Past, Present, And… (2)

Oya? You’re leaving already, Anzu-san?

You’ve seen enough of all the material and have started to get ideas, you say. Fufu, HiMERU looks forward to seeing them.

Allow HiMERU to clean everything here. These DVDs simply need to be taken to Vice President Saegusa, yes?

Yes, I’ll tell him you said hello. Now then, goodbye—

(…HiMERU’s “personalized outfit”. Looking at all the “personalized outfits” that have been released thus far, it appears they’re meant to depict each of the individual traits belonging to their respective idols.)

(“HiMERU”s individual traits… Although “I” know HiMERU better than anyone, any hopes “I’d” bring up regarding his outfit may not be what’s best for him.)

(That’s why, I shouldn’t have an opinion on it. Even if it turns out plain, it’ll be fine. If the Producer creates the outfit “however she likes”, then HiMERU will be able to continue as HiMERU.)

…And that’s that. I called the guys over at AOSOBI and gathered a bunch of friends. The Werewolf game went without a hitch!

Ninja-kun was the best at it, he even came up with a general “ninja” rule, but he’s no good at lying at all! My werewolf-in-crime, Hina, was a great distraction while I ate all the other villagers!

It was really a sight for sore eyes, gyahaha! Merumeru, you really should’ve been there, you could’ve totally enjoyed the bloodbath with me huh?

–Not exactly. Since HiMERU had his own business to tend to…oya?

Hello there, Anzu-san. Are you having dinner late as well? You have design ideas for HiMERU’s “personalized outfit” you say.

Oh, you don’t need to double check it. If you’ve prepared it, then HiMERU has faith in your judgment… You have a lot of ideas, so you’d like HiMERU to at least pick one? HiMERU is alright with any of them.

Merumeru. She’s putting in all the work to make an outfit for ya, you can’t be having that kinda attitude. Anee-saaaa~n, it’s a shame you got dumped.

How about I wear the outfit, since Merumeru is being all cold about it?

It’s only for Merumeru, so no? So mean. You made Merumeru’s outfit before the leader’s, so next time make my costume. Does that sound good?

Amagi’s jokes aside, it’s true HiMERU’s initial disposition was a bit rude. You wanted HiMERU’s perspective, correct? Understood, let’s discuss the details. Amagi?

Right, right. You want me to sit this one out? Can’t be helped.

I’ve already eaten my fill anyways, so I’m gonna head to play some pachinko. Bye now~

Now then, allow HiMERU to look at your design ideas.

…As expected, they’re all quite fitting for HiMERU.

You came up with these ideas based on the materials you received from the Vice President? Then, it’s no surprise that they’re all appropriate.

That’s why it’s difficult for HiMERU to decide on just one. Anzu-san, could you select one for HiMERU…–?

(…That outfit, where has it been seen before…)

Ah, apologies for becoming silent. This design here…

Hm. So this is a sketch, not a design idea…

You took it from one of the bonus recordings, since it was displayed on the dressing room wall–?

(…Ah, so that’s why it was familiar.)

(This costume design was one of the candidates for what “HiMERU” was going to wear for his next live.)

(But that live never came, and so it was discarded…)

If you’ve watched that video, then you must’ve seen HiMERU’s performance before he took a hiatus, correct?

From your perspective, what did HiMERU look like?

…Fufu. Apologies for laughing. You were talking so excitedly about “HiMERU” that he couldn’t help it.

That’s right. The person you’re describing certainly sounds like “HiMERU”.

You’ve thought of a lot of ideas within this sketchbook, so if it’s not too much trouble…allow HiMERU to borrow it for a moment.

(“HiMERU” never got to wear countless outfits…and now “HiMERU” can never go back to those days.)

(Taking a step towards expressing that style that “HiMERU” wanted to show is something that should be given a try.)

(I want to convey everything “HiMERU” was meant to.)

Could HiMERU ask if you used this design? Of course, you’re free to alter it as you see fit. Trends constantly change, after all.

You’d like to stay as close to the original design as possible, you say? HiMERU appreciates the care you’re showing him.

You look elated, Anzu-san. It’s…because you were able to hear what HiMERU wanted?

(Ah, that’s right…”I” still have things that I want and wish for.)

(But ghosts want something they’ll never possess. It’s the obsession that keeps them anchored in the real world.)

Oiii! HiMERU-kun, I’m taking last orders, do you want anything?

…Oh, Nee-san’s here too. Sorry I didn’t notice, I’ve been busy in the kitchen all day. Nee-san, did you want anything to eat? You’re leaving now since you’re done talking about “personalized outfits”?

Alright then, I’ll be waiting for you to come again~

A “personalized outfit”… was it your turn for one, HiMERU-kun? I’m excited to see how it’ll turn out!

Yes, HiMERU is looking forward to it as well.