A Model Idol/Card Story

* Episode
* Special Episode

**Transcript**

 Hazawa Coffee

Kanon
Sorry I'm late, Chisato-chan! Did I keep you waiting long?
**Kanon**: Sorry I'm late, Chisato-chan! Did I keep you waiting long?

Chisato
No need to get all worked up. I only just arrived myself.
**Chisato**: No need to get all worked up. I only just arrived myself.

Kanon
Oh, okay. That's a relief~.
**Kanon**: Oh, okay. That's a relief~.

Chisato
...
**Chisato**: ...

Kanon
Chisato-chan?
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan?

Chisato
Huh? ... Ah, I'm sorry. What did you say?
**Chisato**: Huh? ... Ah, I'm sorry. What did you say?

Kanon
Uhm... You're looking a tad under the weather today... so I was wondering if something was wrong...
**Kanon**: Uhm... You're looking a tad under the weather today... so I was wondering if something was wrong...

Chisato
Thank you, but I'm fine.
**Chisato**: Thank you, but I'm fine.

Kanon
I'm willing to listen, if you don't mind sharing. ... If it's something you'd rather keep private, though, then that's okay too...
**Kanon**: I'm willing to listen, if you don't mind sharing. ... If it's something you'd rather keep private, though, then that's okay too...

Kanon
Sharing your feelings with others can help to clear your head and might make you feel better...
**Kanon**: Sharing your feelings with others can help to clear your head and might make you feel better...

Chisato
That's true. It's not the most interesting conversation, but I would be happy if you were to listen.
**Chisato**: That's true. It's not the most interesting conversation, but I would be happy if you were to listen.

Chisato
Do you remember the other day when I told you about how Maya-chan was behaving strangely?
**Chisato**: Do you remember the other day when I told you about how Maya-chan was behaving strangely?

Kanon
Yes, I remember. You were very worried because she seemed down.
**Kanon**: Yes, I remember. You were very worried because she seemed down.

Chisato
Well, it turns out that... she was apparently struggling with being an idol.
**Chisato**: Well, it turns out that... she was apparently struggling with being an idol.

Chisato
And I was the one who aggressively invited her to join Pastel✽Palettes, despite the fact that she was initially only supposed to fill a support role...
**Chisato**: And I was the one who aggressively invited her to join Pastel✽Palettes, despite the fact that she was initially only supposed to fill a support role...

Chisato
So that's why...
**Chisato**: So that's why...

Kanon
... I think I get it. You see Maya-chan stressing out about being an idol, and you feel responsible for putting her in the situation in the first place.
**Kanon**: ... I think I get it. You see Maya-chan stressing out about being an idol, and you feel responsible for putting her in the situation in the first place.

Chisato
... Yes.
**Chisato**: ... Yes.

Chisato
I'm the one who put the wheels in motion. Maya-chan is facing these difficulties now because I extended my hand to her on that day...
**Chisato**: I'm the one who put the wheels in motion. Maya-chan is facing these difficulties now because I extended my hand to her on that day...

Chisato
...
**Chisato**: ...

Kanon
Chisato-chan...
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan...

Chisato
If I'm at fault for what she's going through, then it's only right that I apologize. However, doing so won't remedy her predicament...
**Chisato**: If I'm at fault for what she's going through, then it's only right that I apologize. However, doing so won't remedy her predicament...

Chisato
If I were to ask for forgiveness, Maya-chan would certainly grant it. However, there's no point in apologizing simply to be forgiven, is there?
**Chisato**: If I were to ask for forgiveness, Maya-chan would certainly grant it. However, there's no point in apologizing simply to be forgiven, is there?

Chisato
All I can do for now is silently watch over her from afar. That's the same thing I told the rest of Pastel✽Palettes...
**Chisato**: All I can do for now is silently watch over her from afar. That's the same thing I told the rest of Pastel✽Palettes...

Chisato
But all I can think about is how there must be something I can do to help Maya-chan in her time of need.
**Chisato**: But all I can think about is how there must be something I can do to help Maya-chan in her time of need.

Kanon
Being so concerned about your fellow group member isn't a bad thing, in my opinion.
**Kanon**: Being so concerned about your fellow group member isn't a bad thing, in my opinion.

Kanon
You think that way because you're such a nice person.
**Kanon**: You think that way because you're such a nice person.

Chisato
I wouldn't say that. But thank you, Kanon.
**Chisato**: I wouldn't say that. But thank you, Kanon.

Chisato
With my mind drifting in that direction, I felt the weight of uncertainty crash down upon me.
**Chisato**: With my mind drifting in that direction, I felt the weight of uncertainty crash down upon me.

Chisato
I apologize for bringing this up on our day together. Let's put that aside for now and order some nice treats.
**Chisato**: I apologize for bringing this up on our day together. Let's put that aside for now and order some nice treats.

Kanon
Chisato-chan... I... uhm... I'm not entirely sure, but... I doubt that Maya-chan has any regrets about joining the band.
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan... I... uhm... I'm not entirely sure, but... I doubt that Maya-chan has any regrets about joining the band.

Kanon
It's true that you gave the initial invitation, but she thought long and hard when deciding to become an idol.
**Kanon**: It's true that you gave the initial invitation, but she thought long and hard when deciding to become an idol.

Kanon
If she didn't, she wouldn't be having so much fun when she hits those drums. She wouldn't be able to create the sound of someone who wants to support her team.
**Kanon**: If she didn't, she wouldn't be having so much fun when she hits those drums. She wouldn't be able to create the sound of someone who wants to support her team.

Kanon
Of course, that's just my impression. I don't have the kind of knowledge or expertise that Maya-chan has though.
**Kanon**: Of course, that's just my impression. I don't have the kind of knowledge or expertise that Maya-chan has though.

Chisato
Being a fellow drummer yourself, I think your understanding of the sound of her music is likely spot-on.
**Chisato**: Being a fellow drummer yourself, I think your understanding of the sound of her music is likely spot-on.

Kanon
Everything I just said probably made me sound like a know-it-all... A-anyway, what I'm trying to say is...
**Kanon**: Everything I just said probably made me sound like a know-it-all... A-anyway, what I'm trying to say is...

Kanon
Maya-chan is the one who decided to become an idol, and I think putting faith in that choice is one way of helping her.
**Kanon**: Maya-chan is the one who decided to become an idol, and I think putting faith in that choice is one way of helping her.

Kanon
Being unable to do anything is probably painful... but that's no reason to go blaming yourself.
**Kanon**: Being unable to do anything is probably painful... but that's no reason to go blaming yourself.

Chisato
Kanon... Thank you. Maya-chan is the one having a hard time. I shouldn't be here whining.
**Chisato**: Kanon... Thank you. Maya-chan is the one having a hard time. I shouldn't be here whining.

Kanon
There's nothing wrong with what you're doing. You're asking for advice like I always do with you.
**Kanon**: There's nothing wrong with what you're doing. You're asking for advice like I always do with you.

Chisato
Thank you... And I think you're right, Kanon.
**Chisato**: Thank you... And I think you're right, Kanon.

Chisato
I'm responsible for providing Maya-chan the opportunity to join Pastel✽Palettes and become an idol.
**Chisato**: I'm responsible for providing Maya-chan the opportunity to join Pastel✽Palettes and become an idol.

Chisato
Even now, a part of me wishes to apologize for pushing such an aggressive invitation on her. If that day comes, I believe this is what I would tell her...
**Chisato**: Even now, a part of me wishes to apologize for pushing such an aggressive invitation on her. If that day comes, I believe this is what I would tell her...

Chisato
Please accept my apology for being so forceful. However, I have no regrets. Extending an invitation on that day was, without a doubt, the correct decision.
**Chisato**: Please accept my apology for being so forceful. However, I have no regrets. Extending an invitation on that day was, without a doubt, the correct decision.

Chisato
After all, Maya-chan is an absolutely essential part of Pastel✽Palettes.
**Chisato**: After all, Maya-chan is an absolutely essential part of Pastel✽Palettes.

Kanon
Don't worry. The day when you can tell her that will definitely come.
**Kanon**: Don't worry. The day when you can tell her that will definitely come.

Chisato
Thank you... Oh my, this conversation has dragged on for some time. Let's order our food now.
**Chisato**: Thank you... Oh my, this conversation has dragged on for some time. Let's order our food now.

Kanon
Sure! I've been looking forward to trying their new cakes!
**Kanon**: Sure! I've been looking forward to trying their new cakes!

Chisato
As have I. And there is quite the selection... I suggest that we order different items and share them.
**Chisato**: As have I. And there is quite the selection... I suggest that we order different items and share them.

Kanon
You don't mind? Thanks, Chisato-chan.
**Kanon**: You don't mind? Thanks, Chisato-chan.

Chisato
No, I should be thanking you. And once our food has arrived, it will be my turn to do the listening.
**Chisato**: No, I should be thanking you. And once our food has arrived, it will be my turn to do the listening.

Kanon
Okay!
**Kanon**: Okay!

**Transcript**

 Station Entrance

Chisato
Good morning, BanG Dreamer-san, Marina-san. Do you two have plans to go out today?
**Chisato**: Good morning, BanG Dreamer-san, Marina-san. Do you two have plans to go out today?

Marina
Hello, Chisato-chan! We're on our way back from an event meeting. How about yourself?
**Marina**: Hello, Chisato-chan! We're on our way back from an event meeting. How about yourself?

Chisato
Today is my day off, so I'm thinking about going shopping.
**Chisato**: Today is my day off, so I'm thinking about going shopping.

Marina
I see, I see. Considering how busy you typically are, spending some leisure time on a bit of shopping does sound nice.
**Marina**: I see, I see. Considering how busy you typically are, spending some leisure time on a bit of shopping does sound nice.

Chisato
I agree. Though I should clarify that I won't be buying new clothes or anything of that sort.
**Chisato**: I agree. Though I should clarify that I won't be buying new clothes or anything of that sort.

Chisato
I own a dog, you see, but the poor thing's toy is broken, so I would like to see about purchasing a new one.
**Chisato**: I own a dog, you see, but the poor thing's toy is broken, so I would like to see about purchasing a new one.

Chisato
And since there's a bookstore in the shopping mall, I plan to look for a magazine that I'm interested in reading.
**Chisato**: And since there's a bookstore in the shopping mall, I plan to look for a magazine that I'm interested in reading.

Marina
Ah! Speaking of magazines, I heard that Maya-chan recently started her own column! I checked it out as soon as I could!
**Marina**: Ah! Speaking of magazines, I heard that Maya-chan recently started her own column! I checked it out as soon as I could!

Marina
She's so talented! Her explanations of equipment and other areas are detailed and easy to follow, and even I find myself learning stuff when I read them.
**Marina**: She's so talented! Her explanations of equipment and other areas are detailed and easy to follow, and even I find myself learning stuff when I read them.

Chisato
Maya-chan will be thrilled to hear that from you, Marina-san.
**Chisato**: Maya-chan will be thrilled to hear that from you, Marina-san.

Chisato
Especially with the stress that came with doing the column. It was a lot for her to deal with.
**Chisato**: Especially with the stress that came with doing the column. It was a lot for her to deal with.

Marina
Are you maybe referring to coming up with content for it?
**Marina**: Are you maybe referring to coming up with content for it?

Chisato
Well, not quite... It has more to do with her role as an idol, I would say.
**Chisato**: Well, not quite... It has more to do with her role as an idol, I would say.

Chisato
It's an issue that she has apparently been contemplating for a while now, but this column only helped to further compound her fears.
**Chisato**: It's an issue that she has apparently been contemplating for a while now, but this column only helped to further compound her fears.

Chisato
Of course, she overcame the ordeal and found her own unique solution.
**Chisato**: Of course, she overcame the ordeal and found her own unique solution.

Marina
You don't say... I honestly never noticed.
**Marina**: You don't say... I honestly never noticed.

Chisato
Neither did I. As a member of Pastel✽Palettes, it's something I shouldn't have missed after spending so much time with her...
**Chisato**: Neither did I. As a member of Pastel✽Palettes, it's something I shouldn't have missed after spending so much time with her...

Chisato
Being the sweet soul that she is, Maya-chan most likely kept it all bottled up as a way to prevent the rest of us from worrying.
**Chisato**: Being the sweet soul that she is, Maya-chan most likely kept it all bottled up as a way to prevent the rest of us from worrying.

Chisato
Knowing she's that kind of person is precisely what makes the whole situation painful to think about.
**Chisato**: Knowing she's that kind of person is precisely what makes the whole situation painful to think about.

Chisato
It's all behind us now, in any case, so I believe the next step is to think about what we need to do going forward and to continue doing our best.
**Chisato**: It's all behind us now, in any case, so I believe the next step is to think about what we need to do going forward and to continue doing our best.

Chisato
Because we can't afford to leave anyone behind. Not if we want to keep calling ourselves Pastel✽Palettes.
**Chisato**: Because we can't afford to leave anyone behind. Not if we want to keep calling ourselves Pastel✽Palettes.

Marina
I see what you're saying... This is only a guess on my part, but I'd wager that the other members feel the exact same way that you do, Chisato-chan.
**Marina**: I see what you're saying... This is only a guess on my part, but I'd wager that the other members feel the exact same way that you do, Chisato-chan.

Marina
Whether it be pain or joy, you can experience it all together. That's the real beauty behind having such close friends. And don't forget that we're both rooting you on, too!
**Marina**: Whether it be pain or joy, you can experience it all together. That's the real beauty behind having such close friends. And don't forget that we're both rooting you on, too!

Chisato
I won't. Thank you very much!
**Chisato**: I won't. Thank you very much!

Marina
Say, do you think that Maya-chan could maybe mention us in her column?
**Marina**: Say, do you think that Maya-chan could maybe mention us in her column?

Marina
Keep an eye out for the live house that's all the rage, CiRCLE! ... Just kidding.
**Marina**: Keep an eye out for the live house that's all the rage, CiRCLE! ... Just kidding.

Chisato
Fufu, who knows? Maya-chan has been given full control of what appears in the column, so it's ultimately up to her.
**Chisato**: Fufu, who knows? Maya-chan has been given full control of what appears in the column, so it's ultimately up to her.

Marina
We totally wouldn't mind if she did, you know~. I hope you're listening, Maya-chan!
**Marina**: We totally wouldn't mind if she did, you know~. I hope you're listening, Maya-chan!

Chisato
Fufu. Don't worry, I'll make sure your request is heard.
**Chisato**: Fufu. Don't worry, I'll make sure your request is heard.