Volume 13 Chapter 462 Anonymous Bulletin Board User, The Ikebukuro Seizure Incident Erupts! ?
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The annual midsummer Beryl Festival.
This time, the event had been delayed due to the Meteorite incident, but finally, its 3DAYS curtain was raised.
”Fufu”
I grinned at my phone screen displaying the word [WINNER].
Luck was on my side-I’d won the final day’s concert in the fan club lottery.
”Can’t believe I actually won. Good thing I applied even though I thought I had no chance.”
After dressing up nicely, I placed a will in my drawer. Now, no matter what happens, I’m safe.
Yesterday on the bulletin board, Hagetoru kept saying over and over, “When you go to a BERYL concert, don’t forget your tissues and your will!” Whether it helps or not, I decided to trust the advice of a senior like Hagetoru.
”Well then, I’m off!”
”Mm, have fun! Oh, and don’t forget your Aqua-sama goods!!”
Yeah, yeah, I know.
I even wrote it on my spare memo, so don’t worry, mom.
On the train to the venue, I opened my phone and checked the bulletin board.
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705 Anonymous
Hey, is Aqua-sama really coming?
706 Anonymous
>>705
Nah, wouldn’t President Atori or Nee-san have stopped him?
707 Anonymous
No sightings of Aqua-kun on days 1 or 2.
I thought maybe he was in disguise mixed in with the merch staff, but that doesn’t seem to be the case either.
708 Anonymous
>>707
For real? You actually checked that thoroughly?
709 Anonymous
>>707
Guess it’s because he said it on the livestream, huh.
710 Anonymous
I’m going day 3, but I’m a little disappointed.
711 Anonymous
>>710
Ah, yeah. Well, it’s not like there’s nothing at all…
Anyway, that’s a surprise for those who go!
712 Anonymous
Hey, you guys!! Check Kohina Yukari’s social media!!
She’s out driving with Aqua-sama!!
713 Anonymous
>>712
Huh!?
714 Anonymous
>>712
Kohina Yukari, are you kidding me!?
715 Anonymous
So day 3 is cancelled too, huh.
716 Anonymous
Even Aqua-sama needs a break, I guess.
717 Anonymous
President Atori and Nee-san did good!
Aqua-sama’s still recovering, so he needs rest too.
718 Anonymous
>>717
Yeah, yeah! Please rest up, Aqua-sama!!
719 Anonymous
It’s a shame Aqua-kun won’t come, but Yamada-kun and Kujaku-kun are working super hard!
Those going to the concert, look forward to it!!
720 Anonymous
I’m going with expectations for the last day even though I know he won’t come!!
721 Verification Team*07218KADO6
Don’t you all forget your tissues and your wills!
You never know what could happen at a Beryl festival.
This is a promise with Mama-doru, your Bulletin Board Mama!!
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Hagetoru, you’ve been saying the same thing since yesterday. Is this a bot?
Also, who made you the Bulletin Board Mama? The real Bulletin Board Mama is Mikoto Mama, clearly.
Anyway, while I was thinking about such small things, the train arrived at our destination: Ikebukuro.
I got off the station and followed the flow of people. Everyone was heading to the same place.
”So this is it…”
A disaster prevention park in East Ikebukuro. Below it, a massive underground shelter of epic proportions.
The wildly passionate Beryl Festival was being held there.
After presenting my electronic ticket at reception, I passed through checks stricter than immigration-ID verification, metal detection, body inspection-and entered the venue.
”Okay, first I need to buy the goods.”
Fufufu, looks like the day has come to break open my Beryl savings I’d been building for this day!!
I bought the venue-exclusive goods my friend had asked mom for, plus venue-exclusive goods for myself.
Beryl does reprints even when they sell out, so aside from limited-time items, there’s no worry about things selling out. Everyone was shopping at a relaxed pace.
This is also thanks to the Congressmen who couldn’t buy Aqua-sama’s collaboration shampoo or the weekly manga magazine with his gravure-they totally pushed through a law making scalpers eligible for immediate death sentence or on-the-spot execution.
”Phew, is that everything?”
I checked my written list against the receipt to make sure I hadn’t missed anything.
Yep, looks like I bought everything. Good, good.
After leaving the merch area, I strolled through the exhibition zone while drinking the collaboration drink I’d bought along the way-Aqua-sama’s Extra Rich Milk, 100% pure fresh milk.
The most popular exhibit was the space corner displaying everyone’s Powered Suits.
”Look at that. It’s covered in scars.”
”I know. It’s a miracle they made it back in that condition.”
”Heaven’s Sword is the most banged up.”
”Thank you, everyone, for protecting Aqua-sama!”
Seeing the other girls pressing their hands together, I also gave thanks to Heaven’s Sword for protecting everyone.
Thank you. Because all of you protected Aqua-sama and the others, everyone made it back to Earth safely!!
They went through so much, getting that banged up.
Even though we joked around on the bulletin board, now I realize it was close to a miracle that everyone returned safely.
As we teary-eyed fans grew sad, an announcement echoed through the venue.
’Thirty minutes until the concert begins. All fans who have arrived at the venue, please take your assigned seats ten minutes before start.’
Ah, it’s already that time.
I finished my milk, tossed the carton into a nearby collection box, and headed to the concert area.
Whoa, this is totally an underground dome.
Entering the concert hall, I made my way to the front row.
Whoa… I think I just used up a lifetime’s worth of luck here.
It’s a shame Aqua-sama won’t come, but I’ll never get to see a Beryl concert from a spot like this again.
”Is this… my seat?”
I sat down and waited for the concert to begin.
Ten minutes later, the venue lights dimmed and the concert started.
’Hello everyone at the Beryl Festival. I’m Shirogane Aqua of BERYL.’
Eh!? For a moment, everyone stirred, thinking he’d actually come.
Then, the massive screen in front of us displayed a recording of Aqua-sama.
Ah, I see. So that’s what it was.
The girls who came on days 1 and 2 had been vague because of this.
’To all the fans who were looking forward to today. I’m really sorry. I tried my hardest to train so I could make it for the final day, but the doctor stopped me and I can’t make it.’
No, Aqua-sama, don’t apologize!!
Everyone raised their voices just like me.
’So instead, please enjoy the juniors’ concert today. Maruo! Kujaku! I’m counting on you!!’
The opening riff of “Driver” kicked in-AAAAAHHHHHHH!!
The two who received the baton from Aqua-sama appeared on stage.
”Everyone! We’re going all out from the start!”
”Don’t miss the Beryl train!”
Whoa, they even worked in the Driver reference!!
Aqua-sama, don’t worry-your juniors have grown up just fine!!
We cheered wildly through their performance.
Along the way, video messages from the other three BERYL members and Kanon-sama were shown, while artists from Beryl Entertainment like Milk Dipper and Kinetic Star hit the stage.
Not only that-to fill the void of BERYL’s absence, Mikuni-sama and Reira-sama from different agencies, along with Eau De Cologne and Fairies, made surprise appearances, sending the crowd into even greater heat.
It was indeed disappointing not to see Aqua-sama or BERYL, but Beryl gave us far more than we’d hoped for.
The wonderful concert was nearing its end. All the performers from today stood on stage.
At the center, Yamada-kun, his voice hoarse, bowed to the audience.
”Everyone! Thank you so much for coming to the Beryl Festival today!!”
Yamada-kun. Aqua-sama said it too-you’re the one who’ll lead the next generation.
As we grew emotional, all the spotlights in the venue went dark.
”Hey, is this part of the show?”
”I dunno? But the performers on stage look panicked too?”
”What? A blackout!?”
”Power failure maybe?”
The audience stirred slightly.
Then, as if to fuel that noise, the intro of a familiar song began to play.
”Hey, Y’all, missed me? / Everyone, did you miss me?”
Wild screams erupted from every corner of the venue.
My mouth hung open as I screamed words I didn’t even understand myself.
The next instant, under the spotlight, appeared Aqua-sama, wrapped in that legendary vampire cape.
It was sudden. The excitement that everyone had worked so hard to build in Ikebukuro-it was overwritten by a heat that seemed to snatch it all away.
”The summer heat can’t match the fire in this venue calling out to me. A glimpse of the Ro-Schutz-Marr vampire-that’s me!!”
The Midsummer Idol Festival.
Never before and never since has Aqua-sama performed at an idol festival-only that one time.
I remember watching the footage alone in my room, lights off, in the dead of night while my family slept, during that hot summer heat.
The outfit Aqua-sama wore at that legendary concert had been shelved for being “too ahead of its time.”
And now-right here-it’s been restored before us, alongside Aqua-sama!!
”Everyone, you’re too quiet!! Shout it from your guts!! With voices that weak, can you really feel satisfied when you let it all out!?”
Aqua-sama gripped the mic and riled up the crowd.
I screamed through tears. No-it wasn’t just me. Everyone was screaming, tears streaming down their faces.
After all, Aqua-sama is special.
He sings well. He dances well. He acts well. He speaks well.
Beyond all that, he has the magnetic charm to attract everyone in an instant-making all that talent seem irrelevant.
Hearing our voices, Aqua-sama flashed his fangs and grinned.
”Alright! Everyone!! Starting now, I’m gonna make this summer into an absolute, unforgettable treasure—a diamond-hot summer you’ll never forget!!”
Aqua-sama7 swung his cape as he gripped the mic.
Here we gooooooo!!
’Let yourself be swept away by the boldness of my skin and the teasing of my fashion. With this short pheromone, I’ll make you-this summer, defenseless you-aware of every single nerve.’
UGYAAAAAAAH!!
Those bare legs are ILLEGAL!! The flash of that midriff? ILLEGAL!!
The collarbones? ABSOLUTELY ILLEGAL!! And those armpits on full display?? INHUMAN!!!
The women on either side of me were practically bloodshot-eyed, their gazes locked on Aqua-sama like hawks.
’A secret meeting for just the two of us… Let me pierce all the way inside with my burning look-let yourself fall for these eyes that see everything.’
And with those words, Aqua-sama stared directly at my b**bs.
W-Wait. He just looked at my b**bs, right?! RIGHT?!
When I wildly looked at the crowd, the women around me were doing the exact same thing—covering their chests with both hands, looking completely self-conscious. Guess everyone thought those eyes were aimed at them.
Hawa-wa-wa-wa! We’re all being toyed with by Aqua-sama!!
’YOU, SLAY. Are you trying to tease me? Baring your neck so defenseless before a vampire. Tell me-do you want my fangs in your throat… or do you want a kiss? My sweet honey.’
I felt a chill race down my neck and without thinking, pressed a hand over it.
WHAT?! Wh-What is THIS?! It wasn’t even a bite, but my whole body was heating up from my neck like I’d just been kissed there.
Uwaaaaaaah! I can’t choose just one—I want BOTH!!
’This summer festival by BERYL. Intruders welcome. I am BERYL’s Shirogane Aqua!!’
UGYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!
Aqua-sama stepped off the stage and headed straight toward me.
Now what the HELL is happening this time—!?
Aqua-sama pulled me and every single girl around me into a tight embrace.
”You girls didn’t go cheating on me with some other AI-dol while I was away, did ya? Don’t you dare show any openings to anyone who isn’t me!!”
”””””YES SIR!!!!!!”””””
Whoa. Holy. WHOOOAA! Aqua-sama smells AMAZING!!
I exchanged looks with the girls on both sides, and we silently confirmed—this was NOT a dream.
”Ow ow ow! Crap. Guess I got too hyped jumping down—that old rib fracture’s acting up… Just kidding~!”
Hey. HEY, Aqua-sama!?
Please stop hitting us with made-up jokes mid-performance!!
This is becoming just as much of a repeated bad bit as the forum trolls teasing “Meteorite”8 over there!!
Also—Moja-san, your smooth follow-through on Aqua-sama’s improvised lines is INSANE!!
’And still-even so-I want to spend a night hotter than this burning summer with you.’
UGYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!
Wh-Wha—what do you mean by “hotter night,” exactly—!?
Aqua-sama pressed a finger to his lips…
”Of course… Kanon can’t know~.”
We all burst out laughing at just that single line.
OH MY GOD!!!!
Even the forum guys are saying Kanon-sama is cheating!!
And seriously—is he cool, is he sexy, is he funny?? PICK ONE!!
Thanks to him, our emotions are basically minced meat riding a dang roller coaster right now!!
”Aqua-sama~! Are you SURE you should be saying stuff like that~!?”
”This broadcast is definitely being watched by Kanon-sama too, you know~!!”
Those two must be the elites—the elite of the elite—among the battle-hardened forum regulars.
They delivered the perfect straight-man tsukkomi to Aqua-sama’s words with zero hesitation.
They’re HERE. Without a doubt in this venue. Veterans who could go toe-to-toe with the most famous handle names…
”Kanon? She passed out three songs ago. She’s FINE.”
The biggest laugh of the day started from the crowd. Because we could all picture that scene so clearly in our heads.
Aqua-sama is just too unfair. Handsome, hilarious, sexy, and kind—that’s literally the definition of “best boy.”
’MY HONEY. Let’s do something hotter than summer. My hot tree piercing the sky will break all limits-right into your defenseless throat. Even if everyone else says what’s all right-Shirogane Aqua says that’s all right!!’
I mean—!! Aqua-sama, aren’t you actually a horny bee in disguise instead of a vampire at this point!?
Because Yui-san—his wife—said so! She said his stamina is nine times stronger than Viagra!!
Also, Aqua-sama, can you REALLY sing those kinds of lyrics?! Aren’t you worried the older ladies in the audience are gonna jump you later?!
”What do you mean ‘Aqua says that’s all right’?! Come ON-!!”
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT—!?
From the wings of the stage, three figures emerged, grinning ear to ear: Toa-chan, Mayuzumi-kun, and Tenga-senpai!
Oh, it’s here. The legendary comeback live show. This is it.
This isn’t some slow-burn talk of a year-end return or post-graduation reunion like Nee-san was planning.
That’s right. BERYL and Shirogane Aqua cannot be controlled by us mere humans….
Toa-chan gripped the mic and turned to face us.
”Man, I’m so glad I caught Aqua’s stream after that MiningCraft9 session.”
We all said it in perfect unison.
THAT’S. WHAT. WE. SAID!!
As always, Toa-chan’s instincts are razor-sharp—unlike us dullards.
”Just one thing from me. If you’re coming back—call us, man. Don’t be a stranger, best friend!”
LITERALLY. THAT’S. WHAT. WE. SAID!!
Mayuzumi-kun, thank you for voicing everything we were feeling.
Come on, Tenga-senpai, say something too!!
”I want to wear that too.”
THAT’S your take—!?!!
Aqua-kun muttered under his breath, “Man, Tenga-senpai is something else.”
RIGHT!?!
Aside from Aqua-kun, who was already acting weird from the start, Tenga-senpai was on THAT side too??
We all collectively radiated a “go ahead, by all means” vibe.
”Alright, let’s go. You guys! Is it all okay from Daigo’s perspective?”
Aqua-sama shot a playful grin at MojaP—aka Kobayashi Daigo—who was playing behind him.
MojaP, rarely called by his first name like that, broke into a huge, delighted grin.
”Like hell it’s okay!! You think it’s easy keeping up with your improvised lines this whole time?! I’ve been going through HELL over here!! If you get it, just sing already!!”
Right?! Only MojaP—who’s in perfect sync with Aqua-sama—could pull this off!
We, the audience, pressed our hands together in thanks toward MojaP.
The reason Aqua-sama can go this wild is ALL thanks to MojaP and the rest of BERYL!!
”Alright then—final sprint, here we go! Everyone! Ready?!”
””””””””””YEAH—!!””””””””””
Toa-chan grinned, and together with Mayuzumi-kun and Tenga-senpai, he tossed his cloak into the audience—just like Aqua-sama had done.
Oh…
Mom. I’m sorry. I’m not gonna make it to your funeral.
Because I’m going to die right here, right now. Please forgive your unfilial daughter.
”UGYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!”
”TO—TO—TOAAAA—!! HOOOLY—!!”
”MA-MA-MA-MAYUZUMI-KUN HAS LOST IT—HE’S GONE COMPLETELY INSANE—!!”
”TENGA! TENGA! TENGA!”
Everyone who laid eyes on the three in Aqua-sama’s matching outfits nearly flatlined on the spot.
Tenga-senpai actually pulls it off normally, Toa-chan looks straight-up sexy, and we’re probably never seeing Mayuzumi-kun like this ever again.
The heavy, building heat in the oxygen-thin venue was making my head spin.
Oh, right—didn’t they break the record for the highest temperature today? Ah, that makes sense.
So that’s what Morikawa meant when he said with that very serious face on Hoge News: “Today is dangerously hot, please take caution”…
As if to blow away our fainting selves, Mayuzumi-kun grabbed the mic and flashed us a wicked grin.
’Who is the one who makes your body burn-when ordinary guys just don’t cut it anymore?’
SHEESH—Evil-smile, sexy Mayuzumi-kun has entered the CHAT!!
If Awashima-san sees this, her breeding urge is gonna hit MAXIMUM!!
Congratulations, Awashima-san. Tonight’s going to be productive. Will it be a girl or a boy?!
The crowd roared, chanting BERYL and each member’s name in response to Mayuzumi-kun’s taunt.
’When you’re tired of playing with children’s fire-come to me. I’ll teach your body what real heat feels like.’
UBYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!
The raw, adult charm of Tenga-senpai, tossing his hair back, sent the “TENGA” call-girls collapsing one after another.
BERYL STRONGEST! BERYL STRONGEST!
Even the younger BERYL members, who’d worked so hard to get here, were grinning ear to ear, completely excited by their seniors’ performance.
’Hey everyone. Are you ready to be completely charmed by me?’
Ah… Ah… AH! AH! AH!
That low, commanding voice from Toa-chan—something we’d NEVER normally hear—sent everyone spasming like fish on a cutting board.
Ohhh, right. This song’s lyrics were written with Aqua-sama as the vocalist in mind, so even Toa-chan ends up going full alpha-mode…
I reached into my bag and downed some of that emergency pill that’s supposedly also effective as a morning-after? The “T-Aqua”10 supplement. The woman next to me was chugging straight from the bottle, shaking like a leaf.
””We, BERYL, will make this midsummer even HOTTER. Are you ready to break past your limits?””
Last night, that self-proclaimed “Emily-sama” Hagetoru posted on the forum: “Get your will ready. If Aqua-sama shows up at BERYL Fest, who knows what’s gonna go down.” I’m SO glad I actually wrote mine.
Thank you, our Mama-dol11!!
””Glimpses-The Ro-Schutz-Marr12 Vampires!!””
Aqua-sama and the others flashed their bright white fangs.
And we responded in kind—baring our necks toward the live stage.
Oh, everyone’s SO cheating!!
Writing your favorite member’s name on your neck or putting tattoo seals is still fine!
But phone numbers? Chat IDs? And—cup sizes?! That’s crossing the LINE!!
I’M DOING IT TOO!!
””Even if everyone else says what’s all right-BERYL says THAT’S ALL RIGHT!!””
Mm-hmm, absolutely NOT all right by any stretch—but LET’S GO!!
On the big monitor behind the stage, President Atori was shown laughing with his head in his hands backstage.
The whole crowd burst out laughing.
President Atori—hang in there~!!
””Even if the world says “What’s all right,” if it’s Japan, “That’s all right!!”””
Good! That’s the spirit, everyone!!
No matter what happens, if we just have the Prime Minister make a half-hearted apology, things tend to work out well enough!!
And if that doesn’t work, just let Japan’s secret weapon, Morikawa13, be on TV for about five minutes. Thanks to the stir, everyone will forget what they were even thinking about anyway!!
Aqua-sama took a step forward and gripped the mic tighter.
”Everyone, thanks for coming todaaaayyyyyy!!”
The entire venue erupted in the loudest cheer of the night.
Ahh, our awesome live show is almost over…
””MY HONEY. Who do you want to bite you today?””
I immediately played up the fact that I’d written my phone number and my boob size on my neck.
Gotta ride this wave! Betting it all on this once-in-a-summer chance!
””Let’s burn passion together in this same box!””
The fans gave it their all, waving their penlights and screaming with everything they had, not losing to the heat the four members of BERYL were putting out.
””Let’s spend a summer together with BERYL—one so hot it’ll make even the summer sun seem hazy!!””
Thank you, everyone, everyone, everyone!
I’m still recovering from being sick, so this is a big deal!
The song was short to begin with, but I think we stretched it out to about ten minutes with all the ad-libs.
And to think we kept that up all the way to the very end… Aqua-sama, who’s been with us from the start, is seriously incredible.
From every corner of the venue, chants of “Aqua-sama!” rose up, competing with the “BERYL!” calls.
Even Aqua-sama seemed tired after that—his face was smiling, but he was leaning on his knees, shoulders shaking.
A huge round of applause came from the fans in the crowd, from the staff members like MojaP who were supporting us from the back, and from the juniors who watched us from behind the stage.
Ahh, what an awesome concert. Just as everyone was soaking in that feeling of satisfaction, Kohina Yukari walked out from the wings.
”Hey! You! You said you were just gonna come out and talk for a bit, so I brought you in my car, and this is totally not what I agreed to!!”
Everyone burst out laughing and clapped.
Kohina Yukari, you can say that again.
President Atori also came out from the wings, a little late.
”Aqua-kun… what happened to that outfit? I’m pretty sure it was classified as harmful and sealed away in the back of the warehouse, right? Wait, I never heard anything about there being outfits for everyone, either!?”
Eh!? For real!?
Then just who could have prepared these outfits?
When President Atori shot a look his way, Moja-san started whistling and turned his face away.
Meanwhile, the prime suspect, Shirogane Aqua, was clutching his chest with a pained expression.
”Thump! Sorry, Emily. Looks like I can’t hide it anymore with my honest self.”
Hm? Did he just say ‘Emily-sama’?
Probably just my imagination.
I mean, he’s not the self-proclaimed type, so it must have been my ears playing tricks on me.
”Ah! Hey, wait a sec! You’re trying to run away, aren’t you!?”
Sensing danger from Kohina Yukari, Aqua-sama leapt off the stage, completely forgetting that he’d broken a rib.
Aqua-sama, please give those ribs—the ones that survived the power of Morikawa—at least as much love and care as you give the fans.
”Hey, Aqua, wait up~!”
”Leave the driving back to me, kouhai!!”
One by one, the members of BERYL jumped down from the stage and started fleeing from President Atori and Kohina Yukari.
But Mayuzumi-kun seemed to remember something and stopped in his tracks before leaving.
”Everyone, once again, thank you for coming today.”
Mayuzumi-kun gave a small bow to the crowd and then hurriedly tried to catch up with the other three.
But before he could, Aqua-sama returned to the scene of the crime.
”Grh! I ain’t giving up on this outfit and this song yet! Everyone! Let’s meet again in this outfit when the heat dies down!”
Aqua-sama folded his thumb under and showed us four fingers.
I see… next time is four years from now. Got it!!
Even after the members of BERYL had left, the fans remaining in the venue were still buzzing from the live show.
”That final part was insane.”
”Dude, I’m soaked…”
”Shouldn’t have worn a white shirt.”
”Ah, man, the ride home is gonna be a disaster.”
Huh…? ‘White shirt is a problem’?
When I remembered I was wearing a white shirt, I looked down at my sweat-drenched body.
Oh no… my bra is full-on visible through this shirt.
If I get on the train like this, I’ll probably get arrested for indecency or something.
Hmm, is there a coin laundry around here? But there’s probably too many people to use it…
Wait a sec, I just realized my feet are all slippery.
I looked down at my feet. Eww. Everyone’s sweat has made the floor all slimy…
Huh? Slimy… and sticky… and slippery…? Oh!?
I took a closer look. And yep—there it was. That familiar, sticky, suspiciously erotic honey was dripping down from my thighs and everyone else’s.
Ugh, even though I wore booty shorts like Hagetoru told me to, I couldn’t hold back…
”Okay, this might be bad—we need to get a hotel on the way home.”
”No way, no way, all the nearby hotels are definitely booked.”
”Hey, I’ve got a car—anyone need a ride? I can drop you off.”
”Ah, me too! I’ll take anyone who’s got a tough commute. Getting arrested over this would be no joke.”
Whoa! As expected, BERYL fans are so kind.
I ended up getting a ride with someone who was offering nearby.
And of course, even in the car on the way home, the conversation was full of excitement about that final live.
”So glad we came today!”
”Same!”
”Never thought they’d pull that at the very end.”
”That’s Aqua-sama for you. He stole the whole show.”
”Yeah. But I never expected Toa-chan, Mayuzumi-kun, or Tenga-senpai to show up either.”
”Seriously! BERYL really is the best!!”
”””””BERYL IS THE BEST!!”””””
We’re on the same wavelength!
We’d become fast friends, swapping contact info by the end of the ride.
And so, the Beryl Fest, which ended in a massive excitement, would go down in history as the “Ikebukuro Riot Incident.”
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Meanwhile, the people watching on TV.
Kaede: Hooooo~
Emily: “MEDIC! Hey, stay with me, Tashinami!!”
Kanon: “Hawahwahwahwaa! Emiri-senpai! Aqua just gave me a little kiss on the neck!”
Emily: “Calm down, Kanon! You’ve kissed him tens of thousands of times already! You’re a veteran mother now!”
Kanon: “But! Even if it’s unreasonable, it’s still unreasonable!!”
Emily: “Guh! Fine, I’ll forgive you ’cause you’re cute!!”
Kotono: “Hmm. That’s strange. I’m pretty sure this outfit was supposed to be classified and ordered for disposal…”
Emily: “Doki!?”
Kotono: “Hm? Emily-san…?”
Kanon: “That reaction… so you were involved, Emiri-senpai!!”
Emily: “Ah, um… well, you see… RUN!!”
Kanon: “Ah! Hey, wait a sec! I swear!!”
Kotono: “Emily-san. I’ll need an explanation later. (Smile)”
Kaede: Hooooo~
I guess this song really is the song of summer.
By the way, the footage from that live show apparently hit 100 million views in record time.
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Summary:
The narrator attends the final day of the Beryl Festival, initially believing Aqua-sama won’t appear due to health issues, but the juniors and surprise guests deliver an incredible show. The festival reaches its peak when Aqua-sama unexpectedly appears in his legendary vampire outfit from the Midsummer Idol Festival, rewriting the night’s excitement with his overwhelming presence. The chapter ends on the unresolved question of what consequences or reactions this surprise appearance will trigger across the fandom and the industry.
The live concert starts as Aqua-sama delivers an exciting performance, mixing vampire-themed lyrics with playful improvised lines that drive the fangirl narrator and audience into hysterics. Three senior members—Toa, Mayuzumi, and Tenga—crash the stage in matching outfits, raising the wild energy into a legendary reunion spectacle. The narrator’s physical and emotional responses grow to almost passing out, and the forum’s warning about the event’s power proves correct, leaving the audience breathless and the final result uncertain.
The concert ends in explosive euphoria as BERYL delivers an unforgettable final performance, leaving the crowd and narrator exhausted but elated. Aqua-sama and the group flee backstage from Kohina Yukari and President Atori, who are demanding explanations about the reappearance of banned outfits. Meanwhile, fans bond in the aftermath, exchanging rides and contact info, while a separate group watching on TV reacts with chaotic humor to the broadcast.
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Trivia:
The narrator won the final day ticket through a fan club lottery and placed a will in her drawer before leaving.
Hagetoru’s repeated warnings about tissues and wills on the bulletin board may be a bot or a running gag.
The Powered Suit exhibition shows Heaven’s Sword heavily damaged, highlighting the scale of the Meteorite incident.
Scalpers were made punishable by death due to past incidents with Aqua-sama’s merchandise.
The venue is an underground shelter built beneath a disaster prevention park in East Ikebukuro.
Aqua-sama appears via video message at first, apologizing for his absence due to a doctor’s stop.
Yamada-kun and Kujaku-kun carry the concert, supported by video messages from other BERYL members and surprise guests.
Mikuni-sama, Reira-sama, Eau De Cologne, and Fairies appear from different agencies to fill the void.
Aqua-sama’s surprise appearance uses the vampire outfit from the legendary Midsummer Idol Festival that was previously shelved for being “too ahead of its time.”
The title references the “Ikebukuro Seizure Incident,” which appears to be the narrator’s playful framing of the concert’s overwhelming excitement.
Aqua-sama is married to Kanon, who is referenced as passing out three songs into the performance.
The “Meteorite” joke refers to a forum user’s handle and a repeated rib fracture gag.
MojaP’s real name is Kobayashi Daigo, and he rarely gets called by his first name.
The “T-Aqua” supplement is implied to have emergency contraceptive effects.
Hagetoru, self-proclaimed “Emily-sama,” posted a warning about preparing wills before the concert.
President Atori appears backstage laughing with his head in his hands, visible on the monitor.
Yui-san is stated to be Aqua’s wife and claims his stamina is nine times stronger than Viagra.
Toa-chan watched Aqua’s stream after a “MiningCraft” session, which informed his timing.
The concert features a “Ro-Schutz-Marr” vampire theme with flashy white fangs.
Audience members wrote phone numbers, chat IDs, and cup sizes on their necks during the fang reveal.
Aqua-sama fractured his rib but still performed with full energy and jumped off stage.
The outfits worn by BERYL were classified as harmful and had been sealed away.
MojaP and President Atori were unaware of the outfits’ reappearance.
The narrator wore booty shorts based on Hagetoru’s advice but still experienced physical consequences.
The live show footage reached 100 million views in record time.
Emily was suspected of involvement with the banned outfits.
Aqua-sama implies the next reunion in that outfit will be four years later.
The Beryl Fest is later called the “Ikebukuro Riot Incident.”
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Aqua – A world-famous idol, BERYL leader, tokusatsu actor, and sharp-eyed student. Wielding past-life wisdom, this accepting yet reckless and oblivious male lead is deeply treasured by his crew for saving Shintaro and destroying a meteorite. Now discharged after a long hospital stay following a space collision, he remains the object of affection for Yukari, Inko, Maron, and others.
• Kohina – Known as “Kohina-senpai” in omake, this blunt, sharp-tongued professional actress, friend, and space-faring mentor hides an altruistic leader behind a tough, prickly facade. Though she oddly fights Tokyo park cats, she masks a deep concern for Shirogane and hidden vulnerability with sharp wit, guiding her group through their final mission to ensure they all survive.
• Yukari – A petite, sharp-eyed idol and actor who hides a caring nature behind a cynical, grumpy, and tsundere facade. A protagonist who struggles with honest expression, he is Aqua’s rival and secret admirer, and a friend to Inko and Maron. He mentors Ayana, dismantles the performances of Aqua and Emiri, and despite overexerting himself, joins a high-stakes meteor destruction mission.
• Kanon – Internet master, fashion icon, and Verification Team member Kanon-sama is Aqua’s devoted, jealous wife and Kotono’s sister. Famed for her elegant appearances, this underage, chunibyo youngest sister hides her emotions behind a cool, easily flustered exterior. Heavily sleep-deprived, she roasts her friends but often falls victim to Emily’s schemes, recently blushing and refusing to talk to her after an indirect kiss.
• Yui – A dedicated Sperm Extraction Officer, researcher at the National Confidentiality Bureau, and character referenced in author name wordplay. She maintains a professional demeanor despite her striking G-cup figure, which draws Aqua’s gaze. Bound to him by a link-contract holding rights to his reproductive cells, she balances her work with fierce loyalty to Aa-sama and safeguards a device from Emily.
• Toa – A male BERYL idol, livestreamer, and AI interface who uses broadcasts for space communication. Formerly a shut-in, this “cute-cool” companion has an upgraded luxury wardrobe. He shares a deep bond with classmate Aqua, acting as his straight man and following his lead; as a perceptive group member, he sees through Aqua’s act immediately and gives deadpan stares.
• Emily – Heavily pregnant and graceful, Saint Emily is the Yukishiro heir, a church official, and high-academic Verification Team junior. Friend to Kanon and others, she is married to Shirogane Aqua, whose child she expects, Kukuri’s “oneechan,” and close to Hakuryuu-sensei. A scheming, exaggerated trickster and “Impression King,” she uses a “guhehe” laugh and once posted Kanon’s indirect kiss video online.
• Kaede – A tall, brown-haired, cute yet fragile-looking Mary’s scholarship student, Church rep, and freakishly strong Verification mentor with Hoge-lar Wave reading. Momiji’s daughter, Satsuki’s mother, Emily’s acquaintance, and Yukari’s friend, she teaches body language, supports her team at 12G, and gets dragged into trouble as Aqua’s friend and predecessor.
• Kotono – A calm, formal authority figure in Aqua’s inner circle who oversees the Shirogane Kingdom and Beryl, serves as an announcer, and is Emily’s friend and Kanon’s sister. Known for giving sharp glares, providing nightgowns, and dragging Kaede away, she wore a protective suit to the final meeting. Currently, her whereabouts are unknown to Hakuryuu.
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