mandytl | summer vacation - ( the brutes and the nobles 1 )

Location: Soundproof Lesson Room

< A week prior, one evening during summer vacation. >

Eichi: ♪~♪~♪~

..... ♪

... good. ♪ My fine's flawless like always.

Flawless in their imperfection, in how they still yearn for growth, for the groundwork that will teach them to adapt to any circumstance.

Wataru: Fufufu. It's now that I realize the meaning of our intensive training, where just the other day we split into groups; Princess and I, and Eichi and Butler-san.

Only by mixing the seeds of each individual's different progress can new flowers bloom... ☆

Amazing! Surely this is proper way to develop, and Eichi, clearly, knows this quite well!

For flawless as we may be in one moment, by the next, we've already been left behind by the current trends!

Continuing to grow, to be as flexible as a living creature, is vital!

Eichi: Fufu. I can breathe easy knowing that I have your approval.

... Anyhow. Let's pause today's lesson here for today.

It's summer vacation — so let loose a little more than usual.

Yuzuru: I appreciate it. It seems my young master has reached his limit... thank you for the hard work today, everyone.

Let me wipe your sweat for you, Young Master.

Tori: ...

Wataru: Fufufu. Princess is utterly exhausted, isn't he. Let's give you a customary massage. Lay down over there if you would.

Yuzuru: You musn't, Hibiki-sama. Resting so suddenly will only burden his body.

Before anything else you must cool down slowly, Young Master. ♪

Eichi: Fufu. Are you doing radio exercises? How summery... well, not that I've ever done them myself. I've read about it, though.

Tori: A-Ahahah. I haven't done it before either, this commoner-like stuff...

I thought joining in on stuff like that was super lame, but I don't really feel that way now.

Huff, phew...

Yuzuru: Young Master. There's no need to force yourself to talk. Start by taking a few breaths.

Tori: I knooow, so quit telling me what to do every single time. Ugh, seriously. Today was real rough.

But I've gotten better at keeping up with fine's lessons too... though compared to those two, Prez and Long Hair, I've only practiced for about half as much.

Wataru: Fufufu. We all have to live within our limits when it comes to practice, Princess.

It's best to take things step by step, to create a framework in order to support yourself, lest you become as fragile as a sandcastle that can be jabbed with a single finger.

Don't rush, stay calm, but most importantly... be diligent and never give up.

Eichi: Fufu. Oh, Wataru. You've become quite comfortable with being Tori's instructor. I'm jealous. Do you have any advice for me?

Wataru: Not especially. Your untiring efforts to always seek something, including the way you asked such a question...

I've no complaints. You've earned full marks, 100 points, solely just by being yourself, Eichi.

Eichi: Is that so. I'm glad... I suppose I'll shoot for 120 points from now on.

Tori: ...

Eichi: You can't seem to stop sweating, Tori. Having such a high metabolism must be convenient... I know it's not that great for the body, but maybe we should set the air conditioning to a lower temperature.

Your body's thermoregulation can't seem to catch up.

Prepare him a glass of water, Yuzuru. And uhm, where was the switch for this room's air conditioning system again... ?

Tori: I-I'm fine. Besides, it won't be good if I get too used to the air-conditioning and then have a hard time regulating my temperature during our outdoor performances.

After I learned that, I tried to deal without the air conditioner as much as I could at home. Amazing, right? Praise me, praise me... ♪

Eichi: Mmh, well. If anything, I'd be scolding you. You've got your priorities backwards if you're willing to make yourself sick.

Hmm. It'd be nice if there were electric fans in here. They wouldn't negatively affect the body as much.

Oh well. I'll fan you with this sheet... flap, flap. ♪

Wataru: I'll help if you don't mind, Eichi! Your Hibiki Wataru, as trustworthy as ever... ☆

Feast your eyes on this technique I was inspired to arrange by one of AKATSUKI's kabuki performances from the other day!

I'll generate a current of cool air by waving about locks of my hair... ☆

What do you think, Princess? My latest technique... the Human Electric Fan! Twirl, twiiiirl. ☆

Tori: Ah — it's pretty refreshing. Plus it smells nice, like roses... ♪

Though it's super unsettling to know that it's coming from you, Long Hair. ♪

( Eheheh... it feels like they're all kind of spoiling me. )

( I'm happy, but this is pathetic... I haven't grown or increased my stamina at all. )

( I even trained like crazy with Long Hair. )

( This isn't the time to be impatient... I can't do much about it either when it seems like genetics determines your physique. )

( I'm proud of my Himemiya lineage, of course. )

( The Himemiya family's never seen the physique as an essential, yet I kept aiming to be an idol, like I was determined to change myself. )

( I knew from the beginning I couldn't rely on my genetics. )

Yuzuru: Young Master, everyone; please have a sports drink.

Eichi: Thank you, Yuzuru. Fufu. When you pour it into a glass like this it almost looks like another drink entirely.

Yuzuru: Is it to your liking? Drinking straight from the plastic bottle isn't good for you, you see.

Eichi: The general public won't accept such haughty-looking behavior, I'm sure. Let's be careful about our outward appearance at live performances.

I've always wanted to do that... you know, pouring water over your head thing, like a teenager. ♪

Yuzuru: You truly want to try things like such an average high schooler at times, President-sama.

Just in case, I'd like you to please refrain from pouring this drink on your head. It'll only serve to get you sticky from head-to-toe.

Eichi: I'm well aware. But don't you ever long to do something youthful?

Anyway; it's the first time in a while we've all been together, so how about we talk about our future plans? A cozy chat will give us some time to rest.

At the moment we've got an opening in our schedule right before we go on tour for summer vacation. It's fine to treat it like an actual holiday since it's all downtime.

I want to hear what you all think.

What do you want to do? I'm the one who said I wanted to go on tour, after all, so that's why I want to use this period to hear your wishes and give them priority.

Wataru: Fufufu. All of us going somewhere to hang out? I'd be overjoyed at the idea of going to the amusement park again~. All together this time. ♪

Eichi: That sounds fun. I'm sure it's bound to be packed what with everyone being on vacation, but I could reserve the entire park if push comes to shove.

Wataru: Surely you're joking. You'd be kicking over the crowding families who're simply looking forward to their vacation.

I don't care much for snatching away other's happiness and dreams.