Volume 13 Chapter 221 Shirogane Aqua, Latest Model Facility EARTH
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Unlike the usual dates where I take the lead, Kohina-senpai pulling me along for the date was really fresh for me.
”So, where are we going next?”
”Over there. That half-sphere dome! I’ve been curious about it since we entered, but what is that!?”
Ah, it’s the large spherical LED vision facility [EARTH] imported from the real States’ Las Vegas.
When I looked in the direction Kohina-senpai pointed, I saw a huge spherical vision made of millions of 8K LED panels, showing today’s performers.
I heard that inside, there are similarly 24K LED panels and hundreds of thousands of speakers installed.
”Seeing it up close is amazing. How much did this cost?”
”Since they’re working with States vendors, Ako-san said it cost about 600 billion.”
Kohina-senpai looked shocked when she heard the construction cost.
Well, that’s normal, right?
However, Ako-san persuaded shareholders and executives that aiming to be a top entertainment company in the world is how to meet fans’ expectations, and somehow got it built.
”This wasn’t here on the opening day, right?”
”At that time, the interior wasn’t quite finished yet.”
Because of that, I haven’t performed there yet.
Right now, it’s in a testing operation period, so the kids I’m producing and the trainees should be using it.
Of course, since it’s not officially operational, that information isn’t publicly available.
Lucky people who happened to come to Wonderland this time can experience the EARTH live show ahead of time.
By the way, EARTH is an abbreviation, officially meaning Entertainment AR Technology Horizon, which combines live entertainment with AR technology.
”So, how do we get in?”
”Oh. In that case, it’s faster to go from the hotel. If you try to enter from the regular entrance, it’s probably pretty crowded right now…”
I took Kohina-senpai into the special hotel built next to EARTH.
I heard that this hotel, surrounded by waterways, is designed differently from other hotels. It connects both to Wonderland and to EARTH, allowing guests to enjoy live events only on EARTH without using Wonderland.
”Excuse me. The place isn’t open yet… wait, Aqua-sama!?”
The staff looked surprised when they saw my face.
”I’m sorry for startling you. I heard from Ako-san that this waterway was usable, but it seems it’s still not open yet.”
”Ah, oh! Yes. It is definitely usable. The hotel is not officially open yet, but please come in! I actually wanted to test some services for guests.”
Lucky!
Kohina-senpai and I followed the staff’s guidance and headed to the gondola station inside the hotel.
”Wait a minute. Is the facility in this hotel connected by the waterway?”
”It seems so.”
Also, it looks like Merry-san will be the one operating the gondola.
My expression softened at the cuteness of the two Merry-sans in front and behind the large gondola.
I jumped into the gondola first and reached out my hand to Kohina-senpai.
”I-it’s surprisingly scary to get on this.”
”It’s fine. See, I’ll catch you properly. Okay?”
”Are you really, really sure? You won’t throw me into the waterway or anything?”
”Haha, even if it’s you, Kohina-senpai, I wouldn’t drop you into the waterway.”
Merry-san stretched out her hand and snatched the phone that Kohina-senpai was holding.
Oh, dropping a mobile device into the waterway would really be bad.
Nice play, Merry-san!
Kohina-senpai took a little time, but gathered her courage and jumped onto the gondola.
I caught Kohina-senpai as she jumped in and managed to balance ourselves on the slightly swaying gondola.
”Nice jump, Kohina-senpai.”
”Oh, you caught me nicely too. I’ll give you credit for that.”
The staff, who were watching us, started whispering among themselves after seeing Kohina-senpai jump in.
”Hmm, I think the gondola should have a little more balance and more ground contact.”
”No, but this is also good for couples…”
”No, no, hotels need to be safe, you know.”
”But that earlier exchange was amazing!”
”I won’t deny that.”
Huh?
It felt like someone just took a picture… Oh, they took a photo for social media.
Thank you.
Merry-san.
”Stare…”
Kohina-senpai is looking at Merry-san with suspicious eyes.
Huh?
Is something wrong?
”You’re not Inko, are you?”
”N-No, that’s not it…”
That voice sounds familiar somehow.
But, Merry-san shouldn’t be talking!!
I don’t know who is inside, but please stick to those rules!
”Well then, Merry-san. Please take care of the two of us.”
The gondola with me and Kohina-senpai goes outside through the waterway from the hotel.
”Wow, this feels nice. Just looking around here, it feels like we’re on a trip to Stars.”
”Right?”
I remember that around here, there are shops for food and goods.
As we pass through the waterway and out of the town that looks like Stars, we arrive at a flower field.
”Not bad. I think Kanon-san would like this.”
”I get it. Also, Kotono and Ai really like this kind of romantic stuff.”
Kohina-senpai and I looked at each other and laughed.
At that moment, the gondola started to speed up.
W-What, Merry-san!?
The two Merry-sans suddenly started rowing super fast like crazy.
”Whoa, this is too fast!”
”Kohina-senpai, stop talking and hold on tight to me!”
I held little Kohina-senpai tight so she wouldn’t get thrown off.
The gondola, having passed through the flower field, entered into EARTH.
S-Sweet!
The passage inside EARTH was filled with LED lights, and it felt so futuristic compared to the earlier pastoral scene.
”I thought I was going to die…”
”Kohina-senpai, are you okay?”
The two Merry-san who arrived at their destination looked like they had just finished a job.
Hmm, somehow I feel like I can see the people inside those 2.
”Hey, you guys! That was scary! It’s probably Kaede and Iria inside, right?”
The two Merry-san shook their heads from side to side at the same time.
”Then, take off those heads and show us! With how fast you can paddle, you must be the only ones in costume who can do that!!”
”W-wait! Kohina-senpai, that’s not allowed!! Everyone is watching!!”
I desperately tried to stop Kohina-senpai.
The people around us started to buzz with excitement.
”Mama, Kohina Yukari is trying to remove Merry-san’s head!!”
”Shh! Don’t let them see your face!!”
”Kohina Yukari really is savage, huh?”
”Aqua-sama and Kohina Yukari’s date is today.”
”Aqua-sama has a tough time if the partner is that Kohina Yukari.”
Look at that, Kohina-senpai.
If you keep doing this, your popularity will keep dropping!
Huh?
My popularity was already 0 from the start, so it can’t drop any further!?
As expected.
Kohina-senpai.
I somehow pulled Kohina-senpai away from Merry-san.
”Yukari, only jump on Aqua-kun when you’re on the bed.”
”No, you shouldn’t jump on your own. Aqua-sama should be the one to jump on you.”
”See! That voice is definitely Kaede and Iria!! Seriously!!”
Thinking that there was no point in continuing this, Kohina-senpai moved ahead, leaving me behind.
W-wait, Kohina-senpai.
Please don’t leave me, your date, behind!
Kaede and Iria… The two Merry-san waved their hands vigorously at us as they said goodbye.
Both of them were so full of energy that their arms looked like they might fall off.
Be careful!
”What is this!?”
In EARTH, the mechanical Merry-san were working as staff.
Well, this must just be for looks, right?
Huh?
Is a robot really walking?
I mean, it must not be bipedal for real.
It looks like it’s moving with rollers underneath, controlled by AI like the serving robots in restaurants.
Still, with the interior like this, I really feel like I’ve jumped a little into the future.
While Kohina-senpai and I were overwhelmed and stunned by the facility, I heard a familiar voice talking to me.
”This is the reception for VIP customers.”
”M-Mikoto-chan!?”
Why is Mikoto-chan here?
Could it be that she is working part-time here?
Huh?
Wait… this chest is smaller than the Mikoto-chan I know!?
”C-could it be, is she Mikoto-chan’s sister or cousin?”
Mikoto-chan is shocked and frozen by my words.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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