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Hiiro: …………

Niki: Otouto-san, you really look like you’re concentrating on something, you know. Do you have some sort of drawing to do for homework?

Hinata: We’re in the same class you know, so if we had homework, we’d be sitting at the desk doing that.

That’s why I thought that Hiiro-kun was doing something of his own volition but…?

Hiiro: I thought it would be alright if I didn’t tell you two. I’m working out a drawing for my personalized outfit, so it’s nothing to be embarrassed about if someone sees it.

Hinata: Oh? It’s finally your turn to get a personalized outfit?

Hiiro: No, I still haven't been approached by Anzu-san yet, but since Aira completed his outfit the other day, I’m the last of Alkaloid remaining.

It made me happy thinking about everyone in our unit completing their personalized outfits, so I’ve been trying to think about it for when it comes my time.

I’m still in the middle of figuring out what an idol is, so in order to not cause trouble when it’s my turn, I thought it’d be better to make preparations now.

Niki: Isn’t that a handsome way of thinking~ I haven't even bothered to think about my own. ♪

Hinata: Ahaha, that’s so Shiina-senpai~♪

Now then, now then? I wonder what kind of vibe Hiiro-kun’s drawing of his personalized outfit has~?

Hinata & Niki: ……..?

Hiiro: This drawing gives me the most self-confidence, don’t you think?

Hinata & Niki: ……I don’t know how to say this, but it really feels like Rinne-senpai (-kun).

Niki: When Rinne-kun came and revealed his personalized outfit, I’d say it was like, all dazzling and stuff.

Hinata: It’s not you Hiiro-kun, but I’d say that such a chic outfit looks better on Rinne-senpai, you know?

Hiiro: You two are sharp, aren’t you? It’s true that with this drawing, I was using Nii-san’s personalized outfit as reference. If you’re an idol that stands out, I’d imagine that it would be good to have a flashy outfit.

I’m sure Nii-san also had that in mind when he was working with Anzu-san.

If the result is something that flashy, I’m not sure if a costume that stands out this much should be the objective “right”......

Hinata: For idols, standing out is…Should I say, it’s important to attract attention, of course.

But since this is your personalized outfit and all, I’d be delighted if it was something more Hiiro-kun, you know?

Hiiro: I see…

[The next day]

Hiiro: ……So then, even though I came up with a good idea for my personalized outfit, it was unpopular with Hinata-kun and Shiina-san, wasn’t it?

I would love to hear everyone’s opinion on this!

Aira: That’s what I thought when you got in touch with me so quickly. Well, I can understand why you’d want your colleague’s opinions.

Hiiro: Anzu-san, too, thanks for the advice. I’ll look forward to working with you when it’s my turn for a personalized outfit!

Tatsumi: Hm? At last, do you want to be next to make an outfit?

Mayoi: That is to say, we will have a complete set of Alkaloid personalized outfits. Fufu, I cannot wait……♪

Aira: See, even Anzu-san seems to be interested in Hiro-kun’s idea. Hurry, show us.

Hiiro: Yes. This is it.

Tatsumi & Aira: ……?

Hiiro: Ah, I recognize this reaction. Hinata-kun and Shiina-san both had the same reaction, as well!

Mayoi: Hi-Hi—

Hiiro: A baboon?

Mayoi: Hiiro-san has been completely dyed in the color of the city……!

Tatsumi: Oh my, Mayoi-san’s feeling is certainly correct.

Aira: Contrary to Mayoi-san’s utter shock, I was over here chilling out.

Anyways, Hiro-kun, I want you to tell me everything you were thinking.

Hiiro: ……Yes, it seems I have caused you all some frustration. I see that from Anzu-san, as well.

Tatsumi: Don’t be discouraged. To respect the entire point of an idol being a performer, it’s respectable that you wanted an eye-catching outfit.

Mayoi: Isn’t that right…… I apologize for the surprised look, I just couldn’t help but notice that the outfit didn’t have the typical Hiiro-san pure, rustic simpleness to it……

Aira: Yeah, right. I’m not saying this right, but I think that a Hiro-kun walking out in such a gaudy outfit like this is just lacking in character.

If you were to actually dress up in this, what feeling would you even try to give off?

Hiiro: What feeling would I want to give off? Here, if I went like this……?

Hiiro: ……… (Sends a fashionable pose in Mayoi’s direction)

Mayoi: Aah, not like this! It’s still too early for meeeeee!

Aira: Too early for what, exactly?

Hiiro: Hm…… Every time I see your reactions, I am beginning to fully realize that whatever I drew was not objectively ‘right’.

Tatsumi: Nevertheless. The decision of a personalized outfit is not up to us, but instead to Anzu-san.

Your plan to use Rinne-san’s outfit as a reference was an earnest desire, so I must respect that much.

Aira: Guess so. For me, I also proposed an outfit with the idea of, “I want to wear it, too!” to Anzu-san. If you think you’re really wearing it from the bottom of your heart, I can’t stop you.

……But, but you know. A personalized outfit is such an exceptional occasion, but I assume you know that already?

Hiiro: Yes. Thanks for teaching me that. It is something so special that only one certain idol can wear it.

Mayoi: That’s why we all….We all really didn’t want your special outfit to be mimicking that of someone else’s personality.

I know it sounds selfish though……