Every idol dreams of the day when they will make it big. Their hard work and dedication over the years, culminating in rightly deserved fame and fortune. The roaring fans, the commercial contracts, a really big house, like the kind of houses that get their own television show because of how rich and expensive and big they are. You know, with a large front yard, marble floors, fancy art pieces on the wall. Oh, and those small little couches with decorative pillows that you're not really supposed to sit on (but you do anyway because, hey, when will you get another chance!) Yes, such a life belonged to none other than Nico Yazawa, idol extraordinaire! And luckily for us, this true idol of the people has a treat in store for everyone!
The stage is set! Everything should go perfectly, thought Nico. The foyer— that's what it was called right— would serve as the perfect start for her first direct video debut to all of her fans. Nico was happy that Nozomi 'donated' her video camera to her, or rather, she was sure Nozomi would be fine with it. After all, she would be a part of making history happen! Although, Nico knew she should take care of it or else the vice-president might make her history. Regardless, it was time for the show to start.
Lights! Camera! Action!
"Nico Nico Nii!" sung Nico with her signature hand gesture, "Hello all you wonderful people! It's me, Nico Nico Yazawa, wishing you all smiles and sunshine! Today is a very special 'Day in the Life of Nico' episode! I hope you'll all join me on this journey! Let's go!"
Fuckin' nailed it.
Nico hoisted the video camera onto a handheld tripod (courtesy of the AV club) and continued the recording—with her face in every frame. The foyer was so beautiful it made her smile. The hardwood furniture, the paintings on the walls, the beautiful bright red carpet laid out in front of her: she truly felt like a star.
"As you can see everyone, Nico doesn't just bring beauty to the stage, she brings it home with her too~!" said Nico as she continued throughout the house.
"You see, this house is made in the style of-" Nico stopped. Just what was it again? Vah, vuh, vick? Vick…tor? Victory?! Yes that was it! "Sorry everyone, even Nico gets a little forgetful sometimes. Please forgive me! This house was made in the victory style, something very popular from the west!"
Nico had just about turned into the parlor (it was a parlor right?) when she heard a terrible sound. The echoes sent a shiver down her spine. She broke into a cold sweat. No, it was impossible. Had her worst fears been realized? Had cruel fate manifested itself into the horrors set before her very eyes—ears? Just why was Maki awake?!
Nevertheless, she had planned for every outcome. An idol has to be prepared for anything after all, on or off the stage, Nico thought. Judging by the echoes she had heard, the idol deduced that Maki had to be in the second upstairs bathroom. This was perfect. She had already hidden the towels and tissue, and the toothbrushes and toothpaste were safe in the Idol's bag... But, wait! What if Maki had realized the situation too soon and just left for the downstairs bathroom? She would surely catch Nico recording!
Nico had to act fast. She couldn't risk Maki making a premature exit from the bathroom. There was only one way to deal with this: the backup plan! She left the video camera down stairs as she ascended the stairs as cautiously as possible. With her back to the wall, she sidled up to the bathroom and pressed her ear against the door. She could hear the red-head humming as she drew a bath for herself. While she would have loved to have listened for just a bit longer, she knew this was a perfect time to enact her back-up plan. She quickly reached for the cane she had hidden away for such an emergency. Sorry grandfather Nishikino she thought, but this is an idol emergency! The girl placed the cane between the door frame and knob, effectively jamming it, and saving the show.
Nice Job Yazawa! Reacting like a true idol!
After securing the future of her video, Nico continued the tour of the house, describing in great detail all the various items and things she knew about (and some she didn't know a thing about). Eventually she made her way into the kitchen, and with it came the main event. If there was anything she didn't need to bluff about—not that she was bluffing!—it was her cooking skills. She was sure that had she been asked what three things described her, cooking would definitely be one, along with being an idol and a true giver to the people.
"Finally, all you Nico fans out there! It's time for the most special treat of all!" said Nico. The immense confidence and ego in her ability truly gave her a radiance that would cause people to look away. "It's time for my-" Wait what was that phrase the president told her? Coup d'etat? Tour de France? Oh wait! "A big sorry to all you fans again for the pause, but to make it up to you, I'll show you my coup de grâce~ That's Latin for great act!"
As the idol-chef's cooking segment continued, she could hear loud banging from the floor above her. To compensate for this annoyance, she decided that yelling to the camera would be the best course of action to take. For almost a full five minutes she kept up the yelling until suddenly, the banging stopped.
Finally, thought Nico, the banging stopped. Yes, the banging stopped. The banging stopped…wait.
Oh no
Nico stopped her step by step process of her dish and decided that a 45 minute prep time could probably be consolidated into a single minute. Bowls were knocked over, cutlery flew off the table, dirtied plates and appliances were shoved into the washing machine (wait that wasn't a dishwasher?)
"Now quickly take the caper-cra-cra-carrots! Take the carrots and-" said Nico, the panic had sunken into her once radiant face. "Now the beats egg, I mean the beated eggs, no you beat the eggs and-"
"I'll beat something alright," said a voice from the other side of the kitchen.
Nico froze as a wet (don't get the wrong idea, not like that!), towel-clad Maki stood opposite of her. For some reason the redhead was also sporting a lot of dead leaves across her body. More important, however, was the twitch and disconcerting smile that graced her face. Nico knew for sure she was done for…that is, if she were any ordinary idol! In an act of true desperation and cunning, she whisked the video camera off the kitchen table, and with insane daring pointed it at the half naked girl.
"And action!" shouted Nico, she didn't know if this new burst of energy were from fear or adrenaline.
"Wa..wait! Action for what?!" replied Maki, confusion overtaking the well-deserved anger she had saved up to explode all over Nico.
"Quickly, strike a pose!"
"O-Okay?! L-Like this?" Maki replied, striking an awkward pose.
"That's perfect! You can always count on Maki to leave an impression!"
"Well, I-I mean it's not like I…H-Hey, that isn't the issue here!"
"Not just the pose, but your appearance as well," said Nico. The Idol-cameraman shook her head slowly and chuckled. "Is there any special reason to greet your fans like this?"
Maki quickly covered herself with her hands, forgetting she was already wearing a towel. Her face turned red as she stared at the other girl. It wasn't fair. Nico always squirmed her way out of situations like this. Not this time, however. Maki was going to put her foot down. There was no escape out of this! (That camera isn't really on right?)
"You're not getting out of this one!" said Maki, proud of her assertiveness. "What's the big idea locking me in the bathroom?! And you took all of my toiletries, and my towels a-and." Maki started to turn red again.
Nico knew this was one last chance, she had to push the conversation to her side.
"You sure are blushing an awful lot," said Nico, "I wonder, just how did you manage to get out of that bathroom?" she finished.
"Well, that is, I…" said Maki, averting her eyes. No, she had to stay strong. She couldn't let Nico's questioning get to her. She was the one in control here. "I had to climb out through the window and get into the next room from the roof thanks to your little stunt! Just what are you doing anyway?!"
Busted.
For the first time Nico felt there was no way out. She had to come clean. To cleanse her soul, she would tell the truth and only the truth to lead her to true forgiveness. Through her trial of hair pulling and skin pinching, she found herself on the other side.
"I can't believe you did all of that just to record yourself living some fantasy life," said Maki. She paused. "Well, on second thought, maybe I could."
"It isn't just a fantasy! It'll be a reality too some day!" responded Nico, pouting all the while.
"Nothing wrong with getting a little practice in here and there!"
"Why did you have to lock me in the bathroom?"
"I was afraid you might make fun of me if I asked."
"So, your first thought was to lock me in the bathroom."
"Well…actually that was the backup plan."
Maki shook her head before resting it on her hands. This was the person she had agreed to a relationship with. She wondered if she could get any sort of compensation for pain and suffering.
"Well anyway," started Nico, "How come you haven't changed yet?"
"…you hid my clothes, too," responded Maki, her voice slightly muffled.
Oh right, forgot about that.
"Well as an apology, how about I let you be the first to view my 'Day in the life of Nico' video?" said Nico, excited to show off her finished product.
"You're incorrigible aren't you?" replied Maki. She sighed and smiled. She just couldn't resist the excitement Nico exuded when it came to anything idol related. She was definitely lucky that being cute was such a selling point for her. Maybe she had gone a little too far for the punish-
Wait.
"Did you only ask to come with me to check on the house because you wanted to film yourself?" asked Maki.
"No! Definitely not! Not at all!" responded Nico, (that was only half of it) "I came because I just wanted to spend some time together with my new girlfriend!"
"Right."
"Anyway, let's head to your room. I wanna watch it with you on your laptop!"
Nico grabbed the video camera with one hand and Maki's hand with the other. Nico couldn't help but feel warm inside whenever she held Maki's hand. It was special sensation that only Maki could bring to her. Maki too, couldn't help but feel her heart race whenever the two held hands. The two girls couldn't help but smile all the way up to the bedroom. Nico threw herself onto Maki's plush canopy bed and rolled around until comfortable. Maki took a seat beside her. She had wanted to change first but she supposed it could wait.
"Alright, alright!" said Nico as she happily played around with the laptop. "Just plug this in here, and I think I've got it!"
Nico pressed play and the two girls looked at the screen in anticipation. Maki couldn't wait to see what kind of act Nico put on displa—wait what was this?
Is that, the student council room?
