enstars!! idol story [ nagisa ran ] another average day

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Location: Library

Nagisa: ...

Hajime: Ah. Your cup's empty, Ran-senpai. What would you like a refill of?

Nagisa: ... Anything's fine. I'll go with your recommendation, Hajime-kun.

Hajime: My recommendation? I'm a little lost on what to choose when there's so many different types of drinks....

How about something easy to drink like a cup of darjeeling or earl grey? I also recommend the jasmine tea. ♪

Speaking of jasmine, I received some blooming teas from Eichi-onii-chan the other day.

Nagisa: ...Blooming tea?

Hajime: It's a kind of Chinese tea. After placing it in a glass pot and pouring boiling water over it, the tea ball will unfurl and create a flower. ♪

I thought it might be a waste to use them and set them aside, but since this is a great opportunity, would you like to drink some together?

Nagisa: ... Are you sure you don't mind?

Hajime: Yes. So let's enjoy it with the whole group... ♪ I'll serve it, so please wait just a little moment.

Aoba-senpai, Suou-kun. I'm going to prepare some blooming tea. Would you care to join us?

Tsukasa: Blooming tea sounds lovely. By all means, I'd be glad for the opportunity.

Tsumugi: Me, too. I'll help out, since preparing enough for everyone here on your own sounds rough.

Hajime: It's okay. I'm used to doing this after the Tea Club. I'll call for you when it's ready, okay?

Tsumugi: I appreciate it. ...Fufu.

Tsukasa: What is it, Aoba-senpai?

Tsumugi: Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about how much I enjoy times like these. There aren't many opportunities for us to come together like this when everyone's split up into difference agencies.

That's why I'd like to do this in a cozier space. But how can we make our area even better... ?

Tsukasa: How about we focus on the furniture? There seem to be sofas that make you never want to stand up from them again... Would those suffice?

Tsumugi: Ah, that sounds surprisingly comfortable. Why not? I'll order one of those from the catalog right away. ♪

Kaoru: Guess who's back? You guys bringing the house down in here?

Tsukasa: Nothing is going 'down', Hakaze-senpai. We're not holding a live.

Kaoru: Ahahah. Don't worry; I know. ♪ More importantly, here. Take these. I brought some donuts I bought.

Tsumugi: You purchased this many? We'll have a hard time trying to finish them all

Kaoru: You think? I was wasting time trying to decide which ones to get, so I just bought one of each real quick.

I'll deal with the leftovers later. We've got plenty of growing kids around here.

Tsumugi: That's true. Fufu. Figuring out what kind I want should be fun.

I'll get some plates ready right away. Could you give me a hand, Suou-kun?

Tsukasa: Gladly.

Kaoru: Okay. I'll leave the setup to you two~.

Yoo-hoo. You're gonna have some too, right, Ran-kun? Which one do you want?

Nagisa: ...Any will do.

Kaoru: I had a feeling that was coming. Let's seeee. Which one'd be perfect for you? Hmm...

Ah. How about this cheesecake donut?

Nagisa: ... Cheesecake donut?

...Is it a cheesecake? Or a donut?

Kaoru: Who knows. You'll have to eat it to find out. I've got high hopes for your food review.

Hajime: Thanks for waiting, everyone. Ah, Hakaze-senpai, welcome back. ♪

Kaoru: Thanks. I bought us some donuts, so let's snack on them together.

Hajime: Of course. ♪ I prepared us some blooming tea, so would you like to gather with everybody at the large table over here?

Kaoru: Blooming tea? That's classy.

Tsumugi: I brought us a napkin for every plate. Now we wait for Hajime-kun... oh. You're already back.

Hajime: Yes. The tea's all ready. ♪

Kaoru: You told us to gather at the table over there. That still fine?

Tsukasa: Naturally. I'll wipe the table down with this towel.

Kaoru: Okay~. Think it's about time we get moving, Ran-kun?

Nagisa: ... All right.

Kaoru: Ah, this is good. And waaay lighter in taste than it looks. It might be my thing. ♪

Hajime: Uhm. Is it okay to have another one? There's a donut I just have to try.

Tsukasa: Same here. I don't want to impose or anything, but if it's possible to have just one more...

Kaoru: Go right ahead, guys. Eat as much as you want. How about you, Ran-kun?

Nagisa: ...I'm interested, but I might not be able to when I'm already full.

Tsumugi: Would you like to go halves on one? I was lost as to whether I could finish an entire one myself.

Nagisa: ...Sure. That sounds doable.

Tsukasa: The blooming tea was delicious. Next time I'll provide drinks for everyone myself.

Nagisa: ...

( ...Until a little while ago I wouldn't have even thought of spending time with someone like this. But lately it feels like it's become the norm for me. )

( ...It felt a little strange at first, but eventually that discomfort wore off. )

( ...For how long will this peace continue, I wonder? I'm aware it won't last forever. )

( ...That's why I'll live the moment and cherish the present. I need to keep that in mind. )

( ...Forever. )