#ghostic

Yuzuru: (Ahh, what a disgrace.)

(I, Yuzuru Fushimi, have made a mistake of a lifetime. At this rate, the Young Master will be in danger…!)

Touri: Help me…

Yuzuru: Young Master…!

I’m over here! Where are you? Young Master!

Touri: ………

Yuzuru: Oh, thank goodness. You were over here. I’m relieved to see you’re unhurt.

Touri: ………

Yuzuru: The Young Master’s eyes are lifeless…

Yuzuru: As I thought my hunch was correct – there is something “bad” in this haunted house.

I should have been more cautious if I had known this would happen.

There is an evil haunting this mansion. Among the evil ghosts, there is–

< A few days ago. >

< The latter half of October. On a certain day preparing for “Halloween Party”. >

Location: Student Council Room

Mao: ...*Phew* Good job, guys!

I wasn’t sure if we could finish in the beginning, but it looks like most of the paperwork for ES’ collaboration has been completed.

I think the management for “Halloween Party” has gotten a lot easier. 

Yuzuru, thanks for getting in touch with Tenshouin-senpai too.

Yuzuru: No need to thank me, I was already having difficulty with this year’s “Halloween Party”.

Under normal circumstances, it should have been I, a member of “fine”, to request Eichi-sama’s assistance. I’m terribly sorry.

Mao: No no. It feels kinda wrong of us to contact a senior who’s graduated already. I didn’t want him to think I’m unreliable, so you’re not in the wrong at all, Yuzuru.

Anyway, it really helped that Hasumi-senpai got wind of our troubles and negotiated ES’ joint sponsorship with Tenshouin-senpai. 

Thanks to him, we’ve cleared the issue of not having enough performance venues at the school. All that’s left is to focus on our own “units”.

Touri: Yeah, you really got lucky~ It’s all thanks to Hasumi-senpai negotiating with Eichi-sama that we get to have Halloween with ES.

You guys better be grateful for Eichi-sama’s generosity~

Mao: Hey, you’re also a member of the Student Council, so he technically helped you out too, you know?

Oh well. Either way, I should be thankful to a graduated senior who helped us with our unexpected troubles.

Shinobu: Yup. He truly is a “helping hand” ~de gozaru. Thanks to him, I think I can meet up with “RYUUSEITAI” earlier than expected for our Halloween activities. 

I’m happy to see that everyone else can also meet up with their “units” ~de gozaru ♪

Mao: Everyone else but me in “Trickstar” is working really hard, so it just feels like I’m just dropping in at the last minute, though.

If I remember correctly, Tenshouin-senpai’s in charge of the event for “fine”, right?

Touri: Yup. We’re leaving ES to Eichi-sama.

Both me and Yuzuru were helping out with the planning up until halfway, but Eichi-sama told us we should prioritise Yumenosaki Academy, and I thought what he said was very true.

Besides, we don’t have to worry since Eichi-sama has created so many successful events already. That’s why we decided it’d be best for him and Hibiki-senpai to go ahead with the preparations.

Fufu, if there’s anything worth worrying about, then I guess it might be the fact that Eichi-sama is feeling lonely because I’m not there with him~♪

Yuzuru: It’s too early to relax, Young Master.

Seeing as Eichi-sama and Hibiki-sama are working on the preparations for Halloween in advance means we must work harder than them, or else we may not make it in time.

Touri: I know~ Sheesh, you always notice the small things, Yuzuru.

Besides, I’m always super motivated, you know?

You saw Eichi-sama’s proposal, too, right? They’re doing a grand haunted house at ES!

A difficult lesson is nothing compared to that ♪

Mao: A haunted house? That sounds pretty complicated~

Shinobu: As expected of Tenshouin-dono. His ideas are on a whole different level ~de gozaru. 

Touri: I know, right? No one can even stand close to Eichi-sama’s planning skills ♪

Anyway, we’ve reached a good stopping point in our Student Council work, so let’s go to ES. Yuzuru?

Sorry, but “fine” is gonna be the main attraction of Halloween this year! Take care not to get buried in the ground~♪

Mao: Haha, he sure seems energetic~ His footsteps look so light ♪

Yuzuru: I apologise for my Young Master’s rudeness, Isara-sama, Sengoku-sama.

Shinobu: No, it’s fine. I feel motivated watching Touri-kun too.

“RYUUSEITAI” doesn’t have the same funds as “fine”, but we’ll liven up Halloween as a familiar presence ~de gozaru!

Yuzuru: Thank you for your kind words.

But the Young Master’s movements seemed oddly light. I was sure he would have been frustrated not being able to have a say in “fine’s” plans up until now, due to his position as a member of the Student Council.

…Or so I had thought, but this is not the time to be sharing what’s on my mind. If I were to leave the Young Master on his own, I’m sure he may carelessly hurt himself.

I shall take my leave as well. May you all enjoy the rest of your evening.

Mao: Yeah, you too.

Sengoku, you can leave too. Your “RYUUSEITAI” members are waiting at ES, right?

I’m planning on practising at school, so I’ll lock the student council room.

Shinobu: Thank you for being so considerate. Then, I shall go as well ~de gozaru.

Trick or Treat – I’ll do my best so that I can make everyone happy on the big day…☆

Mao: Haha. They all left like baby spiders. They must have all been itching to participate in the Halloween activities.

Alright. I’ll take a break from student council work and get the Halloween spirit going as an idol!

Wait for me, “Trickstar”...☆

Yuzuru: Yes. However, everything ends at some point.

When Halloween ends, that means SS and Christmas are next - something new begins and the next stage awaits.

Even when something ceases to exist, it is fine to just rebuild it.

Tori: ...You're right. Eichi-sama is also just moving on to the next thing. Even when he went to the amusement park with Hibiki-senpai, he must have been thinking of stuff.

Oh, right. Since we are meeting up with Eichi and co at the office, maybe it'll be okay for us to ask about the next development plan?

Yuzuru: Indeed. You are growing everyday, so I'm looking forward to the future of fine ♪

Mao: Yo, Tori and Yuzuru. Seems like fine's work was also wrapped up smoothly~?

Shinobu: Good work, Tori-kun~♪

Tori: Oh! You guys were at Yumenosaki till now, but you're already back at ES?

I thought that stuff would take longer since we were let out earlier, but are you guys already done?

Shinobu: Hehe. The volunteers for Yumenosaki's Halloween party helped us with the clean-up efforts.

The cleaning was really fast since we had a lot of volunteers ♪

Mao: Yeah. The volunteers really saved us ♪

But you know, the ES Haunted House was right here, right? Feels kinda empty not having such a big building here anymore.

Tori: Ah, that's what I just said! Can you not copy me?

Mao: Hold on now, I didn't even hear that, so don't get so mad.

Anyway, thanks for yesterday. Since Tori was there, even the hot-blooded beginner idols followed rules properly ♪

Yuzuru: Hum. Is that so, Young Master? 

Tori: Yup. I was fantastic at my job! Purging all the troublesome students of Yumenosaki - I made them into examples, and thus made sure public morals were followed on school grounds ♪

Mao: Ahaha. I should really follow your powerful example somehow~

When Trickstar acts out of whack, it causes the other students at Yumenosaki to have to hold themselves back, you know? 

I'll be depending on you in the future as well, vice-president ♪

Yuzuru: Fufu. You truly have done wonderfully, Young Master.

Additionally, I'm truly impressed by our new council president's skills and his establishing of such grand scale events, as well as the tireless Sengoku-sama always assisting everyone.

Shinobu: M-me!? Oh no no no, Isara-dono and Tori-kun are amazing, true, but I haven't done anything impressive! 

Mao: Don't be so modest. It's thanks to everyone that I can even work this well as a student council president, you know~?

And that includes you, Yuzuru. Even if you might be disappointed in yourself because of your poor well-being this time. But even so, since you have been compiling information long before now, there were no issues on the day of the event.

So, you have been a big help to us all this time. Thanks ♪

Yuzuru: Is that so...

Many people have told me to feel more secure in my circumstances. And I think that thanks to everyone in the student council, I have grown more comfortable with dividing work with other people.

And so, I would like to express my gratitude to you all.

I hope we will get along in the future as well...♪

Tori: Excuse uuus~ ♪

Yuzuru: We apologize for the wait, Eichi-sama, Hibiki-sama.

Eichi: Hey. Good work, Tori, Yuzuru.

Sorry for having a meeting right after the end of ES Halloween. I wanted to discuss fine's next plan as soon as possible. Can you hang up your coats there first?

Yuzuru: -Before that, may I say something, Eichi-sama?

Before we talk about the plans you have in mind, please allow us to propose a plan for the next "Eichi day". (Established in Tempest. This is a gathering fine does at least once a week as a way for Eichi in particular to relax and put a stop to his workaholic habits.)

Eichi: For "Eichi day"...? Sure, I don't mind.

Wataru: Could this be about a promise that was made just some time ago?

Yuzuru: It is. Our destination shall naturally be the amusement park ♪

I have already made the preparations for our planners, so all four of us should be able to go... ♪

Tori: Oh, that's right. If the plans aren't signed down before work is assigned, it'll take ages before we could go to an amusement park...!

Thank you, Yuzuru! As expected, you being here is such a blessing~!

Eichi: Ahaha. He always works fast.

Of course. I'll keep my promise. Let's have this friendly wrap party while following our amusement park plans. 

I haven't said "that" to you guys yet because of how busy we have been with preparing this and that.

Wataru: Ohh, since it's Halloween now, it must be "that"!

Eichi: Yeah. As you guessed, we can't wrap things up without me saying "that".

Tori: I told you yesterday, didn’t I?~  For the time being, you were on sick leave!

Also, it’s best if you don’t run around here and there today, today is filled with plans so you should save your energy!

Plus, I have the new council president and Shinobu helping me out.

And Akatsuki is doing the opening act, so Hasumi-senpai will be there. If anything, I think we have too many people onboard.

So, Yuzuru, just chill and wait at ES. Don’t do the same thing as last time and make a fuss when leaving the medical office!

Yuzuru: Fufu. If Young Master says so, I have no choice but to comply.

Well then, I’ll leave Yumenosaki Academy in your hands.

Tori: Thanks. Once I’ve overseen the event opening, I’ll come back to join the organising efforts at ES. So just relax and wait for me ♪

Yuzuru: …I just wanted to show concern for Young Master, but it seems like all I did was cause him more trouble.

Eichi-sama and Hibiki-sama also said that “You don’t have to do any work till today’s live performance” and now I’m practically forced to be on break. This is true torture.

But even so, I can feel fine’s love through these irritating things they do.

Thinking of each other, gratitude, respect - those things are too grand to be spent on me.

I hope I can repay for them through this live performance, even if just a little.

…Maybe I should head for ES as well. I hope Young Master will be safe and well during the Halloween party.

Wataru: One, two, three… Everyone’s here!

Ah, this is it. No one has been late even once, the staff structure is truly wonderful! ★ We are ever so grateful that you are helping us build our ideal haunted house, truly… ★

Well then, it’s time for us to go check on how well it’s operating! Ready to go, right Eichi?

Eichi: Yeah. Let’s go, Wataru.

Well, we’ll leave bag watching to you then, Yuzuru. Make sure to take care of the staff’s things too.

Yuzuru: Yes. Leave it to me, Eichi-sama.

(…We had to go through a lot of ups and downs, but the ES Haunted House is finally opening its doors.)

(Eichi-sama and Wataru-sama are doing their last check of the haunted house.)

(Young Master, as the student council vice president, is in charge of Yumenosaki Academy - I can’t deny that I feel at loss just watching after people’s belongings here.)

(I want to recover here from the disgrace that was me, disturbed by delusions of ghosts.)

(Especially since unlike last year, Halloween is going to be a big-scale festival extending even to ES.)

(Us idols are not allowed to parade around grounds where the customers are to prevent confusion.)

(We will do our fan service work at our respective posts.)

(fine will be here giving out candy to the customers who got to the goal, the haunted house.)

(Things are what they are, and there is no other way around it. But it feels like I have some distance from my fans now, and it makes me just a little lonely.)

(And thus, I should make sure to deliver a performance that will reach far, all the way to those very people.)

…Oh? There’s something behind me…

What is with this white cloth…? Even if you hide your face, I can still see your cute little feet peeking out, miss ghost.

"Trick or Treat"...?

Oh, so that is what you were after. If you want candy, then you should head over there - I’ll show you the way.

But more importantly, could you show me your true form, Anzu-san? ♪

Fufu. I’m glad to see you this happy. I wished for you to come have fun at the haunted house, but wondered if it would be even possible.

We could not be more honoured if you moved your schedule around just to come see us.

But I never imagined that you would wish to play the role of a ghost.

If I recall correctly, you will be assisting us just for a little bit for the sake of future reference, yes? Eichi-sama has filled me in already.

It is a good thing to be serious about your studies, but please make sure to have fun as well.

Yes. All staff members are deeper inside. Eichi-sama and Hibiki-sama are also there, would you like to go greet them?

If you greet them with a “trick or treat”, I’m sure they will reward you with candy ♪