Elysian's Monogatari

Chapter 65: Additional Information

"...In any case based on the discussion Himeru has understand where COMP is heading towards now." Himeru said. "Me too. Sometimes you do need a face to face conversation for better communication." Tatsumi said. "Or perhaps Saegusa-san doesn't want anyone snooping around?" Ren asked jokingly.

"...It's possible." "Huh?" "...Because of the documents he sent over were quite general. It's impossible to grasp any detail." Himeru said with a sigh. "...Still Crazy:B is at a disadvantage so Himeru has no choice but to show up when called." He added.

"I appreciate your efforts! But if Crazy:B messes up again next time I might not be able to protect you guys do please be careful!" Ibara said. "...Please say that to Amagi." Himeru said. "...If I could I would have done it long ago. But he won't listen which is why I'm telling you." Ibara said.

...Well it should be fine though. Amagi Rinne-shi is quite a handful but he's been behaving himself lately for the sake of his friends it seems. He was scolded severely by his teammates for acting on his own during the incident in the summer and SS. Even so that kind of person probably won't dwell on self-reflections. However those experiences will undoubtedly bind his hands and feet like shackles.

...Is what Saegusa is probably thinking. Shiro thought. COMP is just an excuse. He probably just wants to dive down into the history of Reimei Academy so he can use it against us because we're not part of CosPro. Plus we're just pawns to his chess game. That cunning bastard is that type of person. Somehow I know what he thinks now just from one shuffle unit project we did together. He then thought.

While Ibara is thinking about his plans Himeru stared at him in silence. "Saegusa-san? What's wrong? Your expression looks weird." Ren asked as he tilts his head. "...Hm? Did you perhaps got a cold?" Nagisa asked.

"No I am perfectly fine. Thank you for worrying Your Excellency!" Ibara said. "Now then let's explain the details of COMP shall we? As you already know we will do a 8-man live. But before that we'll first walk around Reimei Academy and have you tell us the good things that happened back then as it'll be a promotion video for the school." Ibara said.

"Oya? It's not just a live performance today?" Tatsumi asked confused. "Oh that's for another day. But if we have enough time we can rehearse the singing part for a little bit. By the way the song was composed by Your Honor over there!" Ibara said as immediately everyone turned to Shiro.

"N-Nii-san?! Since when?!" Ren asked. "...Hm? I didn't do anything though?" Shiro said. "Huh?" "...Oya did you not know Your Honor? I meant that song you created for us back then when we still had our shuffle unit." Ibara said. That made Shiro remembered what song it was. "W-Wait?! You're telling me you've been keeping that song the WHOLE time just for today?!" Shiro asked surprised.

"Hai!" Ibara merely said. "...." Shiro was too stunned to speak. "...So you really did make the song. As expected. I can't wait to sing it soon." Nagisa said. "Haha! Since Shiro-kun created it so it's obvious going to be great but it'll be the best because we are the ones singing it!" Hiyori said with a smirk.

"Um Saegusa-san." "Hai what is it Hanagaki-shi?" "...I'm just wondering if the reason you plan to do the live performance another time is because we're all from different units and you don't expect us to do so well in the beginning?" Ren asked. "Hai! As expected of Your Honor's little brother! You're smart!" Ibara said making Ren's mouth opened a little in shocked before quickly closing again.

"...?" Shiro noticed it but didn't say anything as of now. "Of course with all of your abilities I'm sure you'll deliver a decent performance no sweat. But just decent isn't enough. This video should be convincing enough to make people think 'I want to be an idol like them!' " Ibara said.

"...It's like you're holding a big propaganda." Himeru said with a sigh. "Hai! This is what COMP is supposed to be! Any complaints? Numbers are power. If we don't gather more students or future idols for our training schools CosPro's influence in ES will weaken. Attracting people to become 'one of us' is an investment I the future." Ibara said.

"...Well I admit it makes sense. As a student I haven't thought much about the future and about what I want to do and so on. But the problem remains I have to decide eventually. Graduation doesn't means the end of life after all." Jun said with a sigh.

"Indeed! Rather everyone should be more aware that the life beyond youth is much longer." Ibara said. "...Himeru knows that without you telling him explicitly." Himeru said with a sigh. "This may be an insult to Older Hanagaki and Younger Hanagaki but some people especially those from Yumenosaki never shake off the school mindset. It is embarrassing to even watch." Himeru said.

"...I admit it really feels like an insult." Shiro said with a sigh. "...Because it is." Himeru said. "In any case Saegusa-san you must have prepared the stuffs right? If there's a script involved we'll do our best to act well so we don't embarrass ourselves." Ren said.

"Haha! I am happy to see you are raring to get the job done Hanagaki-shi!" Ibara said. "...Shall Himeru, Sazanami, Kazehaya Tatsumi and the brothers hold hands together to show our closeness?" Himeru asked. "...Ewww no thanks." Shiro said with a disgusted face.

....Definitely because Nii-san doesn't want to make any contact with Tatsumi-senpai. Ren thought with a sweatdrop. "...Hmm you know what I really think you've changed." Jun said. "Hm? How so? Himeru has always been the perfect person he is." Himeru said.

"...How do I say this...? Back then you used to be a bit more unstable and desperate. I even thought you were a human like me. But now I feel like right now you're just nothing more than a robot." Jun said bluntly as Himeru said nothing in response.