Uika Misumi and Nyamu Yūtenji

Uiko~!

What is it, Nyamu-chan?

So, how's living with Sakiko going? You two doing okay?

Huh?

Living. Together.

Huh? Did I ever tell you about that?

I mean, it's obvious if you listen to you two. You're always talking about stuff like, "What should we do for dinner~?"

Oh! Do you think the staff might have noticed too?

I thought we only talked about that kind of thing when it was just us members.

Oh, you're probably fine there. I can tell you're both careful about it.

I see. We are trying to be careful, but I'll make sure we're even more careful.

Yeah. Wait, no, that's not what I mean.

Huh? Then what do you mean?

I mean, how's it actually going? Are you two doing okay living together?

Let's see... I feel like we're doing pretty well.

I'm used to living on my own, and Saki-chan is used to handling chores too.

Huh. I see.

Oh, but it's not like everything goes perfectly, okay?

There are plenty of little things to figure out, like who's on dinner duty or which fabric softener to use.

But whenever even the smallest issue comes up, we talk it through properly and decide together.

Huh...

I like getting to share different parts of our lives like that, and learning new things about each other.

Saki-chan is really considerate, but I don't want to just keep relying on her.

I think living together means you build something together over time.

I see...

Oh, sorry! I ended up talking all by myself there...

Well, anyway, I get it. Things are going well.

Yeah. I really like the life we have right now.

Huh? Wait, what made you ask about that all of a sudden?

Well, it's not like I had any big reason or anything... You're kind of the type to keep things to yourself, right, Uiko?

Ahaha... I guess I am.

And Sakiko seems pretty strict about the little things, you know? I thought maybe she was nitpicking you over every tiny detail~

That's not true. Saki-chan is kind.

I got that loud and clear after hearing you go on about her just now... Anyway. I was just the tiniest bit worried, that's all.

Nyamu-chan...

Thank you.

It's no big deal.

Oh, I don't mind listening to you vent once in a while. My consultation fee's pretty steep, though~♪

Okay. I'll take you up on that next time I need to vent. Hehe.

Hmm... What should I do~?

Good morning~

Oh, morning, Uiko~

Huh? Nyamu-chan, is something on your mind?

Whoa, did it show on my face?

Oh, no. I just kind of thought you might be.

Well, actually~ I'm kind of thinking something over. Or stressing over it, I guess.

You, Nyamu-chan? That's rare.

Hey, what do you think I am?

The snap-decision type...?

Ahaha, yeah, that. You get me pretty well.

Hehe. Well, we are bandmates, after all.

Well, even a Nyamuchi like me figured this offer was worth thinking over properly.

So it's about work?

Yep. The ever-popular streamer Nyamuchi got a job offer~

What kind of offer?

It's from this company. You've probably seen their ads before, Uiko.

Oh, the meal delivery service. I know them. They're known for frozen meals and things like that, right?

The "Bringing the cozy taste of home to your door♪" one.

Yep. That's the one.

I've done a sponsored job with them before, and they've been good to me, so I do want to take it...

So you've worked with them before. Then what's holding you back?

It just doesn't fit Ave Mujica's image, you know?

"Bringing the cozy taste of home to your door♪" That's basically the total opposite...

Well... That's true.

I mean, the offer came to me personally, so I know I probably don't have to overthink it that much.

I'm just wondering how I should bring it up to Sakiko~

I see...

(Nyamu-chan really is thinking about Ave Mujica in her own way...)

(That makes me kind of happy.)

Hehe...

Huh? What? What's up?

Oh, no. It's nothing.

It'll be okay. I don't think Saki-chan will say no.

Yeah, I mean, I know that, but...

I mean, my image in Ave Mujica is completely different from how I am in sumimi, right?

Oh, true.

sumimi is a whole different lane. Then I guess it'll be fine.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks for hearing me out and stuff.

Not at all. I'm glad I could help.

I got it, the new drink~!

Hmm...

The lighting's a little weak...

Oh, Nyamu-chan.

Oh, Uiko. Morning~

Good morning. Were you taking pictures?

Yep, the new seasonal drink. I finally managed to get one~

The lines are so long everywhere. Is it good?

Who knows? I haven't tried it yet.

Huh? Not even a sip?

Obviously I'm not drinking it until I'm done taking pictures. Posting a half-finished drink would look terrible.

Oh...! Yeah, that makes sense.

Oh, right. Since you're here, wanna get in the shot too, Uiko?

I could caption it something like, "Ran into Uiko at the office~"

But I think we should ask Saki-chan about that first.

It'll be fine. If anything, the band kind of needs this, right?

We did break up once, you know? We need to show everyone we're okay now~ For the fans.

Hmm... Do you think so?

We can just have Sakiko check it afterward, right?

Yeah... If that's the plan.

Deal made~♪ Okay, then...

Huh...? Aren't we taking it?

We are, but I need to set things up first, you know?

Wow... That's a lot of stuff.

The lighting here isn't enough~ So first, we need a light, right? And if you're joining in, probably a selfie stick too~

You carry all this around with you?

Obviously. What's the point if you don't make yourself look good when you can?

Don't worry, I'll make you look good. Just watch from there.

Okay, so you'll sit here. Then the light should go... Yeah, right here.

Nyamu-chan? Um... Will this take much longer?

Yeah, I'm almost done. Just hang on a sec.

By the way, Uiko, you don't really care much about photos, do you? Are you always like that?

Yeah. For work photos, I leave them to the cameraman. And Mana-chan takes the photos for sumimi.

Wait, seriously? Posting lots of off-shots and friendly-looking pics is, like, promo 101.

I see... I guess I still have a lot to learn.

You're so not like a modern idol...

Ahaha...

Okay, taking it now~ Three, two, one!

Okay, thanks~♪

You're welcome. Did it come out okay?

Leave it to me. After all the work I put in, and even if it's kind of meh, I can edit it and...

...!?

(What is this, Uiko? Wait, I haven't even put a filter on this yet, right?)

(So that means... this is all natural?! Huh?! Those huge eyes, that glossy, healthy-looking skin... All of it?!)

I take it back... You really are an idol.

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