Colorful Days 13

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(sidetext) What goes on in the mind of Ritsuko, the producer of the surging unit, Ryuuguu Komachi?

To our future producer--
Are you keeping an eye on the unit I'm currently producing, Ryuuguu Komachi?

As the senior unit, they're doing a splendid job of astonishing everyone with their tremendous progress....
Though...
...Perhaps they're doing too great a job.

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The surprise box of the idol industry!?
Chapter 13: "Run! Producer Ritsuko!"

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...Alright, I understand.
I'll let you do your thing.
Understood.

That was one long meeting, huh?
It involves everyone in our production after all...
Everyone, you say?

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Yes. While everyone is doing great on their own for the Rookie Festa,
we haven't done a full house production yet.
All the jobs we receive are given to Ryuuguu Komachi,
but I want others to do some work too.
I have to give them an answer!

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Of course, that also means I have to work harder.
I'll help in any way I can!

That will also take some of the burden off of Ryuuguu Komachi...
A new job!?

It's all for the sake...
Of getting you guys working as much as you can.

Another thing...

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Miki!
Fuya!

What happened to your lesson!? How long are you planning to sleep!!
Ritsuko...-san, stop it! An idol's face is her life!
Before you blabber about that, learn some manners!
(Also, turn off the heater!)

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(That's what Kotori said.)
But, that's Miki's selling point.

Alright. Now let's go.
No~! Nano~!

Ah...
Hello? Ah, Ami.
About today...Yes.
Don't worry about it, you'll be just fine.
See ya. Sorry, but do your best!

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"I can't take my hands off my work,
so you guys will have to do it yourselves!"

That's it...!
Well, that's just like Ritsuko-san.
We aren't going to do anything stupid, okay!!

(Somewhere in the city...)
I refuse.

I knew it...
But, you know,

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I am doing this so that you become more independent as an idol.
I don't see any idols there!!

Eh?! Look, Chihaya-chan!
Isn't it really cute?

It's a job for an actress.
You're right...

Ritsuko-san too!?
Alright then...

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I'll wear it too, so follow my lead.
What the heck!

I won't force you to embarrass yourself alone.
I will risk my own life,
All for your sakes.

Going that far for the job...
And for us...

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Ritsuko: Y-you can do it if you try, see!?
Haruka: It suits you!
Chihaya: Is this worth it...

Huh? I thought there'd only be two people.
Eh...

Oh well, please stand by for now.
Wait, I...

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Didn't you say you'd risk it?
YOUR LIFE
Haruka too!?
With you, we're sure we can do it Ritsuko-san!

Hold on!
No way!
Let me go!

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Don't start causing trouble just because Ritsuko isn't here!
Weren't you the one who insulted Reporter-occhan?
WHAT WAS THAT!!

Um, I'd like to start our interview...

Huh...?
Now that you mention it, where's Azusa onee-chan?
She went to the bathroom, I think.
But she sure is taking a while....

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We wasted our interview time trying to find Azusa onee-chan...
Ah... Ricchan!

About today's job...
Sorry, Ami.
Seems like the others are in trouble.
I'll talk to you when I'm back!
Bye.

Ricchan...
She seems pretty distant these days...

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Ritsuko's pretty late today, isn't she?
But it'll be another day of training~
Ritsuko...-san is really working us hard.

If Miki makes a tiny mistake, she gets mad instantly.
Miki can't get any naps in with all the work she assigns,
and she only allows one onigiri per day.
Miki really hates it.

But,

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This is the best time Miki's had ever since becoming an idol.
Yeah!
It's reassuring to have her by our side...
so let's do our best for her sake!

Yeah!
Really...

Saying whatever they want...

Ritsuko-san,
Ah, sorry, I'm going to a meeting.

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Is that our score for the Rookie Fiesta?
No, it's Ryuuguu Komachi's...

Their performances are in a sharp decline...
Maybe these current jobs...
Are too hard for them after all.

If I remember correctly,
they don't seem to be as energetic these days...

Maybe it's not the job's difficulty,
but because Ritsuko...-san wasn't there with them?
Huh...?

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Miki would hate it,
if her producer wasn't there with her.

Th-That's a bit...
It's reassuring to have her by our side...

No, that's right...
Isn't that the No.1 rule of being a producer...?

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Maybe because of that, their jobs have...

Ritsuko-san,
If you're worried, meet up with them already!

Ritsuko-san didn't come today either...
Enough of us being alone...

Girls-!

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Ricchan!?
Girls,
I'm sorry!

What happened!?

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I've made lots of decisions on my own,
and didn't discuss them with you...
Most importantly, I didn't communicate with you girls at all.

Relax!
You're the only producer at 765 Pro after all, Ricchan.

Ami...
She's right. You weren't messing around either.
The others probably appreciated your help too.

Yeah...

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I truly care about the other idols from our production,
and making them better idols.

But, Ryuuguu Komachi is the most important to me.
I want to be by your side as much as I can!

Ami too...

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Ami might be just a bit happier if Ricchan is here with her!
I-I agree...
I'm looking forward to it!

We hope you feel the same,
Producer.

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...Haruka
Yeah...

It's nice...
Being with a producer...

Hey, you girls!
Ricchan got angry!

And what's with that reaction!?

It's been so long since you've been this angry~
Get angrier!

As expected of Ryuuguu Komachi... What a great bond they share.

(Is this the product of love?)