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Oh yeah, about that special training we're gonna be doing~! Chii's got a suggestion!

A suggestion?

But didn't we already talk about what we'll be doing for that last time?

Uhm, I think so.....

We have tasked Karigane-sama to devise a special training program based on the following: Patterns of the past episodes' questions, the high-profile nature of the year-end special, and how the show may hone in on Nishizono-sama's goal of achieving a consecutive victory.

Yup! OFC, I still wanna leaf it to him... but I think that instead of only relying on Sakujii for allat, we should come up with some ideas too!

Oh my, your proactivity is simply wonderful.....! This Sakujiro is so deeply moved, I could shed a tear..... *sniffle*

Soso, I was thinking we should also strategize based on the personalities of the staff. Renre, you know him too right? The producer of CelebRoyale.

Y-Yeah.

His shows always follow a pretty predictable pattern, but throw in a lil surprise here and there.

I'm sooo sure that they'll include at least one brand new thing this time too! It's a special episode after all, so everyone's gonna be even more hyped than usual, right? Like new ingredients. Or maybe even new rules!

This perspective could only come from someone with prior experience in performing. That makes sense.

Indeed... last time, my predictions fell just a single step short..... This time, it is my chance for redemption as well.

OFC, if anyone's got an idea, please feel free!

Then... there's, a new art exhibit... the pieces from it, might... come up.....

A few, years ago... they had a, collab... with an art exhibit... I... was so happy, to see it, so I remember...ed.

Gotcha! That's defo a possibility!

And so, if anyone else's got an idea, time to dish 'em out ♪

.....Let's also look into when high-end musical instruments and artworks would be imported from overseas.

If it is data collection, then I believe I can be of assistance.

I'll... d-do my best too!

Nice nice! Let's all work as a team and do our bestie!

Fufufu, how reassuring. However, keep in mind that my training won't be so easy either.

Huwuh?! Thish ish cheap wine....? But, both thish an' that are pretty tashty.....

I cannot keep up with the trends of the young people. It's simply impossible to predict things that would change in 2 months, let alone 6.

Is the deliciousness of a dish judged by its amino acid content.....?

Everything other than art, I just, don't get at all..... this is hopeless.....

Heyhey, Kirokkuma~! Once you give up, your training's no good anymore y'know?

Besides, this is a team competition, so no need to try and do everything all by yourself! We'll all handle our own expertise.

But alsooo, deliberately challenging yourself with things you're not good at yet isn't a bad idea. It'd make the episode more hype too!

Deliberately? Why is that?

People takin' on stuff like that are easy to empathize with, and makes for really entertaining footage~ In variety shows, you can turn your weaknesses and mishaps into your greatest assets ♪

I see now, understood.

Chihiro, you're thinking about a lot of stuff, huh?

Ahaha, Chii just wuvs thinking 'bout all this! It's fun to figure out the best way to present yourself so that both the staff and the viewers will be happy, right ♪

W-Wow.....

Knowing his own strengths is Natsuyaki's greatest asset.

('The best way to present yourself" ..... Is Chihiro doing everything that I usually leave to my manager all on his own?)

(.....I was the winner last time, but... I haven't been useful at all.)

(This can't go on! I need to do whatever I can too.....!)

This is a chance to attract new fans, while also meeting the expectations of your very enthusiastic current ones. So this time, let's go for a "Strategic BFRC"!

.....Strategic BFRC.....

Now now, there are plenty of ways for us to conduct your special training even in daily life.

So, starting with today's meal, we'll be conducting a SURPRISE table etiquette inspection!

WOAH WHA!! A surprise inspection for realsies?!

But of coursies, very much for realsies.

I shall be conducting the inspection using one of the 777 tools belonging to the Oguro Family butler. Namely the "Can You Mind Your Manners? Drone-kun".

Those who fail the inspection will be tasked to pick up 50 beans with their chopsticks. So please, do be careful.

*sigh*.....

Awa? Renre, your chopsticks aren't really moving?

Did'ja get tired from practicing them too much? Chii kinda sucks at using chopsticks too, so he gets it~

Ah, it's not that. I'm just thinking about something.....

? You worried 'bout something? If you're alright with it, Chii can lend an ear.

Uhm... then, can I talk to you?

You see, my manager said that we should go for a "strategic BFRC" approach this time. I don't really understand what this BFRC thing is, though.

So, how do you think I should pull off this "strategic BFRC"?

.....Aaah. Thinking about that "strategic" stuff and allat is like going down a rabbit hole, huh~

But Renre should be just fine, right? Aren'tcha already doing good with the whole BFRC?

I kinda feel like you've been easier to talk to lately! Renre, I think you're fine just the way you are!

Just the way I am....

Mmm... but I think this isn't good enough.

Well, my manager's been giving the OK for my usual work, and I've seen my fans get excited saying stuff like "it was total BFRC~" even when I don't get why.

But if I don't understand what BFRC is in the first place, then I can't be strategic about it right?

I see?

If my manager, the viewers, and my fans all say they want to see the "boy fail cutie Nishizono Renga"... then I don't want to do it halfheartedly. I want to fully understand what "boy fail cutie" means.

Mhm, mhm.....

(But isn't Renre already a boy fail cutie? I think he's fine the way he is—)

(Even so, I guess it's no good if Renre himself isn't satisfied. If he continues to play a character without really being satisfied, then I'm sure it'll get painful one day.....)

..... Gotcha. Then let's put our heads together during training! Chii will do his bestie to help out ♪

.....❗ That'd help a lot! Th-Thank you.....!

Hey, Chihiro. Was I being BFRC just now?

For suresies, Renre's cutiefulness came out full force. You're doing great, keep doing your best with the BFRC research!

Hey, was me biting my tongue back there BFRC?

BFRC....?

It stands for "Boy Fail Renga is a Cutie."

Generally speaking, stumbling over your words is considered to be "clumsy" and "cute", which would fall under the Boy Fail category.

R-Right?!

.......

(That idiot has gone on some stupid tangent yet again.....)

Uhm.... Y-Your earnesty... is BFRC-like, I think?

I see! Being earnest is also BFRC!

.....*sigh*.