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Season:: Summer

Location: MEGA STREAM Main Studio

Mashu: It’s MELLOW DEAR US’ Kuon Mashuuu! Mashu looks forward to working with you for this photoshoot todaaay! ♪

Oh, didn’t we meet the other day during the shoot for Nozomi©?! I’m sooo happyyy we get to work together!

Oh, right. Have you heard of this product? It was juuust released!

Yes, that one! Mashu got curious about it after it went viral on social media! So it’s reached the ears of stylists even, huuuh! ☆

Izumi: I’m Sena Izumi from Knights. It’s a pleasure working with you… Hm?

Mashu: Oh! You’re—

Izumi: You’re… that Kuon Mashu from MELLOW DEAR US, aren’t you?

Mashu: You remember Mashu? No waaay, Mashu’s happy! ☆ #MashuRemembersYouTooOFC #SuperPopularModel

Oh, oh! Mashu knew someone else was gonna be invited—So it was you, Izumi©![1] Lookin’ forward to working with you todaaay!

Izumi: Hey, you. Could you quit talking to me like we’re friends?

I have zero intention of befriending you MELLOW DEAR US.

Mashu: Don’t be so cooold! Isn’t this a great opportunity for us to get to know each other?

Izumi: No, it’s not. …Actually, aren’t you, like, way too close? Don’t you know what personal space is?

Mashu: Kyahaha! Mashu must’ve gotten so happy that Izumi© remembered him that he got ahead of himself!

But, but but! Mashu is so serious when he say he wants to get along!

Mashu knew about you ever since your time overseas!

Izumi: Excuse me? What business does MELLOW DEAR US have about knowing me?

Mashu: Y’see, Mashu loves to make chit-chat with his stylists when he’s getting done up. And every so often the topic would be brought up! The topic being you!

By overseas… You were working as a model in Italy, right?

Mashu was told you’re a talented model who not only models for magazines, but gets invited to prestigious fashion shows toooo! ☆

Mashu thinks he remembers using your modeling as reference once he started getting more work for gravure?

It’s awesome that someone that talented also belongs to one of ES’ top units in Japan! #TheHeavensGaveTwoGifts #TooMuchPotential

Izumi: …Hmph. Thanks for the obvious flattery. You’re not going to get anywhere no matter what you say.

But well, work is work. You don’t have to worry about personal feelings interfering with our photoshoot.

Now, with that said; don’t involve yourself too much with me. To me, you are only an enemy that’s to be defeated.

Mashu: Come on, you’re sooo serious, Izumi©! Don’t you think it’s better to have fun rather than to fight?

Ah, but guess your stoic demeanor’s one of your charm points? Maybe Mashu’s the lame one here, butting in and throwing off everyone’s game!

Izumi: You seriously talk like there’s no tomorrow. Can’t you just shut your trap for a while?

I’m busy right now preparing for the photoshoot… Oh, huh?

I was told that they should be here…

Mashu: Hm? What’s wrong, Izumi©?

…Are you perhaps maybe looking for the props for the shoot?

Izumi: Yes, but you wouldn’t have anything to do with it. I bet the staff just forgot to prep them.

Mashu: Wha–, that’s big trouble! Mashu will go ask the staff as well!

S’cuse me, do you have a min?

Izumi: Now hold on! I can ask those questions myself, you have no reason to step in!

Mashu: Sorry, sooorry! But, there’s the possibility that this means Mashu’s hasn’t come in either, right? So it’s not totally unrelated, yeah?

‘Cause like, the photoshoot’s about to start, right? It’s best to confirm these things sooner than later! ☆ #CommunicationIsTopTier #LetsHopeOurIssuesAreSolvedInstantly

Izumi: Ah, geez… …Oh, Staff? I have a question—

Ahh, got it… Understood. So my photoshoot will have to be put on hold… Could you confirm if there’s possibly any other props that may be missing?

Mashu: Hey, hey what’s up? What’d they say?

Izumi: It seems the props for my shoot haven’t been brought in yet. It seems they generally know where they are, but…

My shoot’s gonna have to be postponed. I’d guess you’ll be up first?

Also, excuse me. What did I say? Didn’t I tell you to quit sticking so close to me? It’s annoying.

Mashu: Kyahaha! Sorry so~rry, it happened again!

Mashu’s glad they’re able to locate the props, by the way!

It’s a little unexpected having to go first out of the blue, though…! Whaaat to dooo…

Mashu’s noooot exactly used to being a magazine mode like this still. There’s soooo many photographers each with their own unique little preferences.

Oh, got it! How about you give me some advice, since we’re already here together, Izumi©?

Izumi: Excuse me? For what reason would I have to do that?

Mashu: C’mon, pleaaase? Could you do thiiis, for Mashu?

Mashu: …Since Mashu’s been given a job like this, Mashu wants to do it right!

Mashu wants aaall of the staff to feel reassured that Mashu was a good choice! ☆

So, pleaaase! #Mashu’sInAPickle #SuperAdvisorNeeded

Izumi: I’m sorry…?

(I really have no obligation to do anything like that, but…)

…First time courtesy.

Time passes…

Mashu: Izumiii©! The photographer seemed to be suuuper pleased with how things came out!

Mashu’s thanks! Your advice on posing and where to look was uber helpful! ♪

Izumi: It’s not as if anything I told you was particularly special. Isn’t the reason the photographer’s so pleased more because of how quickly you were able to learn and adapt?

I mean, obviously, if you’re a model, you should know that much.

But delivering more in your work than what is anticipated… That’s what makes a pro.

Mashu: Kyahaha! You really are waaay super duper ambitious, Izumi©! That’s why you’re considered stoic in the disciplined sense, yeah?

…But yeaaah, you’re right.

Mashu also has pride as an entertainer, y’know? One where it’s Mashu’s duty to fulfill the role given to him.

Izumi: Hmm. …Well, I guess that’s what makes you a member of MELLOW DEAR US.

Mashu: C’mooon! Mashu wishes you’d see Mashu as who he is without lumping him allll up with the rest of MELLOW DEAR US!

Izumi: Yeah yeah, I see you, I see you.

Speaking of, if we encounter each other on set again, don’t go acting so familiar with me. This was a special exception.

…But I guess if you need help with anything, you can let me know.

Mashu: Izumi©…!

Right, gotcha! Let’s close our heart’s distance—little by little! ♪

Izumi: Have you not been listening?! Quit sticking so close to me! Your shoot may be over, but now it’s my turn, you know!

Mashu: (…I feel like I’ve been told off quite a bit, but he’s still talking to me quite a bit, so it’s a job well done~.)

(If I get closer to the popular model Sena Izumi, then the idol Kuon Mashu will catch on with Japanese fans quickly.)

(Wonder if he’ll let me take a photo with him after the shoot is over~? Let’s go viral and make some money, Izumi-kun~! ♪)

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