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shivalriesStory Title: Inspiration Strikes Twice
Season: Summer
Writer: ???
Location: Baths (Megasphere)
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Tsukasa: (Phew... Soaking in a bathtub is always so relaxing ♪)
(Not to mention, few people venture to use the baths at this hour. With luck, anyone could rent out the place for a solitary soak, like I have today.)
(I should let Sena-senpai know about this. He tends to use the shower in our room as it apparently tires him out to bathe with so many people around.)
(Yet, when it comes to soothing a tired body, I believe warming oneself in a hot bath is second to none.)
... (Closes his eyes and sinks down to his shoulders)
(Even so, the silence encourages drowsiness...)
(I’d been cooped up in the studio for a while thinking of choreography for our new song. Perhaps this is a sign that my body is begging for some rest.)
(This feels so nice that I can hardly muster up the desire to leave...)
(?! What was that just now? It sounded like some sort of impact.)
(Oh? Ah, I see now—a basin fell from one of the stools by the shower heads.)
(Hm... It seems to have been placed apart from the other basins. Perhaps someone forgot it there.)
(How disappointing. Even a child knows that things must go back where they belong after using them.)
(Hm? Wait a moment... “go back”...?)
(I’ve got it! Once the chorus starts, we can “go back” to our starting positions. Then we could combine that with Narukami-senpai’s idea to add some variation... This will make the performance look even better ♪)
(Ah, what am I still doing here, then? I must hurry to write it all down before the idea escapes me!)
—-
Location: Knights’ Room (Megasphere)
(Several minutes later)
Tsukasa: (*Sigh*... This is perhaps the first time the way back from the baths has felt so long.)
(I feel I now understand Leo-san’s desire to write music on the ground when there is no paper.)
(Still, this is no time to be entertaining other thoughts. Hm, let’s see... I believe I can find a writing utensil somewhere around—)
Izumi: Hey, I’m back... Huh, it’s just you, Kasa-kun? I thought the others were here already.
Tsukasa: ... (Concentrating on writing notes)
Izumi: So you think you can just ignore me, huh? Maybe I’ll need to knock that disrespect right out of you.
...No response even this close up? What the heck are you up to, Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: O-Oh my goodness! Please, don’t suddenly lean in like that!
Izumi: What? You’re the one who didn’t respond to me when I talked to you.
Tsukasa: Huh? I didn’t?
I’m sorry. An idea came to me while I was in the bath, and I wanted to write it all down before I—
What? I... This cannot be!
Izumi: What’s with that reaction? Don’t tell me you forgot it all while talking to me?
Tsukasa: ...Unfortunately, that is the case.
I can hardly believe it either. I cut my bath time short all for naught!
Izumi: Oh come on, don’t look so depressed! Now I feel like I did something wrong!
... *Sigh* Okay, fine. I’ll help you remember what you forgot.
Tsukasa: No, this is my own fault. I cannot drag you into this, too, Sena-senpai.
Izumi: Yeah, yeah, enough of that. I’m helping you anyway.
That idea you mentioned has to do with the new song, right? That’s the only thing I can think of.
Tsukasa: Precisely that. You recall that Knights are due to discuss it at a later date, yes? I’d intended to put together some ideas before then, but, well...
Izumi: So this concerns me as a member of Knights. Right?
Besides, it must’ve been something good if you skipped out on hair care time.
Tsukasa: What do you— Agh!
Sena-senpai! Warn me before you throw towels at me!
Izumi: Hey, stop, keep it around your neck! You need it to absorb the excess oil.
Tsukasa: Oil?
Izumi: Yes, oil. I got these hair oil samples from a company I worked with before, and I’m saying you can use some. There are a few different types.
Tsukasa: Then you should have said so first! And I can put it on myself!
Izumi: No, you just focus on recalling your ideas.
They were still in your head just a few minutes ago, so you might get them back if you concentrate. If that doesn’t work, we could try whacking you on the head, or...
Tsukasa: I’d rather not resort to such old-fashionated methods... Very well, I will do my utmost to remember.
Izumi: ...*sigh* Look at this, your ends are so dry... I bet you blasted your hair on high heat so you could get back here faster.
Tsukasa: I’m impressed you can tell.
Izumi: Heh, don’t underestimate a model’s insight... ♪
Well, I just happened to notice after looking at your hair... Huh?
Arashi: Oopsie, busted.
Ritsu: Tsukipi~ You can talk now~
Leo: You were the one who suddenly slapped a hand on my mouth, Rittsu!
Ritsu: Well if you started making a scene, we wouldn’t be able to see this beautiful sight anymore.
Leo: Like I care! Let me in on it!
Tsukasa: Leo-san?!
Izumi: Quit messing around! What’re you gonna do if the hair oil gets all over the floor?
Leo: Speaking of which, Sena, what are you doing with that stuff, anyway?
Izumi: Long story short, I’m tending to Kasa-kun’s hair while he tries to remember what he forgot.
Leo: Oh yeah? It’s been tough for you, huh, Suo~...
Hm... I know! I bet you’d remember if we gave you a good, solid flick on the forehead!
Tsukasa: How did you arrive at the same idea as Sena-senpai?!
And besides, that won’t be necessary. My ideas have returned to me, perhaps after that impact when you leapt at me.
Arashi: Well, that was easy!
Ritsu: That’s reality for you. It’s not always so dramatic as on stage.
Arashi: I’m curious what your ideas are, Tsukasa-chan. And I’m glad you don’t have to sit and wonder what you forgot anymore.
Tsukasa: I feel the same. Now, before it slips from my mind again, might I have a moment of your time, everyone?
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ Sure! Tell us all about it!
Izumi: Don’t forget to finish your hair care before that, though.
Tsukasa: Yes, of course... ♪
Season: Summer
Writer: ???
Location: Baths (Megasphere)
---
Tsukasa: (Phew... Soaking in a bathtub is always so relaxing ♪)
(Not to mention, few people venture to use the baths at this hour. With luck, anyone could rent out the place for a solitary soak, like I have today.)
(I should let Sena-senpai know about this. He tends to use the shower in our room as it apparently tires him out to bathe with so many people around.)
(Yet, when it comes to soothing a tired body, I believe warming oneself in a hot bath is second to none.)
... (Closes his eyes and sinks down to his shoulders)
(Even so, the silence encourages drowsiness...)
(I’d been cooped up in the studio for a while thinking of choreography for our new song. Perhaps this is a sign that my body is begging for some rest.)
(This feels so nice that I can hardly muster up the desire to leave...)
(?! What was that just now? It sounded like some sort of impact.)
(Oh? Ah, I see now—a basin fell from one of the stools by the shower heads.)
(Hm... It seems to have been placed apart from the other basins. Perhaps someone forgot it there.)
(How disappointing. Even a child knows that things must go back where they belong after using them.)
(Hm? Wait a moment... “go back”...?)
(I’ve got it! Once the chorus starts, we can “go back” to our starting positions. Then we could combine that with Narukami-senpai’s idea to add some variation... This will make the performance look even better ♪)
(Ah, what am I still doing here, then? I must hurry to write it all down before the idea escapes me!)
—-
Location: Knights’ Room (Megasphere)
(Several minutes later)
Tsukasa: (*Sigh*... This is perhaps the first time the way back from the baths has felt so long.)
(I feel I now understand Leo-san’s desire to write music on the ground when there is no paper.)
(Still, this is no time to be entertaining other thoughts. Hm, let’s see... I believe I can find a writing utensil somewhere around—)
Izumi: Hey, I’m back... Huh, it’s just you, Kasa-kun? I thought the others were here already.
Tsukasa: ... (Concentrating on writing notes)
Izumi: So you think you can just ignore me, huh? Maybe I’ll need to knock that disrespect right out of you.
...No response even this close up? What the heck are you up to, Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: O-Oh my goodness! Please, don’t suddenly lean in like that!
Izumi: What? You’re the one who didn’t respond to me when I talked to you.
Tsukasa: Huh? I didn’t?
I’m sorry. An idea came to me while I was in the bath, and I wanted to write it all down before I—
What? I... This cannot be!
Izumi: What’s with that reaction? Don’t tell me you forgot it all while talking to me?
Tsukasa: ...Unfortunately, that is the case.
I can hardly believe it either. I cut my bath time short all for naught!
Izumi: Oh come on, don’t look so depressed! Now I feel like I did something wrong!
... *Sigh* Okay, fine. I’ll help you remember what you forgot.
Tsukasa: No, this is my own fault. I cannot drag you into this, too, Sena-senpai.
Izumi: Yeah, yeah, enough of that. I’m helping you anyway.
That idea you mentioned has to do with the new song, right? That’s the only thing I can think of.
Tsukasa: Precisely that. You recall that Knights are due to discuss it at a later date, yes? I’d intended to put together some ideas before then, but, well...
Izumi: So this concerns me as a member of Knights. Right?
Besides, it must’ve been something good if you skipped out on hair care time.
Tsukasa: What do you— Agh!
Sena-senpai! Warn me before you throw towels at me!
Izumi: Hey, stop, keep it around your neck! You need it to absorb the excess oil.
Tsukasa: Oil?
Izumi: Yes, oil. I got these hair oil samples from a company I worked with before, and I’m saying you can use some. There are a few different types.
Tsukasa: Then you should have said so first! And I can put it on myself!
Izumi: No, you just focus on recalling your ideas.
They were still in your head just a few minutes ago, so you might get them back if you concentrate. If that doesn’t work, we could try whacking you on the head, or...
Tsukasa: I’d rather not resort to such old-fashionated methods... Very well, I will do my utmost to remember.
Izumi: ...*sigh* Look at this, your ends are so dry... I bet you blasted your hair on high heat so you could get back here faster.
Tsukasa: I’m impressed you can tell.
Izumi: Heh, don’t underestimate a model’s insight... ♪
Well, I just happened to notice after looking at your hair... Huh?
Arashi: Oopsie, busted.
Ritsu: Tsukipi~ You can talk now~
Leo: You were the one who suddenly slapped a hand on my mouth, Rittsu!
Ritsu: Well if you started making a scene, we wouldn’t be able to see this beautiful sight anymore.
Leo: Like I care! Let me in on it!
Tsukasa: Leo-san?!
Izumi: Quit messing around! What’re you gonna do if the hair oil gets all over the floor?
Leo: Speaking of which, Sena, what are you doing with that stuff, anyway?
Izumi: Long story short, I’m tending to Kasa-kun’s hair while he tries to remember what he forgot.
Leo: Oh yeah? It’s been tough for you, huh, Suo~...
Hm... I know! I bet you’d remember if we gave you a good, solid flick on the forehead!
Tsukasa: How did you arrive at the same idea as Sena-senpai?!
And besides, that won’t be necessary. My ideas have returned to me, perhaps after that impact when you leapt at me.
Arashi: Well, that was easy!
Ritsu: That’s reality for you. It’s not always so dramatic as on stage.
Arashi: I’m curious what your ideas are, Tsukasa-chan. And I’m glad you don’t have to sit and wonder what you forgot anymore.
Tsukasa: I feel the same. Now, before it slips from my mind again, might I have a moment of your time, everyone?
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ Sure! Tell us all about it!
Izumi: Don’t forget to finish your hair care before that, though.
Tsukasa: Yes, of course... ♪
