Balcony/Otaku Story

Collect all of the Otaku's 10 Food Soul Anecdote stories

 Today's the release event for a new video game. I need to finish my food fast and head over.
 From what I've heard, they also invited Jello and Mango Pudding to psych up the crowd.
 They're both really pretty, but wouldn't you rather see Jello?
 After all, her personality is a bit more charming.
 Earlier, I saw Jello's agent, Pudding, and Mango Pudding arguing backstage.
 Was it a dispute about the performance? They were too far away, I just couldn't hear clearly.
 I guess being an idol isn't easy.
 **Learn From His Mistake**

 If only Jello could eat with me.
 but that kind of thing can only happen in my dreams, right?
 After all, Omurice attempted to do that once before.
 He sincerely wanted to eat a meal with Jello, but in the end he was coldly rebuked by Pudding.
 Agents really are heartless. And that guy's the number one fan in Jello's fan club!
 **It Was True Love (★)**

 Oh! Today Mango Pudding is doing a concert.
 After I'm finished eating, I'll head over.
 Uh, it's really embarrassing. Obviously, I'm a member of Jello's fan club.
 But I still really want to go.
 Actually, I saw something weird.
 The last time I went to one of Mango Pudding's concerts, shockingly, I saw a little girl dressed like a bride.
 Are all girls that straightforward nowadays?
 I could never do that.
 **Pudding's Humiliation (★)**

 Uh...um, waiter?
 Hello, Sir. Is there something I can do to assist you?
 Could you put on some music?
 Of course, no problem. What music would you like?
 I want to hear Jello's "Radiance and Hope", do you have it?
 Of course. I know that song, it's simply divine.
 Ah! Yeah! I even went to the concert! I've never seen anything so magnificent in my entire life.
 I know. afterwards, they came to our restaurant and had a party to celebrate.
 Really? Can you tell me a little about it?
 Everyone was really happy. Pudding drank bottle after bottle of alcohol. From the looks of things, it was the first time he'd gone drinking.
 Then what?
 He got drunk. His face was totally expressionless as Jello propped him up and helped him to walk home.
 Event at a time like that, he maintained a stoic expression. That's Pudding for you.
 **I'm Nothing Like Him (★★)**

 That souvenir you're holding... did you go to the last concert too?
 Hm? Yeah. Sir, do you mean Jello's concert? I went, after all, her singing is medicine for the soul.
 Oh, that's perfect. I've gotta tell you, after the concert, I saw something funny.
 Something funny?
 The number one fan in Jello's fan club, Mr. Omurice, kept following Jello around after the concert ended.
 What happened after that?
 I heard that Jello's agent, Pudding, lifted him into the air and threw him out of the venue.
 That sounds really pitiful, but I don't feel the least bit sorry for him.
 **Rumors (★★)**

 Waiter, do you follow any stars?
 I do. Sir, I'm a devoted fan of Jello and Mango Pudding.
 Is that so? Then, can I ask you something about Mango Pudding? After all, I normally only pay attention to Jello.
 Of course, no problem. What would you like to know?
 Mango Pudding has a really amazing studio, right? Yesterday my friend gave me a concert ticket.
 That's right.
 Backstage at the concert, I saw a really pretty Food Soul with orange hair. Do you know her?
 Ah, that young woman is named Orange Juice. She's Mango Pudding's personal assistant.
 Then, they must have a good relationship?
 No... honestly, there are constant rumors flying about how badly Mango Pudding and Orange Juice get along.
 Huh?
 **Full Speed Ahead (★★★)**

 That song you just played... um, is that Jello's special edition CD?
 It sure is! Our shop also has Mango Pudding's special edition CD.
 I'm so jealous, I wasn't able to snag a copy.
 We sent a bunch of employees to stand in line, so we were able to snag it. But it was mostly thanks to Pudding.
 Eh? How so?
 Pudding saw how well it was selling, so he arranged for an extra batch to be printed. If he hadn't, we wouldn't have been able to snag it either.
 Wow, is that what happened?
 Yup, and Mango Pudding was furious. Thanks to the extra run, her sales looked minuscule in comparison.
 She could have printed extra copies too.
 It was too late, all of the factories were busy with Jello's order.
 Heh!
 **A Man After My Own Heart (★★★)**

 Didn't I tell you? This restaurant is great.
 Wow, it really is. The walls are covered with Jello and Mango Pudding posters.
 They say that the idols themselves come here to eat!
 Really?
 I've seen it with my own eyes! Pudding and Jello were eating together.
 Damnit! Isn't that basically a date?
 I was mad too, but things worked out in the end.
 Huh?
 Omurice showed up to sabotage him!
 **The Duel (★★★★)**

 The game collab you told me about last time, I still haven't seen it.
 It comes out next week, hold your horses.
 Whoa, you'd better not be pulling my leg! I want to see Jello's card.
 I'm not lying. You should pay more attention at the shop. They've released all of the posters for the Jello collab.
 Really? I'll have to go back and look!
 There's a Mango Pudding card too.
 Wow! Do gaming companies have that much money?
 Yeah, early on, Mango Pudding and Jello were competing for the lead role.
 What happened?
 Mango Pudding got to be the wizard, just like she wanted, but she was still really unhappy.
 Why's that?
 Because in the story, her wizard character has to protect Jello's angel character.
 **Conspiracy Theory (★★★★)**

 What was that "strange thing" you wanted to tell me about?
 It happened at this Restaurant--I saw two people eating together.
 Two people eating together? Isn't that normal?
 No, no, no! It was Omurice and a young woman from Mango Pudding's studio who were here eating together.
 Eh? President Omurice? Why would he be hanging around with Mango Pudding's crew...
 Could he be inspiring dissent among the ranks?
 Maybe! But what if he defects to Mango Pudding's side and becomes HER fan club's president?
 You're right! That would be a disaster!
 Well, I think Pudding would be delighted beyond words.
 Eh?!? Delighted? I can't imagine that... him smiling, I mean.
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