Volume 13 Chapter 178 Shirogane Aqua, Berry Berry Surprise Project
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Aqua-san, Aqua-san, the two of them have arrived!!”
”Got it. I’ll get ready.”
Fortunately, this check-in counter area has been set aside for the flash mob.
I glance at the tablet device prepared by the staff to check the situation.
Wait, hold on.
Is the space a bit smaller than expected?
I quickly ask the staff to confirm.
’Sorry, Aqua-san. There was a miscommunication, and the space is smaller than we requested in advance.’
Since Minette-san’s performance originally required a bit more distance between people, we might be able to manage by reducing the number of participants slightly.
I communicate this to the people who will be performing the flash mob via my earpiece.
The problem lies with me.
Considering safety, it’s better for me to reduce the number of participants and ensure proper spacing.
But who am I?
I’m no amateur.
I’m one of the professionals who make a living from this.
Can I pull it off?
I tell myself that I can do it, convincing myself mentally.
’What will Aqua-san do?’
’Of course, we will go ahead as planned. It’s okay, just trust me.’
My words make everyone tense up.
When we started this program, a promise was made between Ako-san and the staff.
When I said, “I want you to trust me,” I wanted the staff to bet everything on that promise too.
The theme of BERYL is always one thing.
It’s to show everyone the real BERYL.
I mean, if I can’t do it, then who can?
’Are you all okay?’
’This is Dancer A, no problems here!’
’Dancer B here, let’s do this!!’
’Dancer C, I’m a pro too. Leave it to me!’
My passion is spreading to everyone.
Even the producer, who always has a smirk, now has a serious face.
’I’ll take responsibility, so everyone, relax. Now, let’s do our best to put smiles on their faces!!’
With this, everyone involved in the show has made their resolve.
I lower my gaze to the tablet and watch Minette-san’s performance.
”What!? What!?”
Naline-san is bewildered by the sudden flash mob guerrilla performance that started right in front of her.
The surrounding guests also show surprised expressions, but realizing it’s some sort of performance announced in advance, they stop to watch.
Go for it!
Go for it!
I’m desperately cheering on Minette-san as she showcases her performance.
Gradually calming down, Naline-san, with tears in her eyes, claps along with a smile.
In response, the quick-witted and lively regular guests join in with clapping to liven up the atmosphere.
Thus, the surprise from Minette-san to Naline-san was a success.
”I’m sorry. Were you surprised?”
”I was surprised! But thank you. I’m really happy!”
The two of them joined hands and rejoiced.
Now, from here on, it’s my time.
Idol, Shirogane Aqua… Here I go!!
When I snap my fingers, a new music starts playing.
”What, what!?”
”Is there still something else!?”
”Wait, isn’t this intro ‘stay here’!?”
”Does that mean there’s another song!?”
The customers at the airport buzz with excitement at the intro.
’I’ve been saved by you many times, so I wanted to help you this time.’
Everyone gasps after hearing the lyrics of the song.
Yes, these lyrics are a slightly different live-exclusive special version from the usual stay here.
’There’s no one that can replace you, no matter where in the world I search. So don’t leave me.’
I pull my pilot’s hat down deep to hide my face and jump onto the path created by the dancers.
Seeing me slide into the narrow space, everyone is astonished.
’I’ve been troubled, worried, and stopped, but still I’m helped by you. I have been saved by you countless times. Do you know how much you’ve saved me?’
People who realized my true identity let out a scream-like voice.
Minette-san and Naline-san, who were looking over here, seemed so shocked that they froze with their eyes wide open while hugging.
’I’m okay now. Because you’re by my side, I’m not alone anymore. I’ve been saved by you so many times. That’s why I thought I had to change. There’s no one that can replace you, no matter where in the world I search. So don’t leave me. I’ve lost count of how many times you’ve helped me. So now, I want to help you. Because there’s no one that can replace you, no matter where in the world I search. So please wait for me!’
At the end of the biggest chorus, I throw my hat towards the girl who had been silently staring at me while gripping my acrylic stand.
”Kyaaaaaaa! Kyaaaaaaa! Kyaaaaaaa!”
”Aqua-samaaaaaaa!”
”Ugyahhhhhhh!”
I receive the microphone from one of the dancers.
From here on, it’s a live performance.
I’m putting in even more effort.
’I finally caught up to you. Can I touch you with these hands? Thanks to you, I’ve come to realize something.’
Until then, I had been performing in a way that made the cramped venue feel spacious, and just with a glance exchanged with the dancer, I make my way through a briefly opened, limited route to stand in front of Minette-san and Naline-san.
If either of our movements had been a few seconds off, we definitely would have collided and failed.
If I’m a professional, the other party is a professional too.
We exchange a high-5 in our hearts.
’I couldn’t believe in myself. This place you created feels so comfortable, yet it was scary, and I couldn’t take that first step.’
I’ll show the two of them a live song and dance up close.
Thank you, everyone, for becoming my fans.
So now I’m going to prove it to all of you.
That it was worth becoming my fan.
’I’ve been helped by you countless times. That’s why I thought I shouldn’t keep relying on you. Just as you had me, I’ve got you. So, my friend, please continue to be my best friend from now on.’
Shintaro, Toa, and Tenga-senpai’s faces come to mind.
The more I think about everyone while I sing, the more emotion gets into the lyrics.
’I have hurt you many times. That’s why I thought I had to change. I haven’t searched anywhere in the world for someone to replace you. So please don’t leave me. I might have done something irreparable to you. That’s why I thought I had to apologize. Because, there’s no one in the world who can replace you.’
I turned around smoothly and stretched my hand out in front of the two.
’So wait for me there, because I’m coming to get you!!’
Ha…ha…
I nailed it perfectly.
It was a shoot without rehearsal.
On top of that, there were unexpected troubles.
Even so, I’m overflowing with gratitude for everyone who believed in me and worked through it together.
”Kyaaaaaaa!”
”Aqua-samaaaaaaa!”
”So cool! W-Wait. The real Aqua-sama is way too cool!”
”Ugh, Aqua-sama during her idol performances is the ultimate. I have to write this on the bulletin board.”
”Aqua-sama’s captain cosplay is amazing. Kanon-sama is going to faint!”
I broke my cool expression and showed a soft smile to the two.
”Excuse me, may I see your return ticket?”
”Y-Yes”
Encouraged by me, Minette-san and Naline-san showed me their airport ticket.
I took out a small clipboard prop from my pocket and pretended to check the ticket.
”What’s the purpose of your travel today?”
”Um, well… I came to see you.”
I gave a slight grin.
”Thank you. How was it to meet?”
”It was the best…. So, Minette-san, did you know about this!?”
Minette-san shook her head at Naline-san’s words.
At that moment, the cameraman appeared and peeled off the sticker on the camera right in front of us, revealing the spoiler.
”Eh!? So that means I was tricked too!?”
”That’s right. But your mom knew.”
”Ugh, no way! Mom!”
I shook hands with the two of them and took a commemorative photo before returning the bag with the tickets I was given earlier.
”Thank you for the tickets. Now, enjoy your trip in Japan!”
”Yes!”
”Thank you very much!”
I waved goodbye to the two of them and bowed my head to the surrounding airport guests while saying, “Thank you for your cooperation.”
”Huh…? Wait a minute. Minette, look!”
”Huh? What? What’s going on!?”
The two of them noticed something odd about the bag with the tickets inside, and I heard their surprised voices from behind me.
It was a special surprise from me, prepared secretly from the program’s staff.
When I was pretending to check in backstage earlier, I wasn’t just playing around.
By coincidence, I asked a staff member from the travel agency and someone who worked at the airport to quickly arrange first-class tickets for their return flight and an upgrade at the hotel reserved by the program.
While I couldn’t manage to get tickets to the concert, I wanted to give this level of a present to Minette-san and Naline-san, who successfully pulled off the flash mob with my help.
Once again, you two, please enjoy your trip in Japan.
As I whispered that in my heart, I joined the staff in the backstage area.
”We made it safely, didn’t we?”
”Yes!”
I hugged each of the dancers who helped, as well as the busy airport staff and travel agency staff.
Of course, signing autographs, taking photos, and shaking hands are all fine.
I want them to ask for whatever they want.
”So, Aqua-san. Let’s head to the next location.”
”Huh?”
Wait, isn’t this the end?
When I made that face, the producer looked at me seriously, as if to say, “What are you talking about?”
Damn it.~
Right now, what I want to make the most clear is probably not to Kohina-senpai, but to the very serious producer.
”So here comes the next surprise!”
”No way…”
Once again packed into the narrow location bus, I headed to the next site where someone wanted to meet me.
Fan A: “Wait, by the way, where did that hat go!?”
Fan B: “It seems like someone secretly got the treasure.”
Fan C: “Damn ittttttt! I was so captivated by Aqua-sama that I didn’t notice!”
Fan D: “Me too, me too!”
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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