Nameless Doll 3

Mika: Ngah, ngahhrghhnngaaahhh...?

Arashi: Um, yeah, can you stop making weird noises? All the people in the coffee shop are looking at us like we’re crazy.

Mika: Yeah, but Naru-chan... why’d Anzu-chan go an’ make that prank call, sayin’ all that about me gettin’ kidnapped?

I don’t get it. There ain’t no jokes Oshi-san hates more’n those sorts, so I know he’s right angry...

Urghh, now I’m scared of what’ll happen once I get home.

Arashi: Ufufu, you won’t have to wait until you get home; I’ll bet your “Oshi-san’s” rushing over here right now.

He thinks his precious, most darling Mika-chan was kidnapped, right?

He probably dropped everything to come here to ask what happened ♪

Mika: Naw, I doubt it. Oshi-san hates wastin’ his time...

An’ besides, lately he ain’t been makin’ costumes like he wants, so he’s all holed up and mopin’ around.

I can’t see him leavin’ the house unless somethin’ real extreme happens.

Well, not just the house... today he’s in a good mood, so I think he’ll be in the handicrafts clubroom.

Whenever he’s there, he plants himself there like he’s stuck inside ‘til he gets some good inspiration that cheers ‘im up.

Arashi: Oh, no. He’s still acting like that?

I heard you’d been back on stage a few times, so I thought you were getting back in the saddle.

Mika: Well, if you compare it to before. He’s eatin’ better, an’ the like...

But yanno, it comes and goes in waves.

The last few days he’s been so bad that just talkin’ to him gets him cussin’ me out...

But if I let him alone, he starts sulkin’ an’ throwin’ his stuffed animals around.

Arashi: Well, then. I always did think your “Oshi-san” was kind of a pain.

Mika: Hehe, he is an artist, after all ♪

Arashi: You know I wasn’t complimenting him, right? Just hearing about it makes me feel exhausted; I don’t know how you put up with it.

Mika: Huh? I ain’t puttin’ up with nothin’. I’m livin’ exactly the life I want ♪

Oh, crap! I was movin’ around like an idiot so much I almost dropped Maddie!

I’m real sorry, Maddie. Did I scare ya...?

Arashi: ...Speaking of, I never got a chance to ask about that due to all the commotion. Why do you have her today, Mika-chan?

That’s the doll your “Oshi-san” is always carrying around with him, right? Or is it one that just looks like her?

Mika: Ngahh, there’s only one Maddie in the whole wide world.

Well, it’s just... yanno how I said Oshi-san’s all annoyed ‘cause of his slump, and he keeps hittin’ an’ kickin’ stuff around him?

I’s scared he might hurt Maddie here by accident, so I decided to look after her.

Oshi-san hated the idea, but Maddie insisted.

Arashi: Umm? Okay, so there’s some kind of split there...?

Mika: A split? I don’t get whatcha mean, but Oshi-san’s no match for Maddie...

So in the end, he gave in and Maddie got her way.

An’ I was so shocked silly havin’ her in my arms, I felt like I’d gone an’ died.

I’s so scared I’d drop her, or bump into someone and she’d get hurt.

So I had to walk real slow, an’ that’s why I was late today. I’m sorry, Naru-chan...

Arashi: Oh, so that’s what it was. It’s fine if you’re going to be late, but you should bring your phone with you so you can let me know.

I was seriously worried about you.

Also, you know we’re on a date, right? And yet all you can talk about is Oshi-san this and Oshi-san that.

Mika: Ngah... Sorry, I just don’t got anything else to talk about.

You’re a real conversationalist though, Naru-chan. You could talk to anyone about anything without ever stoppin’.

Arashi: Ufufu, I just love talking. I guess that’s what makes me good at it.

You should try increasing your range of topics, Mika-chan. Maybe get a hobby or something.

Mika: A hobby, huh?

Oh, I like horror movies ♪ We could talk about that? But you don’t like gore an’ stuff, right?

Arashi: Mm... How should I put it? I can force it down, but I avoid eating it if I can.

Mika: ? I ain’t talkin’ about eatin’ it.

Arashi: You’re so... whatever. You have plenty of good qualities, too.

I shouldn’t expect you to get a good grade on a test made by me, or anyone else for that matter.

Mika: A test? Oh, you’re usin’ expressions, ain’tcha? Like metaphors an’ stuff!

Arashi: I am. I know you’ve been super busy with “Oshi-san” all this time... but we hang out again, okay? When we have another day off.

There are so many interesting and wonderful things out there in the world.

I know it’s none of my business, but I do want to show you all of them one by one.

Mika: Oh, ‘s that why you invited me out today?

Arashi: You never talk about it, but you’re always working part-times...

A good work ethic is a virtue, but we’re still kids. You’ve got to cut it loose sometimes when you get the chance.

And I have to say... I know you never get rid of all your old clothes or things that broke.

Obviously that’s great and all, but it’s not very dignified when you’re an idol.

So let’s go on a shopping spree! I’ll pick out only the best for you.

Well, I was thinking I wanted to be all matchy-matchy with you, and this gives me an opportunity to get you some new stuff.

Mika: Nn? I don’t really need new stuff, though. Why would I wanna throw somethin’ away if I can still use it?

It’d be a waste of money, and then I’d feel bad.

I wanna save up as much money’s I can for Valkyrie’s activities.

Arashi: That’s fine, just let me treat you.

Wearing new clothes and using new things will clear your mind and put you in a good mood. We have to refresh and rejuvenate more than just our bodies, after all.

You’re alive, Mika-chan. That’s nothing to take lightly.