[Akuneko Fic] Idol Aruji who teaches the Idol Butlers
Idea and request by @maiko-36! Thank you for the request!
Since because there are all 18 butlers, Iâm going to write it as a script instead.
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Aruji: Heh heh, Iâm actually the expert on this! (ĐŸÂŽâ`ĐŸ)
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Aruji: First thingâs first! We have the Classic, Sparkling Idols for the First Floor butlers.
Lono: Oh, ohâŠ!! What do they usually do, Arujisama?
Aruji: When theyâre on stage, they can instantly grab your attention with their shine! Like the stars, almost!
Bastien: âŠthe starsâŠbut like the stars on the groundâŠa star fruitâŠ? *stomach grumbles*
Lono: Hey Bastien, how can you tie it back to food again-!!
Bastien: GuhâŠin order to give your best to perform, itâs important to have enough energy.
Lono: Thatâs true though, maybe I should make somethingâŠ..*rolls up his sleeves* what the heck?? Why am I agreeing with you now!
Berrien: There, there, Lono-kun, Bastien-kun, Arujisama is still explaining.
Aruji: *points* Right there, that can be gap moe if you want to gain fans!
Lono + Bastien: !!? G-gap moe�
Aruji: Even as an idol, one must find your own charisma in order to shine, if you try to fit yourself in an image that youâre uncomfortable with, itâll be harder to maintain that image!
Berrien: As expected of ArujisamaâŠ!!
Aruji: For example, Bastien might hold an image where he seems cold at first, but when he sees a cat or food, you could see his soft smile! Now thatâs the perfect gap moe to strike the fans.
Bastien: hmâŠdo I really look that wayâŠ?
Aruji: As well, usually the âClassic Idolsâ ties in with a more âPrincelyâ style, but in my opinion, I think these types have something to do more with âbringing happinessâ to the fans.
Berrien: FufuâŠsounds like a wonderful idea âȘ
Aruji: I would like you all to channel that feeling, anyone that you personally think you wish to put a smile on them! I could give some suggestions.
Lono: Please do give us some pointers, Arujisama! We might have some rough ideas on this.
Aruji: Why of course, Lono! For example, whenever youâre cooking, other than the ingredients you put into a dish, what is the most important spice you add?
Aruji: Hmm, something thatâs more abstract, but you can feel it in your dish!
Aruji: You got it!! When you put in your love inside your dish, your meals feel even more warm and hearty, bringing smiles to the people who enjoyed your dishes! You give them another reason to look forward to! And thatâs whatâs shining for you, Lono, you give energy to those you hold dear!
Lono: *rubs nose and blushes* ishishiâŠI didnât really do that muchâŠdid I?
Aruji: And Berrien! You would tailor your tea according to the person you are serving, because you would research about their likes and dislikes, and when people drink your tea, they feel healed and at ease, as if theyâre being taken to the calming garden for an amazing afternoon tea party, and you couldnât help but smile at the sweetness, right?
Berrien: *blushes* AhâŠIâm truly happy to hear that my tea brings your great joy, ArujisamaâŠ! It has been my hobby to research about tea, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Aruji: No problem! And Bastien, the way you would comb the manes of the horses so gently, brush Muuâs hair so softly and pat the animals with great care, theyâre all drawn by your gentleness, thereâs this healing aura that surrounds you and the animals, and even you would let the bugs go through the window, too, the cats would bat their eyes slowly and purr at you, that is your charm!
Bastien: âŠhmâŠ.*smiles* I feel healed by their presence tooâŠ
Aruji: And because these experiences also makes you feel happy within, you could refer back to them when you perform, thatâs how you add emotions to your performances!
Berrien: I seeâŠ! This is very informative, Arujisama.
Aruji: Heh, Iâm just getting started! Please watch me, I think you might learn faster with a demonstration.
[Aruji closed their eyes and breathed in, when they opened their eyes, they shine as if they emit stars, a gentle smile surfaced on their face, and they pointed at the first floor butlers with a wink]
First floor butlers: W-weâre readyâŠ?
Aruji: Aww, you guys sounded unsure~âïž Letâs try it again, are you ready~??
First floor butler: Weâre ready!!
Aruji: Perfect! Since you guys gave me such an energetic response, Iâll give smiles back to you~
[Aruji played a bright, energetic music in the background, the chime-like instrument with the high registered piano sounded like stars shimmering, with a rhythm that you can bop your head to, you could feel a sense of hope from the instrumental, and in their hand, they held a handheld microphone, a technology that hasnât been invented in the butlerâs world, Aruji stood still, raising their arm up, and their singing voice was bright. They begun with a low note, the lyrics Aruji sang resonate with the butlersâ hearts, then the melody climbs up like a ladder and first hook finishes in a long, high note.]
Aruji: âȘ I still believe âȘ Together we can face tomorrow âȘ if youâre here with me, our futureâs certain âȘ Iâll wipe your tears away âȘ
[Arujiâs dance is light, a bounce type of movement where they could convey energy with light foot skipping, and wide arm swinging movements, and Arujiâs eyes continue to focus on their audience, interacting with them, pointing at them, and also waving, winking, which the First Floor Butlers felt fluttered from Arujiâs fan service, and they clapped to the rhythm until Aruji reached the end of the song.]
Aruji: âȘ With you~~~âȘ
[The first floor butlers couldnât avert their eyes at Aruji, and by watching Arujiâs performance, they felt their bodies lighten from their work load, a source of energy formed within their hearts and they grinned while clapping passionately at the end.]
Berrien: What a wonderful performanceâŠ!!
Lono: Arujisamaaaa!! Encore!!
Bastien: FuuâŠI feel lucky to be able to see this.
[Aruji gave finger hearts to the first floor butlers, and at the end, they bowed with grace. When they lifted up their head, Aruji went back to their regular self.]
Aruji: Thank you everyone for your amazing cheers~ I hope you had fun watching as the audience!
Berrien: *hands Aruji some water* FufuâŠI envy the fans who are able to see you perform regularly, Arujisama, Iâm sure their days are blessed with happiness from your performances.
Aruji: Hehe, why thank you, Berrien! *sips*
Lono: I feel like I could take on everything!!
Bastien: Me too. And I could watch Arujisama all day.
Berrien: Letâs not overwork ArujisamaâŠ
Aruji: Oh, no worries, I usually practice for hours, so please stay too when youâre watching the other butlers too!
Bastien: humâŠbut I wonder if I could do the same thing as ArujisamaâŠI donât think I could achieve thisâŠ
Lono: You gotta massage those face muscles, Bastien, you need to raise them like this!
Bastien: Hmpt, Iâll do it myself, Lono.
Aruji: You can do it, Bastien! You donât have to always smile, but when you can picture the one you want to see smiling, maybe thatâs how you could smile naturally too!
Bastien: When I see Arujisama, for some reason I could smile easily.
Lono: How can you say that with such a straight face-
Bastien: Itâs the truth.
Berrien: FufuâŠbut I agree with Bastien-kun too, whenever I think of Arujisama, I could smile brightly too. Perhaps thatâs how we could practice.
Lono: W-wellâŠitâs true for me too, Iâm not gonna lose to Bastien.
Bastien: hmptâŠIâm not going to lose to you too, Lono.
Berrien: Weâll do our best as Classic, Shining idols, Arujisama, please look forward to it.
Bastien: hmâŠmaybe Iâll practice winkingâŠ*closes both eyes*
Lono: PfftâŠBastien, are you sleeping?
Lono: Hey, donât actually sleep!
Berrien: FufuâŠwe still need a lot more practiceâŠ
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Aruji: Now then, weâve got the âRockâ group!
Haures: ArujisamaâŠif I may ask, what exactly does âRockâ meant in your world? Perhaps, if we know what kind of feeling it was, we could capture the style better.
Aruji: What a good question, Haures! As expected of the good student!
Haures: T-thank you very much, Arujisama.
Aruji: Now, the image of âRockâ might seem far different than how you usually would behave, you must let go of your rules.
Boschi: Heh, thatâs easy.
Haures: Itâs easy because you usually do it your way.
Boschi: Ah? What did you just say, Haures?
Fennesz: When Arujisama mean we need to let go of the rules, it doesnât mean fighting-
Ammon: Ah, ah, Haures-san and Boschi-san, letâs listen to what Arujisama has to say, alright?
Aruji: WaitâŠmaybe, Haures and Boschiâs fights can be useful to channel this feelingâŠ
Aruji: âRockâ, just like the rock on the ground, itâs rough, itâs coarse, itâs grounded and it feels natural. You sing from the heart, and these are the songs that resonates with your beliefs and soulâŠ!
Fennesz: B-but what does this have to do with Haures and Boschiâs fight, if I could ask, ArujisamaâŠ?
Aruji: With âRockâ, itâs similar to an anthem, a fight, itâs a strong emotion that you believe in, for example, when youâre singing a love song passionately, professing your love for one another.
Ammon: Heh~? A love song?
Aruji: Or, perhaps, a heartbreak! That broke your heart into pieces and itâs so painful, you just want to yell it outâŠ!
Haures: HmâŠitâs still a bit difficult for me to imagineâŠ
Aruji: I think for all of you, you have something or someone that you wish to protect no matter what, right? You can use that strong resolution as your emotion when you sing!
Boschi: HmâŠthink Iâve got it.
Aruji: Boschi, you captured the feeling perfectly already!
Ammon: So we just hafta learn from Boschi-san, right?
Haures: I seeâŠso we donât play by the rulesâŠand we sing from what we believe inâŠBoschi, Iâll also learn from you too.
Fennesz: Boschi really is amazing, isnât he?
Ammon: Iâm just learning, âs all, Boschi-san~
Fennesz: AhâŠI donât think I have the confidence to carry this out wellâŠ
Aruji: Itâs okay if you didnât get it at first! Especially when itâs something thatâs the opposite of how youâre usually used to, it might seem daunting, but itâs really about exploring that feeling, maybe something that you strongly believe in, an ego, a desire?
Ammon: A desire, huh~? I also usually go by what I think is best to do~
Haures: Hey Ammon, isnât that a little too close to Arujisama?
Ammon: Iâm just going by my own desires~ besides, weâre not playing the rules, right?
Fennesz: Even soâŠâŠI think Iâm starting to get the selfish desire part nowâŠahahaâŠ
Haures: HmâŠto be honest, I feel the same way.
Boschi: We should just get over this part and move on. *yawns* else Iâmma take a nap now.
Aruji: Before I bore you with the details, why not a demonstration first!
Second floor butlers: A demonstration? Like the one you have for the first floor butlers?
Aruji: Exactly! Iâll need to grab something unique, be right back!
[When Aruji came back, they held a long stick, with something to stabilize it to the ground, but itâs movable too. On top of the long stick, there is the microphone head that looked different from the hand held mic, almost like something for announcing things.]
Fennesz: Arujisama, what is that prop?
Aruji: This is a mic stand with a microphone!
Aruji: You can put a microphone on top like this and itâll hold it for you, and with this, you can also move it around, like this!
[Aruji dipped the mic stand over to the side, and quickly swifted back to its original position.]
Boschi: Oh? So itâs like incorporated into the dance.
Haures: I need to be careful not to drop itâŠ
Aruji: And with this, Iâm readyâŠ!
[Aruji closed their eyes again, with their head down. When they opened their eyes again, their eyes were serious, sharper than their usual gaze, and they have a confident smirk on their face. They pointed right at the Second Floor Butlers with a finger gun.]
Aruji: Are you readyââ??
Second floor butlers: W-weâre ready!!
Aruji: Nice and loud, just throw away your shame, and have fun!!!!
[When Aruji pressed on the button, a strong electric guitar chord was strummed, echoing in the room, then, the main melody was boldly played on the guitar, the heavy bass also followed, setting the rhythm that you can stomp your feet to, the drums also joined in to create a much louder, fuller sound, the beat felt like a rapid heart beat that resonated in the butlersâ hearts.]
[Arujiâs gaze was engaging, like there was a burning desire, they wanted to tell something to the butlers. The butlers would feel an exciting chill send down to their back. With both hands clenched to the mic, Aruji leaned in close, and sang the verse with a muffled sound, as if contained within.]
Aruji: âȘ Since from what I remembered, I was always alone âȘ drifting from places, with nowhere to call as my home âȘ
[Arujiâs voice was slightly rough, a growl from within, they tapped their fist on their heart, while they sang with power, their arms extended forward, as if to reach their audience, their feet tapped to the rhythm, and their body swayed by instinct to the music. And as Aruji build up to the chorus, the intensity climbed up to the max, with faster reps of drumming, and the music finally hits the climax of the song. Aruji dipped the mic forward, and leaned towards the audience, and winked, with their feet stepping on a block, as if to conquer the stage.]
Aruji: âȘ I wonât ever give up! âȘ Youâll see it âȘ Itâs now or never âȘ even when the world doesnât believe in me âȘ but Iâll make sure to be the one whoâll prove them wrong âȘ Iâll make a world for you and I to be in âȘ so thatâs why âȘ Stay âȘ
[Arujiâs expression could melt peopleâs hearts away, a pleading, unfair face, that you couldnât say no to, and their heart-wrenching, cool voice would break down the walls of their fansâ hearts, you couldnât help but cheer for Aruji, and the second floor butlers sat in silence, some of their mouths gaped, and their eyes completely glued to the âRock Showâ reserved only for them. Their hearts beat rapidly along with the drum. Arujiâs message is clear as day. And they couldnât help but think the same way. And when the song was finished, the butlersâ claps rolled like thunder, and Aruji formed a heart with their hands as a thank you.]
Ammon: Arujisama, you were really cool~!! If you sang to wish for me to stay, Iâll always stay beside ya~
Boschi: Heh, I could spend the entire day here, just watching you perform.
Haures: Is this what âRockâ really isâŠ? I felt it through my heartâŠ!
Fennesz: I had goosebumps just from listening to your voiceâŠ! It was an incredible performance, something I have never seen beforeâŠ!! *hands Aruji more water*
Aruji: Hehe, thank you FenneszâŠ*sips again* âRockâ is truly what you feel from the heart, and if you can take that âemotionâ of your own, your performance will certainly send chills to your fans!
Haures: I think I understand it better nowâŠthank you very much for the amazing demonstration, Arujisama, I will work even harder to achieve this.
Ammon: Ah, but donât forget the break the rules part, Haures-san~
Fennesz: HmâŠI wonder if I have the confidence to act like thisâŠ
Boschi: Didnât you try to play charades as me, Fennesz?
Fennesz: P-please forget about that-
Aruji: I believe you all can do it!! Channel that desire!!
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Aruji: For the Third Floor, itâs the âSexyâ theme, huhâŠ
Nac: Ah, our dazzling Arujisama, we have been watching you perform from the sidelines, and even the distance cannot contain your charms, just like the sunlight that engulfed all of us with wonderful warmth, we have been blessed by the presence-
Lamli: Noisy Nac-! Arujisama, ArujisamaâŠ!! What would you be dancing for our theme!! I want to see it, I want to see it! Lucas-sama too, right? Donât you want to watch Arujisama dance??
Nac: Hah? Lamli, we cannot request Arujisama to do our selfish pleas.
Lamli: But Arujisama wants to show us how to do it, right? And by showing my enthusiasm, wouldnât Arujisama want to perform more?
Nac: KuhâŠI canât believe I couldnât refute thatâŠ
Lucas: Fufu âȘ I wonder how Arujisama will be showing us the âsexy themeâ, what do you do in your world, Arujisama?
Aruji: I was wondering about the extent I could do, because the Victorian era and the modern era have different values and even the show of an ankle might be scandalousâŠ
Nac: What-, I wonder, what kind of action does the idols in Arujisamaâs world partake inâŠ
Aruji: They show their abs!
Nac: GASP, how scandalousâŠ!
Lucas: Fufu âȘ thatâll certainly send the fans in a frenzy.
Lamli: Ah, but I donât wanna show anyone my abs other than Arujisama~
Nac: HmâŠI would have to agree with Lamli on thatâŠmy apologies, Arujisama.
Aruji: So weâll cross that out right hereâŠ*scribbles* alright, I think I got most of it down!
Lamli: hehe Arujisama! What would we be doing~?
Aruji: Iâll have you guys show your shouldersâŠ
Aruji: *puts on a jacket* So, you would have a sleeveless outfit with an outer jacket to cover, so other people donât know what is underneath, and *dance spins and pause, leans back and slips the jacket down to reveal some parts to the shoulder then pulls it back.* You would do a sneak peek like this, you donât show everything, but it makes others feel heart racing, donât you think~?
Lamli: KYAH!! Arujisama, that looks really cool, I want to try that!
Nac: FuuâŠas expected of Arujisama, it felt like a taste test to indulge your senses on this small piece of sweets that slowly takes over your taste buds, leaving you a subtle, yet impressionable experience, what a genius move!
Lucas: Fufu âȘ And, it would leave the audience with a nice imagination, craving for even more.
Aruji: Exactly! Itâs trying to build a tension between you and the audience that couldnât be break so easily, when your gaze is vague and lingering, it felt like a secret that others wish to know, but they couldnât come close! Thatâs how you create this addicting type of âSexinessâ!
Lucas: I understand this better now, Arujisama, as well, for the performances, perhaps, what kind of feeling could we seek to perfect this?
Aruji: Great question, Lucas! Just like the wine that has been aged, the more fragrant it is, the sweeter it can be too, and youâre drunken by the atmosphere, it feels like youâre not supposed to drink it, yet it makes your heart race, doesnât it?
Lamli: Whenever I have Geko-chans (froggies) in my pocket, I also feel my heart is racing too~
Nac: Lamli, youâre not supposed to bring them homeâŠ
Lamli: *sticks out tongue* I donât know what youâre talking about, Nac.
Aruji: hehe, you can certainly use that âalmost getting caughtâ type of feeling in your performances too, and with this type of theme, youâre trying to sing like as sigh, something quenching, yet leaving you for more, almost like when you have been working hard during the summer, and your throat is parched, and you meet with an ice cold drink to chug it down, and you would have a refreshing sigh afterwards. Please use this feeling!
Lucas: FufuâŠthatâs certainly a clear imagery for us to utilize, thank you, Arujisama.
Aruji: No problem, Lucas, glad I could help! And after seeing Lamli dance, I think Lamliâs definitely got the feeling of this theme! I couldnât look away from your performance!
Lamli: YAY! I got praised by Arujisama!
Aruji: And from the gracefulness and the smoothness I saw Nac performing at the first party, I believe you can do it too, Nac!
Nac: This Nac will do his absolute best to charm ArujisamaâŠ!
Aruji: And as well, Lucas, youâre releasing your charm every time you meet with othersâŠIâm pretty sure you capture the feeling perfectlyâŠ!
Aruji: So I will demonstrate for you guys too, the lyrics I chose arenât explicit, but from the way you sing, it might sounds like something is hinted, thatâs how you create a contrast, hehe.
[Aruji held the same handheld microphone with the first floor butlersâ performances, Aruji closed their eyes and breathed in and with a soft sigh, they opened their eyes, a mesmerizing smile surfaced on their face, with their eyes, as if to flirt with the audience.]
Aruji: *winks* Are you guys ready for my performance~?
Third floor members: WEâRE READY!! â€ïž
Aruji: HeheâŠit sounds like you all are prepared~â€ïž Iâm happy to hear that~
[Aruji snapped their finger, and the music begins with long bowing of the cello, with a slow, yet sensual rhythm, Arujiâs movements were slow and grand, yet, as if like playing with the audience, their next move was anticipated, surprising, and Aruji spun and turned then, with a breathy sigh, they commenced their singing.]
Aruji: âȘ Staring from the window at night âȘ wondering where youâre at âȘ could you be thinking about me too? âȘ could you be missing me too âȘ
[Arujiâs hand slid from their nape, with a lingering gaze at the audience, Aruji smiled mischievously, putting a finger to their lips and winked, and when the music abruptly stopped, leaving Arujiâs voice echoing in the room, it feels intimate, and the beat dropped again, Arujiâs movements were concise, yet relaxed, a body roll move where their upper body moved like the ocean wave, their arm held above their head, and as the chorus reached the end, Aruji blew a kiss as a fan service and moved on to the bridge of the song, kneeling to the ground while they move their head back, facing the sky. The Third Floor Butlers couldnât help but gasped and cheered, their eyes opened but they blinked rapidly, not wanting to miss out any moves at all. They felt the heat climbed up to their face when they listened to Arujiâs breathy, sensual voice in the song, and despite the lyrics wasnât explicit, but it had this âlate night romantic feelingâ.]
Aruji: âȘ Ooh âȘ I always remember the stars in your eyes whenever you look back at me âȘ look at me âȘ look at me always âȘ Iâll always tell you how much I love you âȘ please only look at me âȘ
[Aruji then dropped their jacket, making a slip to reveal their shoulder as they leaned back, an alluring teasing smirk on their face, as they wore their jacket back and the music ended. The room was filled completely of Third Floor Butlersâ clapping and praises, their faces redden in awe.]
Lamli: Arujisama, that was so great!!!! The best I have ever watched!!!!
Nac: Ah, now I felt my heart beating lively inside my body, finally knowing the taste of what it means to be alive, as it pumps more blood, revealing the redness of my face, my eyes memorizing the details of your beautiful performance, the intimacy and the intensity was indeed just right, leaving the audience craving for more! Like the butterflies drawn to the most fragrant flowers~!!
Lucas: Fufu âȘ I feel drunk by your performance, Arujisama, and I would love to ask for more glass, filled to the very brim, just to experience the euphoria over and over again. *hands Aruji water* After all, a cold drink after a hardworking session is what makes it refreshing, right?
Aruji: Hehe, thank you for your praises~I feel less shy about performing it *winks* and thank you for the drink too, Lucas! *sips and sighs* AhâŠ!! This is so niceâŠ
Nac: Are you perhaps feeling tired, Arujisama? After all, you have been performing nonstopâŠ
Aruji: Not at all! It feels really fun, but thank you for worrying about me, Nac.
Nac: It is my utmost pleasure, Arujisama, for this Nac, have been blessed to see you perform..!
Lamli: I want to watch Arujisama perform moreâŠ!! Arujisama, Arujisama, I want to perform together!
Aruji: hehe that sounds fun, Lamli, maybe we could do it too!
Lucas: Fufu, but first, weâll be practicing more so that we could also charm Arujisama âȘ
Aruji: I believe in you all!! Please release your charisma!
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Aruji: For the Basement Butlersâ theme, itâs âBeautiful Idolsâ, huhâŠ? I think you guys nailed that already!
Flure: Huh, wait, Arujisama, we still need help with the fan service!
Aruji: HmâŠfor the singing and the dancing, from what Iâve seen, since Flure and Lato have a strong dance background with ballet, you captured the elegance and beauty perfectly! And Miyajiâs singing tone is so warm and beautiful, his voice makes you melt!
Miyaji: Thank you very much, ArujisamaâŠ
Lato: HumâŠbut Arujisama, what do the idols in your world do for âbeautiful themesâ?
Aruji: If I were to capture this feeling, it could be like the fairy tale picture books you read, Lato!
Aruji: Yes! Itâs like youâre standing on the stage to perform a stage play, you would act as a character from a story, to show how this character can be played and thatâs how you could engage your audience in this story!
Lato: Kufufu âȘ thatâs true, we donât want to bore our audience.
Aruji: And, as actors, your facial expressions are important too, when itâs time to feel sad, your facial expression would cause you to furrow your brows, almost on the verge of tears, you bow down your head, and like a swan, you sit down with both of your legs extended to the side, your arms would flutter like wings as you float above the water, when you capture the feeling by relating to your experience, it can add more emotions to your dance as well as your singing too!
Flure: AhâŠIâll definitely need to practice this moreâŠ! I tend to feel nervous whenever I see other people looking at me, so maybe by performing as a character, I could shift my focus betterâŠ
Miyaji: FuuâŠyou can certainly do this, Flure-kun.
Lato: Flure, you could walk on the runway, so you can definitely do this, your big brother will cheer you on.
Flure: Youâre also performing too, Lato!
Lato: HumâŠitâs a shame that I couldnât watch from the audienceâs view, but I will do my best to capture the feeling of beauty. After all, I have been observing butterflies and the flowers swaying in the wind, I could try to mimic them.
Aruji: What a perfect way to learn, Lato! And since if your piece is something lighter, for example, to show the children, perhaps, the dance steps would be lighter, almost like a fairy, prancing in the field.
Miyaji: A fairyâŠhmâŠI wonder if there is a fairy thatâs as tall as meâŠ
Aruji: Miyaji, you are a wonderful fairy!
Miyaji: Iâll do my best, Arujisama.
Aruji: And for the fan service, it can be subtle too, when you glance back at the audience, give them a little wave, let them know that you noticed them, and when you smile right back, you could make their hearts flutter, it doesnât have to feel forced, but it looks like itâs in your routine!
Miyaji: Hm, Flure-kun, are you feeling alright?
Flure: Ah, Miyaji-senseiâŠI would need more help to practice with looking at the audience better so that I wouldnât feel flustered, will you help me?
Miyaji: FuuâŠof course I will, Flure-kun.
Lato: Flure, Iâll also help too, Iâll be staring at you the whole time âȘ
Flure: I-Iâll also keep my eyes on you too, LatoâŠ!
Lato: Kufufu âȘ thatâs the spirit. Although, Iâm not sure if I want to wave at other people, perhaps, I could stare at Aruji all the time on stage.
Miyaji: Lato-kun, itâs alright to face Arujisama in the crowd, but you need to make sure not to jump off the stage to be with ArujisamaâŠ
Lato: HumâŠyou understood me too well, Miyaji-sensei.
Aruji: HeheâŠand Iâll also do my best to perform for you guys! It feels kind of refreshing that Iâm the one performing for you guys instead.
Miyaji: Weâll be cheering you on, Arujisama.
Flure: W-weâre looking forward to your performance!
Lato: KufufuâŠArujisamaâs performance will certainly be beautiful âȘ
[Aruji wore a headpiece, a smaller microphone near their mouth, so that they can move around easily for wider movements. When Aruji closed their eyes, they relaxed their arms forward, and swung in an upward circular motion and paused. The music played in a lighthearted waltz beat with the strings ensemble, creating a cute atmosphere akin to where the fairy resides. The sound of small bells with Arujiâs light footwork felt like Aruji is flying freely, giving blessing to each audience. Their smile beamed, as they welcomed the audience to a world of magic.]
Aruji: âȘ In the hidden forest âȘ if you look so closely âȘ with a heart full of beliefs âȘ you can certainly see âȘ a small restaurant filled with joy âȘ with acorns as cups and leafs as table cloths âȘ what a joyful, magical world under the moon âȘ
[Arujiâs singing sounded like the canary, singing with love and care, and adorableness. Their movements were swift and elegant, each pose resembled like a beautiful flower stood tall in the field. Their eyes filled with wonder and innocence, it felt that the Basement butlers were taken back to a time in their childhood where they were reading storybooks, a fond, sweet memory that they shared with their family. The plucking on the strings with the smooth piano made the music sounded more whimsical and bright and we reach the smooth, longer bowing, to create a downward smooth finish back to home and the ending on the song. The Basement Butlers couldnât help but smile the whole time watching Arujiâs performance.]
Aruji: âȘ perhaps if you are free âȘ wonât you come by to the forest again? âȘ weâll treat you with the best sweets âȘ a sweet wonderland for you and me âȘ
[Arujiâs arms fluttered while they spun, they leaped and turned from the left to the right corner and they bowed. When they raised their head again, Aruji greeted the Basement butlers with small flying kisses, for this is not a goodbye, but a âSee you again.â When the music reached its final sustained note, the Basement butlers clapped with a warm smile, some have tears at the corner of their eyes, but it wasnât a sad smile. They were tears of nostalgia.]
Aruji: Thank you very much for your warm responses~
Miyaji: That was a breathtaking performance, ArujisamaâŠI felt I could channel this feeling to play the cello more to appreciate itâŠ*gives Aruji a drink*
Flure: I feel like I have a lot of inspirations to make Arujiâs outfits now!
Lato: Kufufu âȘ I could appreciate the beauty of this performance forever.
Aruji: Aww, I feel touched that my performance inspired you all. And thank you for the drink, Miyaji!
Miyaji: FuuâŠweâll make sure to capture the feeling, Arujisama, so that you could enjoy our performances.
Flure: I-Iâll do my best to perform!
Lato: Please look forward to it, Arujisama.
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Aruji: Now weâve got the âYouthfulâ Team~
Hanamaru: HahaâŠArujisama, not you tooâŠ
Yuuhan: After all, weâre supposed to be the most âyouthfulâ ones.
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chan, why are you looking at me like that, Hanamaru-sama is still a young niichanâŠ
Teddy: Iâll do my best, Arujisama!
Aruji: Hehe, although, Hanamaru might fit this theme quite well, the âStreetâ style.
Hanamaru: Oh, oh? Pray tell, Arujisama~?
Aruji: Because youâre supposed to be more chill and relaxed, as if itâs effortless and a breeze, something thatâs not too serious, although, the steps are really concise, complex and sharp, almost like a sword dance!
Yuuhan: I am familiar with sword dancing, perhaps, with this background, I could make the transition easier, Arujisama?
Aruji: Yes! And from the way you guys fight, there is a sense of flexibility as well as adaptability that also crossed over to dancing as well!
Teddy: Lucky! So what Iâve trained from the sword lessons could also be applied to the performances too!
Aruji: Although, I do want you all to relax, because the song and the dance you will be doing is something thatâs upbeat, something that would make people want to dance with you too, itâs fun, itâs enjoyable, and you have to also enjoy it too!
Hanamaru: Arujisama, by complex, what dâya mean by that~?
Aruji: Well, Street Dancing is split into different categories, thereâs locking, hiphop freestyle, popping, house and also breakdancing, for breakdance, thereâs a move where you spin your whole body while doing a headstand!
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chaaan, Teddy-chaaan, why are you two looking at me?? Iâm not gonna do that, yâknow~?
Yuuhan: Although, Hanamaru-san, arenât you a âyoung niichanâ?
Teddy: Itâll be a showstopper, Hanamaru-san!
Hanamaru: Ahaha, no one wants to see a cabbage spinning around, if they do, they could look at a spinning salad bowl-
Teddy: Ahaha~weâre just kidding, Hanamaru-san!
Hanamaru: Hey, hey, Yuuhan-chan, before you wanna make me do it, you could do it better than me with your smooth round hair, it can spin faster-
Aruji: W-we donât have to do that- itâs really for high level dancers, because they could spin their entire body while doing a handstand, jumping from hand to hand too-
Hanamaru: Arujisama~~please donât give them more ideas-
Aruji: Anyways, letâs move on!
Hanamaru: Arujisama-!! Please donât ignore Hanamaru-sama, else Iâll cry-
Aruji: I would like you all to train your body coordination as well as your rhythm counting. For street dancing, itâs crucial to know your body well, so that everything moves naturally and on beat âȘ I see your core muscles are already well trained, so please make sure to use your core!
Yuuhan: I see, so we need to engage our body like this?
Teddy: HmâŠI donât think Iâm moving in the proper wayâŠ
Hanamaru: Teddy-chan, you could move your head relaxed like this to seem cooler~
Teddy: I see! Iâll try it with this!
Yuuhan: HmâŠa dance that seems like a breeze, but is actually complexâŠ
Hanamaru: Yuuhan-chan~you look tense and serious~
Yuuhan: Hanamaru-san, are you practicing now?
Hanamaru: Oh, oh~since Iâm the chill role model, I shall watch over you two to make sure everythingâs going well for Arujisama~
Aruji: While Hanamaruâs tips were right, but Hanamaru, you also need to practice your steps too, it can be quite quick in this part~
Hanamaru: Gotcha, gotcha~but hehâŠI think we would all learn faster through visuals, donât you think, our dear idol Arujisama~?
Aruji: Heh, heh, I totally get what you mean, Hanamaru, I will show you guys a demonstration~
Yuuhan: I will watch intently, Arujisama, so that I may learn the style properly.
Teddy: Lucky! We get to see Arujisama perform!
[Aruji wore the same headpiece mic from the Basement Butlerâs performance, and when they close their eyes, they stood still, nodding and counting the beats inside their head and they opened their eyes, they had a cool grin on their face.]
Aruji: Are you guys ready???
Villa first floor butlers: Weâre ready!!!
Aruji: Thatâs a great response~now, if you feel like moving around with the music, please let the music flow through you, alright~?
Villa first floor butlers: Will do~
[Aruji clapped their hands, wanting the butlers to join in with the rhythmic claps, and as they joined in, Aruji pressed on the button to release an energetic trumpet upward intro, as the clapping gets intense, Aruji started moving according to the beat that is clapped on, but they suddenly changed it up, to move in a syncopated beat, making the dance flow more unexpected, refreshing and new. Arujiâs expression looked laidback and suave. Their shoulders moved exactly to the rhythm, and as they swiped with legs, with both hands in the pockets, their foot crossed with complex steps yet Aruji still looked at ease.]
Teddy: WhoaâŠ!! So this is how we should capture the feelingâŠ!
[Aruji begun with a melodic talk, a ârapâ is what they called, almost similar to reading a poem passage, perhaps Nacâs way of speaking could also fit in this category, the flow of the talk has a melodic rhythmic flow beat that gets you more excited.]
Aruji: âȘ Friday night, itâs time we leave work behind âȘ in the back of our mind, itâs not something we lack, so cut us some slack, we already click out that time-out âȘ letâs blow it all on blackjack âȘ and enjoy the time we have before we do it all over again âȘ all over again âȘ all over again âȘ
Yuuhan: Hanamaru-san, you should pay off your tabs.
Hanamaru: Back to the performance~
[Aruji had a kick-skipping dance move, where they stepped forward and backward, with their core focused, their frame is stable yet relaxed, not a sense of tension is seen on their face, and the way they nodded their heads to the beat with their hands raised, made the Villa first floor butlers want to join in. They bopped their heads and moved to the groove, and as the intense verses eased into the chorus, Aruji switched up to the smooth vocals.]
Aruji: âȘ Letâs Dance the night away âȘ come on, you donât want to leave me all alone dancing by myself, darling~ âȘ
[Arujiâs arms and shoulders rolled slowly behind, as they stepped back, they pointed their fingers back at the butlers, an âItâs you.â Pointing type of fan service, and Aruji gave a cheeky wink back and smiled. Their hands gestured for them to join in on the dance and the butlers, even though they might not be well eloquent with the dance yet, it felt fun to join in to familiarize themselves more with the rhythm until they reached the end of the music together and they all posed together.]
Yuuhan: Ah, ArujisamaâŠ.it felt really new to me to be able to release the âpropernessâ from my usual self. And your performance was very impressive and enjoyable, I couldnât avert my eyes from you at all.
Teddy: It was super fun! And the performance was super cool! It made me want to practice even more!
Hanamaru: Heh, heh, we should do this more often, itâs to release all the tension we get from our work~and great work, Arujisama~this âyoung niichanâ is super amazed!*hands Aruji a drink*
Aruji: Why thank you, young niichan Hanamaru and I have lots of fun dancing with you guys too!
Hanamaru: at the beginning, you have this poem reading with the beat, that was pretty cool to do~
Aruji: Yes! Thatâs called a rap section, and there is this poetic element, as you need to arrange different rhymes within the phrase to make it flow and craft a story! Itâs super cool and there are a lot of amazing rappers in my world!
Yuuhan: FufuâŠIâm happy to be able to learn more from Arujisamaâs world.
Teddy: Me too! Especially when itâs something we can do together!
Hanamaru: WellâŠas you guys might be surprised to hear from me but, you guys wanna practice more?
Yuuhan: did the sun came from the other side?
Hanamaru: Hey, hey, Yuuhan-chan~Hanamaru-sama can be serious, yâknow~?
Teddy: Letâs practice, Hanamaru-san!
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Aruji: Last but not least, our âChic and Matureâ idols~
Beren: Fufu âȘ A pleasure to work with you, Arujisama.
Aruji: Now, for the âChic and Matureâ theme, itâs something thatâs different from the Third Floor Butlerâs theme!
Beren: If I remember, the Third Floor Butlersâ theme was âsexinessâ right?
Aruji: Precisely, Beren! And while there is the term âmatureâ, it meant adult charm, a charm that an older figure would have, perhaps someone who seems calm and reserved usually, would suddenly say lines like, âAlthough, would it be selfish of me if I ask you to stay with me longer?â
Beren: I see! Itâs like a contrast from the usual image, making the audience feel special in a sense, right?
Aruji: And for Shiro, he already has this chic image! In my world, the models on the poster and advertisements all have a really cool resting face. They donât really need to adapt their expressions to fit the aesthetic, but they themselves are the defining image of the theme!
Beren: Aw, then this means Iâll learn more from Shiro, then!
Shiro: âŠyou can start by staying quiet.
Beren: Aw, but Shiro, weâre supposed to sing and dance too.
Aruji: But! While your expression might seem cool, you still have to fit the story too, similar to the story type of aesthetic like the Basement butlers, the Villa Second floor butlers would have a more mature type of story, perhaps in adulthood, there would be a sense of longing for someone you couldnât have, but, you couldnât stop thinking of themâŠ!
Shiro: âŠI would just go to them if thatâs the case.
Aruji: Oh!! Thereâs this contrast, Shiro! So while in the story, you could sing like as if you donât care about the result, but! When thereâs this contrast that youâll go meet them instead to resolve this ache, thatâs where you grab the audienceâs heart!
Beren: Aw..seems like Shiro doesnât want to grab his fansâ heart.
Shiro: I have no interest in that.
Aruji: HmâŠmaybe instead of grabbing the hearts, itâs more like your fans would get a taste of sweet maple waffles?
Beren: Thatâs a clearer understanding of a fan service, thank you, Arujisama âȘ
Aruji: No worries! And Beren, when you say that you want to learn from Shiro, I also think you should use your advantage too! You could still have the mischievous aspects of a cat!
Beren: Mischievous aspects of a cat�
Aruji: So when you get close to a cat, you might get drawn to patting them, but, they would dodge your pats, and instead, play with you, and it was until they trust you, you could finally pat them!
Beren: I seeâŠ! So itâs like a playful, mysterious element.
Beren: FuuâŠthe minds of an adult can be quite complicated, donât they? They donât really show their emotions that easily.
Aruji: And as for the fan services, because chic and mature idols might not give as much fan services as the first floor butlers, but if you could give them a little wave, thatâll surely be a heart-fluttering move!
Aruji: Yes! And thank you for the fan service, Shiro!
Beren: And perhapsâŠIâll also act in a mysterious way too *winks*
Aruji: Canât wait to see that!
Shiro: âŠhey, will you show us your performance?
Aruji: âŠ! Of course! Iâll show you guys a chic performance!
Beren: You can do it, Arujisama âȘ
[Aruji grabbed a chair from the dining room, and took out a match from the match box. When they closed their eyes, sitting on the chair, their posture was initially relaxed, but now straightened. They crossed their right leg over to their left and they supported their cheek with their right hand, with the arm resting on the thigh. Aruji had a reserved, yet charming smile, their eyes were a mix of seriousness and grace.]
Aruji: If youâre ready, wonât you give me a little wave?
Beren: *waves widely* you got this, Arujisama.
Aruji: *winks* thank you very much!
[The music began with the sliding of the piano, the light rhythm tap on the cymbals, similar to a chill beat you would hear at a bar, Aruji lit the match at the end beat where the music stops and they blew out the candle when the music all joined back in. The smooth, jazzy rhythm accompanied Arujiâs spin, they stood behind the chair, leaning, and singing about their laments and regrets.]
Aruji: âȘ It was an intricate lie that you told me, wasnât it? âȘ a lie that I wish I wouldnât have to find out âȘ when Iâm sitting in the carriage alone by myself âȘ youâre all I think of âȘ what a pain âȘ
[Arujiâs expression was heartbreaking, they looked to the side, wandering in their movements, surrounding the empty chair of what that âsomeoneâ used to be in. Their dance was light, yet dragging, the arm movement was swift, but still lingering on the chair, as if they couldnât step away. Even though Arujiâs expression doesnât change a lot, their gaze told the Villa second floor butlers about how they were still in love with the other party. They sat at the edge of their seat, their arms also resting on their knees, watching Arujisama intently and warmly.]
Aruji: âȘ perhaps, it was fate that tied me to you, no matter where I run, Iâll always run into you âȘ so please tell me itâs a joke, and maybe Iâll laugh it off and weâll call it a day âȘ but the truth isâŠâȘ ah, ahâŠâȘ iâm still not over you. âȘ
[While the music sounded upbeat, the contrast of the lyrics felt like âa loneliness that happened at a partyâ, âa cry that only we could hearâ, it was a piece of the heart that Aruji shared with them, a vulnerability that was special to them, and they were completely drawn to Arujiâs soft and emotional vocals, the strings of their heart tugged by the story. And when the music ended, they were both speechless, forgetting that the song ended.]
Aruji: AhâŠare you both alright?
Beren: âŠ!! AhâŠyes, it was really really touching, Arujisama, you captured the complicated feeling so well that I felt speechless from the performancesâŠ! Even Shiro too!
Shiro: âŠ.I enjoyed it quite a lot. It was beautifully performed.
[And they both made up for the missed claps for Arujisama, thanking Aruji for the performances.]
Aruji: hehe, iâm glad you both enjoyed it, I hope this showed a clearer image of your theme!
Beren: Fufu âȘ I think I have a better understanding now, thank you very much for showing us, Arujisama, and thank you for your wonderful performances! *he hands a drink he made for Aruji*
Aruji: Thank you very much, Beren! It was really fun to perform different themes for the butlers, and Iâm glad I could help.
Aruji: Hehe, iâm looking forward to your performances too!
You have reached the end of the story, please collect your 20 Butterfly Dias-//jk
