Omi Fushimi R - The Piercing First Star [BACKSTAGE TRANSLATION]

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"It makes me happy when I get to bring out the smiles of our fans. That's why projects like these— where we can give back to their support— feel like the greatest reward for being an idol. "

"Suspicions of Omi's ○○○ - Part 1”

[DOOR OPENS]
▋Taichi: PHEEEEEW—!! I'm absolutely beat from today's training.
▋Omi: It was definitely a rather lengthy one.
▋Taichi: I might even straight up pass out if I close my eyes for more than a sec…
But hey, at least tomorrow's my day off! I might be able to stay up much longer tonight~
▋Omi: Haha, why not, right?
▋Taichi: You've got work, though, right, Omi-kun?
▋Omi: Yeah, for a program shooting. We start in the morning.
▋Taichi: Ohh yeah, I remember seeing that on the community calendar! It's that "Mama Support" program, right?
What're you basically gonna do there?
▋Omi: Well, the gist of it is that I'm gonna be put in a helper role who will substitute for the working mother… Like looking after the house and taking care of her kids, and the sort.
▋Taichi: Gotcha~ It does sound like a program you'd be a great fit for!
I'm definitely gonna catch it when it airs! Do your best with the shoot!
▋Omi: I will, thanks.
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▋OMI: Pleased to work with you today.^[1]
▋Mama: The pleasure is mine!
▋OMI: (We've got two boys here… The older one looks to be around elementary age; the younger one must still be attending daycare.)
Nice to meet you both. Is it okay if I ask for your names?
▋Big brother: I'm Yuuta!
▋OMI: Nice to meet you, Yuuta. And how about…?
▋Little brother: ……
▋Mama: Come on, dear, you can say your name, right?
▋Little brother: …Keita.
▋Omi: Thank you for telling me. Let's get along today, Keita.

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▋MC: So then! It seems like the Mama for today's request has some important errands to tend to—
She's been very much hoping to have someone look after the house, take care of the chores, and watch over the kids…
Very well! We will take this request and give it our all to support this Mama! And so, let's have today's helper come over right now—
It's OMI-san from AKIVE! Welcome!!
▋OMI: Thanks for having me.
▋MC: Today's program is called the "Mama Support" Program! And a Mama isn't without her kids. Let's welcome them in as well!
The older brother is an elementary school student, while the younger brother is a kindergartner. You are both boys, but I’m curious… Are you two familiar with Omi-san?
▋Yuuta: Yeah! Mama always watches him on T.V., so of course we know him!
▋Mama: Dearie! Please!
▋MC: Well, now! Turns out this Mama is an AKIVE fan!
▋OMI: Haha, thank you for your support.
I hope we can get along, boys.
▋Yuuta: Okay!
▋Keita: …
▋MC: What's this? The little brother hid himself behind his Mama!
▋Mama: I'm so sorry. It looks like my younger one is especially nervous for today…
▋OMI: I'll do my best to befriend them.

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▋Mama: I have to head off now. I'll be counting on you.
▋Yuuta: Mama! Take caaaaare!!
▋Keita: ……
▋OMI: Please take care.
[DOOR CLOSES]
▋MC: Now then… Omi-san, what will you be doing first?
▋OMI: A good question… Well, before anything else, I'd like to get closer with the kids first. I think that's a very important step.
That being said— Maybe we’ll play a few games first.
▋MC: That sounds like a good plan!
▋OMI: Now, boys, would you like to play with me for a while? What do you guys wanna do?
▋Yuuta: I wanna play hero!
▋OMI: Oh? Sounds good to me. Well, what would be my role then?
▋Yuuta: You play bad guy!!
▋OMI: O.K.! You can leave it to me.

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"Suspicions of Omi's ○○○ - Part 2”

▋Yuuta: This is the end, monster!!
▋OMI: Uwaaah…!! I've been beaten~!
▋Yuuta: (huffs) It's my win!
▋Keita: ……
▋OMI: Come, Keita. Don't you wanna play with us?
▋Keita: ……
▋MC: Hmm… It seems like the little brother is still feeling awkward with him~
However! This is exactly why we have these clue cards from the Mama to help you out in times like these!
Now, Omi-san, pick out a card.
▋OMI: Then I'll pick… This one.
It says… "Keita's favorite food is omurice". I see now.
In that case, why don't I whip up some omurice for us?
▋MC: Oh! That’s right; Omi-san's specialty is cooking, isn't it?
▋OMI: Ahh, well, it's not like I cook up anything fancy, though… Anyway, I'll help myself to the kitchen.

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▋MC: Ooh…!! These are completely well and proper omurice plates! How marvelous!
He's even written down each of the boys' names with ketchup on top of them. You can really tell it’s made out of love~
▋OMI: It's just your regular ol' omurice, really… But I hope they'll enjoy eating it anyway.
Alright, you two. I've got some omurice here.
▋Yuuta: Wooow! It looks so good!
▋Keita: …!!
▋OMI: (Keita's eyes are practically sparkling… He really does love omurice then, huh.)
Now then, shall we eat? Together now… Thank you for the food.
▋Yuuta: Thank you for the food!
▋Keita: …Thanks.
▋OMI: … How is it?
▋Yuuta: It's SUPER tasty!!
▋OMI: That's good to hear… How is it for you, Keita?
▋Keita: …Yummy.



▋OMI: —...
…I see. I'm really glad you like it.

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▋Keita: Omi-kun, I wanna play cards with you.
▋OMI: Haha, alright, alright.
▋Yuuta: No fair! I wanted to play with Omi-kun!!
▋MC: Look who's popular~
▋OMI: I'm flattered. I'm just glad I managed to get along with both of them.

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▋Azami: … Damn, the hyped up posts 'bout Omi-san's episode are makin’ the rounds again.
It must’ve really left an impact, considering it’s been a week since that episode aired.
▋Taichi: Not to mention how all these Mama circles are singing praises 'bout him~
You even had those two kids begging you to be another mama for them by the end of the show!
▋Banri: You’d think he'd be asked to be a "papa" in normal cases.
▋Azami: Haven't ya been getting offers to be featured in the same program of this show again? And some from parenting mag's too?
▋Omi: It seems like it.
I’m thankful for the offers, but… I’m wondering if it’s okay for them to be giving them to someone like me who doesn't even have kids——
[DOOR SLAMS]
▋Izumi: EVERYONE! WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!
▋Banri: What's up, Prez'? ^[2]


▋Izumi: There's a controversial rumor going around on social media… That Omi-kun might actually be raising a child of his own!!!
▋Taichi: SAY WHAT!?!? W-Wait, I gotta look this up!!
▋Banri: …Holy shit, it's legit. Never saw that comin'.
▋Taichi: Hey, at least, y'know, this sorta means Omi-kun’s conduct on the show was just THAT convincing!
▋Izumi: But… This talk about "suspicions about a secret child"... If we leave a rumor— even just a rumor— like that unattended…
You know what, I'm just going to call the management and clear up that Omi-kun doesn’t have any kids! That’ll do it!
▋Azami: Uh, you probably don't need to take it that far…
▋Banri: You should really calm down, Prez'...
▋Omi: Yeah… I'm sure this'll all blow over before we know it…



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[1] In this Parallel Event, all of AKIVE (Autumn Troupe's idol group name) have their names written in katakana when doing their idol activities.
[2] Izumi is the company president of their idol agency in this Parallel Event.