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Tsumugi: Iori-san, good work with the studio recording of RESTART POiNTER. Your condition was just as great as it was back during your live performance!

Iori: Good work, manager. It's our first song since Nanase-san's return to being our center. Just hearing him sing is enough to change the atmosphere, it feels relieving.  

Iori: Nanase-san himself seemed excited too, based on all the mouth noises he was making.

Tsumugi: It's easy to start idling when you're excited ><

Iori: Well, it did feel like he was back to usual. That helped soften the atmophere.

Tsumugi: I can't feel the warmth of the recording booth for myself because I'm always watching you from the outside, but I guess it really does make a difference..!

Iori: His voice has the power to draw people to him.

Tsumugi: I'm certainly drawn to his voice. But I think you also have that power, Iori-san!

Iori: Manager...

Tsumugi: The moments you first performed Perfection Gimmick and RESTART POiNTER to an audience both felt like a fairy tale to me..!

Tsumugi: Of course, many were cheering for Riku-san because they wanted him to be the center again, but your name was called out an amazing number of times, as well. I'll never forget that sight, nor those cheers.

Iori: Thank you, manager. I may be a little too satisfied with my original position.

Tsumugi: I like that part of you, too!

Tsumugi: You love being a producer for IDOLiSH7, so I'll put all my effort into  being your producer!

Iori: Even though you can barely accomplish half your duties without me?

Tsumugi: Uh...

Iori: I'm kidding. Thank you. We wouldn't have come up with the optimal way to return Nanase-san to the position of our center if it weren't for you.

Iori: I do rely on you.

Tsumugi: Iori-san..!

Iori: It's all thanks to your support that we can be as carefree as we are right now.

Tsumugi: That's not true. You're the ones standing on stage. I feel bad that I never even have to deal with the brunt of the criticism towards us...

Iori: You're so modest.

Iori: Think back to that live, and you should realize how at ease we felt on that stage.

Iori: When Nanase-san started singing, I couldn't help looking behind me just so I wouldn't miss it. That alone was an important moment for us. You're the one who made it possible.

Tsumugi: Thank you for the kind words, Iori-san... I'm really touched. I'm going to continue looking for better ways to make IDOLiSH7 shine, as your manager!

Iori: I'm counting on you to give us a fresh start. Manager.

Translator’s notes..? 

(Contains Part 2 Spoilers!)

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san, thank you for your hard work on the recording session for RESTART POiNTER’s single cut. It made me happy to see you enjoy singing  very much.

Tamaki: Good work—

Tamaki: I’m glad Rikkun regained his health and went back to being the center. Iorin looked happy too

Tsumugi: It’s thanks to everyone’s support…! We were able to surpass the difficult period of changing the center. Thank you very much.

Tamaki: Looked like everyone was having fun too

Tamaki: It’s nice to see everyone smiling after all

Tsumugi: You’re right. That suits everyone the best!

Tamaki: Today we even practiced in the yard before the shoot

Tsumugi: Is that so! It’s heart-warming that everyone gets along well.

Tamaki: We made up during the live. I was hoping things wouldn’t turn out weird but

Tamaki: Looks like those two are fine

Tsumugi: Somehow, they get along. They’re connected in their hearts or something…

Tamaki: That sure is nice. Something me and Sou-chan don’t have

Tsumugi: That’s not true! You two understand each other too.

Tamaki: Or rather, doesn’t he think he has to understand me?

Tamaki: Sou-chan, I mean.

Tsumugi: Sougo-san definitely knows that your flexible way of thinking and ability to take action are dependable and that you are a kind person.

Tsumugi: So please do not worry ><

Tamaki: Nn—

Tamaki: Got it

Tsumugi: I’m sorry. Recently things have been busy, so I haven’t been able to stick with you two as MEZZO”… If there’s anything you’d like to consult, please tell me!

Tamaki: Consult huh

Tamaki: (arms folded Ousama Purin emoji)

Tsumugi: D-Did something happen!?

Tamaki: Recently the judgment to obtain Sou-chan’s approval to eat pudding has gotten stricter

Tsumugi: (laughing Kinako emoji)

Tamaki: This is a life or death situation!!

Tamaki: (angry Ousama Purin emoji)

Tsumugi: I’m sure you two will continue to get along from here on out! If anything happens other than pudding, please let me know!

Tamaki: (sitting Ousama Purin emoji)