THE iDOLM@STER (Mana) - Azusa chapter 2 TL

01


Ami's super transformation!
Princess Melody♪

Hey, are you sure they fit? Doesn't it feel too tight?
It sure does as it's brand new, but you'll get used to it in no time.

Every part is made with special materials.
Seriously, all these body lines...

The costume sure feels tight.


02


But
I'm very fond of it

K-Kotori-san!
Please recheck the size!
Ara?


03


The new song "Nanairo Button" is completed.
Ryuuguu Komachi now moves on to the new stage!!


04


The seven-color button that you gave me [Note: This verse is different from the actual song.]

Has coloured everything with love.

How's it?
What a wonderful song
Ami soooo likes it!

Comparing with Smoky Thrill, this song has a more straight image.
You bet.


05


Since this debut song has a good impact
We'll perform it in a more traditional way.

Definitely... it really feels that way.

Hey, does this lyrics alternate between boy's and girl's part?
I don't think so, since there's feminine words such as "boku" and "noyo".

Since this girl says "first love" here
Would it be a puppy love?

Her companion is older, so she has been treated as a kid
But this girl has matured bit by bit...


06


So it's a bittersweet love?
That's why it's wonderful

But look at part D

"Like a soap bubble" "It's shining beautifully, yet it's fragile"
You can sense her anxiety together with the strenght of her love.

By the way, what does "seven-color button" even mean?
A switch full of emotions?
I simply think of it as a game controller.


07


Ah, that's Ryuuguu Komachi.

765Pro does have the best girls
Other angels have recently become formidable opponents.

Nonsense.


08


Second rate song, second rate choreography.
On top of that, they turned down the show.

That really weighs on your mind after all.
You just can't be honest.

One! Two! Three! Four!


09


Ami, your hands are raised too high!
Azusa-san, your movement isn't fast enough.
Iori, you have too many excess moves.

<puff huff puff huff>

You're way too picky on physical movements.

Of course, because a firm basis is essential for everything.

Did you forget that we're idols?
Besides singing and dancing, there's something that's more important.

For example?


10


That's gotta be
Fan response

To succesfully deliver what they call for on stage
That's the task of us idols.

But all in all, that still requires a good basis, doesn't it?
Basis is essential.
But fan response is more important!


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Basis!
Fan response!

I beg to differ

The very first thing to keep in mind is how we enjoy ourselves, isn't it?
If we're not having fun, then we can't amuse the audience.

Basis!
Fan response!
Joy!

Azusa, say what you think.
Eh?


12


Hmm... let's see...

It's a tough question, haha.
Fine...

How about we put up what you say together
And try to incorporate them in our lesson?

Nicely said, Azusa.
Azusa-san...
Sounds fun!

But you know... we hardly have time...

*sigh*
Do as you want.


13


So, starting with my special training on appeal.

Ready? Shall I begin?

Everybody who has come to meet with us today
Thank you so much

Wow, Iori-chan is so cute.
Here it is! Iorin's technique of finishing opponent! [Note: Nekodamashi is a sumo technique]
You mean feigning innocence.　[and this one is a literal translation]

Now it's your turn.


14


Ami's here
Just like usual

My name is Miura Azusa♡

Whoa! Azusa nee-chan is so sexy!
...

W-Well, that's a pass I guess.


15


And next up is Ami's lesson.
Of title "change of lyrics crash course

[Note: I don't know if this wall of texts gets typeset in general, but I translate it just in case]
"If things get worse"
Then give up right away.
From tomorrow on, you'll be set free.
So go on a journey as you wish.
You're then responsible for yourself.
You can't have your own way of living.
There's no guarantee you can continue that life style. [Note: my guess for the word behind Ami's head is 続くわからない]
Do you still want to run away?

"If things get worse" Then give up right away.
From tomorrow on, you'll be set free. So go on a journey as you wish.
<bin: flammable trash>

16


Iori-chan
Yes?

I've come up with the answer.
Heh?
Remember? You asked what's the most important a while ago.

You got it just now? That's very, very late!
Azusa nee-chan goes at her own pace once again


17


I think that

Because precious things that each of us is holding close to our heart are different
It makes us wonderful this way.

Ufufu


18


"Debut of new released song" will begin soon

Good luck
Everyone, fight on!
Bring the best out of yourself!

Try to not get nervous and mess things up
Huh, speak for yourself.

Then, break your legs!


19


Okay
It's about time

We haven't felt this tension for a long while.


20


It reminds me of our first debut of Smoky Thrill.

Now that I think about it, didn't it take place here as well?

Our experiences and　amounts of practice are different from the past.

We must show them how much we have improved now!

So you regretted not listening to what Ricchan told you after all.
<I feel you>

What about you! You've been straining yourself since a while ago.
I-Iorin, you're no different!

Fufu, Iori-chan, Ami-chan


21


Let's make the most of it together as we three usually do.

How dare they show up without shame.

That outfit... new song, I guess.


22-23


Since the moment you touched me
This seven-color button has coloured everything with love.

The strenght to overcome any circumstance
Was given to me by you.

Says


24


That girl is a princess.

This kid is a fairy.

How about that big sis?
She is


25


A goddess.

Well
Indeed, every single woman is a goddess.
Hokkun, you're always poetic.
In a bad sense...

What nonsense are you guys spouting?

But


26


By only changing the song
Their performance looks totally different than before.

How on earth did they do that?

They are all goddesses, but...


27


She is perhaps the most outstanding among them.

*shiver*

Hmm? Is AC system in the studio working too well?


28


All three of you were so cute!

Th-Thanks

Nfufu~ Ami's sexy appeal is a real deal, isn't it?
Yup, that was awesome!
Fufufu, I appreciate your compliment, Haruka-chan.

We can't lose to them
Yeah


29


That was a superb debut. Don't you think so?

Was it?

Once again... I guess the gap between us is getting a bit wider.

...
It went well thanks to everyone

And also...


30


Thanks to the goddess of fortune who has accompanied us.