Chapter 1

...Hello, Mika-chan? What's the matter, have you gotten yourself lost?

Mm-hmm, you're arriving soon? Thank you for going out of your way to tell me.

Yes, I've got it. It's fine to take it easy, but be careful, okay?

Anzu-chan, it looks like everyone in Pretty 5 will be here in a bit.

Now that we're finally opening shop, I'm getting nervous.

...What's wrong, Anzu-chan? Let's welcome them with a smile, you said?

Oh dear, did you notice the nervousness on my face?

A smiling face is the foundation of good customer service. Smile smile... ♪

At any rate, Anzu-chan, thank you for coming here on such short notice.

...You say that you'll always rush to help your Onee-chan no matter what?

Ufufu, you told me something nice, didn't you? I can't help but want to give you a big hug.

Everyone in Pretty 5 are the only ones coming to today's pre-opening, so I think I can handle the customer service by myself.

Still, it's not something I'm used to, so I'm relieved to have someone helping out.

More than anything, I wanted to give you an early introduction to this limited-time café "Pretty Room".

...That's right. I've combined "Pretty" and "Tea Room". It's simple, but I like it. ♪

I have a friend who's the manager of a fancy store. It's been a lifelong dream of theirs to open a café.

They found just the right property, so we decided to open the café for a limited time as a trial run.

I'm involved as an advisor and ambassador. The name of the store was also based on my idea.

It's a personal activity—or rather, free help—so I don't think it would be good to have any large-scale advertising.

It's okay to say something like "This is my friend's café", Anzu-chan?

...Ufufu, that's relieving to hear, Anzu-chan.

Yeah. I'll liven up "Pretty Room" while keeping things in moderation.

For my friend's dream, I'll do everything in my power to help... ♪

...Ah. It looks like Mika-chan and the others have arrived. Let's welcome them together, Anzu-chan.

He~llo, welcome ♪ to "Pretty Room".

I welcome you. Come, come, please come in. ♪

Hello~ Naru-chan, sorry t'keep ya waitin'~

Nnah~? Anzu-chan's here. Looks like yer wearin' the café uniform, but are ya workin' part time?

...Ahh, so you're just helping out today?

Those clothes really suit you! It's lovely!

It's a cute uniform, right? Since it's a pre-opening unveiling event, I asked her to wear it.

It's a fantastic uniform that has both good design and functionality.

It looks good on Anzu-chan, but wouldn't it look good on me, too?

As expected of Tomoe-senpai, you understand the concept. When making the uniform, we aimed to create something that anyone is able to wear.

Hm~m? If I'm not mistaken, were you also involved in the design, Narukami-senpai?

That's right~ After all, I am the advisor.

...Well, that's no good. We've been talking while standing for a long time. Please feel free to take any seat you'd like. I'll bring you water right away.

Oh? Anzu-chan, did you already bring enough water for everyone? Thank you.

Okay, here's the menu. Since it's only the pre-opening, the dishes we can offer are limited.

I hope you enjoy "Pretty Room"... ♪

(...Ah. Everyone in Pretty 5 is immediately advertising it on SNS.)

(There's a lot of comments saying "I'm definitely going." I'm so glad. ♪)

(Everyone said unanimously that the meals were delicious. I feel like it was a complete success... ♪)

...Naru-kun, what have you been smirking about since a while ago? It's gross.

Well~ I've only been looking at my phone, so excuse me.

Let me see, I wonder what Nacchan is looking at... Oh.

Hmm, Tori-kun's SNS? Mikarin and the others are also in the picture.

Since I have the opportunity, I'll advertise it to everyone. Do you remember the "Pretty Room" I was talking about before?

Ahh... Is that the CAFÉ you're involved with, Narukami-senpai?

Yes, that's right. Incidentally, I'm its advisor and ambassador... ♪

It's finally opening tomorrow, but today we specially invited everyone in Pretty 5.

Hmm. Did you call them so that you would receive some publicity?

Izumi-chan, mind your words. Well, I can't deny that it's true.

After all, I am collaborating free of charge, so that sort of thing is the only way I can advertise.

That's right. We are IDOLS. With that title, we need to be careful in regards to how we act publicly.

If you want to advertise with flair, it's necessary to go through an agency, and you have to pay them. You should proceed with caution.

I understand. After confirming with Anzu-chan, I asked her to collaborate only as a friend.

I hope to use everyone here as my friend, as well. ♪

Eh~ I don't want to go if I'm forced to, you know?

Wahaha! That's why Sena is a contrarian~

I'm interested! Let's go, Naru, lead the way! ☆

Huh, now?! That's impossible since the store won't open until tomorrow.

Jeez, Leo-kun. Listen to me properly, okay?