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Hiyori: I’m hooome! Here here here, my darling Bloodstained Mary! Your Master has returned to you!

Ibara: Welcome home, Your Highness Hiyori! This Saegusa Ibara has spent every second of the day awaiting your return! Salute~ ☆

Hiyori: Yes yes, I have finally arrived! Ooh, I’d love a “Welcome Home” party!

Jun: A party’s a bit much, you know...

Nagi-senpai helped look after Mary too, right?

Thanks so much for taking care of her. I hope she didn’t cause any trouble for you guys, was she all good?

Nagisa: ...Yes. Bloody Mary is a good girl.

...I enjoyed myself, spending time with her. It was very worthwhile.

Hiyori: You sure look happy, Nagisa-kun! If you’re smiling, I can’t help but feel happy too!

I want to hear all about what happened while I was gone! Jun-kun, go get some tea for us, please!

Jun: Yeah, yeah. We should take out some of the souvenirs we brought back, they’d go well with some tea.

There’s rice crackers filled with mugwort. They’re just plain delicious, I have to say~

Nagisa: ...I wonder what they taste like. I’m looking forward to them.

...Would I be able to hear from both of you as well?. I would like to hear about what you saw and what you experienced.

Hiyori: Of course! I shall delve into all the details of my glorious adventure!

Nagisa: ...Adventure? Weren’t you in the countryside?

Jun: I’m sure we’ll be here for an hour or so. This one here got lost on some mountain behind the lodge that were we staying at~

We searched for him like crazy. And of course, when we found him, our runaway in question was frolicking around in a spring. 

Hiyori: It was the discovery of the century! The locals even told me they had no clue about it!

Hiyori: They named it the “Hiyori Spring”! I’ll take you there someday, Nagisa-kun!

Ibara: (...At long last, the weight has been lifted.)

(I’m through with looking after animals. I’ll have to secure a pet sitter capable of working on short notice, so that I never make this mistake again.)

Yuzuru: Good work, Ibara.

Ibara: ...How unpleasant. Why are you of all people congratulating me?

Yuzuru: I simply saw how hard you worked. I thought I’d praise you, even from an outsider’s perspective. ♪

How was it, spending time with that dog—er, Bloody Mary? Do you have any desire to keep your own pet, now?

Ibara: ...That might not be the worst idea. Dogs are obedient, and if I train up a competent breed, it could serve as a shield for when the time comes. 

You never know when a two-faced dog will turn its fangs on you, so you can never let your guard down.

That being said, I believe I’ll hold off. I am occupied with idol work and acting as the Vice President, so I don’t have the spare time to be fussing over animals.

Ibara: Besides, isn’t it much more amusing to have control over people, rather than a dog?

Yuzuru: Say what you will, but it seems they quite like opening up to you, don’t you think?

Ibara: ....Hmph. That is just some willful attachment on their part. Dogs are those sorts of creatures, after all.

Ibara: (They do say that dogs are a man’s best friend. In my case, my closest friend is no one but myself.)

(That’s right, I don’t have the free time to be concerned with such things. For the sake of a promising future, I must power through the battlefield with nary a glance away!)

(I will survive, using everything that can be used! Assault! Invade! Conquer! Ahahahaha...☆)

Dormitory Common Room — One day in Autumn.

Ibara: (... Finally, the day has arrived.)

(It’s a special program where idols experience life in the countryside. It’s an honorable job from the local government, but...) 

(I wonder what kind of judgement they had to pick Eve out of all the countless idols in this place that is surrounded by many stars.) 

(Putting Jun aside. It’s just far too unsuitable for His Highness—Hiyori to be living in the countryside.)

(With His Highness being His Highness, I thought he would refuse, but when I asked him about it—)

("Sounds like an interesting job, you should definitely accept it!" He even emphasized that.)

(I repeatedly advised him that he will not be able to do field work or herding while he’s in his vacation mood, but it all fell on deaf ears. It seems that he was counting down the days until this day too.)

(... Well, the fact that he is very motivated is good. If the clients are happy, then it will also be beneficial for future activities.)

(He will most likely leave the bothersome work to Jun anyway. If it’s Jun, he will definitely complete the task that he has been entrusted with—even if he has to throw up blood.)

(I also heard that there will be a lot of staff assigned on-site. I guess I too should just push the responsibilities to Jun and enjoy this brief moment of peace. )

 (Oh, is that His Highness and Jun talking…?)

Jun: — Like I said, if it's impossible then it is impossible. Please stop and give up on it.

Hiyori: Jun-kun is so stubborn, I said I don't care. Look at her eyes, Mary is also saying I’m right. Jun-kun should be the one giving up here!

Jun: No no no, this isn't something that can be solved just because I give up on it….

Ibara: … Well, well. I’ve been waiting for you, Your Highness! The shuttle car has already arrived. Please get in when you are ready!

By the way, what are you both debating about? Has Jun done something, perhaps?

Jun: Why are you accusing me~? It’s always been Ohii-san who’s done something when anything really happens.

Ohiisan keeps insisting on bringing Bloody Mary to work and won’t listen to me at all. 

Ibara: And what is wrong with that? If His Highness wishes so, then there should be no problem to do as he pleases.

Hiyori: Did you hear that, Jun-kun? Ibara is saying something good for once, I will praise you for that🎶

Jun: I wasn’t done talking. Uh... I thought it would be troubling for them if we brought her without informing them, so I told them in advance. ―

I was told that the farmer who will take care of us is allergic to dogs. Though they said that the symptoms are mild, it should be okay as long as we don’t let her out when we’re indoors, but...

We don’t want to bother them more than we already are, so we decided that it’s better if we don’t bring her in the first place.

Hiyori: Non. Non. The one who made that decision is Jun-kun. She will still go with us. After all, I took this job for her!

Ibara: For Mary…?

Hiyori: That's right. My dear Bloodstained Mary is already like my own child. I wanted to show our child all kinds of scenery!

Let's take a walk on the empty road of the countryside~ Mary, chu~chu🎶

Jun: (Sighs)... Ibara, can you say something?

Ibara: (Even if you say that to me, betting on winning games has been my way of life for so long.)

 (Although they said that it was mild, it would only ruin His Highness’s image if he brought the dog despite us knowing that someone is allergic.)

… Your Highness, as an inexperienced person, it's difficult for me to say this but, can you please leave the dog — Mary here?

Hiyori: Hm, really, even Ibara is going to go against me? I shouldn’t have praised you!

Ibara: I deeply apologise about this. But please try to think it through. 

The majority of the field work that both of you will experience later will be your first time working on it. Your time will mostly be spent on it and you might spend very little time with Mary.

Leaving her in a new place alone will make her lonely. How about bearing with it now for her sake and going on a trip to the countryside on another day with her?

Hiyori: Mary will be lonely …

… I don't have any choice then. If you say that much, I will go along with it.

But, Ibara has to take care of Mary!!

Ibara: … What?

Why, me…?

Hiyori: Because the one who told me to leave her is Ibara, so you will have to take responsibility for it! Right, Jun-kun?

Jun: Well, I guess that's right~. Mary isn't scared of Ibara; leaving her to someone that’s already like family is also more relieving.

Ibara: She wasn't scared of me simply because she smelled the scent of both of you on me, not because she’s used to being with me. 

(But if I refuse here, His Highness will definitely bring that dog to work. I would rather prevent that to avoid other problems…)

(... Hm? Ah, there is a good way to solve this. It takes a snake to know a snake. I will accept the responsibility and then I can leave it to a specialist later…)

I understand, I will be responsible and take care of it.

Hiyori: That's great. Think of her as my child and take good care of her!

Jun: Oh, it's already this late… Ohii-san, it's better if we take our leave now. 

Hiyori: I got it. Mary, be a good girl and wait for me!

Jun: Then, we’re leaving.

Ibara: Yes. I entrust His Highness to you. 

 (... Finally, I can send His Highness off. Jun will definitely take care of the rest later.)

 (Well, time to look up a Pet Sitter...)

[30 minutes later]

Ibara: (... I tried to contact everyone I found, but all of them are saying that a prior reservation is required. At this rate, I'm going nowhere.)

 (If it comes to this, should I ask someone I know instead of using the service of specialists…? Someone who is good at it would be…)

Nagisa: … Ibara, there you are.

Ibara : Ah, Your Excellency. Were you looking for me?

Nagisa: … I received a message from Hiyori-kun just now. I heard you are going to take care of Bloody Mary.

… Ibara, do you know how to take care of a dog?

Ibara: No. But please rest assured, I will leave it to someone who has experience 🎶

Nagisa: … Why do you want to leave her with someone else?

Nagisa: …I heard Ibara will be the one taking care of her. Are you planning on breaking your promise with Hiyori-kun?

Ibara: Certainly not! I would never do such a thing. I just simply think that it will be better to leave it to an experienced person to take care of it.

I believe that it’s better than leaving it to someone inexperienced like me. It’s for her sake too.

Nagisa: … Do you really think that's for the best?

… I heard from Hiyori-kun that she is a really shy girl. Perhaps it’s because she was an abandoned dog, but she always seems to tremble in fear when she’s around strangers.

… Even if you’re inexperienced, isn't it better for her to be taken care of by you, Ibara?

Ibara: But, I...

Nagisa: … If you can't do it, then I will do it. 

Ibara: Eh? Your Excellency, do you have experience raising animals?

Nagisa : … If it's rabbits, yes. I raised some back in school. 

… I'm also interested in raising dogs. I want to try and practice the knowledge I learned from the book I read. 

… Come here, Bloody Mary. 

… You seem energetic, you are shaking your tail. Is there anything you want?

… Is it lunch? Please wait here, I will look for it. 

Ibara: (Oho. He wasn’t all talk after all, his execution is good too.) 

 (I want to leave everything to him like this, but His Excellency has a full schedule tomorrow.)

 (... Also, I was the one who promised His Highness after all.)

Nagisa: … This is troubling. Where did they put Bloody Mary's food?

Ibara: I think it's on the shelf right here. I've seen Jun taking out the pet food before. 

Thank you for reminding me earlier. If it were not because of His Excellency, I would've broken my promise.

If you don't mind, may I also help take care of the dog?

Nagisa : … You don't need my permission for this. 

… Come, Ibara. Let's take care of her together.

ES Lesson Room - One day in Summer

Hiyori: ♪~♪~♪~♪

Nagisa: ♪~♪~♪~♪

Ibara: 

Your singing voice is simply wonderful, Your Highness! I'd expect no less from you! Truly, how it charms me so!

 And how absolutely splendid Your Excellency's dance is! Your movements, flawless down to the fraction of second, are undoubtedly a form of living art!

Jun, you didn't do too bad, either!

Jun:

Is it just me or was I the only one who got a half-assed comment? Oh well, whatever~.

Anyway, are we done with all the practice you wanted us to do, Ibara?

Ibara: 

Yes. With this, we can perform with confidence in our upcoming music show. 

All the same, I had no concerns to begin with. As this is a song we're used to singing, we should have no trouble performing it even without practice. 

But because all of us in Eden have been so busy with our individual work lately, we haven’t gotten much time to practice together.

Thus, I gathered everyone here so that we may also stay in sync.

Dear me, it seems that I have rambled on for far too long. My apologies for making everyone come here for my own needs today! Let's wrap things up!

Hiyori:

Yes, yes. Now then, I’d like you all to listen to my request this time! 

Ibara: 

Oh...? Your Highness, whatever do you wish for?

Hiyori: 

It's not just for you to hear out, but for Jun-kun and Nagisa-kun as well!

See, since we went along with Ibara's wish, we must now all go along with mine!

Ibara: 

(You say that like we don't already go along with your selfish whims every single day, Your Highness.)

Certainly! I’d even accompany you to the ends of earth if you so desire! Your wish is always my command, Your Highness! Salute~♪ 

Staff cafeteria of ES

Ibara: 

The staff cafeteria...?

Hiyori:

Why, of course! You see, they’re currently serving the Early Bird's Taste of Autumn buffet, and I really wanted to try it!

Jun: 

Sounds good~. We just worked up a sweat so I’m starvin’. And since it’s a buffet and we don’t even gotta hold back, it’s just what I need right now.

Nagisa:  

...Hmm, a taste of autumn? I look forward to seeing what kind of dishes they’ll serve.

Ibara: 

Understood! I’ll take care of the payment, so do go on and help yourselves, everyone. I shall also secure a table for us...♪

…

(...At buffets, you can choose whatever you want to eat, so it won’t matter much whether I’m present or not.)

(Nonetheless, it would give a bad impression if I am the only one absent, and as they say, one cannot fight on an empty stomach. I should still join them, even if only for appearances.) 

(I’ll grab just enough for my plate, take my seat and do my work.)

(... Hm, this table seems good. It's close to the window, so there should be no need to worry about being watched.)

(Alright, let's get my tablet out… What's this? There seems to be an appearance request for CosPro?)

(It wasn’t sent to any particular unit of ours, nor is it anything difficult, either. I suppose I'll assign it to whichever unit has an empty schedule.)

Jun: 

Yooo, sorry to keep ya waiting.

Nagisa: 

... Ibara, are you doing work?

Ibara: 

Oh no, I'm simply killing some time while waiting for you all. Well then, let's eat! 

Hiyori: 

Everything certainly looks delicious, I must say. We should start our meal right away~ ♪

Jun: 

Ohii-san, you put your main dish and dessert on the same plate, huh.

Hiyori :

The true pleasure of buffets is the excitement of getting to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, all in whatever order your heart so desires!

Meanwhile, everything on your plate is brown, Jun-kun. 

Jun: 

Oh, looks like you’re right. There were loads of meat dishes, so I grabbed as much as I could.

Nagi-senpai's plate sure is the polar opposite of mine. The arrangement looks gorgeous, and the colours are so nice that it looks like one of those fancy food replicas~ 

And Ibara's... just got some chicken breast and broccoli? Are you on diet or something?

Ibara: 

Yes, I'm currently maintaining my physique.

(...Or well, that's the excuse I'll go with. One tends to lower their guard during a meal, so it's best to get them over with as efficiently as possible.) 

Hiyori: 

Since we’re here and all, it’d be such a waste if you don't try even one of these autumn delights! Especially this matsutake and shrimp ajillo — here, I'll share some with you!

Ibara:

Your Highness!?

Nagisa: 

... Ibara. I'll also give you some of my chestnut rice.

Ibara: 

Not you too, Your Excellency!? Truly, I appreciate the thought, but I’m not sure how I feel about more calories than I accounted for...

Nagisa:

... But during that on-location shoot we had you said the dango was delicious, and even ate some with us... did you not?

Ibara: 

T-That was... simply for the camera. After all, our viewers enjoy that kind of content.

Nagisa:

 ... So that's how it is. I thought that the dango we had was really delicious, so I bought some as a souvenir for myself.

... But for some reason, it didn’t taste as good as when we ate it all together.

... Perhaps food is something that tastes even better when enjoying it with someone else.

... So eat up, Ibara. These autumn dishes are truly delightful, you see.

Hiyori:

Yes, yes! Don't forget you promised to go along with my request, so you should eat too, Ibara!

Ibara: 

(Ahh, how vexing... This is a buffet of all things, and yet here I am, being forced to have food I didn’t put on my plate...)

(Having fun during a meal is something so nauseatingly ludicrous... Or I suppose, that’s how I should feel about it.)

... Aha-ha-ha-ha! ☆ I suppose I can’t refuse you two if you’re going to be so insistent! I’ll dig in with pleasure!

Jun:

Hahaha. Ibara, you sure have a soft spot for whatever our seniors ask of you, don'tcha?

Ibara: 

Be quiet, Jun!

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