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Rinne: Good job today~ Looking forward to working with youuu~☆

Rinne: ーAnd that’s it for today! What d’ya think, Merumeru? Your Rinne-kun deserves more than a perfect score ☆

HiMERU: Passable score, though HiMERU is glad no quarrel occurred.

HiMERU: Your language was as vulgar as ever. Isn't it time you learn some manners?

Rinne: That's outta question! If I play the good little kiddo, I’d overshadow ya, Merumeru.

Rinne: If half the unit showcases the same stereotype, that'd be fatal for our long-term appeal.

HiMERU: Don't worry, Amagi, you could never become HiMERUー

HiMERU: Only HiMERU can be “HiMERU”.

Rinne: Uh-huh… Well, if ya say so, I guess there's gotta be some truth to it.

Rinne: So what’s the plan now? Wanna hit the pachinko or somethin’?

HiMERU: ーIf you want to go, then suit yourself. HiMERU is an idol, he doesn’t gamble.

Rinne: Idols are humans too. Gamblin' tests yer luck an' courage, but sometimes you can only follow the odds.

Rinne: Oh, the elevator was already there. Heh, Rinne-kun ‘s in luck today!

Rinne: Aight—Buh-bye, Merumeru~ Dun' be jealous when I’ll hit the jackpot! Kyahaha ☆

HiMERU: Do not fret, for HiMERU has never envied youー

HiMERU: (Now... I still have an interview for a magazine scheduled in two hours at the office, followed by a recording…)

HiMERU: (I should eat something while I’m here. The resting area should be close from there.)

HiMERU: (...Hm? I hear footsteps behind me…)

Mika: …

HiMERU: (Valkyrie’s Kagehira Mika… The one who called “me” by “that” nameー)

HiMERU: (Why are you following me? What are your intentions?)

HiMERU: (ーNo, I should calm down, surely I'm overthinking. He had plenty of openings to call out to me if he had something to say.)

HiMERU: (We just happen to walk down the same hallway. Yes, that must be it. I shouldn't pay him mind and move along with my day.)

HiMERU: (ーI accepted the yakisoba bread as per recommended by the staff, as it was fresh from the oven, but...)

HiMERU: (HiMERU would have preferred a sandwich, that would have been far easier to eat…)

HiMERU: (Well, it’s fine. No matter the shape, it will provide the necessary calories.)

HiMERU: (ー!)

Mika: …

HiMERU: (Why would he be there…)

HiMERU: (ーNo, it’s a mere coincidence. It's noon after all, he can only be there to eat.)

HiMERU: (Our tables are far apart, greeting him would probably be unnecessary. I'll just check my schedule and try to ignore his presence…)

HiMERU: (...)

HiMERU: (...He keeps glancing this way. I can't concentrate with his eyes on me.)

HiMERU: (I'll finish my meal, and immediately head to the office.)

Mika: …

HiMERU: (As tempting as trying to deduce his objective is, I have other plans to attend to…)

Mika: …Shoot, I lost him. I'm sure he turned this way though~

Mika: If I knew, I would talked to him sooner. I'm sucha dummy~!

HiMERU: (ーHiMERU knew he was being chased. It's not as crowded here, so…)

HiMERU: Good day, Kagehira-san.

Mika: Ngah!? Y-you spooked me…

Mika: I, um, I didn't know ya were here, HiMERU-san! What a coincidence~♪

HiMERU: Is it, really?

Mika: ...Hm?

HiMERU: HiMERU knows that you were heading to the rest room as well. You were staring at him while HiMERU was eating.

HiMERU: As a matter of fact, you have been following him ever since you saw HiMERU in the hallway earlier.

Mika: T-That’s…

HiMERU: (He looked away... As expected, he was plotting somethingー)

Mika: 'Tis frayed...

HiMERU: ーPardon?

Mika: Your sleeve, HiMERU-san! 'Tis frayed…!

Mika: When I saw ya in the hallway earlier, I noticed a thread hangin’ loose. But since you’re in a different unit, 'tis kinda hard to strike up a conversation with ya...

Mika: I woulda been so embarrassed if the same thin' happened to me, that’s why I felt the need to tell ya.

Mika: I thought it woulda been a bother to point it out in a room full of people... I know, I know, I was bein’ weird, I’m real sorry!

HiMERU: ...You’re right, it is indeed loose. HiMERU understands the predicament.

Mika: Ah, wait! I'll fix it for ya.

Mika: I have my sewing kit with me. This kinda thing is child’s play to me~♪

HiMERU: I see, thank you for your helpー

HiMERU: (...I heard that Vice President Saegusa informed Valkyrie of “my” true nature, however...)

HiMERU: (Could they be aiming to dig out more from me, despite the sensitive information they already hold...? I shouldn't pry, there’s no use waking up a sleeping lion—)

Mika: ...Aaand done. HiMERU-san, you can move now~♪

HiMERU: (“HiMERU-san”… Right, he only ever used “my” name that one time. Asking him further information now would risk giving him a wrong impression.)

HiMERU: (There’s no sign that he’s spreading rumours about “me” either. I suppose I can rest my suspicions for nowー)

HiMERU: ーThat was rather quick. This is impressive work.

Mika: Eheh, come on, yer gonna make me blush~ HiMERU-san ‘s good at praisin’ others.

HiMERU: HiMERU sincerely appreciates your help. Despite our different unit affiliation, we are still idols from Cospro, therefore...

HiMERU: Feel free to come to HiMERU any time you find yourself in need.

Mika: Ya sure? I'll remember it~

Mika: HiMERU-san, y' share a room with Naru-chan, right? I hope we can become friends too then~

HiMERU: Indeed. HiMERU hopes so tooー