Affection Stories/Mitsuboshi Mignon/I♥B

Noah

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Noah:

Hello, Producer. I see you visited to check up on us. I♥B just had a strategy meeting. What kind of meeting? We advised each one of us on how to treat the guests. For example—— Teaching Chaoyang how to respond to the guests' requests with confidence and dignity instead of being nervous. Or putting an end to Lucas' inability to smile, making sure Rabi does not put too much strength into the things he carries, so he doesn't accidentally break them. Or telling Leon that talking is fine, but he shouldn't flirt. Things like that. We're acting as concierges. Responding to the guests' requests is our duty. I thought we needed a firm strategy in order to quickly respond to all kinds of requests. You can't imagine me serving guests? Fufu, I agree. I'm still a beginner when it comes to looking after our visitors. But I won't let that hinder me. That's why I had Sebastian teach me the art of serving guests. Some of us are still nervous about it, but by the time the hotel is opened, I♥B will have turned into magnificent concierges. Together, we will make the fans happy. That's why I'd like you to look forward to it too, Producer.

Noah:

Hey, Producer. Did something happen? I see, you were checking up on us. I'm glad there isn't any trouble. Fufu, you say we're making a good figure as concierges? Thank you for the compliment. I want everyone of us to do our job perfectly. I♥B is in the position to guide the guests. If you're taught something, it's not satisfying if you're not being taught properly, don't you agree? Haha, not only those who are being taught can grow. One of the points of teaching is for it to have a positive effect on yourself as well. As you broaden your horizon, your ability to sense the customers' needs will get better too. For example, you're here because you want to see I♥B at their jobs right now, yes? If you'd like, I can guide you to each one of us, Producer. OK. I already arranged for you to be able to see I♥B working up close. Now, please take my hand. Fufu, please don't be so surprised. I've prepared something special for you. Fufu, that's still a secret. Please look forward to it, okay?

Noah:

Producer. Today I will attend only to you as a concierge. I told you I have something very special for you, remember? I will make the time we spent alone together a wonderful one. I will be your concierge. *kneels* Now, give me your hand. Fufu, you're even more surprised than last time? Kneeling in front of a lady is a display of respect. You're always giving us advice and supporting us, right? You have my greatest respect for that. So, that's why... To show you my innermost gratitude, I'd like to serve you as your private concierge. From arranging places you want to visit to asking me to take care of small troubles... I will grant your every wish. [Name]. Now, would you take my hand?

Leon

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Leon:

Producer! I've become a concierge! Yeah, I'm super excited! Concierges seem to do just about anything at a hotel! Preparing tickets, giving directions, recommend restaurants - there's so many different jobs. There's a lot of stuff I have to remember too, but I think it was worth taking on this challenge? Challenges are a great motivator! Yep, I'm extremely motivated! It's a chance to repay all the support the fans have given us, right? And it's the perfect time to show off my skills as a British Gentleman by listening to requests of all the pretty ladies! It's "ladies' first" in my home country, the fans are going to get so excited. ♪ Not only the fans, of course. I want to make you excited too! After all I want to be thankful to not only all the fans, but you too, Producer. I'm going to show you that I can make every customer I serve happy. Please watch me real good. ♪

Leon:

Okay, I'll give you a morning call tomorrow 6 o'clock! Please look forward to getting woken up with my love call! A nearby sight-seeing spot? Then you should go to the nearby beach! The reflection on the water at this time of the evening is beautiful. Please let me know your impressions when you return! ... Huff~ The work's harder than I thought... Hey, Producer! Have you seen me? Please tell me what you think of my reception! You saw me talking a lot to each fan? Hehe! I'm glad you noticed! It'd be boring to just look after the guests. So I wondered if it'd make them happy to talk to them? Or make them excited? I interact with the fans while thinking about these things. You know what I got told earlier? "Today Leon-kun's even more gentlemanly than usual, I'm so excited!" Making the fans swoon with my gentlemanly behavior was a great success! Did you also fall in love with the contrast from the usual me? Tch, not yet? A damn shame! Huh? But I made you smile? Yay! But in that case, I'll have to work even harder on my strategy! I'm refining my skill and the next time I'll definitely make you swoon, just wait!

Leon:

Producer, are you here to check up on me? The work as a concierge is still super difficult. But when I interact with the guests, they get all shook and start smiling, it makes me really happy. You can see the fans' faces very well from the stage, but's really nice to talk to them up close! Say, Producer. Have I become a suitable concierge for the fans? Ahaha, glad to hear that! Then how about I become your concierge now? Heh, why are you so surprised? I said I wanted to thank both the fans and you,right?　 I've been smiling ever since I became an I-Chu, because you were by my side, Producer. I want to make you smile too to repay all of the support you have given me! So—— Dear guest. What are your requests? This Leon will respond to all of your demands. Do not hestiate to ask me anything you wish. ... Hehe, are you already falling in love with me? That's my skill as a gentleman that only got refined with the work as a concierge! Producer. Please leave everything to me today, okay? As your private concierge I will definitely not let you down.

Chaoyang

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Chaoyang:

...... ... Ah! Producer-san! I'm sorry, I didn't notice you right away...! Uuh... Did you come to see if I was having trouble...? Actually... I'm nervous. I'm really worried about doing a job involving other people... Yes. I♥B is employed as concierges. This position seems to be about fulfilling various request from the guests... But I wonder if I can really be good at such a job... Ah... B- But! I really want to convey my feelings to the fans as well...! T- Thank you very much. If you can understand my feelings... then I won't have to worry as much. But I have to convey my feelings personally. I... will do my very best for the fans. And for you... I- I'm sorry. Suddenly saying something like this... But that's what I feel. I want to make both... you and the fans happy.

Chaoyang:

P- Producer-san...! Uhm, do you have a little time? I'm so nervous... If possible I'd like to practise interacting with guests... You're going to help me? T- Thank you very much...! Now then... Cough. ... Welcome back, Master. Feel free to contact us if you need anything. Huh? That sounds like a butler? ... I- I'm sorry! Let's try again... Hello, dear gest. Welcome to our hotel. Is there something troubling you? Please tell me. Now, take my hand. I'll take you wherever you want... ... How was it? I think this is how I imagine a gentleman behaves...? Huh? That's not the case...? T- That's more like... h- how lovers behave!? H- How embarrassing...! Uuh, serving guests is so difficult... But I'm glad you practised with me... U- Uhm, please practise more with me...! Thank you, Producer-san.

Chaoyang:

Producer-san. Am I doing the job of the concierge well? T- Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear that... I think I've started to get more confidence while dealing with customers time and time again. I was really anxious about it at first... But I was really happy whenever a customer thanked me. It's thanks to everyone that I can confidently act in public. It was possible because of the fans, my friends and... most importantly, becaused of you, Producer-san. ... Yes. You've been keeping me company during practise and you've been watching over me for all this time... ... Uh, uhm! Are you... free... later today!? Uuhm, you know... I want to convery my feelings to you, I want to thank you...! .... Ah, no, that's not it. I don't want to talk to you as a Producer... Uuuhm... I- I want to... be together with you... [Name]-san... You're very special to me. I'd like to... have all of your time for myself, please.

Rabi

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Rabi:

Hey, Producer. So you came to take a look at our training. I♥B is acting as concierges during this event. We have a lot of different jobs to do, but to keep it short, we're in charge of just about anything. Everything from arranging plane tickets and giving directions is part of our responsibilities. It also seems like we're searching for others. I agree. There are a lot of things to remember, I wonder if it's going to be a difficult job. I was asking Noah for tips on serving customers, but his methods are pretty spartan. You do not only have to be careful about the way you act, but the way you speak too. Every detail is important. I was totally exhausted every day after practise. But since Noah was so serious about it, I want to turn it into a good event as well. I will show you a fine view as well, I will perfect my work by the time the hotel opens.

Rabi:

Ah, Producer. I'd like you to have a look at my training. Thank you. Alright, then you'll play a customer and I'm going to welcome you... Welcome, dear guest. How can I help you? If you'd like to go to the theater, turn right from the hotel—— ... Huh, is something wrong? I see, when you're giving directions it's easier to do it while having a map at hand. Looking after guests is really difficult. Leon already seems completely used to it, but I've still got a lot to learn. How the other band members are doing? Lucas and Chaoyang seem to struggle, they're not good at serving our visitors. But they're improving a lot with Noah's guidance. His way of teaching is pretty good. I want to be able to support the others during their work just like Noah, so I have to practise a lot more. But if we don't interact with any guests during training, it's hard to be prepared to respond. Would you mind to keep me company during my training? Haha, thank you. I knew I could rely on you, Producer.

Rabi:

Ah, Producer... Haha, you saw right through me. Yes, I'm just a little lost in thought. You know, when I was working as a concierge, someone who was I♥B's fan from the very beginning talked to me. They said "I'm really glad I cheered for you up until now. Thank you for meeting me". When I heard those words, I thought of everything that has happened. We've come so far. We went from meeting over social media, to living together, to becoming I-Chu... And now, as a concierge I can repay the fans who have been following us for this entire time... Looking back, I think that I treasure the time spent with everyone the most. I'm really glad I've come to Japan and became an I-Chu. I think our fans and my friends make me believe that, but—— More than anyone, I think it's because of your never-ending support, Producer. Thank you for this irreplacable and precious time. Thank you for meeting me. I'm the current me thanks to you. Well... Ahaha, I guess that was a little embarrassing...

Lucas

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Lucas:

Producer. What do you need? You've come to check up on our job as concierges, I see. ... How it's going? ... Actually, not that well. Well, while I didn't know the inside of the hotel and the surrounding areas, I looked around a lot myself and had Noah and Rabi teach me. But... I can't figure out how to treat guests. I can't talk freely with others like Leon. I wonder if the fans will even be happy with me serving them...? Huh? ... They'll be happy to be welcomed by me, even if I'm still inexperienced... My voice will get through? ... I see. That's interacting with guests... You're right, everyone seemed to smile when I served them. ... Is this enough to make them happy? Huh, I didn't expect to get this happy now that I know our fans are pleased. I used to be uncomfortable doing anything that didn't involve music, but now I think this isn't so bad. Like this, I can see the fans' smiles from up close. ... Hm, why are you laughing? Did something nice happen? My statement makes you happy? I didn't expect something like that would make you happy... But I'm glad I could see your smile.

Lucas:

Hm? Ah, it's you. I was attending to a family, so I've been at work. The mother seemed to be a fan of us. It's quite rare for families to attend concerts, so this was a new experience. ... You want to hear more? The family was very close. Two parents and three children... The children wanted to go to an amusement park, so they asked me to prepare tickets. They thanked me when I finished arranging them. The children were laughing and bowing to me too. And then the five of them held hands while leaving, with the children in the middle. It was the very picture of a happy family, just watching them brought a smile to my face... So there really are families like that too. Hm? ... Ah, right... ... I only say this in front of you now... I'm jealous, to be honest. I want to be part of such a warm family too. ... Or rather, it might be nice if you and I become such a family. ! Ah, n- no, that doesn't mean I want to marry you or anything. Just, it might be nice if we could laugh together and walk side by side while holding hands... or something... ... Please just forget what I said.

Lucas:

Producer. This event taught me quite a lot. As a concierge, I learned things outside of musical activities, like coming in direct contact with the fans. It makes me happy to know that so many fans are on our side. Every single word from the fans gave me courage. Yes. It was a very rewarding experience. I will continue to work hard to put these feelings into my melodies. Hmph, you always encourage me like this. How many times have I been pushed on by your words...? I've lost count. Thank you for everything... Merci beaucoup. I want to do something to convery my innermost gratitude to you. So... I want to spend today with you. ... Can't I?

Go Hayami

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Go:

Oh my, welcome, Cutie-pie. ♪ Thank you for coming to check up on everyone. ♥ Fufu, of course I'm also here to take a look at I♥B. ♥ You've made those boys into concierges, right? I was worried sick over the troubles they'll have, they're not used to such a position at all. But everyone is bravely doing their best, they're such good boys! I know~! My Prince is perfect of course, but the British Gentleman has improved a lot as well. Serving guests is not a strong point of both China Boy and the President's son. They're clumsy, but they're working hard. And while Ex-delinquent performs his own duties, he's always around to support my Prince. Seeing these young men work with such passion made me all giddy with excitement~♥ That they're working so hard for their fans makes Go-chan proud. Of course I know that I♥B aren't the only ones who are working hard. Who else? I mean you, of course. You're working amazingly hard. I can see it well.　 I will give you a reward next time. ♪

Go:

Oh goodness, they're all beautiful! So many things to look at! My, my, Cutie-pie. Did you come to feast your eyes on them as well? Look at my boys. They bellboy uniform suits them so well! I was very confident in it when I created the design, but it makes a real difference looking at the real thing~ I put all my attention to detail into the shape and the fabric. It's my favorite part. ♥ That's why~♥ I wentaround and asked everyone to let me touch them. ♪ Even the Little Rabbit let me touch his costume, even if he was a little uncomfortable... But my Prince wouldn't let me touch him at all~~~!! I can't take it! He's So Mean. Well, but cold cuties like that are good too. ♥

Go:

Hey, Cutie-pie. May I ask you one thing? You've been in your suit for the whole event, no? If that is a problem...? Oh honey, you have no idea! They say your outside appearance reflects what's inside you, don't you know? Then there shouldn't be a problem with wearing a suit? Oh, enough, that was a bad example! What I want to say is that if you only wear such stern-looking stuff then even your heart will get stern. You should dress up charmingly to match such a showy event like this. ♪ Everyone will be happy if you enjoy yourself a little. ♪ ... Such stuff doesn't suit you? What are you talking about? You're so cute, it'd be a total waste to not dress up! Sigh~... I see, this requires serious treatment. Come to my room tonight. To draw out your perfect charm I'll have to be... Very Thorough. ♥ I will transform you to my likings, okay?