Male Idol V13c97

Volume 13 Chapter 97 Shirogane Aqua, Coordinate Showdown

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 One day, we, BERYL, were called to the Fuji Department Store in Shinjuku.

 ”Yes, so, from now on, we’ll be doing a full-body coordinate for 4 lucky women chosen by lottery, from head to toe!!”

 ””””Coordinate?””””

 This sudden announcement and lack of prior explanation. It seems like another one of BERYL’s recording sessions.

 Apparently, we’ll be selecting fans from the audience through a lottery, and each of us will be doing a coordinate for one of them.

 ”The 4 women don’t have confidence in their fashion sense! So, we, BERYL, will make them reborn with our cool coordinates. And there are 2 rules: first, we’ll be going on a date with the woman we coordinate.”

 Hmm, I see.

 So, it means I’ll be going on a date with the girl I coordinate, right?

 And what’s the second rule?

 ”But, the woman you coordinate with and the woman you go on a date with are different. For example, if Aqua-kun goes on a date with a woman, it might be Toa-chan, Mayuzumi-kun, or Tenga-kun who coordinates with her, and exchanging partners is prohibited, so please make sure to keep it to 4 separate pairs.”

 I see.

 So, it means I can’t exchange partners with Tenga-senpai and Shintaro, right?

 As I was thinking about what to do, Toa suddenly raised his hand.

 ”Yes, yes, I’ll take care of the girl who goes on a date with Aqua!”

 So, Toa’s in charge of the girl I’ll be going on a date with, which means I’ll be choosing between Tenga-senpai and Shintaro.

 Which one should I choose? It’s easy to go with Tenga-senpai, but I’ll do it for my friend’s sake.

 ”That’s it, then. I’ll take care of Shintaro’s date partner.”

 Hey, hey, Shintaro. Why are you looking at me with such an anxious gaze?

 Ah, maybe you’re nervous about going on a date with a woman you don’t know, huh?

 Hey, don’t worry about it. Leave it to me, I’m the one who went to buy ero-books with you!

 I’ll make sure to fully coordinate the girl to be exactly what Shintaro likes, so just watch me!!”

 ”Then, I’ll be in charge of Tenga-senpai, right?”

 ”Yeah, that’s right. That means I’m in charge of Toa. It’s all good, leave it to me!”

 Once the first 2 were decided, the rest was easily settled.

 ”Alright, now that we’ve decided on our roles, let’s introduce the 4 fans who got lucky and were chosen as your dates for today!”

 Following the staff lady’s instructions, 4 women entered the cosmetics floor on the first floor.

 They all seemed to be older than us, probably in their 20s, like college students or office ladies.

 ”Aqua-kun’s date partner, Kirishima Kokoro-san. Toa-chan’s date partner, Kawahara Sora-san. Tenga-kun’s date partner, Mano Eru-san. And Mayuzumi-kun’s date partner, Urushihara Mia-san – these 4 ladies are super lucky!!”

 ””””Wow!!””””

 The 4 of us applauded to welcome the 4 chosen fans.

 Shintaro’s date partner, Urushihara Mia, was… yeah! She’s got the flat chest that Shintaro likes! This is gonna be a piece of cake!!

 I was confident of a major victory!

 ”Mia-san, I’m Shirogane Aqua. Nice to meet you.”

 ”Eh? Ah… Aqua-sama, are you in charge of me!?”

 Urushihara-san looked puzzled.

 Don’t worry, I’ve got this! I, Shirogane Aqua, will make sure to handle it!

 Just imagine you’re on a romantic ship that’ll make Shintaro’s heart flutter, or rather, a love boat that’ll make Shintaro fall in love!

 ”Alright, let’s start! Everyone, do your best, okay!!”

 It seems there’s no time limit.

 I mean, isn’t this usually done outside of business hours?

 When I looked around, I saw customers just watching us like they were observing an experiment.

 This whole atmosphere feels like beryl&beryl or something.

 I quickly got on the escalator with Mia and headed up.

 That’s when I saw an old lady struggling to get on the escalator.

 ”Ah, Grandma, are you okay?”

 ”Thank you, thank you.”

 I told her that since elderly people can be unexpectedly dangerous, they should take the elevator from now on.

 After seeing Grandma off, I headed to our first destination, a shop, with Urushihara-san.

 ”We’re here.”

 ”Huh? This…this is a lingerie shop, isn’t it?”

 The TV show staff rushed over to me.

 ”Aqua-kun, Aqua-kun!”

 ”What’s wrong?”

 They looked worried, but I hadn’t done anything problematic yet.

 ”No…it’s just that lingerie is a bit…hard to see…”

 ”What?! Aren’t they say fashion starts from the inside!!?”

 I explained to the staff with gestures.

 Isn’t that okay? I didn’t come to this lingerie shop because I wanted to, but because I was thinking about Urushihara-san.

 Naturally, the idea of this shop floated into my head!

 ”Uh, uh…but we can’t show it on TV…”

 Damn it, I had no choice but to involve the people around us.

 I called out to the customers who were staring at us.

 ”We’re on a date, so there might be some unexpected things happening, right? Don’t you guys think so too?”

 ””””””””””WOOOOOOOO!””””””””””

 The customers around us started chanting “A-qu-a! A-qu-a!” in unison.

 Hahaha! It felt like I’d become a god or a cult leader!

 Maybe I could even start a suspicious cult like the Holy Aqua Religion and make it big? Naah, that’s not possible.

 ”Ah-choo!!”

 The person holding the lighting equipment let out a big sneeze.

 Hmm? That lighting guy looks familiar…

 Uh, uh…can you take off that mask, sunglasses, and cap for a bit?

 Huh? Fever? Ah, that’s tough.

 ”And… is this Shintaro’s taste?”

 I picked up a pair of lacy bra and pants that looked like a thong.

 Urushihara-san’s eyes widened in surprise when she saw them.

 ”Huh?! Is…is this really…?”

 ”Yeah. When I muttered ‘I’ll make your partner wear Hinnu’s string,’ Shintaro’s gaze became intense, and he was staring at me with sparkling eyes.”

 Hmm, I guess the hurdle was high from the start.

 Emily would probably be happy to wear it, but Librarian Urushihara-san is a calm and collected big sister, so she wouldn’t dare to wear it. That’s why I want to make her wear it. I want to make her, of all people, wear it and never take it off!!

 As I looked at the bewildered big sister, I picked up another underwear.

 ”Just in case, I’ll bring these too.”

 The underwear I picked up was a beige and white one, a common type.

 ”But, Urushihara-san, don’t you have something like this?”

 ”Ah, yes. Right now, I’m wearing something similar to this beige one.”

 I deliberately handed the underwear to Librarian Urushihara-san again.

 ”I still recommend this underwear. Urushihara-san, didn’t you come here today to take a step forward and change yourself? You wrote in your application that you want to change from being plain and boring, didn’t you!!”

 Passion is important in anything.

 No matter what direction it takes, if you’re passionate, it looks like you’re having a great conversation.

 Even now, I’m just trying to get Urushihara-san to wear this underwear, but since I’m speaking passionately, it looks like I’m saying something good!! Probably!!

 ”Aqua-sama… I, I’ll do my best!!”

 Yeah, that’s the spirit!! I followed Urushihara-san to the fitting room, watching her carefully.

 As the one who chose her, I have to see it through to the end. That’s a man’s responsibility!!

 Ah, the camera crew, that’s enough for now. From here on, it’s… not for broadcast.

 ””Wow~.””

 As I looked at Urushihara-san wearing the underwear, I let out a sigh of admiration with the lighting staff.

 Hmm? Does the lighting staff use the same perfume or shampoo as Emily? Right now, it smells like Emily’s scent… or is it just my imagination?!

 ”This isn’t part of the program’s expenses, but rather the Shirogane Aqua Breast Fund, which means I’ll pay for it out of my own pocket!!”

 ”Ah, yes.”

 Even the program staff seems to have been won over by my passion.

 I take out my wallet with a velcro from my pocket and pay with a cool, flashy gesture, just like Tenga-senpai taught me.

 ”Next is the outfit. Since we want to create a gap between the inside and outside, let’s go for a refined and elegant feel outside. Urushihara-san already has a refined sense of style, but let’s change into something that gives off a special vibe.”

 I carefully choose an outfit so she doesn’t look too casual.

 First, I think a silk blouse would be good… White would be a great color too.

 The downside is that it gets dirty easily with sweat, but a white top is a must-have for summer. Of course, I’ll choose a material that won’t show through. As for me, I’d be happy if it did show through, but that’s a TPO issue.

 So, I’ll make sure the sleeves are a bit loose to ensure breathability… Oh, this one looks good

 For the bottom, since it’s going to get hot soon, a linen skirt with a refreshing flair would be great.

 Let’s go for a beige color with a hint of pink. If the color is too strong, it’ll look too flashy.

 ”That looks great! What do you think, Urushihara-san?”

 ”It’s amazing! I feel like I’m a lady going on a summer vacation!”

 I nod in agreement, looking at the outfit. Now it’s time for accessories.

 I leave the area for a bit and go searching for something that matches the outfit.

 ”Hmm…”

 I think about it, but I decide that a simple earring would be enough.

 Shintaro doesn’t seem to like women who wear too much jewelry, after all.

 A summer-themed basket bag and a cute mule would be perfect.

 The key is to add a touch of cuteness with the mule’s design.

 ”Shall we head to the salon now?”

 ”Yes.”

 After getting spa, esthetic, and nail treatments, we head to the hair salon.

 Urushihara-san and I consult with a professional hairstylist and ask them to create a hairstyle that matches our outfits.

 Once that’s done, I head back to the cosmetics floor, where I know the sales staff.

 ”I’d like a perfume that’s not too strong, something with a natural scent like soap for summer, please!”

 ”Got it.”

 After choosing the perfume, I move on to the final touches with makeup.

 I ask for a natural look that Shintaro would like.

 ”So, it seems like everyone has successfully coordinated their outfits.”

 As we headed to the Event Floor, where we would all gather, I saw that a proper audience seating area had been prepared and many people were waiting.

 I arrived late, and when I did, I caught up with Shintaro and Tenga-senpai.

 It seemed like all 3 of us were feeling pretty confident.

 ”Who’s going first, then?”

 ”I’ll go first for once.”

 I felt like I was always leaving it to others, so I decided to take the initiative this time.

 With the staff’s guidance, Shintaro made his way to the center of the stage.

 ”And now, please welcome Aqua-kun’s produce, Urushihara Mia-san!!”

 ””Oh~!””

 Urushihara Mia-san appeared on stage, surrounded by applause from the audience.

 I have to say, it was a great feeling. In the end, even her hairstyle had been transformed from a heavy, gloomy look to a light and airy one, making her seem more approachable.

 ”Shintaro, how’s it?”

 ”Ah, yeah. The image has changed a lot from the beginning, and it’s a bit surprising. I think it’s really great.”

 Shintaro, I know you’re aware of it, right? You’re feeling it too, aren’t you?

 The wave of excitement hidden beneath this clear outfit!!

 Don’t worry, I’m the only one who knows, so it’s okay!!

 ”Mayuzumi-kun, of course, you’ll be going on a dinner date with Urushihara Mia-san after this, right?”

 ”Yes, of course.”

 I pumped my fist in the air with both hands!!

 ”And then, Aqua-kun, since we’re at it, can you decide on the destination for the two of them to go on their dinner date?”

 ”Yes.”

 Uh, I think we have to choose a place within Fuji Department Store, right?

 Hmm, where should they go? I’ll take a look at the floor guide and think about it.

 ”Sukiyaki… maybe. Since both Shintaro and Urushihara Mia-san are shy, I think a dish that allows them to deepen their bond by cooking together would be great for a date. By the way, when I go on a date with a girl I want to get closer to, I usually take her to Sukiyaki or something Yakiniku has a strong smell, so it depends on the case.”

 ”Oh, so that’s why you went to Sukiyaki with Ayana-chan before?”

 I’m getting all flustered. So, let’s not talk about that now, okay!

 Ayana is coming as a guest on Beryl & Beryl, and if the staff finds out about my skills in the studio, what am I gonna do?! I’m deliberately not answering and ignoring the staff’s words.

 ”Yes, since you didn’t answer, next is Tenga-kun, please go ahead.”

 ”Uh-huh!”

 Isn’t Tenga-senpai’s date partner, Shintaro’s coordination, Mano Eru-san?

 ”Then, Eru-san, please go ahead!!”

 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

 She’s giving off an amazing rock vibe!! The asymmetrical short cut really suits her, and her fashion sense that takes advantage of her height is incredible!

 Even standing next to tall Tenga-senpai, she doesn’t look out of place――it’s like they’re in perfect balance And personally, I think it’s great that she’s a completely different type from Haruka-san.

 ”Tenga-senpai, how’s my coordination?”

 ”Uh-huh! I think it’s really great!! I’m getting excited for our date later!”

 Shintaro is looking at the floor guide, scratching his head in confusion, just like me.

 It seems like he’s choosing the date spot for Tenga-senpai and Eru-san, just like before.

 ”Earlier, Eru-san said she was too nervous to eat, and Tenga-senpai said he ate a lot before coming here, so I thought a place with a light menu, like a tasting counter, would be good for them to talk a lot. It’s perfect for the two adults, don’t you think?”

 ”””””Oh, yeah!!”””””

 I’m tearing up and applauding Shintaro’s choice.

 Shintaro, I’m so happy for you. I knew you could do it from the start!

 ”Next is Toa-chan’s turn. Please, Kawahara Sora-san!”

 Whoa, amazing! As expected of Tenga-senpai, who’s always on top of the latest trends!

 He always said he’ll open his own boutique, Akira, or Fashionista TENGA, someday…

 ”So cute~! Wait, what? Tenga-senpai has incredible sense! Sorry, I know that Tenga-senpai wore a leather jacket in the summer and almost got heatstroke, so this is unbelievable!”

 ””””Amazing sense.”””””

 And that’s what I said. Back then, Shintaro and I were also super worried.

 The doctor at the hospital was like, “Why did you wear this in the summer?!” and for some reason, we got scolded too.

 ”Toa-chan, of course you’re going to go on a date, right?”

 ”Yeah, yeah, I’ll do it. Let’s talk a lot!”

 Then, Tenga-senpai looks at the floor guide and chooses a date spot for Toa’s.

 ”Isn’t a café dining with desserts for 2 people a good idea?”

 ”That’s so like you, Tenga-senpai!”

 Toa-chan loves desserts, and Kawahara-san also wrote on the application form that they want to eat desserts together. Tenga-senpai saw that and remembered it.

 ”Then, finally, Aqua-kun’s, please go ahead!”

 I stand in the center of the stage. Wait, didn’t I become the main attraction again?

 Well, whatever.

 ”Is everyone ready? Kirishima Kokoro-san, please go ahead!!”

 ”””””Wowww!!”””””

 Whoa, I almost fell to my knees because of the one-piece dress that accentuates the breasts, like something an adult woman would wear.

 ”Aqua is weak against adults and older women, and he can’t ignore the appeal of their breasts. You might say he likes smaller ones, but in the end, Aqua likes bigger ones the most!!”

 ”””””That’s right.”””””

 It’s not just Toa-chan, but everyone in the audience seems to know everything about me…?

 I looked at Shintaro and Tenga-senpai for help, but they were both strongly nodding in agreement with those words.

 ”Aqua-kun, how is it?”

 ”It’s really great. If you’re okay with it, let’s have dinner at a store with private rooms later! Of course, no cameras allowed!!”

 The audience starts laughing.

 Well, the last part was just a joke, though.

 ”Hmm, so should you two go to Kaiseki’s store? They definitely have private rooms, right?”

 ”Ah, yeah. How about you, Kirishima-san? Are you okay there too?”

 ”Ah, yes. If I can eat with you, it’s fine anywhere…”

 Ugh, I’m so weak against this kind of adult woman.

 We moved to a floor with restaurants and disbanded, each of us entering the shop we chose.

 ”Kirishima-san, you must be really tired today. It takes a lot of energy to be seen by others, so are you okay? Don’t push yourself too hard, okay? Relax, relax.”

 ”T-t-thank you very much.”

 I tried to ease Kirishima-san’s tension while making it easy for her to ask me questions, chatting with her about various things.

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 As for what happened to each of them after the recording, I’ll leave it to your imagination.

 Also, the mastermind’s about the previous Toa-chan case is all the women.

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