Mayoi Ayase: Idol Story 3

Location: ES Exterior (Sunset)

Shinobu: Uwaah! I’m late, I’m late, I’m laaate!

(Uu, even though today all five members of the Ryuseitai from last year are assembled… this is the biggest mistake of my life!)

(Even though today was supposed to be a delightful day where we could say, “The five of us are ‘Ryuseitai’” together again!)

(Today in particular, there was so much to be done around school, and I didn’t quite finish the tasks that Student Council President Isara-dono assigned me.)

(I also found a pregnant woman crouched on the side of the road — )

(I was so busy! But I couldn’t ignore any of them, I would resent myself if I didn’t try to get everything done.)

(No! I’m not late yet — I won’t give up, I still have hope! I’ll dash with all my power so I can get there even a little bit sooner...…!)

Mayoi: S-Shi-Shi-Shi-Shinobu-kyun!

Shinobu: Uwah!? Eh, what is this “-kyun”?

Mayoi: S-S-Sorry! I was so surprised that I fumbled my words, I definitely don’t call you “Shinobu-kyun” in my head…!

Shinobu: I-Is that so? I’ve already said this before, but you should call me ‘Chief’!

Ehe~ I’m the head of the Ninja Association after all~♪

Mayoi: Ah…? You’re only the head of a group of two, but the self-important Shinobu-kyu... Chief is sooo adorable☆

Haa...haa.... Ah, I’m sorry, you’re in a hurry but I stopped you to talk! I’m sorry for being alive!

Shinobu: Eh? Think nothing of it, is something wrong? I’m hurrying somewhere for work right now, but…?

Mayoi: That’s right, you’re going to the recording booth for an interview with the former Ryuseitai members, aren’t you? I already know about it, I’m aware of most things that go on in this building!

Shinobu: Yes, that’s very ninja-like of you! Your information gathering skills are top-notch, Mayoi-dono. I have high hopes for you as a member of the Ninja Association♪

Mayoi: Thank youuuuu! I’ll give it my all; I want to keep admiring my cute chief from as close as possible!

Shinobu: Uh… huh? That aside, I would appreciate it if you could stop saying “former Ryuseitai”.

We’ve only changed the leadership, nothing else.

Our diehard fans call us “Morisawa Red Generation” and “Nagumo Red Generation”. There’s also “Ryuseitai-M” and “Ryuseitai-N”, each taking the first letter of the leader’s last name.

Mayoi: “M” and “N” sound so similar when they're said aloud that, on the contrary. those names may actually be harder to understand…

In any case, aren’t you in a rush? I know of a shortcut, so please come this way!

Let me show you the fastest way to the recording booth!

Shinobu: Oh, that would be a big help! Mayoi-dono is truly an excellent ninja! Your chief praises you~♪

Mayoi: Uwahh, your words of thanks! Your dazzling smile! I can live off of those alone... haa... haa…!

Ah, but hurry and follow me! This isn’t the time for praise, there’s somewhere you need to be… isn’t there, Chief!?

Shinobu: Yes, it’s just as Mayoi-dono says! I’m coming~!

Location: Staff Cafeteria

Mayoi: Chief! Hurry hurry, over here, jump into my arms!

Shinobu: Oh, okay! Understood, here I come!! (Shinobu jumps at Mayoi)

Mayoi: .......☆ (Mayoi makes a content face as he catches Shinobu)

(Aah, such bliss! I want to carry Shinobu-kyun somewhere far away before his miracle-like existence is tainted by the touch of this corrupt and rotten world!)

(Agh, it’s no good! Don’t let yourself be controlled by these bad thoughts, Mayoi!)

(It’s pointless to force someone to become yours. That isn’t love, it’s merely some kind of wicked desire....!)

(I’ll cast away those thoughts! I have to take care of Chief now...!)

Shinobu: (Oooh, I don’t really get it but Mayoi-dono looks serious!)

(He’s doing something so kind for me, I’ve made such a good friend♪)

Mayoi: (...That’s probably what he’s thinking! I'd never dream of deceiving Chief or doing something bad to him!)

(I mustn’t! There are truly rotten-hearted people in this world! There are people who have succumbed to desire and become corrupt!)

(Aren’t heroes of justice and ninjas always fighting against those people?)

(So—! If that’s the case, it’s worth protecting and supporting Chief with my whole mind and body!)

Chief! Please curl yourself up. Now don’t ask why, but get inside here!

Shinobu: E-Eh? Inside? Inside of what? I thought that you would take me along a secret passage of sorts, is there something like that in the staff cafeteria...?

Mayoi: Yes! There’s a dumbwaiter in here, it’s used to transport dishes and other things like that.

It’s hardly ever used, and much of the staff don’t even know it’s here!

It’s not something that people are supposed to ride in, but Chief’s weight and height are both quite small, so it should be fine!

If you take the normal elevator it may be crowded and you’ll need to wait your turn, and it doesn’t stop close to the recording booth!

But — if you go up in the dumbwaiter, you’ll be close to your destination in the blink of an eye!

So please leave the operation of the dumbwaiter to me! Just get yourself in the fetal position, and entrust everything to me…...here we go☆

Shinobu: O-Okay! It’s scary how Mayoi-dono is strangely excited about this, but I trust you! Certainly this will be faster than if I took the elevator.

It’s a nice strategy! I’m fully prepared, so please press the switch, Mayoi-dono!

Mayoi: Yes! I’m praying that you accomplish your mission, Chief…...☆

Switch on!

Shinobu: Uwah, it started moving! I can’t move my body at all, I’m a little scared!

But you truly helped me out, thanks Mayoi-dono!

Mayoi: I should be the one saying thanks; thank you for having faith in someone like me…...☆