable dancing, so make sure you watch me♪"

Yuzuru: "My name is Fushimi Yuzuru. Everyone, I give you my sincere gratitude for your warm reception"

Yuzuru: "We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. Do enjoy yourselves until the very end......♪"

Hokuto: "That ends everyone's self-introductions"

Eichi: "With that, it's finally time for us to begin. Our next song is—"

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