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Chapter 2: Incomplete Steps - Episode 4

In the recording studio hallway…

Tsubasa: Now that we’re finally gonna record the song, I’m kinda nervous.

Kaoru: Hey, don’t talk so much. Just think about giving good results for now.

Teru: Nevertheless, today’s the day, you know? You don’t seem to be nervous at all… As expected.

Kaoru: Of course. We’re professionals. We should show our level of quality in any situation. Letting the tension get to you only hinders yourself.

Teru: Guh! Y-Yeah…

Teru: But wouldn’t it be nice and fresh if you got nervous for once, Sakuraba?

Teru: …Yeah, it would give off an innocent vibe.

Kaoru: Don’t you dare start imagining it!

Kaoru: Picturing me as nervous or innocent, that kind of image is complete shit.

Teru: Y-You didn’t have to say that!

Teru: *sighs* You really are far from being innocent, after all… You wouldn’t be cute at all if you were nervous.

Tsubasa: Fufu, ahaha… You two are back at it again, being the same as usual! It’s kind of a relief…

Tsubasa: Huh!? An idol from 765 Productions!?
[TN: A reference to the original Idolmaster]

Teru: Ooh, really!?

Teru: Wow… I thought they were cute on TV…but they are way too cute in person!

Kaoru: *sighs*… Really makes you feel like such an amateur.

Kaoru: Being here as ordinary people while they’re here, it’s embarrassing. Just coming here out of the blue.

In the recording studio…

Kaoru: The studio’s in here.

Kaoru: Wait, the Producer isn’t here?

Teru: Tsubasa, come into the studio too.

Teru: …The staff aren’t here either.

Tsubasa: …Uhhh, what?

Tsubasa: Why does this studio look different from the one I heard about from the Producer!?

Tsubasa: Aaah… This was a huge mistake, this is so embarrassing!

Tsubasa: Huh? But Kaoru-san’s the one who went in here in the first place…

Kaoru: Wh-What’s that look for? All of us made a huge mistake!

Teru: Ahahaha! That’s right!

Teru: Well, maybe I’m just…relieved? You finally decided to show your human side, Sakuraba.

Kaoru: D-Don’t start saying anything stupid, let’s hurry and head to the actual studio! We can’t let the Producer wait any longer!

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