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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 1

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Tomoya, Tsumugi, Sora, Wataru, Mayoi, Shinobu

"Going to a summer festival with Chief...?!"

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Season: Summer Location: Dead End Café

End of September, at the "Dead End Café" after closing.

Tomoya: Cheers~♪ Good job, everybody.

Since the opening event wasn't too long ago, I was a bit worried about the success of this event too.

I'm glad this event went as well as the last one. Thanks to the new members, Aoba-senpai and Harukawa ♪

Tsumugi: Fufu. I'm thankful for Anzu-chan's leadership and fortunate timing~

The concept of this café is that a girl wanders into the "world of the dead" and is served by dead waiters—

I was asked to serve as a "Magician of the Dead". Luckily, Sora-kun and I had some free time in our schedules.

It's a pity that only Natsume-kun couldn't join us because of his work.

I'm sure he wanted to be here. This morning, he said to me, "It's not Fair that you get to work with Wataru-niisan."

Sora: HaHa~♪ Didn't Shishou sneak into the café?

Tsumugi: Eh, really?!

Wataru: Yes, he made a brief appearance but had to leave because he was on the move.

Sora: When he saw Sora and Daishishou entertaining the guests, he praised them, saying, "You're doing a great Job" ♪

Tsumugi: Is that so? Jeez, I wish he would talk to me too.

Tomoya: I was nearby and suggested, "why don't we call Aoba-senpai over?"

But, since you seemed busy, I was rejected.

Tsumugi: Was that Natsume-kun trying to be considerate? Anyway, I'll call him later.

Mayoi: Chief, Anzu-san, I apologize for keeping you waiting so long...

Shinobu: Mayoi-dono, there is no need to worry, de gozaru.

I was curious to see what dish you'd create while having a pleasant chat with Anzu-dono!

Mayoi: To be the subject of conversation... I'm afraid I might disappoint expectations.

Shinobu: Ohh, it's your special omurice, de gozaru!

Anzu-dono's prediction came true, huh~ Well done ♪

Mayoi: I-Is that so... It's the same as last time, I apologize for my lack of artistic flair.

I did consider trying a different dish, but the sight of you enjoying it so deliciously remained vividly in my heart...

...Huh? You wanted to eat it again? "That's why I'm happy you made omurice", um...

I'm honored to hear you say that. Yes, please enjoy your meal...♪

Shinobu: I had no idea that Anzu-dono, who has a small appetite, could eat so vigorously. You must have really wanted to eat Mayoi-dono's omurice~♪

...Hmm? Is there another reason you're eating in such a hurry, de gozaru?

Mayoi: Eh, do you have to work after this?

I'm sorry for making you wait so long, I didn't know that...!

Wataru: Not to worry, Anzu-san will be whisked away in my personal hot air balloon. We shall take a magnificent flight to the site...☆

Tomoya: Does that mean you also have work after this, Hibiki-senpai?

And yet you took on the "Dead End Café" project. That's amazing.

Wataru: Fufufu. My disposition is such that the busier I am, the merrier I am.

Anzu-san seems to have finished her meal, so we will leave you first.

Until we meet again, farewell...☆

Tsumugi: Yes, thanks for your hard work ♪ Good luck with your next job, Anzu-chan!

Tsumugi: ...Oh, no.

Tomoya: What's wrong, Aoba-senpai?

Tsumugi: I asked Ritsu-kun to come up with a recipe for the Dead End Pie, and there's a bit leftover that I wanted to give to Anzu-chan.

Looks like they've already left... We have no choice but to eat them ourselves.

Tomoya: I see. I'll go get a knife and plates for everyone!

Tsumugi: Thank you very much. Hehe, Mashiro-kun is such a nice and thoughtful boy.

Shinobu: Speaking of thoughtfulness, Mayoi-dono really shone today, de gozaru.

Although your main role was behind the scenes, you occasionally came forward and engaged with the customers, right?

Mayoi: D-Did you see it?

That was, well, um, it seemed like there weren't enough servers, so... Uuu, how shameful.

Shinobu: It is nothing to be ashamed of. I, for one, am impressed by your growth, de gozaru.

Despite your fright, you seemed to enjoy interacting with them.

Mayoi: I was so focused on work that I didn't have time to spare, and I was only smiling half-heartedly...

But now that it's over, I feel like it was enjoyable, even the customer service...♪

Shinobu: Mhm. I thought it might be tough for someone shy, so I didn't bring it up, but... If I had known, I would have invited you to the summer events, de gozaru~

Mayoi: Summer events?

Shinobu: Yes! Like a summer festival, or a test of courage...

Mayoi: Going to a summer festival with Chief...?!

(Uuu, but, I'm not good with crowds...)

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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 2

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Shinobu, Mayoi, Tomoya

"I will plan an event for you, Chieeef!"

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Season: Summer

Location: Stalls

Shinobu: I'm so excited I could come to the summer festival with Mayoi-dono, de gozaru!

Mayoi: I am too, but...

Shinobu: Is it that the crowd makes you uncomfortable?

Mayoi: Y-Yes... We are idols, after all, I worry about causing a disturbance if I draw attention...

Shinobu: I do not think people are focusing on us, since they're engrossed in the festival, de gozaru.

I anticipated this, so I got something special for you ♪

Mayoi: Something special...?

Shinobu: Ta-daah! ☆ It's a ninja mask, de gozaru! I bought it at the night market before meeting you, Mayoi-dono.

Mayoi: A mask? I appreciate your kindness, but won't it stand out too much...?

Shinobu: Don't worry! Many people are wearing masks, and I have one of my own, de gozaru.

There's no shame if everyone's matching, is there?

Mayoi: Y-Yes... I'm grateful for your consideration...♪

Shinobu: Well then, let us enjoy the summer festival. Mayoi-dono, are there any stalls you would like to visit?

Mayoi: Fufu... As long as I'm with Chief, anywhere is fine.

Location: Dead End Café

Mayoi: I will follow you wherever you go, Chief ♪

Shinobu: Wah, what happened all of a sudden, de gozaru?

Mayoi: Huh?! I'm sorry, I just got a little delusional...!

Shinobu: Delusional?

Mayoi: I-It's nothing. Since I'm not good with crowds, I'm not sure how things would actually turn out.

But I really wanted to experience a summer festival with Chief.

Shinobu: Right, right! Mayoi-dono, you are my only companion in the Ninja Association, and I would like to experience many things together with you, de gozaru.

Fufu. I'm really looking forward to next summer~♪

Mayoi: (Chief... To be looking forward to it so much, even for someone like me...!)

We shouldn't wait until next year. There must be something we can do even now...

I will plan an event for you, Chieeef!

Shinobu: Ah, really? How exciting~

I'm getting my hopes up, Mayoi-dono ♪

Mayoi: Yes, just leave it to me...♪

Location: Seisoukan Dorm Room

A few hours later, at Mayoi and Tomoya's room.

Mayoi: .........

Tomoya: ...Um, Ayase-senpai?

You seem down since returning from the "Dead End Café." What's wrong?

Mayoi: Mashiro-san... Uuu, I have sinned...

Tomoya: What's the sin? Did you snack in the café's kitchen?

It's not the best manners, but it's not a sin. Even Mitsuru does it all the time.

Mayoi: Mitsuru-san snacking... Fufu, it's adorable to imagine...

My sin is falsehood. I promised Chief something I couldn't do.

I wanted to make Chief happy, so I boasted about planning an event like a summer festival.

Tomoya: Like a summer festival... That's a big deal again, isn't it?

Mayoi: Uuu, I got carried away just because I was in front of Chief...

I don't know what to do... I don't want to disappoint him, but I can't think of anything.

Tomoya: Now that I understand, I'd like to help, but organizing a summer festival...

The logistics of it? I have no clue. Hm~m...

...Wait, I have an idea. How about seeking help from someone who might know better?

Mayoi: Someone who might know better...?

Tomoya: For example, what about Aoba-senpai, who was at the "Dead End Café" with us?

Since he's the deputy director of NewDi, he seems knowledgeable in planning and operations. Let's try consulting as a last resort, okay?

Mayoi: That's right. Consulting someone with more knowledge is probably more productive than struggling on my own.

Many thanks for the advice, Mashiro-san...♪

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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 5

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Tsumugi, Hiyori, Mitsuru, Adonis, Mika, Rinne, Ritsu, Aira, Tori, Hinata, Mayoi, Tomoya

"It feels nice to get such a positive response. All the effort making so many was worth it...♪"

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Season: Summer Location: Seisoukan Courtyard

A few days later. On the day of the "Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night".

Tsumugi: ...Yes, hello, Ayase-kun. How are your preparations coming along?

Hm, hm. The final inspection is done, so we're good to go.

It looks like all the participants are here, so let's get started. Thank you for taking the role of the scarer.

Switch on the microphone, and...

Tsumugi: "Good evening, everyone. This is Aoba Tsumugi."

"Thank you very much for joining us on this "Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night". The rules of the event have been announced in advance, but I'd like to explain them again."

"Later, we'll assign you to teams of three by drawing lots, and each team will visit the marked locations on the map."

"The team that successfully reaches this courtyard without dropping out will win a fantastic prize!"

"Even if you retire, you'll still get a participation prize, so make sure to come back here."

"By the way, we'll begin with the lowest number. So let's start dividing the teams."

After a few minutes.

Hiyori: Oh, look at that! I'm "number one". It's perfect for me to shine brightly at the pinnacle, don't you think?

Who are the chosen ones among the others? I hope once my finger stops, the result will be favorable ♪

Mitsuru: It's me! I'm the most energetic one at the academy, so I'm "number one"! Yahoo ☆

Adonis: I'm "number one", too. Senpai, Tenma, I'll be in your care.

Aoba-senpai handed me a flashlight. It seems there's one for the three of us. Who should carry it?

Hiyori: I'll refrain. Carrying things like that is a servant's duty, and I'd rather not hold anything heavier than chopsticks.

Mitsuru: I really want it, but I'll hold back. It would be fun to dash, but if I accidentally break it, we'll be in trouble, daze~

Adonis: Sigh, well, you've done a good job holding back. In that case, I'll take it.

...Aoba-senpai is waving, it's our signal to go.

Hiyori: Oh, how exciting! Now, both of you, lead the way to my destination...☆

Location: Seisoukan Hallway (1F)

A while later, with the second team.

Mika: Nghaa... I have night blindness, so I can't see anythin' in this darkness...

Rinne: Oi, oi, you okay? Why'd you join the test of courage if you got such a constitution?

Ritsu: That's because I'm the roommate who invited him. Mikarin's really kind, you know.

Mika: Ehehe. I'm happy we're on th' same team ♪ Even though Amagi-senpai bein' with us is a bit...

For now, 'm grateful for my night blindness~ 'm glad I don't haveta be conscious of Amagi-senpai...

Rinne: If you can't see me, I'll get closer, 'kay? C'mon, c'mon ♪

Mika: Uuu. Don't be mean~

Ritsu: Rinrin, don't bully Mikarin.

And why are you even participating in a test of courage? Even kids might mock you for it, you know?

Rinne: Isn't it a waste not to dive into interestin' things? Sure, up 'til now, every scheme's been at a child's level, but—

With a bit of creativity, can't I deliver the ultimate thrill?

Mika: Creativity... What are you setting up, bending over the edge? Did you get Ayase-kun's permission?

Rinne: I'm not doin' anything wrong, aight? 'Cause I'm CRAFTMONSTER, y'know?

Isn't it courteous for monsters to attack without warnin'? Gyahaha ☆

Ritsu: Uwah, that's a disgrace to CRAFTMONSTER. I'm not involved, okay?

Location: Seisoukan Common Room

After a while, with the fifth team.

Aira: ...Eek?!

Tori: What's wrong, Shiratori?

Aira: I felt like something ran across the table just now...!

Tori: Something like what? Are you sure you're not imagining things?

Aira: I-I guess so...

Hinata: Yeah. Or maybe the organizers staged it.

So far, we're just being made to walk in the dark, so it's not that spooky.

Aira: Eeh... It's plenty spooky, though...?

Hinata: Oh, really? Since it's a test of courage, don't you wanna scream more like "Gyaaah!" from the depths of your stomach?

Tori: Aren't we supposed to be careful about that? If we yell too loudly, it will bother the people who are resting in their rooms.

Hinata: That was a figure of speech~ But I was expecting something that scary... Oh, I know.

This is just a made-up story of mine, but Seisoukan was said to have been inhabited by the Slit-mouthed Idol a long time ago.

Aira: Slit-mouthed Idol...?

Hinata: Oh, yes. Did you know that their mouth is supposedly torn apart like thiiis?

They'd sneak up on idols returning home late from work, tap them on the shoulder without a sound, and ask...

"Do you want to hear my beautiful voice?" ♪

Aira & Tori: Gyaaaaah?!

Hinata: Ahaha. Even though it's an improvised made-up story, I didn't expect such a big reaction.

Tori: N-no, that's not what startled us...

Aira: For a moment, there was something alien-like across the hallway...!

Hinata: Eh, alien?

Location: Seisoukan Hallway (1F)

Same time, at the Seisoukan hallway.

Mayoi: ...The voice just now was Aira-san's.

Tomoya: It seemed to come from the common room, right? I thought we didn't set anything up there.

Maybe someone added something on their own, like Amagi-senpai did... Should I go check it out?

Mayoi: ...No. Just contact Tsumugi-san, and we'll stay here.

The next team should be arriving soon.

Tomoya: Understood. The set-up you created has been really well received.

Even HiMERU-senpai, who looks calm and collected, seemed to have a slight shoulder twitch.

Mayoi: Nn, Tsumugi-san replied... He wants one of us to go check on them since he's busy.

Tomoya: Okay, I'll go then. Scare the next team on my behalf too ♪

Mayoi: Understood, I'm sorry to trouble you.

Mayoi: ...Fufu. I'm just manipulating the diorama's lighting according to the timing.

It's nice to get such a good response. It was worth making so many...♪

Mayoi: ...Huh? What is that strange costume standing there?

It's waving at me. That means it's someone involved... Could it be Tsumugi-san?

Were you busy because you wanted to participate in the scaring too?

I bet that's it. Fufu, I'll wave back ♪

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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 6

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Tsumugi, Mayoi, Shinobu, Tomoya, Wataru

"Let's enjoy next year's summer together...♪"

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Season: Summer Location: Seisoukan Courtyard

After the "Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night" ends.

Tsumugi: ...The cleanup and trash sorting are done, so we're all set now. Thank you all for your hard work!

I'd like to celebrate our success, but time is still an issue. Shall we reschedule for another day?

Mayoi: Yes. Everyone, thank you so much for coming today.

I alone would surely be unable to come up with a proper plan, and it would have ended up stuck in a deadlock.

Truly... Truly, thank you so very much!

Shinobu: Mayoi-dono~! Mayoi-dono~!

Mayoi: That voice belongs to... Chief...!

Shinobu: I found you, Mayoi-dono! I hesitated a bit due to the late hour, but I couldn't wait to say this...

Thank you for organizing the test of courage, de gozaru! Thanks to Mayoi-dono and everyone here, I made some great memories!

Above all, I am so very happy about your growth, Mayoi-dono!

Mayoi: My growth...?

Shinobu: Indeed! I was deeply moved by the way you relied on others and worked hard even though you're not good with people.

Actually, when I heard you were going to do a test of courage, I was about to offer my help, but...

I decided that this was another challenge for Mayoi-dono, and endured it patiently, de gozaru.

You've really matured so well~ As the leader of the Ninja Association, I'm proud of you, nihihi ☆

Mayoi: Chief...! Uuu... *Sniffle* Thank you so much...

Tsumugi: Fufu. Even from my perspective, Ayase-kun's hard work was obvious. It seems like everyone was amazed by the realistic shadow play using a diorama...

The elusive octopus costume appearing from shadows and ceilings was also well-received ♪

Tomoya: Octopus costume...? I don't remember there being anything like that.

Mayoi: I did see it, but... Wasn't that Tsumugi-san?

Tsumugi: Eh, I also saw a person in a costume here, though?

From the shade of the tree over there, it was sending me a signal to come in. I thought for sure it was Ayase-kun.

Mayoi: If it's not me, Tsumugi-san, or Mashiro-san, then who...?

???: Kukuku...

Tomoya: ...Eek?! There it is, the octopus costume!

Tsumugi: That characteristic laugh... Is that you, Rei-kun?

Wataru: Fufufu, incorrect ☆ The individual mimicking Rei's voice while dressed as an octopus-like alien is none other than—

Mayoi: Hi-Hi-Hi-Hi-Hibiki-san?!

Wataru: Amazing! Yes, this is your Hi-Hi-Hi-Hi-Hibiki Wataru...☆

To everyone who was at the "Dead End Café", hearty congratulations on a job well done~

I left work a bit early and missed out on joining a fascinating project. It's truly saddening, sob, sob.

However, I couldn't really remain silent, so I partook in a manner akin to a hidden character.

Fufufu. I'm delighted to see you all taken aback by the monster character...☆

Mayoi: Uuu... Even though the test of courage should've ended, I still felt a chill down my spine...

Mayoi: Nonetheless... Chief. Summer has come to an end, but I was able to enjoy the summer events as well.

From now on, I will continue to grow for Chief's sake and for the people who treat someone like me kindly. Therefore—

Let's enjoy next year's summer together...♪

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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 4

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Rei, Ritsu, Tsumugi, Mayoi, Tomoya

"Uwaaaah! Aoba-kun, you're so cunning! Ritsu, please be nice to me sometimes too~!"

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Season: Summer Location: Seisoukan Kitchen

A few days later, at Seisoukan's kitchen.

Rei: My cute, cute little brother, what brings you to the kitchen?

Ritsu: Hm~ So he's still breathing~

Rei: How distant... I wonder if those pastries are the source of this aroma.

Could it be, are they for your beloved big brother? Kukuku, I feel so bashful ♪

Ritsu: Hm... You could say that.

Rei: Eh, huh? T-Truly?! It was a joke, but...!

I can't believe Ritsu baked pastries for me... I might just start tearing up a little...!

Ritsu: Ugh. You got it wrong, no one said it was for you.

Rei: ...Eh?

Tsumugi: Good afternoon, Ritsu-kun.

Ritsu: Here at last. I've been waiting for you, Aoba-onii-chan ♪

Rei: "Aoba-onii-chan"...! C-Could it be, those pastries are for...?!

Ritsu: Aoba-onii-chan asked me to make these. Outsider Anija, take a hike.

Rei: A-Asked you...?!

Uwaaaah! Aoba-kun, you're so cunning! Ritsu, please be nice to me sometimes too~!

Tsumugi: Rei-kun.

Ritsu: Ignore him, ignore him. You can leave Anija alone. More importantly, though—

I finished the prototype of the pastries you requested, would you try some?

Tsumugi: Okay. Would you like Rei-kun to taste them as well? Different opinions could be helpful.

Ritsu: Eh~? I don't think Anija's opinion will help you. Well, whatever.

Here, Anija's share. Be grateful to me and Aoba-onii-chan.

Since I'm letting you eat something special, give a sensible opinion, alright?

Rei: While expressing gratitude to Aoba-kun might be complicated, I gladly accept.

Mm, delicious ♪ As always, the taste is impeccable despite its appearance.

Ritsu: You haven't eaten enough to say "as always".

Rei: Nom nom... By the way, Aoba-kun, why are you having Ritsu make pastries for you?

Since he mentioned it was a prototype, I assumed you were going to use it for something.

Tsumugi: Oh, yes. Actually, I was thinking of giving out Ritsu-kun's sweets as participation prizes in the upcoming test of courage at the dorms.

As for me personally, I intended to reuse the recipe for the pie that was being developed for another project.

Ritsu: That's for the café, but it's a different story when it comes to a test of courage~

Because it's for my beloved Onii-chan above all else, I'll be giving it my all, you know?

Rei: Uuu. I'm supposed to be Ritsu's only Onii-chan~...

If this is the case, I, too, will participate in the test of courage and get some sweets from Ritsu.

Ritsu: ...Aoba-onii-chan, can you make sure that only Anija can't participate in the test of courage~?

Rei: Why?!

Location: Seisoukan Dorm Room

Same time, in Mayoi and Tomoya's room

Mayoi: Ah, welcome back, Mashiro-san.

Tomoya: I'm back. I got the materials you asked for.

Mayoi: Thank you. I'm sorry to bother you.

Tomoya: No problem, I was out of town anyway. How's your work going?

Mayoi: It's going well, thanks to your help.

Tomoya: Oh, the dioramas have increased. Ayase-senpai, you're really talented.

Mayoi: No, um, it's not like that. With enough practice, anyone can achieve this level.

Tomoya: Oh no, I can't do it at least. How do you get skills like this? Did someone teach you?

Mayoi: I am self-taught. I've been on my own for a long time, so I've gotten good at this kind of "playing alone" thing.

...um, I realize that might sound introverted and creepy... I apologize.

Tomoya: That's not true. It's amazing that you've mastered it so well on your own.

Mayoi: I'm not even close to mastering it. Compared to the work of a professional, it's garbage.

Tomoya: But if an amateur can do this well, that's good enough for me. What's this lever for?

Mayoi: Since simply shining a light wasn't enough, I added a little trick. If you push this lever forward...

Tomoya: The light on the diorama shifts! I see, the shadow's size can be adjusted by moving the lever.

As I thought, it's amazing... Ayase-senpai, is it difficult to make a diorama?

Mayoi: Hmm? Are you also interested in dioramas, Mashiro-san?

Tomoya: Just a bit. I'm curious about what it's like to give it a try.

If I were alone, I'd probably get bored quickly, but with Ayase-senpai, I feel like I could manage at least one without getting discouraged and keep trying.

If you're willing, could you teach me?

Mayoi: Very well, I'll teach you step by step...♪

What kind of diorama would you like to create?

Tomoya: Well... What sort of things can be made?

Mayoi: You can make anything. People, animals, buildings... You can even make a planet.

When you arrange them around you, you can immerse yourself in your own world. Fufufu...♪

Tomoya: Wow~ It must be fun once you can create freely, huh.

I was thinking of trying to make Hokuto-senpai, but I don't think it would be possible for a beginner...

Ah. Can it be a rabbit?

Mayoi: Of course. Let's make a cute rabbit ♪

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Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 3

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Tomoya, Mayoi, Tsumugi, Keito

"Um. Can I take a break in the ceiling to calm down?"

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Season: Summer Location: NewDi Office

A few days later, at NewDi's Common Room

Tomoya: ...Should we just wait in this room? Got it.

Do I want a drink? No, no, we're not here to talk business or anything...

So this is what the common room is like at NewDi. I don't visit other agencies often, so this is a new experience for me.

Mayoi: Uuu, my stomach is churning with nerves... How can you stay so calm, Mashiro-san?

Tomoya: What do you mean? It's not like we were called for doing something wrong.

We're meeting with Aoba-senpai, so let's just take it easy.

Mayoi: Right, take it easy...

Um. Can I take a break in the ceiling to calm down?

Tomoya: Eh? That's usually not allowed. Aoba-senpai said he'll be here as soon as he finishes his phone call.

Mayoi: I-I just need to for a little bit...

Tomoya: Just... hold on! A moment...! Ayase-senpai!

Tsumugi: Sorry to keep you waiting... Oh?

Mashiro-kun, whose feet are dangling from the ceiling? By process of elimination, I assume that's Ayase-kun?

Tomoya: That's right...! Aoba-senpai's here now, so pleeease come down!

Mayoi: I-I-I-I-I understand! Please don't pull meee...!

Tsumugi: What a spectacular landing. But why were you in the ceiling?

Tomoya: Ahaha... I don't get it, but it seems to calm him down.

Mayoi: Yes. It actually helped ease some of my tension...

Tsumugi: I don't really understand, but I'm glad you could relax.

Well, I wanted to thank you for your interesting discussion the other day about planning a summer festival...

As examples, I've prepared some proposals and cost estimates for festivals taking place this summer.

Mayoi: Cost estimates?

Tsumugi: Yes, it's easier to plan when you have specific numbers to work with, right?

Tomoya: ...Uwah, festivals are so expensive, aren't they?

Tsumugi: That's right. Even when considering labor expenses, arrangements are necessary for operating staff, security personnel, vendors, cleaners, and more, which all incur associated costs.

By the way, here's what a smaller festival using a kindergarten playground might look like.

Tomoya: It's cheaper than the previous estimate you showed us. What do you think, Ayase-senpai?

Mayoi: Hnn... Covering the entire cost would be challenging, and to balance income and expenses, we'd need to attract a lot of external visitors, correct?

I struggle with communication, and I'm not very skilled at dealing with outsiders. It might be too much for me to handle.

Tomoya: Even for this scale? At this rate, planning a summer festival could be difficult...?

Tsumugi: ...In your message, you mentioned a "summer festival-like event." Would it be okay if it were any type of summer event?

Mayoi: Yes, that's right. If I'm able to do it, and if it would make Chief happy...

Tsumugi: Then, how about a test of courage at Seisoukan?

You wouldn't need to rent a space, you wouldn't have to invite people, and the budget would be smaller than a summer festival.

Additionally, involving other idols living in Seisoukan could create opportunities for interaction and enhance the experience.

It would require the approval of Keito-kun, the dorm supervisor, and the agreement of Seisoukan's residents.

Other idols could easily participate in the event, making it enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

Mayoi: Come to think of it, Chief also mentioned something about a test of courage...

I think I could manage that. I already did it for an occult TV show I appeared on during the summer.

But we just wandered around Yumenosaki in the middle of the night, chatting with each other.

At that time, I took the audience to my favorite places to liven up the show, but there are no such places in Seisoukan...

Is it okay to just wander around aimlessly?

Tsumugi: Even just turning off the hallway lights could create a sense of excitement. Adding some creativity would be great, considering the effort you're putting in.

Let's brainstorm together to create a proposal that Keito-kun would approve ♪

Location: Seisoukan Common Room

Same night, in the common room.

Keito: ...A test of courage at Seisoukan.

Summer is over, isn't it too late in the season to implement it?

Mayoi: Uu... That's true, but ....

Tsumugi: There's no rule that says a test of courage must be held in summer, right?

Besides, the current season might actually be more suitable than the hot and humid summer.

Keito: Hmm... I generally understand the purpose behind this, but...

What's the matter, Ayase? You're sweating a lot.

You're not up to something, are you?

Mayoi: Eeek?! I-I-I-I-I'm not up to anything!

But, I'm not very good at these kinds of discussions...

Keito: Then why are you here? Why are you the representative?

If you're not comfortable with it, why not leave it to Aoba, who is right beside you?

Mayoi: Um, it's just that... I'm the one who came up with the idea.

I'm a helpless person who can't do anything. But since I wished to "do it", I felt it wouldn't be right to pass it all on to someone else...

Keito: I see. While I'm unsure about having Aoba represent the majority, I'll give you credit for the spirit.

Mayoi: Ahh, uu, I'm sorry...

Um, what do you think of the plan? Can we have a test of courage...?

Keito: I don't mind. As a recreational activity to strengthen bonds among dormitory residents, I'll allocate a budget for it.

Mayoi: R-Really?! Thank you very much...!

Keito: However, I do have conditions. ...Don't look at me like that, I'm not trying to complicate things. I just ask that you use common sense.

First, do not damage the facilities. Flashy setups are prohibited. Second, thoroughly inform the dormitory residents and avoid inconveniencing non-participants.

Third, adhere to the scheduled time, and promptly clean up as soon as it's over. That's all, can you commit to that?

Mayoi: Y-Yes! I promise to uphold those conditions!

Keito: Then you have my approval. If there's anything you need, you can tell me. As the dorm supervisor, I'll do my best to help.

Mayoi: T-Thank you so much...!

Tsumugi: I'm glad, Ayase-kun ♪

Mayoi: Uuu, it was thanks to you, Tsumugi-san...

Tsumugi: Not at all. I just gave your back a little nudge.

Now, the real work begins. Let's do our best to make it a wonderful test of courage.

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