Frozen Smile

Let me check the tour app~. Hmm… We’re touring in a circle starting from the 11th District!

“The transfer vehicle is waiting at the pickup spot.” …We should hurry!

I wonder what a tour where you can meet idols will be like. I’m so excited~!

(Hmmm… Everything has been fine up until now, but this time the District Ward Mayors are all prisoners. Kafka might have lost his marbles.

Moreover, idols… Are they even taking tourism seriously? Hmm, it seems there won’t be much to whet my appetite¹ on this tour. How uninspired.

Well, I’ll save my final review until I experience everything myself… As Hassaku Shigetake, that is!)

…Hm, what is that colossal man doing…?

…!! AHEM! A FELLOW COMRADE!?

(We’ve made eye contact!? What the…!? Why is he heading this way!?)

Who is your bias in Ev3ns!? The color of your charm there… Do we share a BIAS!?

Huh? No, this was being handed out for free in front of the station…

(I only took it because it was a freebie from a confectionery…!)

I’m not that familiar with the idol unit Ev3ns…

I’ve got you covered!! If you’ll grant me the honor, as their longest standing fan otaku, I’ll give you my lecture, Ev3ns 101! Let’s explore the tour together!

What!? Hey, don’t pull me!

By the time the sun sets, you too will be a CAPTIVE OF EV3NS!!!

(Wh-What is with this guy!?!?)

HE’S HERE! HE’S HERE! HE’S HEEEEEERE!! It’s the Ice Prince of Ev3ns, Kinari Azekawa!!

(wheezing) Wh-what now……

Hassaku-dono! You must tap the tour app against this GORGEOUS LIFE-SIZED hologram of Kinari Azekawa!!

Kinari Azekawa is the main vocalist of Ev3ns! His beautiful singing is hailed among fans as the voice of a “Frost-Kissed Prince!”

Many fans are captivated by the contrast between his expressionless ethereal beauty and the occasional glimpse of a smile!!

This Kodama’s motherly heart is overflowing with emotion…!!

His m-motherly heart…? What’s that supposed to mean…?

Aiyaaaaahhh, it’s Kinyari~! I can’t believe I get to see his gorgeous face up close…

Uuuuuuu, I think I’m ascending to heaven…

(It seems quite lively… Alright, let’s give it a try.)

Welcome to the 11th District. I’m the Ward Mayor, Kinari Azekawa. Today, I’ll be your personal outfit coordinator, offering support for a fun shopping experience, just for you.

Hauuuughhhhhh, Kinyari! My wallet is ready to splurge!!

Initiating body scan… Bone structure, complexion, eye color, skin type; data scan complete.

W-what was that!?

For Kinyari to have my personal information… I’M SO EXCITED! I never knew he had this secret weapon!!

Please don’t worry. Personal data collected from the scan will be deleted immediately after completion of service.

Now then, please follow me. I have some products I’d like to recommend for you.

There are multiple holograms of Kinari Azekawa inside the store… Is he assisting with every participant’s shopping experience…?

K-Kinyari!! How are you able to find clothes that suit me so well!? Maybe you’re thinking of me…!? MY HEART!!!

I know everything about you, Kodama.

HAUOOOOO! That’s the Kinyari SACRED STUNNER SMILE!!

Hassaku, I think this would look good on you. Please try it on.

…Mmh, I will. Let’s see what you can do.

It suits you very…

WOOOAHHHHH, IT LOOKS GREAT!!!! IT LOOKS GREAT, HASSAKU!! AS EXPECTED OF KINYARI!!!

(Hmm, I see… This is certainly a color and style I wouldn’t normally choose, but… it sure is stylish!!)

Pardon me. What do you think of this tie as an accent color? It will brighten up your elegant and dignified aura.

!! Hmm… This is quite good…

(Elegant and dignified… Brighten… N-not bad.)

Kodama, this will suit you as well.

Kinyari… This is pink…!! It’s my favorite color… Until now, I’d given up on the idea of wearing it…!

I chose a shade of pink that easily matches your body frame. I’m sure it will look good on you.

Ohhhhh… OOOOOHHHHH! This Kodama is beyond impressed!! I’ve always wanted an outfit that matched the hair color of my favorite idol!! Now I can coordinate my whole body to my bias…!!!
 
I owe you my life, Kinyari…!!! I’LL BUY IT!!!

Hassaku… While Kodama is checking out, how about this one?

I scanned your taste buds. I’m confident you’ll like it.

T-this is…!!

This is the limited primrose mille-feuille shortbread from this mall’s bakery…!!!

(H-how did he know that I was planning to sneak there afterwards if time allowed…?)

I think that you’ll be able to fully savor these cookies as a connoisseur of sweets.

I see. S-Since you insist, I’ll buy them.

Haaaah…. I was finally able to buy lots of things that match my fav’s color even though I would have never dared until now!!

Hassaku! It looks like you went on a shopping spree, too!!

W-well… It wasn’t a bad tie.

(I even bought clothes without a second thought… But I still don’t approve! It’s merely a hologram!

Even AI can provide the likes of virtual hospitality…)

I had a great time with you today. Please come again. The exit is that way.

HAAAAHH!! The finale was heartfelt contact time with Kinyari!! To go this far…!!

That’s our Ice Prince! He looks as cool as ice, but he’s so thoughtful…!!

Who’s that by the exit…?

That’s Kinari Azekawa in the flesh…! Do we get direct hospitality!?

Thank you for coming. I have a record of the conversation you had with my hologram. I’ll remember you both forever.

Uuuuuuu, uuuuuu, he recognized me. I’m so happy even if it’s a lie…

Hassaku, Kodama, thanks for coming. It seems like you both enjoyed your shopping.

Y-yeah, that was quite the idea.

Kinyari… You’ve gotten better at smiling. I’m so proud…!

Thank you, Warden Kodama.

I’m not Tatsuji Kodama, the demon warden of Monkey Cage Island….!! I’m just a commoner and the longest standing Ev3ns otaku!!!!

(So he’s the warden of the prison… It was probably obvious…)