Male Idol Extra 14

Chapter 14 Tsukimachi Ayana, I Said I Like You, But That Doesn’t Mean I’m Ready To Confess!

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 Right now, the whole world is buzzing about the CM featuring Aqua and Emily-san.

 ’Do you have someone you like…?’

 Everyone stopped in their tracks, mesmerized by Emily-san’s image on the TV screen in the show window.

 Emily-san, wearing a coat and a muffler around her neck, was running somewhere with a determined look on her face.

 Where was she headed, anyway?

 The tartan-checkered paper bag in her hand was swaying left and right, as if to express her excited heart.

 ’I want to convey this overflowing feeling of love to you.’

 Emily-san stopped running and placed her hands on her knees, and the man in front of her turned around.

 Although only his nose and below were visible on the screen, anyone could tell it was Aqua.

 ’Let’s give love on February 14th.’”

 Emily-san took out a heart-shaped box with a ribbon from the paper bag and handed it to Aqua with a nervous expression. Emily-san’s blushing face was incredibly cute, and even I, a girl, felt a little flutter in my chest.

 It seemed everyone watching the screen felt the same way, as they all had lovestruck faces.

 ’Fuji Department Store, Valentine’s Day Fair is now open.’

 Aqua smiled lightly and took a bite of the sheep-shaped Merry-san chocolate made by Morinaga.

 Aqua stroked Emily-san’s disheveled hair and held hands with her, walking in the same direction.

 ”No matter how many times I see it, Yukishiro Emily is just… wow…”

 ”Her face is too small, it’s… Kanon-sama level.”

 ”I think she’s got a face that’s a lethal weapon, just like Aqua-sama.”

 ”That PV is amazing, she’s a real beauty.”

 The world is in an uproar over Emily-san, who has suddenly appeared in the entertainment industry like a comet.

 It all started when the 2 of them co-starred in this Fuji CM, and now everywhere is bustling with excitement over this unheard-of event called Valentine’s Day.

 I put on my casquette and turned away from the TV screen, crossing the street.

 I hailed a taxi and headed home.

 ”I’m back.”

 I muttered to myself in the empty room, taking off the muffler, casquette, and glasses I wore for disguise.

 It’s hotter than I thought today… As I took off my camel coat, I felt the sweltering heat from the knitwear underneath.

 Ah… I’m all sweaty… No choice, I’ll change.

 After taking off my knitwear, I stood in front of the mirror, raised my arms, and wiped the sweat from my armpits with a sweat-absorbing sheet.

 Wipe, wipe, wipe… I’ll wipe the sweat from my chest area too, since it’s all sweaty…

 Ping, ping, ping, pong!

 Yeah, yeah, I know, I know, geez! Who’s making so much noise on my precious day off!

 ”Ayana-chan! Are you there?”

 ”Yukari, your voice is too loud… shh…”

 On the other side of the intercom, Yukari-senpai and Ako-san with a troubled expression appeared.

 What’s going on? Is something happening again?

 I quickly put on some clothes that were nearby and invited the 2 of them into my house in response to their call.

 ”Sorry, Ayana-chan. Yukari’s causing trouble again…”

 ”No… it’s just the usual, and since I live alone, there’s no one to worry about, so it’s okay.”

 Yukari-senpai sat on the sofa, relaxing like she was in her own home.

 This person’s amazing, she even had the same attitude when she visited Aqua’s house.

 She doesn’t care about what others think, even as a guy.

 In fact, she even looked for erotic books in Aqua’s room, saying things like…

 Ugh… just thinking about it makes my face turn red.

 ’This is the article where we answered an interview about Yuu-onii, right?’

 ’Yeah. We did the interview in swimsuits since it was a swimming-themed issue, and I even did a gravure photo shoot in swimsuits.;

 At first, I thought she was reading my article.

 But when I looked closely, I found traces of something like sauce splattered only on my gravure page.

 ’Hey, is this… what I think it is?’

 ’I-I have no idea what’s is it!’

 I mean, I’ve never seen a guy’s sp*rm…you know, before…

 And I somehow managed to get back to the living room without anyone noticing, but I couldn’t sleep that night.

 ”So, what’s with Yukari going to Ayana-chan’s house, anyway? I still don’t get the reason… If it’s just going to be a bother, I’ll drag you back home.”

 ”Loogk at thifsh…”

 Yukari-senpai was eating the snacks I had just bought, and handed me a paper bag with a Tartan check pattern.

 When I looked inside the bag with Ako-san, I saw Morinaga chocolate wafers and stuff.

 ”Today, we’re making chocolate treats with 3 people!”

 Eh?! Kohina-senpai making chocolate…? Is this a joke?

 ”Yukari… can I ask the reason?”

 ”That useless Aqua said Yukari-senpai couldn’t make snacks or something, and I got all upset! Muuu…just thinking about it makes me angry! Look We’re going to make the most delicious, visually stunning chocolate treats and show him!!”

 I exchanged a glance with Ako-san.

 ”By the way, Ako-san, are you good at cooking? Honestly, I’m terrible at it.”

 ”Haha, surprisingly, the only dish I can make is Ramen by pouring hot water into a cup.”

 Ako-san, that’s not cooking at all…

 ”Yukari, that’s why we can’t help you, okay?”

 ”Mm…hey, Ayana-chan. Don’t you know someone who’s good at cooking or something?”

 For now, about 4 people came to mind.

 But one of them is Aqua, so I automatically crossed him off the list.

 ”Two classmates, and one member from eau de Cologne…”

 ”Yeah, I’m sorry, but can you call the member from eau de Cologne?”

 ”I understand. But I don’t know if she can come or not…”

 ”If that’s the case, we’ll just make do with these 3 people!!”

 Just thinking about having to feed Aqua made me want to avoid it at all costs.

 I used a chat app to ask Maron-senpai for help.

 ”Uh, hi…”

 ”The… the real Kohina Yukari…”

 For some reason, Fran came along with Maron-senpai even though I didn’t call her.

 Fran, who was meeting Yukari-senpai for the first time, seemed to be instinctively scared and was hiding behind Maron-senpai’s shadow.

 ”Sorry. I didn’t mean to bring Fran along, but she just came…”

 ”It’s okay, don’t worry about it.”

 Ah, that’s right… Fran is still in elementary school, so Maron-senpai is taking care of her at home, right?…

 Anyway, following Yukari-senpai’s instructions, we all put on aprons.

 Since our home kitchen is too small, we borrowed the party room in the apartment complex.

 ”Maron-sensei, I want to make chocolate treats that’ll make Useless Aqua go wild!”

 ”Hmm… that might be a bit difficult. I do make sweets as a hobby, but considering how much Aqua-kun loves food, I think it’s impossible. The way he handles knives when cooking fish is like a pro’s…!”

 That guy is really good at cooking…

 ”Grrr… then, if that’s the case, I’ll make something that’ll make him think I’m not bad at cooking, something that looks good and tastes great!”

 ”Hmm, how about we make mini duck waffles with fresh chocolate? I think Aqua-kun will definitely love it, and it’s just the right amount to make him happy.”

 So, under Maron-senpai’s guidance, we decided to make fresh chocolate mini duck waffles.

 ”Okay, first, let’s put only egg whites in the bowl.”

 ”Eeek! Why are there shells in there too!”

 Yukari-senpai…?

 I can at least crack eggs properly, you know.

 Yukari-senpai got Ako-san to help her and somehow managed to move on to the next step.

 ”Next, everyone, let’s add granulated sugar.”

 ”Oh no… I think I added too much!”

 I added way more than I thought… what do I do?

 I heard a huge amount being poured in from Yukari-senpai’s side, but I pretended not to notice.

 Aqua, good luck!

 ”It’s okay, we’ll divide it into 3 parts and mix it with a mixer, so it’ll be a little… yeah.”

 Maron-senpai also knew, but didn’t look at Yukari-senpai.

 ”Whoa, it’s splattered everywhere…”

 The cream that splattered from the mixer stuck to Fran’s cheek.

 Fran picked it up with her finger and poked it into her mouth with a “plok” sound.

 ”Mmm… so sweet.”

 It’s not very polite, but I did the same, picking up the cream that landed on my nose with my finger and licking it.

 Mmm… it’s really sweet. But I can’t say it’s delicious.

 ”Okay, next, mix in the powdered sugar and almond powder that we prepared earlier.”

 I mixed it in like I was cutting with a rubber spatula.

 I’m not very good at cooking, but I thought this mixing part wasn’t so bad.

 Even though Yukari-senpai and Ako-san were making a ruckus next to me, I didn’t look at them.

 If I made eye contact, I might get dragged into their chaos.

 ”Okay, then let’s put it in a piping bag and squeeze it out onto the baking sheet!”

 Maron-senpai skillfully dropped the dough onto the baking sheet.

 Compared to the unevenly sized and misshapen dough that Fran and I made, hers was clearly superior.

 On the other hand, Yukari-san’s… yeah, let’s just pretend I didn’t see it.

 ”Sprinkle powdered sugar on it, and then bake it in the oven… and while that’s happening, let’s melt the chocolate in hot water!”

 Maron-senpai poured all the chocolate ingredients into a bowl and melted the chocolate.

 This part was dangerous because of the risk of burns, so Maron-senpai did it all.

 ”Then, let’s sandwich the melted chocolate between the baked dough, cooled with ice water!”

 Maron-senpai dropped the chocolate-filled piping bag onto the flipped-over dough.

 Then, she sandwiched the other half of the dough on top, and it was complete.

 ”After that, we just need to wrap it in a bag and put it in a box, and it’s done!”

 It feels like Maron-senpai did most of the important parts, but I’ll just pretend that’s not the case.

 ”Alright, let’s go, everyone!!”

 ”Huh?”

 ”Go where?”

 ”Does ‘everyone’ include me too?”

 ”Ayana-senpai, I have a bad feeling about this…”

 So, we all got in the car and arrived.

 This is the headquarters building of Beryl Entertainment.

 They say it’s the most heavily guarded place in Japan right now, but since the president is here, all areas are accessible with just a facial recognition pass.

 ”Hey, hey, s-senpai, is it okay for us to be here?”

 ”What’s with all the fuss?”

 Maron-senpai and Fran are also looking around, taking in the surroundings.

 I get it. Compared to our office, this place is ridiculously beautiful.

 ”Hey, everyone, look over here!”

 The 2 of them jump at the sound of a man’s voice.

 Ah… isn’t that Nobu-san’s voice?

 Since I’ve visited Beryl a few times because of Yukari-senpai, I’m somewhat familiar with the inside of the building.

 We got permission from Ako-san to enter the photography studio.

 ”Lapis-chan, you’re as cute as ever~ Ah, I can totally understand how Aqua-kun feels!”

 Oh, she’s really cute….

 Lapis-chan is a beautiful girl, but there’s something about her that’s even more adorable — her very existence is cute.

 ”Subaru-chan is amazing too~ Aaah, let’s take a photo with your brother someday!”

 Subaru-chan is Toa-chan’s little sister, and she really looks just like him.

 But she has a more spirited, boyish charm than Toa-chan.

 ”Mm-hmm! Kukuri-sama is amazing! So, be more like a queen!! Yes! Your legs in tights are amazing!”

 Kukuri-chan seems to have noticed us, and she turns her gaze towards us for just a moment.

 Fran, who reacted with a start, stands up her hair like a cat.

 ”Princess Fi-chan, you’re amazing So, be more energetic and raise your hands high! Yes, yes, yes! Very Good!”

 ”~nano!”

 Fi-chan jumps up energetically.

 Hehe, she’s still as energetic as ever, and it’s enviable.

 ”Haa-chan, be more laid-back! So, give off a more downbeat vibe!”

 Haa-chan, also known as Hermie, is Kanon-san’s little sister.

 I think it’s crazy when I think about it again. This space alone is like a miniature version of the world, isn’t it?

 ”I’m convinced… These kids will definitely conquer the world Right, right, Aqu P?”

 Aqu P? Ah… when I look back, Aqua is sitting in a chair with his arms crossed, looking like he’s posing for a photo shoot.

 Maron-senpai and Fran are stunned, their mouths agape, unable to process the situation.

 Ah, that’s right, the audition program results haven’t been broadcast on national TV yet.

 ”Ugh… everyone’s too cute, I can’t look straight at them. Hurry up… hurry up and make them pay the price…!”

 Saying that, Aqua hands out small pouches to everyone from her pocket.

 Is it okay to give out something so thick? Is there a lot of money inside?

 Yukari-senpai, who saw this, slips into the photo shoot room with a sly smile.

 ”What are you doing? You useless Aqua.”

 ”Geh, Kohina-senpai! Why are you intruding on my paradise?”

 ”Geh, what’s with that? Don’t talk to people like they’re monsters! Look, I’m cute too, aren’t I?”

 Yukari-senpai winks and throws a kiss at Aqua.

 ”Kohina-senpai… that’s a bit harsh, isn’t it?”

 ”Muuu! You let me go this far, so at least praise me a little!!”

 ”No, it’s not like you did anything on purpose, Kohina-senpai…”

 ”So, in Aqua’s case, if it were Ayana-chan or Akocchi, you’d definitely praise them, wouldn’t you?”

 ”But Ako-san and Ayana are normally cute too…”

 ”Eh?!”

 Hey, Aqua! Stop with the unexpected attacks, okay!

 It’s fine to play around with Yukari-senpai like usual, but Ako-san, who looks strong but is actually innocent, is weak to those kinds of things, so stop it already!

 ”Well, that’s enough for today. Look at this instead!”

 Yukari-senpai hands Aqua a box with chocolates inside, her breathing rough, as if to say “What’s with this?”

 I think Yukari-senpai is the only one in the world who can give something to a guy with this kind of attitude.

 ”I made these Valentine’s Day treats myself! Eat them while crying tears of gratitude, and worship Kohina-senpai!!”

 Aqua received a box of sweets from Yukari-senpai and bowed her head deeply as she approached.

 ”Everyone, I’m sorry. It seems like Kohina-senpai caused some trouble, and I’m really sorry…”

 ”Ah, yeah…it was fun, though…right?”

 ”Ah, no need to apologize, I was thinking of making some too, so it’s all good…”

 ”I’m glad I had fun too…no need to apologize to me, Aqua-sama…”

 ”It’s me who should be sorry, Aqua-kun. You’re busy, and yet Yukari caused trouble again…”

 ”Wait, why is it like that?!”

 Yukari-senpai grabbed Aqua’s arm and shook her body back and forth.

 Hehe, hahaha, the 2 of them were so silly that we couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

 Seeing this, everyone else couldn’t help but laugh too.

 It was as if the person who was alone in the room just a moment ago was a lie.

 Ever since these 2 started performing together, every day has been like this.

 ”Aqua, here.”

 ”Thanks!”

 Aqua opened the paper box he received from me and unwrapped the paper to reveal a raw chocolate duck word. He popped it into her mouth.

 ”Sorry, the shape might be a bit weird, but the taste is guaranteed since Maron-senpai supervised it, so it’s definitely good!”

 ”Yeah, it’s delicious. You did a great job. And the fact that it’s a bit weird in shape is actually appealing to guys. Ayana, you said you weren’t good at cooking, but thanks for making it for me.”

 Heh, heh, it seems that the weird shape is appealing…I didn’t know that.

 U-um, I’m not really interested, but I guess it’s good to remember that.

 ”A-aaah, if you’d like, Aqua-sama, I also…”

 ”Thanks, Fran-chan.”

 ”Ah, ah, ah, if you’d like, I also…”

 ”Thank you, Maron-san.”

 Aqua was receiving chocolates from Maron-senpai and Fran, and was thanking them.

 ”Aqua-kun, I’ll give you one too, even though it’s a bit early…”

 ”Ako-san, thank you so much! I’m really happy to receive chocolates from you!”

 Sometimes I wonder.

 Are these 2 really not dating?

 There’s a unique atmosphere between Ako-san and Aqua that’s different from Kanon-san.

 ”Hey, everyone’s eaten theirs, so you have to eat mine too!”

 ”Okay, okay…”

 Aqua took out a raw chocolate duck from the bag and popped it into his mouth.

 ”Glgg…?”

 The next moment, Aqua collapsed on the spot.

 ”Aqua?”

 ”Aqua-kun?”

 ”Nii-sama?”

 ”Aqua-oniisan?”

 ”Aqua-sama, please hang in there!”

 ”Oh no, Aqua-oniichan is going to die!”

 ”Quick, call an ambulance…!”

 ”Ahhhhhh!”

 ”Uh…I don’t think anything weird was in there… Kohina-san, did you put something in it?”

 Everyone looked at Yukari-senpai’s face.

 Then, Yukari-san seemed to remember something and slapped her hand.

 ”Ah…I think I put too much granulated sugar in it, and the adjustment with salt was a failure…”

 That’s it Yukari-senpai, you messed up big time!

 We all desperately took care of Aqua until they revived.

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