Episode 1: The Long-Awaited Southern Island

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It was the long-awaited first day of summer vacation. Yuuki and his friends had just landed on the island where Suzuna was modeling.

Suzuna
We're here!

Io
What a wonderful beach. I'm so happy to have come here!

Io
My, that stage... Suzuna, is that where your event will be tomorrow? It looks incredible!

Suzuna
Yeah, looks like it! I'm super looking forward to it!

Io
There are sure to be lots of fans and tourists attending, right? I'll be cheering for you, so don't let yourself be upstaged by any of the other girls.

Suzuna
Thanks! Since everyone's watching, there's no way I can mess up! It's gonna be perfect!

Misaki
I'll be supporting for you... too...

Yuuki
1. "What's the matter?"

Misaki
I-It's nothing! I was just a little dazzled by how beautiful this beach was, that's all...

Suzuna
Misaki, could you have gotten seasick?

Misaki
N-No...!? Ugh...

Io
My, are you okay? It was quite a long boat ride to this island, so it's understandable.

Yuuki
1. "I'll carry you on my back."

Misaki
Hey! Where are you touching me!? Don't treat me like a kid!

Misaki
I'm wearing a swimsuit right now, you know!? You can't touch a lady's bare skin so casually!

Misaki
Understand? The only time you can touch a lady's skin is when you're applying sunscreen! And now isn't the time for that!

Suzuna
Ahaha, you're healthier than I'd thought!

Misaki
I was healthy to begin with!

Suzuna
But Misaki, that swimsuit looks great on you!

Misaki
Well, of course, I had to wear something nice. You also look like a legit model, Suzuna.

Suzuna
Right? It's my favorite swimsuit that I bought this summer! I'm gonna go to tomorrow's event wearing this, too!

Io
It's wonderful to see you two getting along so well.

Suzuna
Io-io...

Io
Hmm, what is it?

Suzuna & Misaki
(T-They're so big...)

Io
Oh, dear, why did you two fall silent all of a sudden?

Io
Ah, that's right! Everyone, it's good to have fun, but be careful not to hurt yourself, okay?

Suzuna
Got it!

Misaki
Of course!

Village Mayor
Oh, are you Miss Suzuna? Greetings, I am the mayor of the village on this island.

Suzuna
Hi! Looking forward to tomorrow!

Village Mayor
Miss Suzuna, and everyone else here with her, thank you for coming all the way to our distant island.

Attendant
Hello, everyone. Everyone on this island has been eagerly awaiting your arrival.

Io
Thank you for inviting us, as well. We're all very excited to see Suzuna's show as well.

Misaki
Plus, this island's weather is just right for a vacation. You hardly ever get this kind of nice weather in Landsol.

Attendant
Ah...! The weather...

Io
Is there something about the weather? As Misaki said, it feels very nice.

Attendant
Ah, no, it's nothing...

Village Mayor
Ahem, there's nothing to worry about. Now then, Miss Suzuna, we're looking forward to working with you at tomorrow's event.

Village Mayor
We planned this event as a way to welcome the many tourists who will be coming here from the mainland, and to provide them with as enjoyable of an experience as we can.

Suzuna
Okay! Just leave it all to me, then! I'll do my best, so that we can all vacation together!

Village Mayor
I would ask you to share those wishes for a wonderful summer with the many guests who will be gathered tomorrow -- to let those feelings reach the sky itself.

Village Mayor
If you do that, then surely...

Island Woman 1
Ahh! It's Suzuna!

Island Woman 2
It really is! And she's all dressed up already!

Suzuna
Huh?

Suzuna
Oooh! Are you all fans of mine?

Island Woman 1
Yeah! Thanks for coming to the island, Suzuna!

Village Mayor
Now, now, don't trouble Miss Suzuna. She's only just arrived, and you mustn't cause such an uproar.

Island Woman 1
Aw, come on! This is the first time I've ever seen Suzuna in person! And she's even cuter than she looks in magazines!

Island Woman 2
I've been waiting to see you for so long! Suzuna, please shake my hand!

Suzuna
I'm glad! Thanks for always supporting me!

Island Woman 1
We run a sweets shop on the beach, and we'd love it if you could stop by during tomorrow's event! Our snacks are really tasty!

Suzuna
For real? Okay, I'll come by!

Island Woman 1
It's a promise! We'll give you the best service you've ever had!

Village Mayor
Everyone, let's leave it there. They must be tired after their long voyage here, and they need to take some time to relax before tomorrow. This is an extremely important event for the island...

Suzuna
It's okay, it's okay!

Village Mayor
B-But...

Io
Mr. Mayor, thank you for your concern. But I think Suzuna will truly be all right.

Io
I've never seen such a look of happiness on her face in the classroom. That tells me beyond a doubt that she truly loves her work as a model.

Village Mayor
... Classroom?

Io
Yes, the classroom. As you can see, I am Suzuna's teacher.

Io
I'm only a new hire, but still. I'm in charge of these kids' homeroom.

Village Mayor
Y-You are... a teacher in a school...?

Io
Yes, I am.

Village Woman 1
Hey, Suzuna. The girl next to you, is she your little sister?

Village Woman 2
Whoa! Suzuna, you have a little sister? This is the first I've heard!

Misaki
No, no! There's no little sister here!

Suzuna
Ahahaha! That's super funny, mistaking Misaki for my little sister! We're just friends from school.

Village Woman 1
Sorry, I just assumed, since you're so cute and stylish.

Misaki
Heh heh, that can only be because of my careful grooming as a lady!

Village Woman 1
But, man, I'm super jealous that you get to be classmates with her! I'd want to be Suzuna's classmate for a day!

Village Woman 2
Hey, hey, what's Suzuna like normally? What do you guys do for fun after school? Spill the beans!

Misaki
Whoa, that's a lot of pressure...

Misaki
Is this what it's like when celebrities get interviewed by the press? I'm no celeb, but I like the feeling!

Misaki
Leave it to me! I'll tell you anything you'd like! Now, where should I start?

Suzuna
Misaki, stop, stop!

Io
Ah! This won't do! I've forgotten something important!

Io
Hey, could you apply some sunscreen to me? I'd been planning to put it on before changing into my swimsuit, but I completely forgot...

Village Mayor
Argh...!!!

Io
Huh? Is something the matter?

Village Mayor
Uhh, no...

Io
Then, this, please. Start with my back, and be sure to be thorough.

Yuuki
1. "I've got it."

Io
Ah, it's so cold! Please, be gentler...!

Io
Mm, yes, yes, right there.

Io
You're quite good at this, you know. Next, go a little lower...

Village Mayor & Attendant
Gulp...

Io
Oh, huh?

Io
It suddenly started raining. I wonder why -- it was completely sunny up until a moment ago. I suppose strange things do happen...

Village Mayor
Ah...! Y-Yes, I suppose so.

Village Mayor
It would be terrible if you caught a cold after getting caught in the rain. We've prepared some space in the island's guild house for you -- please use it.

Village Mayor
Then, I'll be off. If you encounter any trouble, please let me know. Once again, I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Attendant
Everyone, please follow me to the guild house.

Io
Please lead on. Everyone, let's go!

Suzuna
Okay! Everyone, bye-bye! Please show your support tomorrow!

Village Women
Bye-bye!

Io
This certainly was a surprise, though. I didn't expect the weather to turn so quickly.

Misaki
They wouldn't cancel tomorrow's event because of this sudden rain, would they?

Suzuna
No way, no way! Anything but that! I really wanna do the event!

Attendant
That's, well...

Suzuna
Huh? Is something wrong?

Attendant
Um, the truth is, I promised I wouldn't say anything about this to avoid worrying you, Miss Suzuna, but...

Attendant
It wouldn't be impossible for the event to be rained out. Because of the Rain God...

Suzuna & Others
The Rain God...?

Yuuki and the others cocked their heads upon hearing this unfamiliar term, as they all walked on towards the guild house.