#l 3-2

Project Archive: L 3-2

Ageha: That will be all for now, but that is more or less the full picture of this project. Please distribute the materials I’ve given earlier to all parties involved as soon as possible.

Staff: But, Ageha-san, headquarters aren’t going to listen to reason now–

Ageha: Either way, they will come back with a strongly-worded reply. Furthermore, if we were to let this drag any longer, it would be detrimental to our schedule.

Staff: Of course, we understand where you’re coming from, but–

Ageha: There’s no need to worry. If it comes down to it, I will take responsibility.

Staff: …Understood.

Ageha: Thank you. I have some business to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.

(Ageha leaves)

Ageha: (sighs) Hey, you. Why are you here?

Rui: I arrived earlier than the meeting time, so I dropped by.

Ageha: A stalker as always. Stop looking into the schedules of other people as you please.

Rui: It seems that you have time blocked out for training later.

Ageha: And?

Rui: You should be exhausted from all your other appointments. How about canceling it?

Ageha: Instructions from above are absolute.

Rui: Your condition seems to be stable at the moment, that’s why I’m asking–

Ageha: You’re annoying. Rui, are you my manager or something?

Rui: I’m not. I’m your fellow unit member.

Ageha: Again with your excuses. You should be sick of your own creepy behavior by now.

Rui: I’m telling you the truth. There’s nothing unnatural about it, just as how a loyal dog looks out for its owner.

Ageha: (scoffs) Says the one who’s enjoying themselves when they see me at my worst.

Rui: … You’re right for one half, but totally off for the other. I want to witness every facet of Ageha, but I also want to grant your desires. I bear the same commitment to both. How weak and vulnerable you are, down to the parts of yourself that you don’t accept, is something I’m more than familiar with.

Ageha: The gall to dare say that out loud… You’re seeing through someone and toying with them.

Rui: Hmm… I don’t remember doing something like that.

Ageha: Then hurry up and get rid of that oh-so-important ampoule.

Rui: Did you forget? It’s already been used up. You were begging for it to be used–

Ageha: Stop it. It was all your fault anyway, zeroing in on every single little thing–

(Notification sound rings.)

Ageha: (sighs before accepting the call) Speaking. Yes, understood. Then please proceed as discussed earlier. (ends the call) Rui, what is Toki up to today?

Rui: He should be in the dorm.

Ageha: Then, let’s make some changes to the schedule. Head back to the dorm for now. We’ll have a meeting.

Rui: A solo live performance.

Toki: Showing nationwide next month, to boot!

Ageha: It’s just been officialized. PLANTs.

PLANTs: (beeps and moves over)

Ageha: Display the latest documents for the solo live performance project.

PLANTs: (beeps and pulls up a display)

Rui: This is… an image of the venue?

Toki: Seems like we’ll be using the boundary.

Ageha: It will be an appropriate stage for Loulou*di’s complete comeback. For the guests seating at more disadvantageous seats, we will prepare the materials to elevate the premium experience for them. It’s an efficient three-stage area that keeps the equipment usage to the minimum while utilizing the environment to its full extent.

Toki: It’s so pretty… It has so many flowers too.

Rui: It’s a stage that’s fully decked with flowers, huh…

Ageha: That’s right. Now, decide on a theme for the venue. Each choice should best portray the beauty of our performance.

Toki: But doesn’t that mean that the experience will be totally different for those watching from the seats?

Ageha: Exactly. We should take into consideration the intensity of the light coming through the windows and the possible weather conditions for that day to produce an experience that cannot be replicated. As far as the venue and the audience are concerned, we should be aiming for a uniquely grand performance.

Toki: Wow… That sounds amazing!

Rui: But to kick off a plan like this is quite sudden.

Ageha: … Do you have any problems with that?

Toki: None at all!

Ageha: That’s good. Rui, do you have something to say? If there’s something you’re not satisfied with, just come out and say it.

Rui: No, there’s nothing. If it’s decided by you, then I would do anything.

Ageha: Then how about at least acting more compliantly?

Rui: I just would like to know the reason. If this live performance was to go according to plan–

Ageha: And it will. Without a doubt.

Rui: … This performance seems special, matching the extravagance of the previous one. It is possible to come out with a venue design that utilizes the location and resources on hand to create a premium experience that’s only limited to the on-site staff and a select number of people. Even taking into account the safety measures to be put in place, it’s important to put out a quality to the standard of serendipitous. With this, being called for a grand hall tour would only be a matter of time.

Ageha: Exactly. All the more that a show like this cannot be brought to life by none other than us. There couldn’t be a more befitting stage.

Rui: But, why now?

Ageha: There are several reasons for it, but the biggest being Toki.

Toki: Me?

Ageha: When we resumed our activities, the spotlight was on you. Though you’ve already made your appearance on video programs, magazines and web media, it’s about time to reach out to Loulou*di’s dedicated fans, Loumiels, and give them a special time, a special space. All to show them the face of the new Louloud*di.

Toki: Ageha-san…!

Ageha: No other idol can pursue the true strength of Loulou*di. Loulou*di’s fortitude is nailed in the numbers and the circumstances. However, it’s all the more we cannot rest on our laurels, and aim for the top. This has always been the way Loulou*di was and is, from conception to the present, without change or hesitation. Don’t you think?

Toki: Yes, I do!

Ageha: Rui, how about you? Is there something you still want to say?

Rui: No, I understand what you mean.

Ageha: Then, that’s all I have for today. Both of you, make sure your individual condition is up to mark.

Toki:Yes!

(Ageha is about to leave)

Toki: A-Ageha-san! Are you heading somewhere else?

Ageha: The training room. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, go and rest for the day.

Toki: Take care!

(Ageha leaves)

Toki: (sighs happily) I’m so excited… A special live show in a special place, being in front of Loumiels… It means my debut is official, right?

Rui: So it seems.

Toki: For Ageha-san to take me so far into consideration… It's like a dream.

Rui: Ageha is always thinking about it.

Toki: (giggles) I’ll have to give it my all if I want to keep being in Loulou*di!

Toki: … Yeah, I have to do my best.

Rui: Toki-bou, are you alright?

Toki: Alright about what?

Rui: Did you visit the medical facility for a check-up?

Toki: Of course I did. I took the medicine like the doctor told me to. I even got a jab.

Rui: A jab?

Toki: (rolls up his clothes) Over here, there’s the mark from the injection. See, I’m not lying.

Rui: (to himself) The water again, huh…

Toki: I’m… perfect. A perfect member of the perfect Loulou*di.

Rui: Ageha.

Ageha: If it’s a complaint, I’m not hearing it. Keep your mouth shut and do as I say.

Rui: Of course I will. But…

Ageha: (sighs) But what what?

Rui: There was the reason with Toki, but what’s the true reason? The reason for you to be in such a rush.

Ageha: Is there a problem with being ahead? To transform the worth of an idol into something special as soon as possible: that is the earnest wish of Chihiro, of the president, and of myself.

Rui: I know.

Ageha: If you know then don’t ask pointless things. How many times do I have to repeat myself? I won’t stand for the fruits of my labor being robbed by an ignorant bunch!

Rui: Anthos*, huh. But they are far from Loulou*di’s standard. There’s no need for you to make an enemy out of–

Ageha: I know that! Then how did it end up like this?! (throws something on the floor)

Rui: This is… a magazine? (picks it up and flips through) “Up-and-coming Newbie Group Anthos*: Preparing for the Ambition of the Music Award”.

Ageha: (sighs) It was the president’s idea.

Rui: The president’s?

Ageha: If it wasn’t then something that tasteless would have been destroyed before it was made into an article.

Rui: In short, this means that Loulou*di and Anthos* are both competing against and improving each other as rivals.

Ageha: Loulou*di doesn’t need this to be at the top.

Rui: Yes, you’re right.

Ageha: Then, why…?! No matter how matter times he recoups, I still want to trust in Loulou*di!

Rui: Ageha, calm down. I’m going to have to touch you if you get that emotional.

Ageha: Don’t touch me! (slaps Rui’s hand away)

Rui: …

Ageha: Rui, listen to me, this is an order. From now on, do not come near me.

Rui: Why?

Ageha: If you’re that considerate, I’d rather have you die instead.

Rui: … Understood. If that’s what you wish, then I won’t do it again.

Ageha: Throw out whatever ampoules you’re still holding onto. I’m not going to choose the easy way out. I won’t rely on that again. I will succeed and overcome the flower’s self-destruction.

Rui: Don’t tell me you suddenly came to train because of that?

Ageha: I’m planning the things I can do with what limited time we have. But, there’s something else that takes first priority. Do you know what that is?

Rui: Holding a surprise live and making a performance worthy of media attention… all to completely quell the Music Awards.