One Single Person - Madara Mikejima Idol Story
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Hmm, that took more time than I thought. I only meant to take a quick look, but I ended up stayin’ longer than expected
Even so… The convenience store here in Mega Sphere may look ordinary, but it’s actually pretty impressive
In contrast to the unique passage area, at first glance it looks no different from a regular chain store on the surface…
But the selection is hugee, and they even have foreign snacks I’ve never seen before. Thanks to that, it was a nice little change of pace
I’m hoomeee☆
…Oops, I went and said it out loud even though nobody’s here. Guess that’s a leftover habit from living in the dorms
Hmm? That’s strange, I feel like there’s someone here…
…Ohh?
Zzz… Zzz…
Why is Mika-san here? Did he mistake this for his room?
…Nope. With all my stuff lying around, it must be Mika-san who got the wrong room
Mmm, he’s fast asleep. I hate to have to wake up him, but I can’t just leave him like this either
Alright then, Mama will wake him gently♪
Mika-san, wake uppp☆
…Nnh, nn…?
Oshi-san, don’t wake me up yet…
Oops, he’s half-asleep. Fufu, like a baby, it’s so cutee
But I’m not your Oshi-san, I’m your mamaaa1
Nna…? Mama…?
Fuaaah, uu…… Oh, ’s just Mikejima-senpai
Why’re ya here? Do ya need somethin’ with Valkyrie…?
Hahaha, that’s what I should be saying, isn’ it? This is my room, after all
Ehh……?
...Nn—ahhh!? I-I’m soooo sorry! I barged in without permission an’ then fell asleep...!
I really am sorry! I didn’ mean anything bad by it, please forgive me~!
Hahaha. No need to panic so much. I’m not mad or anything, y’know
Real...? Ya’ll forgive me?
Yeahh. I’m also at fault for not locking up, since I was just goin’ out for a bit
But why’d ya come to my room? Wouldn’t it be better for you to sleep in Valkyrie’s room?
That’s... ’m not too sure myself.
If I had to say, maybe ’s ‘cause the rooms are built the same?
If I’d looked properly, I’d see the stuff inside was totally different, an’ realize right away it wasn’t my room…
But the layout’s exactly the same. I must’ve walked in without thinkin’ an’ mistaken it fer mine
I see. Since I’m in a solo unit, they let me use this double room all by myself…
If the setup’s the same as your room, then it’s no wonder you got mixed up
Yeahh… Can’t believe I let my guard down that much
I’ve been lackin’ sleep fer a while now. That’s probably why. I real gotta be more careful…
Lack of sleep?
Yeahh. Lately I’ve been on a roll as an artist
Maybe ’s ‘cause the environment changed, but makin’ art’s been so fun. I forget to eat or sleep an’ just get absorbed in it
“Just a little more”. I keep puttin’ everything else off. Once I start, I can’t stop, an’ before I know it the night’s already over
I see. For you, art’s clearly more than just a hobby
But let me say this. Having something you’re passionate about is wonderful, but cuttin’ into your sleep isn’t a good thing
A bit of sleep deprivation’s fine for a day or two, but when it piles up, it really wears you down
The fatigue you’ve built up w suddenly all hit you at once someday. The body doesn’t lie, y’know
Yeah... I know. That’s why I ended up crashin’ in yer room, Mikejima-senpai
But when I’m at my limit from lack of sleep, that’s exactly when the best ideas come to me
’m st inexperienced. Feels like if I don’t pour my very life into it, I won’t be able to create anything worthwhile…
Mika-san, that’s not right
It’s not because you’re inexperienced that you should burn yourself out. When you’re inexperienced, that’s when you should take care of yourself and move forward little by little
I won’t deny that art born from burning yourself out exists. But people who can keep creating that way? They’re few and far between
Even Shu-san, the one you admire, surely takes proper time to rest
What matters is being able to keep going. Isn’t the important thing how long you can keep bein’ an artist?
I want you to take your time, Mika-san. Value yourself and keep goin’ steadily forward.
Mikejima-senpai…
Thankss. Dunno why, but yer words just really sank in
Words from someone who’s traveled the world really hit different
Hehe, it’s easy enough to say with words
Anyway, when you’re makin’ art in your room, it’s hard to relax when it’s time to rest, right?
If you’d like, feel free to use my room. It’s big, and people from other units sometimes stay over here too
No way, I couldn’t… That’d be way too much to ask
No need to hold back. We help each other out when we’re in trouble, don’t we?
Besides, it feels a bit too luxurious havin’ this whole room to myself
So if someone else makes use of it, I’m grateful too
…I see. If that’s how ya feel, then maybe someday I’ll take you up on it
St, I can’t help feelin’ bad about it. This all started ‘cause of my mistake…
Ah! I know, let me make a little ornament in your image as an apology, Mikkejima-senpai!
An ornament? I don’t really—
Nfufu, the perfect idea just came to me♪
I’ll make it right away, so ya better accept it!
Mika-san!? …And off he goes
I always thought I’d keep this place simple, since I’m not one for decorating…
…Well, one more thing wouldn’t hurt
If I decorate with Mika-san’s kindness, maybe this room will feel a little brighter…♪
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Translation Notes
- ↑ In this case madara it’s not saying ママ (Mama) in katakana as usual, he is saying お母さん (Okaasan) that literally means Mom, Mommy, Ma and of course, Mama