[How unexpected. Yet he seems unbothered as he sits back down.
Elan's talking from experience, isn't he? Not singing experience, but experience "performing." It makes sense that he grew to resent his job. But there's a difference between performing as "yourself" and being forced to live as someone else, and their situations differed in other ways too. For example, while Elan-kun was all alone in the world, Hiyori had friends and family by his side. And that truly changes everything, doesn't it?]
Honestly, this whole thing wasn't my idea. It was Nagisa-kun's—or rather, someone planted the idea in his head that he must become an idol, and I don't think he knew of any alternatives. So we joined our pinkies together, and made a pledge to follow the same dream.
[The look in his eyes grows soft, though there's a bit of an odd curl to his lip. Nagisa's upbringing wasn't normal, and his "dream" didn't exactly come from a pure place.]
It's been a hard road at times. I used to wonder if we'd ever get anywhere, given the state of things. But I couldn't possibly quit nowadays. I'm having just a wonderful time now. Whenever I step out under those lights, I think, "Ah, this really is the place where I shine brightest ♪"
[His voice gains noticeable cheer at the end, smile spreading wide across his lips. It's clear he's being honest. Perhaps none of them had pure motives for becoming idols originally, but that doesn't change their current success, or their current happiness.
And, anyway, enough about Eden! He sticks an elbow on the table and leans forward to ask:]
What about you? Did you enjoy your taste of the spotlight? I could go for a serenade if you'd like to sing again, or we could perform a duet together! But it also sounded like Elan-kun was eager to go back to his room, so if that's what you'd prefer...♪
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[How unexpected. Yet he seems unbothered as he sits back down.
Elan's talking from experience, isn't he? Not singing experience, but experience "performing." It makes sense that he grew to resent his job. But there's a difference between performing as "yourself" and being forced to live as someone else, and their situations differed in other ways too. For example, while Elan-kun was all alone in the world, Hiyori had friends and family by his side. And that truly changes everything, doesn't it?]
Honestly, this whole thing wasn't my idea. It was Nagisa-kun's—or rather, someone planted the idea in his head that he must become an idol, and I don't think he knew of any alternatives. So we joined our pinkies together, and made a pledge to follow the same dream.
[The look in his eyes grows soft, though there's a bit of an odd curl to his lip. Nagisa's upbringing wasn't normal, and his "dream" didn't exactly come from a pure place.]
It's been a hard road at times. I used to wonder if we'd ever get anywhere, given the state of things. But I couldn't possibly quit nowadays. I'm having just a wonderful time now. Whenever I step out under those lights, I think, "Ah, this really is the place where I shine brightest ♪"
[His voice gains noticeable cheer at the end, smile spreading wide across his lips. It's clear he's being honest. Perhaps none of them had pure motives for becoming idols originally, but that doesn't change their current success, or their current happiness.
And, anyway, enough about Eden! He sticks an elbow on the table and leans forward to ask:]
What about you? Did you enjoy your taste of the spotlight? I could go for a serenade if you'd like to sing again, or we could perform a duet together! But it also sounded like Elan-kun was eager to go back to his room, so if that's what you'd prefer...♪