Hajime Idol Story 3

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Story Name: Hajime Idol Story 3

Writer: Yuuki Yoshino

Season: Summer

Location: Emergency Staircase

Hajime:

...

... And spin! Yay, I did it! 

(Back when I first entered Yumenosaki, I really sucked at dancing—I spent more time falling over than getting the choreography right. But recently I feel like I’m tripping over myself less and less, so I must be improving.

But I’ve still got a long way to go before I can catch up to my Ra*bits unitmate, Mitsuru-kun. I want to practice on my own as much as I can until I get way better at dancing!

... Hm? I just heard the sound of a door swinging open from below.

And there’s the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs. I wonder if me practicing here is gonna get in the way of whoever’s passing through?

I should back up against the wall... Oh?)

Fushimi-senpai, is that you? Hello there!

Yuzuru:

Oh? If it isn’t Shino-sama. What a coincidence, running into you here of all places. Is this where you’ve come to relax?

Hajime:

Oh no. I was just practicing dancing until a few moments ago.

I know there are training rooms you can book for that sort of thing, but I felt it would be a waste to rent a whole room for myself... So I'm using the emergency staircase as a makeshift training room instead.

Yuzuru:

Is that so? I do recall hearing about people such as yourself who make use of places like this in that way. I don’t believe there’s any particular problem with it.

Hajime:

Um, Fushimi-senpai... Did you come here to take a break?

Yuzuru:

Fufu. As I am holding a mop in my hands, that would be rather odd. No, I came here not to take a break, but in fact to clean.

Hajime:

To clean? Now that you mention it, I’ve heard from Takamine-kun that you like cleaning.

Heheh, seems like it was true!

Yuzuru:

Indeed. Cleaning is not only a great interest of mine; I would consider it my purpose in life, my raison d’être.

... Although there is something else I would consider my purpose in life to the same extent as cleaning—no, to an even greater degree—but, alas.

I am currently prohibited from engaging in such activities, so I must occupy myself with cleaning for the time being.

The agency hires professional cleaners to take care of the office, so there aren’t all that many places for me to clean.

But after exploring the building in detail, I finally happened to stumble upon this emergency stairway. 

Hajime:

I see! Um, when you say prohibited, what exactly are you prohibited from?

Oh, there’s no need to force yourself to tell me if you’d rather not!

Yuzuru:

No, no—it’s nothing like that. The truth is I am currently prohibited from seeing to the young master’s aid.

Hajime:

From taking care of Tori-kun?

Yuzuru:

Yes. He seems to be entering a rather rebellious phase recently, insisting he do things for himself rather than allowing me to take care of things for him.

Thus, I've found myself with absolutely no work to do and far too much time on my hands as of late.

Sigh... Cleaning does give me such great pleasure, but there is nothing remotely enjoyable about this situation... I find myself sighing in frustration multiple times a day.

... Ah, you were practicing your dancing, were you not, Shino-sama?

I shall go purchase you a sports drink so as to replenish the water and salt you’ve lost from exerting yourself.

Hajime:

W-Wait, there’s no need! I can't let a senior do that for me!

And besides, I already brought a sports drink with me, so it’s fine. I do appreciate your concern though! That’s very kind of you.

Yuzuru:

...

Hajime:

Oh dear. Fushimi-senpai? You look rather sad... Did I say something to make you upset?

Yuzuru:

No, you haven’t done a thing wrong, Shino-sama.

Ah, how about I fetch you something to eat?

You must be hungry after all that exercise. How about we have the cafe make you a sandwich?

Or I can put together something extra nutritious? Lately I’ve been taking part in Niki’s Kitchen, so my cooking repertoire has increased exponentially.

Hajime:

Um... I feel terrible, but I actually brought along some food with me too! I’m so sorry...

Yuzuru:

No, no. If anything, I should be the one to apologize for stubbornly insisting you let me see to your aid in some way...

As I can’t see to the young master, I am simply eager to offer my services to whoever else may need it...

I shall put my head down and return to my cleaning. Well then, Shino-sama, if you’ll excuse me...

Hajime:

W-Wait!

Um. Maybe... If it’s alright with you, do you think you could give me a dance lesson, Fushimi-senpai?

Yuzuru:

...! It would be my pleasure.

Although I dare say I am not quite at the level to teach another when it comes to dancing. Is that quite alright with you?

Hajime:

Of course! Thank you so much, Fushimi-senpai.

I'd love it if you could tell me not only about dancing, but also about how Tori-kun has been doing lately. Please do tell me as much as you can...♪

Proofreader: Sophie