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Hiyori Tomoe (Idol Story) - Playing with Old Friends

Author: Nemuka

Characters: Eichi, Tsumugi, Hiyori, Nagisa

Proofread by: @tattsuhime

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Hiyori: Hmm? Nagisa-kun, what were you doing in a place like this?

Nagisa: ...I was looking at the board games on the shelf over there.

I heard about it from Yuuta-kun at the club a while ago and got interested.

Hiyori: Ah, what about the "ASOBI club”? I hear about it from Jun-kun from time to time.

Does the fact that it's in the common room mean that anyone can play this board game as they please?

Nagisa: ...Yuuta-kun and the others seemed to have placed it there with that in mind.

Hiyori: Well then, Nagisa-kun, let's play together! Perfect timing since I was about to have some free time, too!

Nagisa: ...Fufu. Thank you, Hiyori-kun, but there seems to be a small problem.

Hiyori: What is it?

Nagisa: ...The majority of the games here seem to be played with three or more people. Right now, it’s just you and me, so there's probably not much we could play with.

Hiyori:Then we'll just have to call someone! I’ll call Jun-kun right away...

I was thinking of doing that, but I guess he's away for a photoshoot today?

Nagisa: …Yeah, Ibara is also at ES for a meeting, too.

Hiyori: Well, it can't be helped since it's work related. I'll have you hang out with me when he gets back.

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Tsumugi: Oh. What are you two doing spreading things out on the table?

Hiyori: Tsumugi-kun and Eichi-kun, perfect timing! Just when we were looking for someone with free time ♪

Eichi: Hiyori-kun, even though this is an open space, please don't leave a mess like that.

Hiyori: Excuse me! I'm not making a mess!

Nagisa: ...I was thinking of playing some board games here with Hiyori-kun, but we're having trouble because we don't have enough people to play with.

...Do either of you have plans for the rest of the day? If you don't mind, how about we play together?

Eichi: Thanks for the offer. I just came here to take a break and will be back to work in a while. Same goes for Tsumugi, right?

Tsumugi: Yeah, but it's fine by me.

I had something urgent to do this morning, but I managed to finish it.

I've been working all day, so this will be a nice change of pace ♪

Hiyori: Fufu, well then, let's play together, Tsumugi-kun. Come here, come here!

Nagisa: ...What about you, Eichi-kun? If you're busy with work, I won't force you.

…I heard from Yuuta-kun that games are more fun when played with more people.

Eichi: …Well, as Tsumugi said, a change of pace might just be what I need.

Hiyori: I wish you could just be honest and say that you want to play.

Eichi: So this is... a balancing game where you take turns taking blocks from the board, and the person who drops the board loses.

Nagisa: ...I know a game where you can put things in order, but this one is about taking them instead.

Tsumugi: I heard that this game is very hard to prepare for, but it is true. I can't get the board balanced at all.

...Oh, it looks like we have it balanced now. Let’s decide our orders then.

A few minutes later

Hiyori: Hahaha, the board fell during Eichi-kun’s turn, which means he lost.

Eichi: You were losing your balance just now, but it seems like I guessed wrong.

Nagisa: ...It's necessary to choose the blocks to use by considering the distance from the fulcrum where the blocks are placed, as well as the shape and placement of it. It's a game that requires more brain power than you expect.

Tsumugi: I agree, everytime I take a block the board tilts a lot, which makes me nervous every time.

Eichi: Yeah, I got a good grasp of balancing between the board and blocks. Let's start again, shall we?

Hiyori: Hey, Tsumugi-kun, is this small box also a game that everyone can play?

Tsumugi: Yeah, it's a game where each player has to bring back treasure from the depths of the ocean, the ranking will be decided based on how many points the treasures give.

Since everyone will be sharing the same oxygen tank, it seems that if any one of us is reckless, it's game over for all of us.

Hiyori: But, Eichi-kun. It might be a little difficult for you who’s greedy.

Eichi: That's my line. If it's a game that tests coordination, maybe it's not suitable for Hiyori-kun.

Tsumugi: Get along, you two~

Eichi: So, are we going to play that game next?

Hiyori: There’s more games out there, I thought it would be more fun to play with them all

Nagisa: ...

Hiyori: Nagisa-kun, by any chance, do you know this game? Are there any other games you want to play?

Nagisa: ...No, that's not what I meant. I want to play that game too.

...Sorry. Actually, I had so much fun playing the balance game earlier, I want to try it again.

Hiyori: Well, you should have said so sooner! Come on, Tsumugi-kun. Let's get ready for the game again!

Tsumugi: Fufu, Nagisa-kun seems to like it, so I'm happy too.

This is the game that Sora told me how much fun it was...♪ I'll get it ready right now~

Eichi: Sigh... You guys really are carefree.

Hiyori: Good for you, Eichi-kun. You were given a chance for revenge.

Well, I'll win next time too.

Eichi: Fufu, thank you. I'm looking forward to outwitting you, Hiyori-kun.

Don't throw a tantrum just because you lost to me, okay?

An hour later

Hiyori: Hahaha! You can have lots of fun with games that are made by common people!

Nagisa: ...Yeah, it has a different appeal than something like chess. All the board games were fun and interesting.

Eichi: However, I spent more time than I thought I would.

Tsumugi: Sorry, Eichi-kun. I had so much fun playing with everyone that I lost track of time.

Eichi: No, you don't have to apologize for that, Tsumugi. I myself had a good time, that's why I stayed with you until this time.

Hiyori: Yes, yes. You should thank me and Nagisa for inviting you!

Eichi: I don't think that's something to be thankful about, Hiyori-kun.

Hiyori: I've played quite a bit, but there are some games that I haven't played yet, so next time I play, I'll invite Jun-kun as well.

Nagisa: ...Yeah, I'll invite Ibara too.

Tsumugi: It seems like there will be a large number of people playing, in that case I'll ask Sora-kun if there're games that can be played with large numbers of people.

Can I play again next time?

Hiyori: Of course, better yet, let's hold a game tournament in Seisoukan, ii hiyori…☆

Nagisa: ...Each person has their own thinking pattern. Rather than playing with the same opponent all the time, playing with a lot of people might give you a wider range of strategies.

Eichi: I see, that's a good idea to recreate.

It might be a good idea to film idols on their off days and distribute the videos.

I was just working out the details of my next project, so I'll try to fill you in as an idea.

Hiyori: Eichi-kun tries to connect everything with work whenever he gets the chance, it's like Ibara.

But I'll let it pass this time, please make sure you capture my brave appearance in the video ♪

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Pub: 10 Sep 2023 18:40 UTC
Edit: 10 Sep 2023 18:41 UTC
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