#anyway i only planned to get his e2. bu then i had his e3. and i was like.........i can see how far this goes. for pookie

[vampkomori]

aventurine has in fact personally blessed my pulls thank you

(the trick is to only have ratio in your team and go to the love hotel room)

[itsuki-minamy]

“REISI CASTLE”

Translation: Naru-kun Raws: Ridia

There was a heavy silence on the location bus.

Inside the bus are the popular units of "Promotion, Scepter 4", the members of "Hayayumetai". Their expressions light up brightly during the live performances, but they darkened evenly. Some close their eyes, some look at the ceiling, others look at their feet. As a troop transport just before battle.

Suddenly, one of the "Hayayumetai", Tatsuya Enomoto, looked up as if he couldn't bear it.

He mumbles in a small voice.

"This is a "countdown".”

"......"

There was no response to that comment. They did not ignore it; they did not want to face reality.

"Countdown Dissolution, (Hayayumetai)", "Promotion Scepter 4" is now the most popular variety show nationwide.

Hayayumetai's "Blue Idol King", Reisi Munakata, responds to difficulties and despite his struggle, has gained great popularity regardless of gender or generation.

However, if he tries to do it, it does not accumulate.

Fortunately, it is popular, but depending on the project, he can send them to South America, the Arctic, or skydiving from 2,000 meters above the sky. They felt this crisis in their lives once or twice, making Hayayumetai's members more afraid of the countdown.

Unfortunately, the countdowns are not announced in advance. One day, they are suddenly called, put on a location bus and transported to the recording location, as they are now.

Kamo says, wrinkling his brows.

"This time, at least we should do it in Japan."

"Kamo, did you go to the Amazon river before? How to make sashimi with a giant bagre.”

“I explored abandoned mines. The toxic gas was building up here and there, and I was almost inhaling it.”

"I came back alive and well..."

"I wish it was survival on an uninhabited island. Well, in the second half my life was quite stable.”

"I do not know. They may tell you to survive in the desert.”

Everyone anticipates the next project, but everyone understood that the conversation was meaningless. Simply speaking, to allay anxiety, the brute force of the "Blue Idol King" always exceeds his expectations.

Finally, the location bus stopped.

At the same time, the "Hayayumetai" conversation stops. Akiyama got up first, followed by Benzai. His appearance as they got off the bus was more like a group of prisoners on death row than an idol unit.

They got out of the bus and looked around. Someone said to himself.

"Is it a tunnel?"

Dim passages extend before and after the location bus, and lighting is installed at equal intervals above the head. The fact that no other car is found is because it can be a tunnel that is generally not used for construction or evacuation.

What should I do here When such questions and anxiety came to their minds, a familiar sound came from the speakers on the wall.

"You were right to come, welcome everyone!"

The expression of all the members of the "Hayayumetai" was drawn at once.

Reisi Munakata. He is the president of "Promotion Scepter 4" and a unique person in the world. He is a perfect idol, but he has a bad habit of forcing them to be as perfect as he is.

"By the way, as you may have guessed, this time we are planning the 'Countdown Dissolution, (Hayayumetai)." This is the challenge for you this time.”

At the same time as the words, a heavy sound was heard. The wall just below the speakers opens slowly left and right. What lies ahead is...

"A castle...?"

Beyond the tunnel wall. In an artificial space the size of a baseball stadium, there was a small Japanese castle with a magnificent tower. Surrounded by earthworks and stone walls, moats and turrets, the flags raised here and there bear the "Promotion Scepter 4" emblem.

"Ah, President. This is…?"

Munakata calmly responds to Akiyama.

"This is the castle of" Promotion Scepter 4 ", which I made from design to construction supervision, that is, "The fortress castle of Reisi".”

"Fortress…?"

"Reisi Castle?"

"I ask you to capture this castle now. If you can break through each layer of the castle consisting of multiple assassin tigers, difficult obstacles, and defeat me, if you can defeat me as a castle master, you will complete the capture.”

"Didn't I tell you it was a Countdown Dissolution?!"

"Discarding the game immediately after the capture failed was the usual countdown theory, but this time it was a bit difficult, and we also want to get more work, so we will establish a 10-week challenge period. Everyone, challenge yourself.”

"Oh, I see…"

The members of the "Hayayumetai" looked at each other confused.

Until now, there have been many challenges, such as traveling abroad or surviving, dealing with nature and different cultures. However, this project seems to have a different color. It is not easy to challenge the "Blue Idol King", Reisi Munakata himself.

"That's it, I understand. Can we start the challenge now?”

Daiki Fuse, one of the "Swift Dream Team", raised his voice. Munakata responds.

"Of course. The "Castle Fortress of Reisi" always accepts the challenge of anyone at any time. I await your arrival at the castle tower. Munakata, over.”

The sound is heard and the speaker is interrupted. Fuse's expression directed at other members was brilliant.

"Agree. The good is in a hurry, let's capture it!”

"We will shine as soon as that happens..."

Although Domyoji looks stunned, Fuse stretches his chest,

“Well, if it's a game of physical strength, it's my turn. By the way, this is easier than crossing Eurasia!”

"Sure. It feels easy compared to the previous challenges.”

"I'll help you when it's time, so let's keep trying!"

With that said, Fuse bared his teeth and giggled.

"Waaaaaaaaah! Help meeeeeeeeeeeee!”

"Fuse?! Grab him, he's going to fall!”

It happened while challenging the first barrier of Reisi Fortress Castle, the drawbridge.

Originally it was a drawbridge full of obstacles, but when they reached the middle it broke from the middle and started to climb. The viscous oil overflows from the center of the bridge, as if mocking the impatient "Hayayumetai", and the personnel who emerged from the tower threw a huge ball.

Akiyama and Benzai, who had reached the top of the drawbridge earlier, were trying to pull on the remaining comrades. At the tip of the arrow, the thrown ball directly hit Fuse's face, keeping his conscience away for a moment.

Nothing catches Fuse's body that has started to slide.

 "Helpppppppp...!"

His figure was sucked into the bottom of a dark moat.

"Fu-, Fuseee!"

Hey! Don't be afraid, more attacks are coming!”

"Let's go!"

The remaining members of the "Hayayumetai" lower their bodies and begin to descend on the drawbridge, crawling.

They were about to cross when the door at the end of the bridge slowly opened.

Beyond that, when the tank appeared with a caterpillar sound, the members of the "Hayayumetai" were equally prepared to die.

++++++++++

"Hayayumetai reaches the second barrier. A trap."

"Activate all D1 to D4. Keep the stream flowing through the Tarai. If it stops moving for a moment, the tank will be clear.”

"Okay. Activate D1 to D4.”

"Hayayumetai. They resist firing with the D3 trap as a shield.”

"Yes, I think it's about time. Activate the E3 trap on the wall. Aim at Akiyama, he won't be able to take control if you crush him.”

"Okay. I will focus on Akiyama-san.”

In the "Castle Fortress of Reisi", in the castle tower...

It was not Reisi Munakata, the guardian of the castle, who used the operator as a limb of his body and constantly attacked the "Hayayumetai".

It is Fushimi Saruhiko, who belongs to "Hayayumetai".

He is a popular "Scepter 4" idol, Fushimi Saruhiko, who should have been a member of "Hayayumetai" himself, has no hesitation in attacking his friends. Rather, about half of the traps installed on each barrier were designed by him. To make sure his program works, one after another, he uses them against the "Hayayumetai".

"Akiyama and Benzai have retired. There are three remaining.”

"This is the end. Release trap E2. They should get away from there, if they don't want to be stabbed.”

"Okay."

Suddenly, a laugh came from inside the castle tower. Fushimi looks at him with a disturbing eye.

"What's happen?"

"Nothing. However, I thought it was a lot of fun.”

Munakata smiles as he sits in the castle chair propping his elbows. On the contrary, the expression of the vice-commander of the castle, Awashima Seri, is strong in contrast.

"Enemies must fight, there is no need to give the enemy a way to escape."

"Huh, I don't know, but you'll be in trouble if they die. It is more efficient to break his hope into pieces.”

"Fufu. It looks so much fun. After all this is better for you.”

Fushimi confronts the smiling Munakata with a click of his tongue.

The glasses reflected light on the screen and hid his expression.

"It's work. There is no fun in this. And…"

"And…?"

“Anyway, if it's the same, better do what needs to be done. It is not like this?"

At those words, the castle's owner, Munakata, laughs softly.

++++++++++

It was only after the tenth week of the end of the challenge period that the "Fortress Castle of Reisi" fell.

A direct battle with Munakata himself was what awaited the remaining "Hayayumetai", who had overcome all difficulties, and presented themselves as a great difficulty.

"Munakata, battou!"

With those words, the hopes of the three remaining members of the "Hayayumetai" were buried in an instant, and they were crushed by great despair. "Countdown Dissolution, (Hayayumetai)" achieved the highest rating of 57%.