Story of DEAR PROJECT feat. Just 4U

## Prologue

There are colors in people's hearts, and I like to paint about then. However, at that time, I don't have the power or the place to continue doing what I like.

Mama and Daddy can't see what I need, so they recommended another way.

Idols are so exciting. Tatsuman, Komugi, Riku and P-chan too. I love them all.

However. I'm sure this moment won't last forever.

Yeah, that's what I think.

## Vol.1

> One morning in Shirasu House.
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> Riku walked pass the 'Tatsuman Guardian Statue' that was placed in front of the door.
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"*Must be one of Sui's doing*", he thought. As he entered the living room, he saw a printout that was left behind.

『Career Survey Form』

"*This belongs to someone in the third year...specifically Kaihoku. The only third year in Kaihoku is Akashi. Career choice, huh...*"

> Touya went to the study room to do some research, and walked into Azusa and Samon who were studying for the mid-term test.
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> After graduating from high school, Azusa planned to concentrate on his entertainment activities. Turns out he asked Samon to tutor him for exams now because he wanted to learn everything he can before graduation.
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> Opposite from Azusa, both Samon and Touya want to go to pursue higher education. The conversation eventually led up to them talking about Tatsuma's career choice.
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Samon: It was a long time ago, but he did discuss about whether he should be studying or continuing playing basketball. As for Yanagawa...is choosing a 'career' is even a concept for him?
Azusa: No, but Sui is very unpredictable...

> Just 4U just finished watching Tatsuma in a basketball match. Riku told Komugi, who was still very excited watching the play, that he has something that he's interested in. Apparently there was a scout from the university that was introduced to Tatsuma after the match ended.
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Komugi: But...I wonder what he should do. Akashi-san, can he become both a pro basketball player and an idol?

> On the way back from watching Tatsuma's match, Komugi received a message from his middle school friend that he had seen a show that Komugi appeared on. Komugi talked about his 'friends from hometown'. Right when Sui was asked about his hometown friends, his phone rang.
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Komugi: Now that I think about it, actually we don't know much about Yanagawa-san.

Riku: ...

## Vol.2

> Because of his parents' jobs, Sui's family became a tenkinzoku ¹ and had repeatedly transferred schools ever since he was in elementary school. He had joy knowing more about the various places he had moved to. Though, he has come to a conclusion that 'wherever he goes, it will never be a place where he belongs'.
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> On the way home from watching Tatsuma's club activity, Yamashita, a teacher from Kamakura Eiryo had informed Sui that his art was selected for an art exhibition. Yamashita also asked him about his career choice after graduating.
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Yamashita: For your career path, isn't it's better for you to study abroad?
Sui: ....Yeah.

> Meanwhile, Tatsuma reported to the Producer that he had been scouted by a formidable university basketball team. However, Tatsuma has made the decision that, after graduating from high school, he will devoted himself to Just 4U's activities, aiming to become a top idol along with Sui, Komugi and Riku, therefore he refused the scout.
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> Tatsuma was worried about Sui's career choice since Sui is also a third year like himself, so he asked to the Producer about it. However, even the Producer have not heard anything from Sui.
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Tatsuma: What are we going to do about that guy?

> Sui, Riku and Komugi were doing stretches in the lesson room. Sui was asked about the award ceremony that he attended at the art exhibition. Sui said the winners and guests were all painted in beautiful colors.
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Komugi: Ah...speaking of which, what color do you have, Yanagawa-san?

Riku: ...Of course, it should be a weird color that you can't describe.

Sui: If that so, it should be interesting♪ However, I can't actually see my own color. Too bad

> Tatsuma and the Producer arrived with the demon for Just 4U's new song. The title for the 5th song for the unit is 'Style'. The song was amazing and it got them excited. They will also proceed with the MV production very soon.
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> After the dance lesson has ended, Tatsuma gathered the members to talk about their career path before practicing the song choreography. However, Sui has already went back to is room, and only Riku and Komugi were left.
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> The two of them had already knew about Tatsuma getting scouted and already prepared to hear about it from Tatsuma himself, but Tatsuma then announced that he will dedicate himself to Just 4U.
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Tatsuma: I have to talk about this again to Sui. After all, I haven't heard about his career choice yet...

Riku: ...

## Vol.3

> Tatsuma has turned down the offer from the university's basketball team scout and chose Just 4U. For Riku and Komugi, the decision made them felt happy but also complicated.
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Riku: Choosing something means that you're gonna throw away the other option you didn't choose. Akashi chose Just 4U, and abandoned the path of becoming a professional basketball player.

> Tatsuma's decision was the crossroad of his career path. Riku and Komugi then look back at their own how they choose their own 'path' in joining Dear Production.
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> Komugi has always been longing to become an idol who can move people's hearts, including strangers. Riku on the other hand, wanted to expand his possibilities by coming to the city, but ended up narrowing it after choosing to become an idol.
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> Riku and Komugi heard a familiar voice. It was Sui, in the middle of a phone call. Komugi wanted to call him out but Riku stopped Komugi.
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Sui: Yeah, I still plan to study abroad. The professor who I met at the award ceremony is a very exciting person. Even without me, the three of them can take any color and shine.

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Komugi: Yanagawa-san, what do you mean by studying abroad!?

> Komugi, who can't stand listening to Sui's conversation, asked Sui directly.
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Komugi: "...Even without me", is that how you feel? That's awful...just awful!

Riku: Stop it. He's in the middle of a phone call, let's go.

Sui: ...

Sui hung up the call as the two are leaving.

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*I knew this moment would end some day. Even so, the colors of the two of them sunk into my vision and can't seem to disappear.*

*Komugi was red, and it seems like he's going to burst.*

*Riku was in intense blue, that was sinking.*

*....I wonder what color I have now. I don't know*

## Vol.4

> Komugi, Riku and Sui can't seem to focus during the lesson. After the practice ended, Tatsuma stopped Sui who was trying to leave the room. Tatsuma then listened to Sui's pent-up feelings.
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> Sui told him about his career path and the reason why he became an idol.
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> Sui, who have been perceiving people's hearts as 'colors' since he was a child, developed a talent for painting while using those colors in his works.
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> However, as he improved more, the colors of the people around him became rusty and muddy.
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*「You could have aimed higher」*

*「This guy is just a subject of bias」*

*「Why can’t you follow what the teacher told you?」*

*「Don’t get it my way.」*

--Since then, Sui has stopped holding the brush.

*I will always lose the place where I belong.*

*I can never stay in one place.*

*Right now, I just want to make everyone happy.*

*That’s the most important thing.*

> When Sui was in his third year of middle school, his mother suggested that she should do a fortune telling for Sui after he was asked about his career path many times.
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*「Right now, you need to be ‘recommended’ to the outside world. 」*

> The result of the fortune telling was 'Idol', and that led up to Sui joining Dear Pro.
> After meeting Tatsuma, Komugi and Riku during his idol activities, Sui's will to paint has came back to him from the urge to paint the glittering colors from the three of them. Sui then decided to enjoy his idol life with all his might. One day, one of the teachers in Eiryou, Yamashita, discovered Sui's talent, and recommended him to study abroad.
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Sui: ...To be honest, I’m at a loss. I met the art professor there, and he’s someone who’s very mysterious, his color changes every time I see him.I think it’ll be interesting if I was able to paint something by his side

> Sui is torn between choosing art or Just 4U.
> Tatsuma however conveyed his feelings straightforward.
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Tatsuma: I want Sui to be in Just 4U. Sui, Komugi and Riku. If it’s not with these three people, I can’t do it.
Sui: Me too...I love you guys. Tatsuman, Komugi, and Riku. But I’m scared. I can never stay in one place anyway.

> Sui can't choose Just 4U because he's afraid of farewell.
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Komugi: If that’s the case, what we can do right now is to become a unit that Yanagawa-san needs…’a place where he belongs’.
Riku: I was very convinced when I heard the demo. Just 4U will be able to step forward with this song. That’s why I want the MV to go well, I’m sure Yanagawa too...

> To become the place where Sui belongs.
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> Tatsuma, Komugi and Riku then proceeds to do the MV filming with that feeling in their minds.
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## Vol.5

> After learning about Sui's feelings, Riku and Komugi recalled about the time when they had their debut live. Sui painted Just 4U's color on a canvas, but it was pure white.
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Sui: Tatsuman, Komugi and Riku are sparkling lights, right? Lights, when layer together, it becomes this beautiful white. White is a magical color, it can become any color♪

Tatsuma: Even Sui is part of Just 4U’s light.

Sui: Aha. I'm glad to hear that~

> When they think about it, Sui was already thinking about the future at that time.
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Komugi: But Yanagawa-san is always shining when he's on the stage! His presence has always encouraged me. Until now, I don't know how bright I am. That's why...

> When Riku returned to his room, he remembered about the paintings and objects that Sui placed in his room.
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Riku: He pulled pranks on me a lot.

> Whether it's weird art or teasing, Sui will think of a way to meddle with Riku, even when Riku shut himself in.
> Thinking back, Sui has always been close to Riku in his own way.
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Riku: I got my courage from Yanagawa. What can I do for him in return...

> On the day of 'Style' MV filming.
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> While other members are preparing themselves, Sui went to the make-up room for his hair arrangement, and was surprised to see Riku waiting for him there.
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> Sui sits in front of the mirror and Riku started to braid his hair. The hairstyle is a suggestion from Riku to match Sui's new outfit. Tatsuma and Riku then came with a hat.
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> Sui is adorned with the gift from the three of them. As he looked at himself in the mirror...
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Sui: Wh...at? The me...in the mirror...

> They want to make Just 4U shine the brightest. The three of them had prepared a surprise for Sui to make the best 'Style'.
> ...And finally, the filming on stage has started.
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*Tatsuman, Komugi, Riku...each of their light colored the stage.*

*Tatsuman was orange like the sun.*

*Komugi had bright energetic yellow.*

*Riku was red, passionate with a little tension.*

*As expected...it was beautiful.*

*These three people I met at DearPro had such beautiful colors,so I thought of keeping them forever.*

*That’s why I wanted to pick up the brush again.*

*…The time for bye-bye is here.*

*But...*

The members then checked the footage together.

Tatsuma: The highlight scene was perfect, Sui! The ad-lib part where you use the hat..

> It was Just 4U's 'Style'.
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Tatsuma: Sui...?
Sui: ...I see. My color...can be this beautiful too...

> Sui was looking at the monitor.
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## Epilogue

*That was me at the monitor.*

*With the braid hairstyle that Riku did, and the hat that Tatsuman and Komugi chose.*

*When my voice resonated together with Tatsuman.*

*When I exchanged looks with Komugi.*

*When I clapped my hands together with Riku.*

*The colors from the three of them melted together with mine.*

*Shining like a prism…*

Sui: ...I don’t want to say bye-bye.I love the colors of the three of them. Including my color when I’m with them.

Tatsuma : Sui...

Sui: I don’t know how much further we can go. The final days will come again. But, even so...I want to be here tomorrow, and the day after that.I want to be part of Just 4U’s color!

Tatsuma: Pardon for the intrusion, Producer! Here, Sui. Come in.

Sui: I don’t think it’s a good time~? Look, P-chan is looking busy~

Riku: Are you really saying that when you usually don’t read the atmosphere? Where was all of your strength earlier?

Komugi: No backing off now, Yanagawa-san! You caused trouble to the Producer. Didn’t you decided to talk about it properly?

Sui: Shhh...I can’t resist Komugi’s eyes looking straight at me... Excuse me, P-chan~

Um..I’m sorry? Did you get a call from Yamapii of Eiryou about my career path?

I’m truly sorry for causing P-chan to worryl Also...

Even after graduating from Eiryou, I want to continue being an idol with Just 4U. I will not study abroad, but I want to continue painting. I want to make all sorts of glittering and shiny colors with Tatsuman, Komugi, Riku and P-chan.

That’s why, P-chan...I’ll be in your care from now on!!

## Notes

* Sui mentions colors when he talks about someone because he has synesthesia.