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Hiiro: ……I see. I don’t think that’s selfish at all. Everyone got huddled together to make sure that I didn't make a mistake.

……Even Anzu-san, she’s giving me advice, as well.

Perhaps before you even consider your outfit, you have to imagine what you want to look like out on stage more…?

Aira: Yeah, yeah. That’s it, it’s crucial to let your imagination swell, you know?

When I sent Anzu-san the idea for my outfit, we had to talk about it a lot. Up until the outfit was done, all I had on my mind was standing up on stage with the rest of everyone in Alkaloid.

Hiiro: Standing with everyone on stage……

(I put on my outfit, then head on stage.)

(On the same stage there are my colleagues in Alkaloid. Then, right before my eyes, are the people who had gathered to support us.)

(I can really look out over that sort of precious imagery.)

Mayoi: Have you finished your thoughts?

Hiiro: ……Yes. When I imagine myself on stage with you all, I feel strong, unlike with anyone else. Inside my imagination our fans' eyes were upon all of us, upon me.

When I want to show the idol me, if my personalized outfit looks like someone else, it will not fulfill its purpose. Even if that person is my own brother.

—I’d like to think this over again with everyone. The sort of personalized outfit that I should wear.

Tatsumi: No matter how ornate the outfit, it is truly the brilliance that the idol resonates that is most important. Let us think of the outfit that will make Hiiro-san shine the most.

Aira: Isn’t that right! I’m going to say this only now that you said you want to reconsider, but Hiro-kun is Hiro-kun and should never wear an outfit that imitates someone else!

I mean anyways, Hiro-kun is the embodiment of character, so there’s no way they wouldn’t recognize you at first glance?

Hiiro: Uhm. Are you praising me? Or are you actually mad?

Mayoi: Aira-san is just looking forward to your outfit, you know. Well, we are feeling the same way so……♪

Tatsumi: It’s because the stories behind our personalized outfits are personal. Now that I think about it, it may be helpful to ask Anzu-san about other idol’s stories.

Aira: Yeah, that’s right, I want to know too! How does Anzu-san even come up with the ideas for personalized outfits?

……I see, I see. So you listen to people’s beliefs and ideals. I’m totally the type to have an ideal.

Mayoi: The person’s image and personality too……In my case, it came from those.

Tatsumi: That person’s background and history as an idol are also referenced, in my outfit, these points were taken into account.

Hiiro: That’s amazing… You have to take into account all sorts of things.

My beliefs, my personality, my past…In other words, in order to to consider the things that make up ‘me’, I have to think about the environment I grew up in.

Earlier, Mayoi-senpai mentioned the word ‘city’, but before I came to this city, my hometown was my entire world.

Aira: When I think back to when we first met, you’ve really become a lot more street smart, haven’t you?

Hiiro: It’s thanks to all the things everyone has taught me.

Sometimes, though, the wisdom and customs I learned from my hometown are beneficial to idol activities, although I know my behavior can surprise people sometimes……

I can tell you that with his outfit idea, the education Nii-san received from home definitely had an influence.

Even though I’ve gotten more used to city life, I think I calm down more when I’m wearing clothes from home.

Mayoi: Ah, yes. Occasionally in the dorms, you wear western-styled clothes with patterns on them.

Tatsumi: Anzu-san also seems to be interested in an outfit from Hiiro’s village. I wonder if there are any photos.

Aira: I’ve got my phone right here ♪ I’ve taken a couple of shots before, is it okay to send them to you, Anzu-san?

Hiiro: Of course. I would be overjoyed if my village became the cornerstone of my personalized outfit, as I think it fits me, both in terms of personality and individuality.

……Above all else, I am here. I want to incorporate elements of my home in order to deliver the idol that I am.

That’s why, Anzu-san. First off, I want to tell you a story from my village! Then I want you to make me a personalized outfit that is only for me!



[Several Days Later]



Hiiro: (......Fufu. This is my personalized outfit, isn’t it?)

???: —Found a chink in your armor ♪



Hiiro: …Nii-san. What are you doing?

Rinne: The hell. When you quickly swipe your hand away like that, it’s just giving me the cold shoulder, you know?

Hiiro: I’m sorry. I was just planning on contacting you, Nii-san, but you just appeared.

Rinne: Contacting me?

Hiiro: Here, look. My personalized outfit was finished, so I was allowed to try it on. I was just about to send a photo so you could see it.

Rinne: —Ah? This outfit is kinda striking.

Hiiro: So? Do you think it suits me?

Rinne: What would you do if I really said it looks like shit on you, lil bro?

Hiiro: I think….I think that no matter what your assessment is, I’d just have to accept that as Nii-san’s opinion.

Even if my personalized outfit does not fit your sense of objective ‘right’, it’s my outfit and rightfully so.

Although we are irreplaceable as family, we are certainly people of different character, different personality. And so, we are certainly different idols, as well.

Rinne: …When I first heard about all this, I was wondering if there was anything I shoulda' done. Guess I didn’t have to worry about it, after all.

Hiiro: ? What are you talking about?

Rinne: No~thing, it’s nothing. Your Onii-chan’s just telling secrets.

……I think your outfit fits you splendidly, lil bro.

Hiiro: ……!

Fufu, is that so? That makes me happy…So happy. Thank you, Nii-san.

I’m so happy I was able to have a personalized outfit made for me. I can’t wait for the day when I’m able to wear it up on stage……♪