Future Tension
Cast:
Cure Berry, Aono Miki - age 20
Kurumi Momoka - Cure Marine's sister - age 23
April, 2015
Modeling isn't all standing around looking perfect. As Miki stands by and replenishes her fluids, another model asks her out of the blue:
"Where do you see yourself in ten years?"
The person who asked is Kurumi Momoka, another idol. Miki went to high school with her younger sister, and the two of them get along well enough. The question isn't one she expected Momoka to ever ask.
Miki has an answer ready, however.
"Same industry, but behind the scenes. I want to get on the side publishing the magazines and running the shows. Why?"
"No real reason. Just curious."
"Did you know? I'm so perfect, I can smell when somebody lies."
Momoka giggles. "Liar."
"Takes one to know one! Seriously, what brought this on?"
"Just trying to figure it out myself, I guess. There aren't many women who are still modelling by thirty, and that's basically the only thing I have going on right now."
"Don't your parents run a fashion boutique?"
"For now, yeah. But Fairy Drop is basically Erika's shop already. I'm not sure she knows it yet, but she's going to turn that place into something really amazing. Even if I tried to partner with her, I'd only be a burden. Miki, you've modeled her designs. You should know what I mean!"
"Now that you mention it, she is pretty talented."
"The word is genius. My sister is a fashion genius."
"What do you want to do, then?"
"Anything? I want to stay close to fashion, but if I can't make clothing, what does that leave? Hair and nails?"
"That's what my mom does, you know? It's her whole business. I could introduce you, if you'd like."
For a long moment, Momoka doesn't respond. "Would you? I think I might like that."