Tori Himemiya Idol Story 2
Re-hosted translation. Originally posted in 2020.
Location: StarPro Office
I'm coming in~ ♪
(…Huh? Is no one here? If someone was, they would've said something back, right?)
(Hmm…? There’s some noises coming from inside… Right, they probably couldn't hear me from this distance.)
Good morni~ng. It's fine's Tori Himemiya, thanks for working so hard this early in the morning~♪ (Lowers his head in a cute manner)
Fufu, worry not, I shall give you plenty of water… Please, feel free to bask in the sun's light as well, and grow quickly.
Huh, Yuzuru!? What are you doing?
I mean, I can see you're taking care of those plants, but isn't that the staff's job?
Oh, if it isn't the Young Master. Good morning ♪
Y-yeah. Morning… Wait, answer my question.
Forgive my lack of courtesy. I asked the staff in charge of caring for these plants if I could replace them.
This is quite a fun task, although, in a perfect world, I would be given something more difficult to handle.
Watering the plant, applying fertilizer, placing it in a well-ventilated spot… And with that, my job is done. How regrettable.
People usually hate doing troublesome work… But well, that's just like you.
Hey, you mentioned asking the staff. Why'd you do that? Do you like taking care of plants, Yuzuru?
No, not quite; however…
Young Master, do you not remember when you told me that I should do as I pleased?
Um, yeah. I remember, but… Is this something you wanted to do? Why didn't you say that before?
Well, I am not yet certain that this is what I want to do.
But being in contact with plants is said to put people at ease, which is why I thought it would be a good idea to try caring for one.
Such as… Please wait a second. Allow me to show you a picture on my phone…
What do you think? It is a vine plant called a string-of-pearls.
What do I think, huh… If you want one of these, there's no need to ask me for permission.
Well, whatever. I'm kinda curious about what sort of plants you're going to raise…
Hmmm… It has a lot of little round fruits that look like green peas. Oh, we have this one in StarPro's office.
It is a popular choice for an indoor plant. However, it is rather time-consuming.
Well, it won't die if you’re the one taking care of it. Do you wanna grow it at home?
I have yet to decide if this is the plant I want. In any case, I have more than enough time now that I am not so occupied with taking care of you, Young Master.
Growing several different types of plants at the same time may also be a good idea.
Anyhow, Young Master, you are surprisingly early to work today. I do not recall fine having any jobs, so is it a personal matter?
Normally, I would wish to thoroughly manage everything from your schedule to your physical condition…
So not being in a position to do so is quite an irritating thing.
Oh… I apologize for my complaints. I realize that such is the proof of your independence; complaining would simply be barking up the wrong tree.
…
(Hmmm, Yuzuru has always been paying attention to me, so he probably doesn't know what to do with all his free time now. Feels like he's a little lonely.)
(Even so, I can't ask him to take care of me now. I'm a second year, and the vice president of the student council to boot.)
(I can't just keep being spoiled.)
(But… Maybe it's alright just for today.)
Just like you said, it's cause I have personal work. But it's still a bit early…You're free, right, Yuzuru? If you are, then bring me some tea.
…! Understood. I shall prepare some delicious tea.
♪~♪~♪
(Ahaha. That Yuzuru, heading to the kitchen while humming…)
(He really loves taking care of me, huh. Good grief, what a troublesome servant ♪) 1
Translation Notes
- ↑ It must be noted that the word Tori uses for Yuzuru here, 従者 (“servant”), is different from his usual 奴隷 (“slave”).