Metamorphose - Eclosion
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Chapter 1
Today’s a long-awaited Eichi Day!1
It’s super rare for all four of us in fine to have the day off together~♪
Wataru
I don’t know if it was “KIRAKIRA” or “TEKATEKA,” but it sounds like you had a wonderful time in that unique unit. I heard you looked happier than you ever do in fine♪
Fufufu! Could it be jealousy, Eichi?
You’re the one who left the birdcage open. If you dislike me perching on other trees so much, perhaps you should have joined the Audition yourself?
...Wait, why’s it getting so tense!?
Hey Yuzuru~! Do something about this atmosphere!
Even if you say that to me...
Eichi-sama, Hibiki-sama. I don’t know what has transpired between you two, but please don’t make young master feel uncomfortable
Oh. My apologies, Tori, Yuzuru
I trusted Wataru and sent him off, but it seems I’m not handling the idea of this NiceP producing him as well as I thought
Oh my. That’s quite the bitter face you’re making, Eichi~ Today feels like the day spears might fall from the sky!
Spears aren’t gonna fall! You’re so dramatic
Oh? If you ask it of me, Hibiki Wataru can even make spears rain from above
And! Thanks to the guidance of that Nice fellow, I can now deliver an even more polished, splendid show!
I didn’t say you should actually do it!?
Wait, can NiceP’s coaching really change someone that much in just a few days?
Well, he is a world-class producer, so maybe that much is to be expected
I saw the “PIKAPIKA” video the other day. Hibiki-senpai, you were so amazing it made me a little jealous
The Nice Dream Units chosen in 4piece, every one of them was incredible
It really is a massive Audition program. I hate to admit it, but you can feel NiceP’s strength as a producer
I feel like I got to see a new side of Hibiki-senpai I didn’t know before
Fufu. Entering in honor of the princess’s will, I was terribly nervous. Did I manage to save a bit of face?
Liar~ You totally weren’t nervous! You were acting all carefree the whole time!
It was only at the very end that you finally got serious
I was only wearing a mask. I may not look it, but I’m delicate, you know☆
Setting Wataru’s nonsense aside, we’ve learned that fine still has much room to grow
In that sense, I’m grateful to 4piece. It let me witness Wataru’s evolution
If I could be greedy, I would’ve preferred to see that evolution within fine
Your words are dripping with poison, Eichi-sama
I didn’t mean it that way—or did I?
Look at that. The trending Nice Dream Unit video is playing all over the front page
You’re right! Hibiki-senpai is singing and dancing!
Fufu. I never thought 4piece would draw this much attention
“Attention, viewers of this broadcast! Pardon the interruption!”
Nngyo!?
What is that? A video hijack…!?
It appears so. They’ve swapped in some sort of Nice Dream Unit promotional video from somewhere
“Thanks to idols, staff, and of course you viewers, 4piece ended in great success, and I am truly grateful”
“At the same time, here in this country, I plan to launch a new joint project between Thunderbolt and ES”
“The announcement is scheduled three days from now, at 15:00 JST! Please look forward to it!”
What the heck… A new Thunderbolt and ES joint project…?
Eichi-sama, have you heard anything of this?
No. Thunderbolt and ES have a comprehensive contract. Within its terms, NiceP is granted discretion
That includes announcing and carrying out projects
We have no right to control his every move, nor does he need our permission each time
Eh? So NiceP can just do whatever he wants at ES for now?
Of course, we’re being compensated appropriately
And naturally, I didn’t agree to anything outrageous
As ES office heads, we retain the authority to keep our idols from participating in Thunderbolt’s projects
If NiceP ever acts against my ideals, against what suits ES, I won’t remain silent
Still, NiceP sure loves to pull annoying surprise announcements
Just because he’s from some huge overseas company, he thinks he can look down on us. Eichi-sama’s the one who’s built up ES till now, isn’t he?
(But)
(If NiceP is starting another project, that means I might have a chance too)
(A project that made Hibiki-senpai grow, a project even Eichi-sama envied—I could be part of it)
(I missed out when I withdrew back then)
(But if I get another chance—)
—Young master?
Ah, no! it’s nothing!
I just thought maybe that troublemaking producer is scheming up something flashy again?
Anyway, let’s go! It’d be a waste not to enjoy our precious day off, right?
Indeed. Let’s end the work talk here and savor this valuable holiday
After enduring the fierce Audition battles and wrapping up “PIKAPIKA” activities, now is the perfect time to stretch our wings
Soon enough, there will likely be new developments. For now, let the four of us here enjoy a peaceful, ordinary day together...☆
Chapter 2
(A new project to replace “4piece”, sure smells fishy to me)
(I hear Mr. Nice Arneb Thunder2, better known as “NiceP”─became a man of the hour starting with “4piece”, thanks to his earnest and gentlemanly conduct)
(Even if he moved his base overseas after retiring as an idol, it’s strange how domestic media ignored him for so long)
(It must have been the media pandering to this country’s idol industry. NiceP was on the verge of being forgotten at home)
(I only ever heard rumors while traveling overseas myself...)
(If I remember correctly, nowadays a unit called “Mellow Dear Us” is popular in his place?)
(A former super idol and now a world-class producer. He’s been active on all fronts, like the protagonist of a story)
(Am I just being twisted for finding something fishy in such a smooth-sailing path?)
(It began with reforming the “P-Association,” then bringing in Anzu-san, who’s highly trusted by idols, to hold the 4piece program. As a result, they’ve even infiltrated the depths of ES)
(Even if the other side has immense capital, Eichi-san and Ibara-san’s eyes can’t be so blind as to accept their invasion head-on)
(The ES executives understand the current situation and are letting it be)
(No, perhaps it’s better to say they can’t intervene)
(The people of this country have always admired foreign goods, but if uncritical praise goes too far, it becomes poison)
(I don’t know what Eichi-san and the others are doing behind the scenes. But maybe I should make some moves myself?)
(For example, what if I got in touch with someone who knew NiceP during his idol days?)
(Normally, they’d be around here一)
Sorry to keep you waiting~♪
I brought freshly baked pizza, so let’s eat it while it’s hot~♪
Rinne-han...... do ya even know what ya did?
一An unbelievable blunder. It wouldn’t be strange if you were forced to take responsibility?
Sorry! It was my bad! Just spare me the violence, seriously!
Ehh, eh. What’s going on!?
Rinne-kun being at fault is nothing new, but Cinnamon is a proper café, so don’t bring dangerous stuff up here!
It ain’t “as always.” But yeah, this time really was my mistake
?That’s rare? For Rinne-kun to apologize honestly
Naturally. Amagi didn’t even consider participating in 4piece
I heard from the deputy director. Cos Pro was preparing to take on the audition as an agency―
Yet only Valkyrie and Crazy:B didn’t even send a reply
Me and HiMERU-han couldn’ go either way, we had work
Still, ES and Thunderbolt joined hands to create a huge project, we could’ve at least mentioned it, don’t you think
Not conforming to the big current is Crazy:B’s virtue. But Amagi himself wouldn’t want to be left behind
Ohh. That’s nice of ya, Merumeru♪ You praising Crazy:B to my face, huh
Don’t joke around. Why didn’t Amagi mention “4piece”
There ain’t any hidden reason. This time it was just my poor judgment
You and Kohaku-chan seemed busy with PBB4, would you be interested in the Audition anyway?
I never planned on joining, and Niki’s juggling being a cook and idol. For us right now, it just didn’t seem that important
That’s a lie, the truth is, you’ve got some history with NiceP, don’t you?
Whoae!? Since when were you there!?
Jumping in from the side like that’s bad for my heart! At least say something if you’re there!
I was patiently watching! You all seemed to be having such an intense conversation, so I was observing♪
Pretty twisted of ya. Watching my disgrace on purpose like that
So? What is it, you want something with Kohaku-chan or what?
Kohaku-chan belongs to us, Crazy:B, ya know? If you want him back, you better show some proper sincerity?
Eh? who said I “belonged” to Crazy:B? This ain’ Hana Ichimonme3
Hahaha! You’re clearly trying to change the subject? Looks like you’ve got something on your mind, Rinne-san
From here on, I’ll be asking, no, interrogating you
And I want everyone here to act as witnesses
What’s with ya, Madara-han, making it sound so grand… Are ya saying Rinne-han did anything?
Oh, nothing serious. Nothing against the law, nothing against reason
A story the world has forgotten. I came to dig it up
Rinne-san. Back in your idol days, ya were in the same agency and debuted together as peers with NiceP, aka Yoshihide Sanda, weren’t you?
Can you tell me about that time in detail?
With NiceP, in the same agency…?
Wait, seriously, Rinne-kun!?
If I remember, Rinne-kun, you worked as a solo idol for a while, but you never really told me much about that, right?
Could it be you actually knew some huge name?
Now that it’s mentioned, you’re the same age. The timing and age fit, but to think you were that close...
Could that really be the reason you didn’t tell us about 4piece?
No it ain’t. Niki never cared about the industry from the start, and 4piece just happened
...Tch, wonder where you sniffed that out from
Finee. Wasn’t hiding it anyway. I’ll tell ya as much as ya want
Though it’s just some worthless tall tale, nothing worth digging up
Chapter 3
Yoshihide Sanda was a solo idol who debuted at the same time as me
Back then, I was just some punk who didn’t know jack about how the industry worked, running around the bottom rung with my first producer, AkanP
In contrast to the likes of us, Yoshihide-kun was on a winning streak from the moment he debuted
“Yoshihide-kun”? Sounds like you two were pretty close, heh?
He’s the one who came up to me saying, “Call me by my name,” that’s all
From his point of view, I was just a no-name rookie idol not even worth remembering. He probably doesn’t even remember me now
Not long after we both debuted, our group of newcomers got to stand on the same stage, kind of like a showcase for rookies
Even among all the others, Yoshihide-kun’s talent stood out
He must’ve known and loved idols way before I ever did
Thinking back now, the Western-style songs he used to do, and the lyrics that could rival any singer-songwriter...
That must’ve been the first glimpse of his talent as a producer, huh?
With something as a born talent and personality, plus a heapin’ dose of passion and love, ya naturally reel in luck and fortune—
As long as ya keep clear o’ scandals after that, boom, you’re a top idol just like that
Back in school, Yoshihide-kun was the popular fella of our year, but now he’s graduated and turned into NiceP
A prodigy who climbed straight up to the top of the idol world in record time, that’s what he was
For Rinne-han to go praisin’ him like that… he really must’ve been somethin’, that NiceP fella
So then. That answer good enough for ya, Madara-han?
I dunno all the details, but… ya kicked up a fuss, so ain’t it only proper to at least offer an apology?
True enough. Seems I went and made things more complicated than they had to be
My bad. From what I’ve heard now, there don’t seem to be many ties between him and Rinne-san. Thanks for answerin’ honestly
That leaves us with nothin’ to go on, huhh?
I figured if I understood what kinda man NiceP was, his intentions’d be easier to see
So, Mike-nekochan, ya think NiceP’s scheming somethin’?
Well, can’t hurt to stay on guard, that’s all
Right now, he’s struttin’ into ES carryin’ the “Thunderbolt” brand name
If he’s as good a man as they say, I got no complaints
But since ES has a history of lettin’ in an underworld figure called Gatekeeper, I can’t just welcome NiceP without caution
Ahh… right, there was that time Anzu-chan got confined. Though from what I heard, it was more like she got treated real well ‘n looked after
I get yer worries, Mike-nekochan, but when it comes to Yoshihide-kun, I don’t think there’s any need
He was a superhuman who shrugged off every scandal, that’s why he held his place as a superstar idol
The funny thing is, there’re a few like that out there, purebred saintly types ya can show the whole world without shame
Been botherin’ me fer a while now, what’s with callin’ him “Mike-nekochan”? He ain’t near as cute as one o’ them critters
The lack of cuteness is somethin’ y’all share, Kohaku-san, meow?
Don’t talk nonsense. And quit tackin’ on them fool tails to yer words
Nahaha, you two’re in perfect sync~ ♪ Like a couple o’ cats play-fightin
Hah? Who ya callin’ a cat?
Nahaha… j-just kiddin’, just kiddin’!
Still though, didn’t know you and NiceP had that kinda history, Rinne-kun~?
Could it be that the reason you’re all jaded now’s ‘cause of NiceP?
Back then you were way more pure, right? Having an idol like him so close by, must’ve stirred somethin’ in ya, huh?
Hmmm? So Rinne-han had a time like that, did he?
Back then I was just a dumb kid who didn’t know nothin’
I thought being a proper, orthodox idol was “normal”… I didn’t know any better, so I just did it without question
Didn’t matter whether Yoshihide-kun was there or not
I just hit a wall and started lookin’ at myself. Thanks to me, AkanP had to quit the industry, and by the time I looked back, it was already too late
That’s it! That’s all I got to say!
Pizza’s gettin’ cold, so why don’t ya head on home already?
HiMERU agrees
No point in pressing Amagi further, nothing else’ll come out. Shall we look for someone else who knows NiceP’s past?
HGood idea. Let’s check in with some folks from back then
Me, I actually find folks who believe themselves pure and righteous without doubt the scariest of all
Yer one twisted fella, Madara-han
Gyahaha♪ I get whatcha mean, Mike-nekochan♪
If I didn’t know Yoshihide-kun myself, I’d be suspicious on NiceP as well
So I got a lil’ proposal
Hm?
Instead of beating around the bush, why not just ask NiceP directly?
If it’s out in the open, he can’t just pull somethin’ shady even if he was a bad guy. Won’t turn out too bad that way
Hmmm… since you’re an old acquaintance, Rinne-san, it wouldn’t be strange for you to reach out
Alright then, let’s have you make the excuse to slip into NiceP’s good graces
…Hold up. Looks like that ain’t necessary
Just now, while we were talkin’, a message came in from NiceP
I got contacted at the exact same time
What about the rest of ya? Get any messages?
Nope, not me
HiMERU didn’t get one either
Them too, huh. …So that means NiceP only reached out to Rinne-han an’ Madara-han
Now it’s getting real interesting. This godlike timin’ ain’t somethin’ ya see even once in a million
I knew he had miracle-level luck back then, but c’mon, what is he, psychic or somethin’? ♪
“To you who will bear the new era of idols”
“Come to the appointed place at the set time. There’s something important to discuss,” it says…
What do you think, Rinne-san? Shall we take the bait?
Yeah. He went outta his way to call us, saves us the trouble
When the mail says, “To my dear old friend Rinne-kun”… no way I could just ignore it
There’s plenty for me and Yoshihide-kun to catch up on. So how about we treat this like a lil’ class reunion… ☆
Chapter 4
Ugh~. I can’t find a single clue…!
I mean, where did NiceP even go? While I was running around searching all over ES, before I knew it, the day of the project announcement had already come!
I wanted to directly negotiate to appear in NiceP’s new project. This is such a waste of time!
If only there was someone who seemed to know about NiceP’s whereabouts. Kunugi-sensei and Sagami-sensei were useless, and Anzu’s nowhere to be found either…
...
Hmm? That’s…
(That’s one of the new faces who appeared in 4piece, right?)
(If I remember right, he was the prodigy boy who joined the Audition after being scouted by NiceP…?)
(I don’t remember his name, but after the Audition he joined the unit Esupuri, and NiceP was producing him too…)
(…This is it! A lead on NiceP!)
(Wow, I’m so smart~! The real genius isn’t this kid, it’s Tori-sama!)
You there! Stop right now!
…(Ignores and keeps walking)
Hey, don’t ignore me!
Hey kid! I’m talking to you, so at least answer me!?
...
Do you need something from me?
Yeah, I was calling you!
You’re that rookie from Esupuri, right? The genius boy!
Yes. I’m Kanna from “Esupuri.” I just recently joined NewDi as a rookie
Kanna, huh… Hmm, I’ll praise you at least for properly introducing yourself
But ignoring your senior’s voice isn’t good, right? There was no one else around, didn’t you think it might be you being called?
No. You seemed like trouble, so I pretended not to hear and was planning to go in my way
~~~~~~!
You did that on purpose!? That makes it even worse, and so annoying~!
...
Sigh…
Whatever it is, just tell me what you need
I’m not free either. This conversation just cost me fifty seconds of my life I’ll never get back
Wh-what is with this guy… he’s such a pain…!
Fine then… I’ll get straight to the point. Do you know where NiceP is?
I’ve been looking for NiceP this whole time. If you have any idea, I want you to tell me
I don’t. (Starts walking toward the exit)
Hey, wait~!? Don’t just leave!
Geez, this is why rookies are hopeless. No manners at all!
In the entertainment world, hierarchy is absolute! Even if people call you a genius boy, if you get cocky you’ll be cast aside in no time, got it?
You have to properly listen to your seniors. Understand?
I’m sorry
I was already told by seniors at the office, “You can just ignore what Tori-kun says”
They said, “He immediately tries to act superior the moment he opens his mouth.” So I was following that advice
That’s Tsukasa’s doing, isn’t it!? What a jerk, spreading bad rumors to juniors beforehand… Who’s the one acting superior first, huh!?
You need to properly figure out which seniors you can actually trust. Tsukasa likes to act all senior-like, but you can’t believe anything he says!
Didn’t you just say, “In the entertainment world, hierarchy is absolute”?
You’ve always got a comeback, huh~! How annoying can you get!?
Anyway! You must not believe anything Tsukasa says!
If you’re going to treat anyone as a senior, it should be me! Me, Himemiya Tori, the student council president of Yumenosaki Academy!
I see. Understood.
In that case, I’ll also forget the prior information that said, “Himemiya-san is the tyrannical and cruel king who rules over Yumenosaki Academy”
That’s a lie too! Seriously, what is Tsukasa filling your head with!?
…Wait, this isn’t the time for that. I need to find NiceP
You really don’t know where NiceP is? He’s producing you, right?
No. I also haven’t been in contact with Nice-san for several days
He seemed busy with the newly announced project the other day. We’ve been doing lessons as a unit for a while
I see~ So that means there’s no lead after all
I thought that since he directly produces Esupuri, you’d know more about the new project. Guess I was wrong
…Right. Ignoring-Glasses
Do you still need something?
Use that brain of yours and try to guess where NiceP is! Since they call you a genius, you should be good at this, right?
...
What’s with that pause…? Your attitude makes you seem annoyed
Yes. That’s exactly right
It’s troublesome, but it can’t be helped. I was just taught to “obey what seniors say,” so I’ll share only minor clues
Nice-san has hidden hints in Esupuri’s work documents before
He’s a born entertainer, so he might do that naturally
So, it’s safe to assume that hints were also hidden in the video the other day
His suggestive behavior and the deliberate choice to announce it three days later were part of encouraging that too
Huh. So that’s NiceP’s personality? Now that I hear it, he reminds me a bit of Hibiki-senpai
So… what exactly is that hint?
That’s enough. Figure it out yourself
You’re leaving after saying that!?
Come on! You’ve told me this much already. Don’t tease me, just tell me!
…Please let me go already
You’ll understand if you watch the video―
Nice-san’s footage was shot from above
From above…? You mean… up in the sky…?
Chapter 5
Was it really okay to ignore an email from someone like that Nice fellow?
I thought you might share some common ground with his lofty ideals
Hmph. So the moment I show myself, this is what happens? Was this “Nice Produce” production really that impressive?
You’re completely mistaken if you thought I’d be persuaded, Wataru
Did you really think I would cooperate with NiceP’s new project?
Non. If you thought so, that’s extremely naive!
I take pride in creating art that is truly one-of-a-kind. I went to Paris alone and grew up as an artist
But you know I’m not the type to watch a patron’s mood, don’t you?
What I dislike most is being made to create something according to someone else’s wishes
Even knowing that, I can’t understand why you recommended me. There must be plenty of suitable candidates elsewhere
Exactly, because you’re my closest friend♪
What is this… using “closest friend” at a time like this… are you plotting something?
Not quite. I mean it sincerely
You are one of the few friends I can truly connect with
That Nice fellow chose me as the top successful candidate in “4piece”. That’s why I wanted to recommend you and Rei for the next project
There are idols in ES even more talented than me. They’re the kind of people who make the idol industry interesting… so to speak♪
Hmph. Don’t drag other people into this on your own
There must be plenty of idols who want to work with NiceP, right? If you invite them, they’ll probably accept it with a smile
I have a personal and noble mission to fulfill my own art
Using NiceP myself is one thing, but I have no intention of being used
Hehe. You’re the same as always, Shu
I just wanted to see you working on something together with Rei
Well, forcing it would just be a tragedy for both of us anyway
The other candidates are also talented enough. Let’s have them do their best on your behalf, Shu
Others? Are you gathering people besides Rei as well?
Yes. Including Rei and you, I’ve reached out to four skilled individuals
It seems that Nice fellow wants them to call themselves the “Four Kings of the Sky”…
How materialistic… Ignoring it was definitely the right choice
Grouping skilled individuals together and making them take a name… it seems like a revival of the “Five Eccentrics”
Being turned into a single collective called the Five Eccentrics made us lose our strength
Each of our individual merits was tarnished, our respect and consideration taken away, and we were elevated as villains to be defeated
Where is the guarantee that NiceP, like Tenshouin, won’t trample over us ES idols?
That… hehe. There isn’t any guarantee at all!
But there’s no guarantee that people won’t change. Shu, you know that much yourself
Wataru, you’re as you always are. You keep dancing along, performing according to someone else’s script to meet their expectations
I don’t mean to deny you, but as a long-time friend, I’ll say this
I don’t know what kind of person NiceP is, but choose carefully the friends you associate with
Just like Tenshouin, NiceP might also be expecting “that” from you
I see… Thank you for your advice
But Eichi and I aren’t exactly “best friends,” you know
Ever since being chosen for one of the “Nice Dream Units” people keep saying, “Is NiceP’s production really that good?”
It’s like a clumsy little comedy, really
Hmph. Is this supposed to be a lovers’ quarrel? I have no interest in listening to such nonsense
That’s enough. I’m busy with my creative work
Oh, my apologies. Seems like that wasn’t to your liking?
Then, I’ll decline on your behalf to that Nice fellow
Let’s meet again, my friend… ♪
Ah. We just worked together as the “Five Eccentrics” before, and it’s still too early for a reunion
…Hm? That’s noisy. Seems like your smartphone is ringing
Oh? A call from Princess? That’s unusual…
“Hello? Hibiki-senpai?”
“Hibiki-senpai, you know a lot about the sky, right? You ride hot air balloons and stuff?”
…Uh? Not that much, but is something the matter?
“Actually, I’m looking for NiceP right now!”
“NiceP said there would be an announcement for the new project, right?”
“I’ll rush to the site and negotiate directly with NiceP! I’ll tell him, “Include me in the new project!”
…
“Ah, don’t tell Eichi-sama yet, okay? He doesn’t seem to like NiceP that much, so I’ll just observe for now!”
I see, so that’s the situation
In that case, why don’t you try going to the airport?
The airport?
“Yes. Nice fellow isn’t going to stay up in the sky for three full days, right?”
“Actually, I’ve been helping with the new project consultations. It seems he often comes and goes through airports near ES”
Eh? You know about NiceP?
“Yes. Though I don’t know the full details of the project”
“He seems to be looking for the “Four Kings of the Sky”, four idols. Right now, there might just be a slot open”
“This time, I recommended skilled individuals who didn’t participate in 4piece”
Wait a minute! Then why didn’t you recommend me?
I’m part of fine too, you know? Speaking of fine, it’s one of the strongest units, part of the Big Three!
Fufu. I thought you, Princess, wouldn’t do anything to upset Eichi yourself
“However, you, Princess, are steadily distancing yourself from Eichi, ignoring my concerns. I misjudged your growth♪”
“You now may be the idol fit for this new era”
“…There’s no time to be chatting like this, though”
“It’s almost the time that that Nice fellow has designated. If you head to the airport now, you should make it in time”
Thank you, Hibiki-senpai! I’ll head to the nearby airport and try to find NiceP!
What was that call just now? It sounded pretty chaotic—
Hehe. It seems they’ve been found. The new “Four Kings of the Sky”
Giving them the answer might be “too much,” perhaps. But this is also my way of thanking them for letting me participate in the fun event called 4piece
I wish you luck, Princess
You yourself are worthy of being a pioneer of this new era…♪
Translation Notes
- ↑ During Tempest, fine members are working a lot and don’t have time to spend together, specially Eichi. So, as a solution, they create something called “Eichi Day”, a day off they would pass together.
- ↑ Here, madara says "ナイス・アルネブ・サンダー氏" (Nice Arneb Thunder-shi), in this case "氏" (shi) is rendered as “Mr.”, because it is not considered an honorific in Japanese. Unlike titles such as "さん" (san) or "様"(sama), which directly express respect or familiarity, "氏" functions as a neutral, formal marker used mainly in writing to identify a person by surname.
- ↑ Hana Ichimonme (花いちもんめ) is a traditional Japanese children’s game where two teams face each other and kinda “claim” members from the opposite side, usually while singing a playful song
- ↑ During Ephemeral Festival, it is said that HiMERU and Kohaku, who have come to be known as the PBB (Pastel Bee Brothers), are getting a lot of attention and working as a duo a lot.