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Tsumugi: Mitsuki-san, good work! I'm messaging you because we'll be collaborating on an event with TRIGGER and Re:vale.

Tsumugi: You'll all spend a day working as waiters in a new, diner-style Ichiban café..!

Mitsuki: Manager, good job!

Mitsuki: Waiters for a day, eh! That sounds kinda fun!

Tsumugi: They'll also sell drinks based on you!

Mitsuki: There we go! I bet mine's gonna be orange- flavored, lolol

Tsumugi: Drinks based on you are always so refreshing and tasty!

Mitsuki: I just wish they'd come up with some other flavor for once! lol That last thing that was based on Yamato-san wasn't technically a drink, but I remember being surprised because it came with some kind of green tea!

Mitsuki: I thought it suited someone who loves Japanese food as much as him! Plus, it made me happy that they were giving so much attention to detail.

Tsumugi: Their menus really are detailed...! I'm always excited to read a new proposal from them.

Mitsuki: It makes me feel like we should be responding to all the love they give us somehow!

Mitsuki: I'm gonna do my best with this Ichiban Café! I'm pretty confident in my customer service skills. I bet I'll be able to teach the others a bunch of stuff!

Tsumugi: Your experience dealing with customers is going to be a big help..! I wish I had something to teach you, too...

Mitsuki: The president must be real strict, lol Did you never even work part-time anywhere?

Tsumugi: I was told to focus on my studies...

Mitsuki: I totally get him, I'd probably be too worried to let my only daughter work, too.

Tsumugi: Is that really what it comes down to? ><

Mitsuki: If I ever have kids, I bet their rebellious phases are gonna be really bad... lolol Did you ever rebel?

Tsumugi: Not... exactly, but I think there was a time when I didn't feel like talking to my father or being around him...

Mitsuki: That's rough, lolololol

Mitsuki: I guess you're just like any other girl, after all!

Tsumugi: Uuuuugh, I'm sorry, Dad... But it really was just for a little while! I don't do that anymore!!!

Mitsuki: This'll be a good conversation starter the next time I go drinking with the president, lolol

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san, good work!

Tsumugi: An article about the collab event has been posted, so please look it up and read it if you’d like…! There are also many photos.

Tamaki: Ooh---------

Tamaki: Now that you mention it there were interviewers at this time’s event

Tsumugi: From your suggestion, there was also a picture of you drawing on a float with chocolate. You were drawing Ousama Purin!

Tamaki: Rather than my suggestion, I just said I wanted to do it and the ones who negotiated with the people in charge were you and Rikkun

Tamaki: Thanks. The customers were happy, and I had fun too

Tsumugi: I’m glad you say so…! I also thought it was a wonderful idea.

Tsumugi: I happened to run into the event coordinator the other day. We talked a bit and he said that after the event, things are continuing smoothly!

Tamaki: Is that thanks to us?

Tsumugi: That’s what he told me ><

Tamaki: Whoa-----

Tamaki: It’s awesome that we can make people happy even when we aren’t singing or dancing

Tamaki: Serving customers is nice It’s like the feelings we gave them properly came back to us

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san, the way you try your absolute hardest at everything is wonderful!

1. How would you feel if you yourself were a cafe worker? Tamaki: Nnnnn--- I thought that since I’m stupid and suck at Japanese, I might not be able to do customer service well. But it’s different when everyone is there after all. If I’m with everyone, I might be able to work at a cafe

2. Merchandise will also be released, so there are still many things to look forward to! Tamaki: The acrylic ones are nice They’re sparkly and pretty

3. What kind of job would you like to try next time? Tamaki: I want a chance to do the circus I mentioned earlier

Tamaki: For this event, we were only together with TRIGGER and Re:vale during the main part

Tamaki: But I thought they really are amazing even off-stage

Tsumugi: What made you think that…?

Tamaki: TRIGGER carefully and sincerely faced the customers, and they gave off the feeling that they knew what the other person was looking for

Tamaki: Re:vale can entertain anyone and make them smile, and whatever they were asked, they gave the sense that they served something of way greater value

Tamaki: Do you get what I’m saying?

Tsumugi: Yes! Your words are very easy to understand.

Tamaki: I’m glad. Since I suck at Japanese

Tamaki: I wondered what we’ll end up like

Tamaki: Since I think they’re amazing, that means there’s something we still lack

Tsumugi: The fact that we have 2 groups to aim for is both a very lucky and luxurious thing.

Tsumugi: Let’s throw those feelings onto the stage, Tamaki-san!

Tamaki: Oh--

Tamaki: Manager you’re on fire

Tsumugi: I am! I’m happy I’m able to have a talk like this with you, Tamaki-san.

Tamaki: Am I changing?

Tsumugi: Your growth is bewildering. Please continue to bring forth new winds to Takanashi Production…!

Tamaki: Manager, you’re getting so worked up you’re saying poetic things y’know w

Tsumugi: !!

Tsumugi: When I reread the chat, I got embarrassed! Lol

Tsumugi: (Ousama Purin holding spoon emoji)

Tsumugi: (spinning Ousama Purin emoji)

Tamaki: There are too many people who try to cover things up with stamps ww It’s fine isn’t it. I think everyone likes that side of you

Tsumugi: I-I wonder…

Tsumugi: Riku-san, thank you for the good work.

Tsumugi: I met with the staff of the Ichiban Cafe just a while ago, and as I inquired about various things, it seems like even after the event, it was still booming!

Tsumugi: They said that it would be nice if we could do another event together someday…! That whole day made me feel like I have to work harder at trying to convey IDOLiSH7’s appeal so we can make that a reality ><

Riku: Manager, thanks for the good work! Really!? I’m super happy that we could be of use to the Ichiban Cafe even after the event ended!

Riku: On the day of the event, there were people who came to cover the event, right? I read the articles that those people wrote, and I thought about how we were able to properly serve the customers with a smile!

Riku: During that time, I was too preoccupied that I mostly forgot how I was acting…. That’s why I’m glad that there were so many photos uploaded!

Tsumugi: I also read them! They were wonderful articles, weren’t they. Especially that photo!

Tsumugi: Everyone was so cool in that photo where you were with both TRIGGER-san and Re:vale-san, sporting signature poses while shouting, “Order Please!”

Riku: I also like that photo! Iori also praised me saying that I did a good job not spilling any of the juice while holding the tray with one hand!

Tsumugi: I was surprised at how you all perfected roller skating! Tamaki-san also did things like turns..

Riku: Iori bluntly told Tamaki, “Don’t play with your roller skates while on the job” but in the end, it became a good performance, didn’t it!

Riku: I also spun around in circles with Momo-san! Tenn-nii told us to be careful, though…!

Tsumugi: It’d be a cool performance if you did it in moderation, but if you overdo it, then it would be dangerous, wouldn’t it..

Riku: Yeah, you’re right.... But, it was super fun! I want to be employees with everyone again!

How do you feel about being a cafe employee permanently?

There are going to be goods that will be released as well, so the fun isn’t over yet!

What kind of occupation do you want to experience next?

Tsumugi: How do you feel about being a cafe employee permanently?

Riku:A cafe employee, huh! If it was with everyone again, then it’ll definitely be fun. It shares the same aspect of making people smile with idols, after all.

Tsumugi: There are going to be goods that will be released as well, so the fun isn’t over yet!

Riku: You’re right! I can’t wait for it to be delivered. I want to decorate the office again!

Tsumugi: What kind of occupation do you want to experience next?

Riku: Hmm, last time I was a caretaker at an aquarium so... next time, I want to be a staff member at an amusement park or something! If it was at the Usamimi Friends’ park, I think Iori would be happy!

Riku: But anyways, it was so long since we’ve been able to be at that close of a distance to our fans. It reminded me of the live we did at the front of the station! 

Tsumugi: Yeah. I’m thankful that you’re able to perform in a much bigger place now, but the opportunities for such close communication have considerably decreased….

Riku: I was once again able to reflect on how happy of a thing it truly is to be directly told that they’re supporting us! I’m glad that I’m doing this job.

Riku: We also drew pictures on the cream sodas! Manager, thank you for coordinating that!

Tsumugi: No, no, it’s no problem! I was just told that it would be okay if you drew a simple picture that wouldn’t take up so much time…!

Riku: The one that got requested the most was, as expected, our autographs. I’m used to signing on autograph boards, but signing with a chocolate pen turned out to be pretty hard, so it ended up looking weird… (lol)

Tsumugi: It seems difficult to get just the right amount of pressure, after all ><

Riku: I’m a master at drawing pictures on omurice with ketchup though! (lol)

Tsumugi: As expected, chocolate and ketchup are different?

Riku: I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s kind of hard to stop! I don’t think I’ll ever do it again after this, so why don’t I draw something for you next time?

Riku: What kind of drawing do you want, Manager?

Tsumugi: T-then, I’ll go with Kinako...!

Riku: So Kinako then! Okay! I’ll practice so that I can do it perfectly! (lol)

Tsumugi: Y-you don’t have to go that far...! I’m sure that if it’s you, you can do it well already!

Riku: It’s nothing big, just a little doodle as thanks for everything, Manager!

Riku: For serving customers, I was taught that this kind of consideration for others is important, and although the situation may be a bit different, let me do it for your sake! 

Tsumugi: Riku-san.. I’m happy! I’m looking forward to it then.

Riku: 

Tsumugi:

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Tsumugi: Mitsuki-san, good work! Tamaki-san sent me video footage of your practice..!

Tsumugi: You were moving around smoothly, just as I'd expected!

Mitsuki: Oh, good job, manager!

Mitsuki: I feel like I'm a teacher watching over a kindergarten sports meet, lololol

Tsumugi: K-kindergarten! lol

Mitsuki: I'd say the younger kids would be Yamato-san and maybe Riku? And the older kids would be Iori, Tamaki, Sogo, and Nagi!

Tsumugi: What do you mean by that?

Mitsuki: The younger kids are the ones who still need someone to look after them, and the older kids can be left alone!

Mitsuki: Maybe Tamaki and Nagi could even be teachers..? lolol

Tsumugi: I see..! lol Based on the video, you all looked to be doing fine to me!

Mitsuki: I sure hope so!

Mitsuki: I'm still suspicious of how well Iori's doing.

Tsumugi: Really!? But Iori-san is known for being good at everything he does...

Mitsuki: I'm his big bro, so I can read him like an open book! lolol

Mitsuki: I noticed all these bandaids on his knees when we were in the changing room!

Tsumugi: Could he have been training in secret..?

Mitsuki: Iori probably won't admit it, but I think so.

Tsumugi: Oh my..!

Mitsuki: Geez, he's always telling us not to overdo things, even though he's the biggest stoic of us all.

Mitsuki: I don't know if it's because of muscle pains or what, but it looks like he's trying not to put too much weight on one leg.

Tsumugi: Iori-san... I'm sorry that I couldn’t do anything for him...

Mitsuki: You don't need to feel bad about that! He'd doing things his own way, so all you need to do is look after him! Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on him too!

Tsumugi: Right... Thank you, Mitsuki-san..!

Choices/outcomes:

1. Try not to hurt yourself.

Mitsuki: Thanks! I appreciate the concern. It's a good thing I tried this out as a kid!

2. If you need anything, just let me know!

Mitsuki: Nagi wishes you were here to cheer for him, lol You should come see us when  you return! I'm sure it'll make him real happy. And me, too!

3. Are you worried about anything else?

Mitsuki: Maybe that the old man is gonna keep moving around like Musashi, lololololol

Mitsuki: Oh!

Mitsuki: Riku's

Tsumugi: What is it?

Mitsuki: He's going backwards  instead of forwards, lololol

Tsumugi: Huh!? That sounds more difficult!

Mitsuki: Riku's always doing the unexpected, so we can't let him out of our sights, lololol

Mitsuki: Now I know how Iori must feel, lol

Mitsuki: The older kids are regressing into younger kids now that Tamaki and Nagi are trying to ape him, so I gotta go!

Tsumugi: H-hang in there, Mitsuki-sensei..!

Mitsuki: 

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Mitsuki: Manager, good job!

Mitsuki: Nagi and Riku just asked me to teach them about customer service. Do you mind if I just go ahead and do that? I thought I should at least ask you first.

Tsumugi: Good work, Mitsuki-san!

Tsumugi: By all means..! I'd appreciate that. I'm sure you'll have just the teachings they'll need!

Mitsuki: Nah, I'm not that great! But thanks!

Mitsuki: In that case, I'm gonna borrow the whiteboard at the office! 

Tsumugi: Alright! I'll participate in your lecture if I have the time, as well!

Mitsuki: Gotcha!

Mitsuki: To be honest, I'm pretty excited about this! Tamaki's always talking about running some kind of establishment with all of us, and now we're gonna get a tase of what that'd be like.

Tsumugi: Right..! Boss!

Mitsuki: What is it, Tsumugi-kun? Come on, you need to clean that table tover there.

Tsumugi: Yes, Boss!

Mitsuki: lololol This is embarrassing, let's stop! lolol

Tsumugi: It was kind of fun, lol

Mitsuki:

Tsumugi: Oh, there's something you should probably know...

Mitsuki: What???

Tsumugi: No final decisions have been made yet, but they came up with a theme for your costumes...

Tsumugi: You'll most likely end up wearing rollerskates.

Mitsuki: Huh!?

Mitsuki: Seriously!? We're gonna serve people while roller- skating around!?

Tsumugi: Most likely ><

Mitsuki: So we'll have to be on top of our performance, too..! Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to revise my lecture a little.

Tsumugi: Right >< Please do that...

Tsumugi: Also... Just for reference, I wanted to ask you something...

Choices/outcomes:

1. Is there anything you’ll have to watch out for when you're a waiter?

Mitsuki: Well for one, I'm gonna wanna memorize the menu! It'll be pretty diverse, right? I want to be able to answer whatever questions the customers might ask me quickly!

2. What would you want on the menu?

Mitsuki: This kind of café will probably attract people regardless of gender, so I'd like there to be more than just sweets! Maybe they'll sell hamburgers or something?

3. Have you rollerskated before?

Mitsuki: Yep! I went out to rollerskate with a friend once! I was scared at first, but it's pretty fun once you get used to it.

Mitsuki: Hmm, I'm getting pretty fired up. The old man might not enjoy all this, but rollerskating is such an idol thing to do! 

Mitsuki: I hope you're as excited as I am! 

Tsumugi: Yes, I'm sure you'll look great in rollerskates..!

Mitsuki: I'd like to think I'll at least look better than a certain geezer we know, lol Maybe Nagi will turn out to look the best out of all of us, though.  Diners are more of a more of a Western thing, after all! 

Mitsuki: Ah, I almost  forgot TRIGGER and  Re:vale are gonna be there, too. I bet Momo-san's gonna  look amazing!!!

Tsumugi: I'm sure he will!

Mitsuki: Right! Running a café with all 12 of us, huh. I wonder what kind of café that'll turn out to be? I have an idea of what it'd be like if it was just the 7 of us, lol

Tsumugi: What sort of café do you think it'll be, with all of you  working together?

Mitsuki: I think I'd like for the customers to feel at home!

Tsumugi: Home..!

Mitsuki: Yep! Y'know, ever since I was little, I've been watching my parents enjoy their work, and the happy smiles of the customers who buy and eat our cakes.

Mitsuki: All our regulars would relax as soon as they had a piece of cake and some tea. Seeing that made me really proud of my parents!

Mitsuki: I was already aiming to become an idol back then, and it made me want to be the kind of idol that would always put people at ease and love them.

Mitsuki: My roots are completely tied to my home. Maybe that's why..!

Tsumugi: Thank you, that was a wonderful story... Maybe those feelings inside you are the reason why your smile is always so relaxing and heartwarming!

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Tsumugi: Good work, Mitsuki-san. About the Ichiban Café collaboration event from the other day, I've just heard that they've been getting lots of requests to do another café event now that the article about it has been released..! 

Tsumugi: There were also questions about you and Iori-san's pens... >< lol

Mitsuki: Ooh! I hope the people who couldn't come could enjoy the report, at least!!

Mitsuki: Did they really notice the pen stuff!? Wow!

Tsumugi: They must've been watching you very closely..!

Mitsuki: But how did they know?

Mitsuki: I need to take a look at the finished version of that article, lol

Tsumugi: Alright!

Mitsuki: Aaah

Mitsuki: I see,

Mitsuki: Only our pens were the wrong color!

Tsumugi: Right! You used a navy blue pen, while Iori-san used an orange one..!

Mitsuki: I wish they'd just consider that a part of us Izumi brothers' performance, lolol Iori will get all embarrassed if we tell them why we swapped!

Tsumugi: Right... Let's keep it a secret! lol

Mitsuki: Yep, between Iori, you, and me!

Mitsuki:

Tsumugi: 

Choices/outcomes:

1. What do you think it’d be like if you worked at a café?

Mitsuki: Hmm. It'd probably be something like me taking over our family business. I'd probably had fun if I'd done that, but I would've regretted giving up on my dream for the rest of my life.

2. Since the goods haven’t been released yet, there’s still plenty of fun to look forward to!

Mitsuki: Lots of our members like that kinda stuff, lol You think they're gonna send the goods to our dorm again?

3. What occupation would you like to try next?

Mitsuki: Apparently a stained glass artisan's job can be similar to baking cakes! I've been interested in that for a while now!

Mitsuki: I gotta say, that was a good experience. I learned a lot that time I was a fire fighter for a while, but customer service is pretty close to an idol's job...

Mitsuki: There was a time when I was afraid of the things people would say about me. But even more than that, it made me really happy to have someone thank me to give me their support.

Mitsuki: The negative stuff feels bigger, and weighs on you. But as long as we keep doing our best despite that, there's always gonna be people who'll notice that, and people who'll love us.

Mitsuki: I got to meet Zero, and the others, and you! I'm a really lucky guy!

Tsumugi: Mitsuki-san...

Tsumugi: Whether  you get to talk to fans directly really does make a difference. We should take their support to heart and work towards granting them as many dreams as we can..!

Mitsuki: I'm not gonna lose my way again! Not as long as you're right there to support me!

Mitsuki: I might even become invincible, lol

Tsumugi: Yes! I'll be right here for you!

Tsumugi: 

Mitsuki: Thanks, manager.

Tsumugi: I'll always be your fan, too..!

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