Butterfly Dream — Epilogue 1
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gyaxa(Early spring, when Tsukasa Suou had first joined Knights)
Izumi: ……
Tsukasa: Um, you would be Sena…senpai, I believe?
I’ve come to partake in a lesson, just as instructed. I’m still a novice, so any guidance you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Tsukasa: (…! He… ignored me?! How ungracious! Should idols not strive to bring joy to those around them?)
(Well, it’s true that his elegant, stoic mannerisms helped persuade me to aspire to become a member of Knights…)
(But I hadn’t expected him to act this way throughout his daily life as well.)
(It appears I have quite a long road ahead of me. However, having strict seniors who will rigorously guide me is precisely what I desire most, so it’s not much of an issue for me.)
(This way, I can polish myself and not put my precious time as a youth to waste—)
Izumi: Hey, newbie. Why don’t you stop standing around and get changed and start stretching already?
Don’t tell me I have to teach you that too?
What a pain in the ass… You’re probably just like all the other kids these days who get sick of it all and quit when their bare effort doesn’t pay off immediately.
Tsukasa: Um…? Pardon me, but I assume you wish to mean that I should determine for myself the appropriate course of action to take?
Thank you for the pertinent advice! However, I must confess that I am a complete novice, so I truly don’t know where to even start…?
Izumi: That so? Then just copy what I’m doing. Make sure to stay out of my way, got it?
Tsukasa: Of course… Speaking of which, are the other members currently absent? I would like to give them a proper introduction once more.
Izumi: Beats me where they are. We’re all individualists here, so we don’t really waste our time trying to stay at the same pace.
We don’t even plan out days to practice together. Everyone just comes to the practice room we rent when we feel like it.
Tsukasa: D-Does that not pose any issues? Won’t the fans be disappointed if someone fails to make an appearance during a live…?
Izumi: That’s why we work hard enough to make sure we can pull off all our lives flawlessly, even by ourselves.
… Hey, I’m not really in the mood to chat with you, so if you’ve got nothing better to do, feel free to beat it.
We’re not some friend group over here. I’m sure there’s someone out there willing to go along and be your little friend… why not check out the other units?
Knights has been in a bad spot for forever now. You won’t get anything out of sticking with us, y’know?
Tsukasa: I-Is that so? B-But then what of the positively dreamlike live you held just the other day…?
Izumi: Hmph. We put in the effort to make it feel that way.
Tsukasa: T-Then please, allow me to assist you!
Izumi: You sure are cheeky, you know that? Sure, say whatever you want… but what can you actually do?
We don’t need any half-baked goods that can’t be put to use. You’re just gonna get trampled on all over.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and think this over again… Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: K-Kasa-kun?
Izumi: That’s not your name? I didn’t really care, so I didn’t bother to remember.
Tsukasa: (My name is Tsukasa Suou. I am Tsukasa, the proud son of an illustrious family of warriors—the Suous.)
(I so desperately wish to tell him that, but knowing how futile my words are, I can’t possibly say anything at all… Have I always been this spineless?)
Izumi: … So, I don’t really care or anything, but why’d you even want to join Knights, Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: Pardon? Do you mean to say… I’m not worthy enough to join Knights?
Izumi: Excuse me? That’s NOT what I said. We wouldn’t have let you in if we didn’t think you have some potential.
But why Knights, of all units…?
Tsukasa: I must ask you not to speak so poorly of Knights.
I attempted to make this clear earlier, but I’m not attempting to merely curry favor with you all…
I truly admire you all, which is why I resolved to join your ranks.
Izumi: Hmm… So you really know nothing about our past, huh?
Tsukasa: Your past? Please excuse me, I was most unfamiliar with anything pertaining to idols before my enrollment, so you see…
I will dedicate myself to learning what I must would you deem it necessary, so could you grant me a bit of time?
Izumi: Ah, don’t bother. You’ll age overnight if you obsess over the past. You should milk those young bones for what they’re worth while you still have them.
The effort you put in while you’re young will definitely pay off later in life… I believe that. You don’t really wanna be filled with regrets when you’re older, do you?
Tsukasa: Haha, I doubt I will. This is the path I chose for myself, after all.
Izumi: You’re so naive it hurts. Sooo annoying… And now I’m starting to sound like some old fart. Ugh!
Tsukasa: …? Butterfly Dream Masterlist
Tsukasa: Pardon my intrusion!
Izumi: ……
Tsukasa: Um, you would be Sena…senpai, I believe?
I’ve come to partake in a lesson, just as instructed. I’m still a novice, so any guidance you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Izumi: ……
Tsukasa: (…! He… ignored me?! How ungracious! Should idols not strive to bring joy to those around them?)
(Well, it’s true that his elegant, stoic mannerisms helped persuade me to aspire to become a member of Knights…)
(But I hadn’t expected him to act this way throughout his daily life as well.)
(It appears I have quite a long road ahead of me. However, having strict seniors who will rigorously guide me is precisely what I desire most, so it’s not much of an issue for me.)
(This way, I can polish myself and not put my precious time as a youth to waste—)
Izumi: Hey, newbie. Why don’t you stop standing around and get changed and start stretching already?
Don’t tell me I have to teach you that too?
What a pain in the ass… You’re probably just like all the other kids these days who get sick of it all and quit when their bare effort doesn’t pay off immediately.
Tsukasa: Um…? Pardon me, but I assume you wish to mean that I should determine for myself the appropriate course of action to take?
Thank you for the pertinent advice! However, I must confess that I am a complete novice, so I truly don’t know where to even start…?
Izumi: That so? Then just copy what I’m doing. Make sure to stay out of my way, got it?
Tsukasa: Of course… Speaking of which, are the other members currently absent? I would like to give them a proper introduction once more.
Izumi: Beats me where they are. We’re all individualists here, so we don’t really waste our time trying to stay at the same pace.
We don’t even plan out days to practice together. Everyone just comes to the practice room we rent when we feel like it.
Tsukasa: D-Does that not pose any issues? Won’t the fans be disappointed if someone fails to make an appearance during a live…?
Izumi: That’s why we work hard enough to make sure we can pull off all our lives flawlessly, even by ourselves.
… Hey, I’m not really in the mood to chat with you, so if you’ve got nothing better to do, feel free to beat it.
We’re not some friend group over here. I’m sure there’s someone out there willing to go along and be your little friend… why not check out the other units?
Knights has been in a bad spot for forever now. You won’t get anything out of sticking with us, y’know?
Tsukasa: I-Is that so? B-But then what of the positively dreamlike live you held just the other day…?
Izumi: Hmph. We put in the effort to make it feel that way.
Tsukasa: T-Then please, allow me to assist you!
Izumi: You sure are cheeky, you know that? Sure, say whatever you want… but what can you actually do?
We don’t need any half-baked goods that can’t be put to use. You’re just gonna get trampled on all over.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and think this over again… Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: K-Kasa-kun?
Izumi: That’s not your name? I didn’t really care, so I didn’t bother to remember.
Tsukasa: (My name is Tsukasa Suou. I am Tsukasa, the proud son of an illustrious family of warriors—the Suous.)
(I so desperately wish to tell him that, but knowing how futile my words are, I can’t possibly say anything at all… Have I always been this spineless?)
Izumi: … So, I don’t really care or anything, but why’d you even want to join Knights, Kasa-kun?
Tsukasa: Pardon? Do you mean to say… I’m not worthy enough to join Knights?
Izumi: Excuse me? That’s NOT what I said. We wouldn’t have let you in if we didn’t think you have some potential.
But why Knights, of all units…?
Tsukasa: I must ask you not to speak so poorly of Knights.
I attempted to make this clear earlier, but I’m not attempting to merely curry favor with you all…
I truly admire you all, which is why I resolved to join your ranks.
Izumi: Hmm… So you really know nothing about our past, huh?
Tsukasa: Your past? Please excuse me, I was most unfamiliar with anything pertaining to idols before my enrollment, so you see…
I will dedicate myself to learning what I must would you deem it necessary, so could you grant me a bit of time?
Izumi: Ah, don’t bother. You’ll age overnight if you obsess over the past. You should milk those young bones for what they’re worth while you still have them.
The effort you put in while you’re young will definitely pay off later in life… I believe that. You don’t really wanna be filled with regrets when you’re older, do you?
Tsukasa: Haha, I doubt I will. This is the path I chose for myself, after all.
Izumi: You’re so naive it hurts. Sooo annoying… And now I’m starting to sound like some old fart. Ugh!
Tsukasa: …?
