It’s a Rowdy Day Off

Uhhm, is it really alright if I use the foodstuffs in the fridge?

Naru-chan told me how things work in the dorms, but...

Mi~karin ♪

WaaAAAAAH?! I- I ain't used it! I still ain't used it yet?!

It was just Ritsu-kun? Ya gave me a right fright callin' out all'a sudden like that...

Fufu. You always have the best reactions when I surprise you, Mikarin.

Why were you sticking your head in the fridge like that? Are you looking for lunch too?

Yep. I got hungry, so I figured I'd make somethin'. ‘S just that...

When I first moved here, Naru-chan told me it's fine t' use whatever foodstuffs' in the fridge, but...

I always get scared whenever I go t' use anything...

Mikarin is such a worrywart. It’s fine — you’re welcome to use the stuff in there as you like.

By the way, if you can, could you make me some lunch too?

I don't really mind doin' that, but...

Cookin's never really been my strong suit...? My favorite foods tend t' be a bit burnt, too.

It’s fine. I’ll be right next to you, giving instructions.

Ritsu-kun, whaddya think?

Yeah, it was delicious. A home cooked meal by Mikarin ♪ And the best part is, I didn’t even need to lift a finger.

I see~ ♪ I'm glad ya liked it.

Yer instructions were easy t' follow, an' I got t' learn a bunch from ya too.

Fufufu. Despite how I come off, I am a strategist.

That aside, it’s a bit strange to see you here in Starmony Dorms, isn’t it?

Though it’s been a while since we became roommates, you always seem busy. I think you only stay in the room at night.

Nnah~. Lately I've been busy with stuff like movin' an' workin'.

I don't have any work today, so I figured I'd take it easy.

'S just, I don't really get how yer sposed t' go about livin' with people in a dorm...

I can tell. Even in our room, you’re pretty tense, aren’t you?

The reason you came here to make lunch is because you didn’t want to disturb me while I was sleeping, right? Even though we have a kitchen in our room too.

Uu, fergive me. 'S not like I don't feel comfortable 'round ya, Ritsu-kun...

I get it. It’s a new environment, so you’re not totally comfortable in it yet, huh?

Though, you’re going to be living in the dorms for a while, wouldn’t it be hard on you if things stayed like this forever?

...That’s right. If you’re having trouble adjusting to dorm life, I’ll just have to teach you how ♪

Fuaah...♪

As expected, chilling in your room is the best, don’t you think?

...Th-that's right.

Mikarin, relax, relax~♪

Ooh, lemme see. You’re almost done with your sewing?

Yeah. I decided t' fix up this little guy's clothes today...

(...Ritsu-kun says it's good t' spend yer time doin' things you like, so I've been sewin' an' puttin' together all my ideas.)

(But I still can't calm down... Why?)

Nnah—?! Yer phone made a noise...?

Oh, you’re right... Ah, Maa~kun contacted me~♪

Is Ikkun workin' today?

Yeah. He’s filming a variety show with his unit.

....“I’m enjoying my time off with Mikarin.”

“I can’t wait to see Maa~kun soon, too~ When you come back, please spoil me lots”...There we go ♪

Ya really do love Ikkun, Ritsu-kun.

Yeah. Even though I feel this way, Maa~kun would leave me to go off on his own, it’s like he doesn’t even realize he’s supposed to be MY underling.¹

And so, to fill this lonely void in my life, please spoil me, Mikarin ♪

Yep, I'll spoil ya as much as ya want~ ♪ There, there...

Wait, Ritsu-kun. Didja get another text on yer phone?

Hm? ...This time, it’s from Nacchan. Looks like she just arrived at her shoot’s location.

She sent a photo into the “Knights” group chat.

Ooh... They're at a real fancy lookin' store. Naru-chan seems t' like that sorta thing.

Fufu. As you may have guessed, Nacchan was looking forward to today’s shoot location.

She was really excited about buying lots of souvenirs, I’m looking forward to it ♪

Nnah? What's it this time...?

We don’t usually have people come directly to our room. Who the heck could it be?

I'll take a look!

......

Yes ye~s. Gimme a second t' open the door~

Ohh, it’s Kagehira-kun. Hello. Is my beloved Ritsu here—

Go away.²

Nnhyah, Ritsu-kun?! Since when didja show up in front o' the door?!

Or more like, ya shut the door as hard as ya could, but just now yer older brother was... It was Sakuma-senpai?!

...What are you talking about, Mikarin? I didn’t see anyone at the door.

No, I coulda sworn he was? ...He was there, right?

Why did you close the door!? Your Onii-chan came to see you!

Ritsu Sakuma does not have a brother~ You got the wrong guy~

Why are you saying something so lonely, Ritsu!?

Look, I bought you a souvenir on my way back from work! I wanted to give it to you!

So could you open the door, pretty please?

No way. Don’t disturb me on my happy day off.

Uu, this unusually serious rejection is really shocking...

H-hey, Ritsu-kun. He did go through all the trouble of gettin' ya a souvenir, so wouldn't it be nice t' let him in the room just fer a lil' bit?

No way. Treat him nicely even once, and that shitty Anijia will take advantage.

But I'd feel real bad fer him if we chased him away like this...

S-so how 'bout I go out into the hallway an' get the souvenir fer ya? Does that sound good?

......

(Ritsu-kun's makin' a face like he just swallowed a nasty bug... I guess he really doesn't wanna see him.)

...Guess it can’t be helped. He’ll be a nuisance if he keeps making a fuss in the hallway like this.

Make sure you don’t leave any openings, Mikarin. Letting your guard down for even a moment can be fatal.

Fatal...?! U-understood! I'll come back alive fer sure!

Am I being treated like some kind of dangerous animal...? I’m just bringing you a souvenir...

Hah, that’s Anijia for you... And right when I was getting into a good mood.

...Hehe.

Mikarin?

Ah, sorry, I started laughin' just now. 'S just always real rowdy whenever I'm with ya, Ritsu-kun.

Ah... Sorry, Mikarin. My Anijia was causing trouble.

Nah. ...Things bein' rowdy ain't necessarily a bad thing.

When I lived alone in my apartment, hardly anyone ever came t' visit like this.

I might not be used t' livin' together with other people I know at Starmony yet, but 's refreshing...

...I think it could be fun. ♪

Well... I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself, Mikarin.

Anyway, let’s laze around together some more. I’m gonna make sure you remember this as the best day off ever. ♪