Ch. 21 Ep. 4: Lunchtime Together
Since joining the Association, Shizuku seems to have a tough daily training regimen. Thinking you can trust Shizuku to do her best, today you focus on reviving the club with the other members. But who do you meet at lunch?
Lanzhu
Hm, the cafeteria here is pretty modest.
Player
Isn't that Lanzhu?
Lanzhu
Ni hao. What've you got there?
Player
It's the daily lunch special.
Lanzhu
What? That is? That's barely a pile of crumbs. Do just two or three dishes really fill you up?
Lanzhu
Whatever, who cares. I wanted to let you know that our Shizuku has been improving a lot. Though that's to be expected since she and I are besties.
Player
Really? I'm glad that Shizuku is doing her best.
Lanzhu
Ai, Karin, and Shioriko are all improving amazingly fast. They have the latest equipment and training regimens. And of course, they also have me with them.
Player
Yes, they do. I'm really excited to see everyone perform.
Lanzhu
Don't you have something else to say?
Player
Something else? Ah, the shoelaces on Shizuku's practice shoes are pretty worn out. Please make sure to talk to her about it.
Lanzhu
That's not what I meant!
Setsuna
Sorry for making you wait! The line was really long, so…
Setsuna
Huh? Lanzhu?
Kasumi
What're you doing here?! You're in for a world of hurt if you're here to pick on the Prez!
Player
*Laugh* I'm fine, Kasumi. She was just letting me know how Shizuku is doing with the Association.
Kanata
Ohhh, is she doing all right?
Lanzhu
She's doing incredibly well. Setsuna, Kasumi, Kanata, you should come check out the Association sometime too. Once you do, you'll never want to leave.
Kasumi
I'll never ever go there! I'd rather be with Prez!
Lanzhu
*Sigh* Even that expression looks adorable on you, Kasumi.
Kasumi
Flattery won't get you anywhere!
Ayumu
F-For now, why don't we find a seat rather than standing around?
Lanzhu
Ayumu! Emma! Rina! You three should come and take a look at us, too. I want to show you the perfect facilities I have lined up.
Emma
Umm, I'm actually… Er…
Rina
We're busy having a top-secret discussion, I'm afraid…
Lanzhu
A top-secret discussion about what?! Let me in on it too!
Karin
Well now, this is a rare sight.
Ai
Are you trying to invite them to the School Idol Association?
Lanzhu
Yep! Isn't this a great chance for everyone? They'd get to spend all the time in the world with me.
Kanata
She's seriously self-confident. I'm actually kinda jealous.
Lanzhu
Kanata! Why stop at “kinda?” Feel free to be incredibly, stupendously jealous of me.
Kanata
All right. I'm…jealous.
Lanzhu
*Giggle* This makes us besties, then!
Setsuna
She's just as powerful off the stage as she was on it.
Karin
She really is. She's powerful enough that she leaves you feeling completely amazing.
Ai
To be fair, Lanzhu has the skills to back up all her talk.
Player
She does…
Lanzhu
It must be fate that you've all gathered around me! Today is the perfect day to invite you all to the special lunch buffet I prepared.
Player
Oh, but I already started eating.
Ayumu
Me too. Hasn't everyone already bought their food?
Rina
It would be a waste to not eat what we bought.
Lanzhu
Ahhh, that's too bad. Just so you know, you can come to my buffet anytime. Just show up if you're still hungry after your lunch. You could even drop by tomorrow!
[Fade in/out.]
Shioriko
Shizuku, is there anything at all here that you find lacking?
Shizuku
Not at all! This place has everything I could ever ask for. There's still so much I have left to try.
Shioriko
Are you sure? If there is ever anything you need, please don't be afraid to ask me.
Shizuku
Thank you, I will.
Ai
Heeey, no keeping secrets.
Shioriko
We are not keeping secrets. I was simply checking if there was anything causing her discomfort.
Karin
There's no way anything here could upset her. Look at how incredible this place is!
Lanzhu
Exactly. I arranged this practice space myself, so it's guaranteed to be the finest there is.
Lanzhu
It's not only the locale that's impressive, though. Do you not see a perfect performer standing before you?
Shizuku
Of course, Lanzhu, you're just as perfect as the practice space. Your performances are flawless.
Lanzhu
*Giggle* I knew you'd get it, Shizuku.
Lanzhu
Which reminds me, I've got an errand for you, Shioriko. Can you take care of the permit for our next live show?
Shioriko
Ahh, yes, that's right. I'll head to the student council room.
[Fade in/out.]
Shizuku
A live show permit?
Shizuku
Uh, umm, Ai, Karin, about the club's live shows being banned…
Karin
I know what you're trying to say, Shizuku.
Ai
We said the same thing to Lanzhu…
Karin
Yeah. Lanzhu really thinks it would be best for everyone to come to the Association.
Shizuku
I see.
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