Song of Killerds

 Song of Killerds

Theme line: I’ll turn my own excitement into “I can do it” and make my dreams come true.

 Theme line: I’ll turn my own excitement into “I can do it” and make my dreams come true.

Short Story (English)
After-school classroom. Minako was fidgeting in her seat, staring at the open notebook on her desk.

“You’re finally filming your dance video today, right?” Yuki asked.

“Yeah. I’m kinda nervous…but also super excited,” Minako said with a smile.

Kenta held out his phone. “Check this out. This MV that’s blowing up right now is totally ‘kami-emo’. Might be good reference for your shots.”

“Kami-emo?!” Minako’s eyes went wide.

“It’s like the ultimate level of emo,” Kenta said proudly.

Just then, their trend-savvy classmate Sayaka rushed in.

“Hey, Minako! Your outfit today is totally ‘trend-mori’! If you’re shooting, this look is a total win!”

“R-really…?”

Not used to compliments, Minako blushed a little.

At that moment, the classroom door slid open and their new homeroom teacher, Ms. Hanamura—famous for trying to please everyone—peeked in.

“Wow, you’re all so full of energy even after school. Oh, by the way, the vice-principal is stuck in a ‘work-style reform’ meeting, so the staff room’s extra quiet.”

(All three of them thought the same thing at once: Poor vice-principal, still stuck in corporate-slave mode…)

Ms. Hanamura leaned over to look at Minako’s notebook.

“So you’re getting ready to chase your dream. That’s wonderful. Feeling excited like this is basically a ‘oshi memo’ you’re writing for your future self.”

“An oshi memo?”

“It’s a memo where you write down the things you believe you’re capable of. Keep stacking them up, and your dreams will definitely come true.”

Those words gave Minako a gentle push forward, and she took a deep breath.

“Okay, let’s do this. I’m going to believe that I can.”

Yuki grinned. “That attitude is seriously agaru!”

In the sunset-colored classroom, someone tapped the record button on the phone’s screen. Minako’s first step shone softly.

“I’ll turn my own excitement into ‘I can do it’ and make my dreams come true.”

Glossary (for English readers)
kami-emo: Slang meaning “god-level emo”; when something hits you right in the feels in an intense, unforgettable way.

trend-mori: A fashion look loaded up with the latest trendy items; an outfit that’s “packed with trends.”

oshi memo: A “memo for your fave” turned inward: notes where you record what you love and what you want to work hard at, for your future self to look back on.

agaru: To get hyped or have your mood boosted; “That really pumps me up.”

buzz / buzzing: When something suddenly becomes a hot topic on social media and spreads fast.

Theme: What really matters between people — is the time we share.

 Theme: What really matters between people — is the time we share.

Story

“Hey Kenta, wanna hit the café by the station after school today?”
Minako leaned toward Kenta, who was glued to his game console. Her bright, sparkling eyes peeked over at his screen.
“I’ve been dying to try the new açai bowl they just launched!”
Kenta finally tore his eyes away from his RPG, Genshin Impact, and looked at her.
“The açai bowl sounds nice, but seriously, Minako—your look today is on point. You walk into that café looking like that, and someone might scout you again!”
Minako giggled softly.
“Oh, stop it, Kenta! But hey, I’ll take the compliment. You know me—gotta keep things idol-ready at all times!”
She struck a quick pose, and Kenta turned back to his screen with a faint blush.
“Well, sure, a café sounds good once in a while. Still, you’re always so full of energy, Minako. Me? My brain’s packed with eFootball 24/7.”
Sitting behind them, their underclassman Yuuki suddenly perked up and took out his phone.
“Wait, Minako-senpai, isn’t that outfit inspired by B-Komachi’s ‘lulu.’?”
Yuuki was deep into his B-Komachi fandom and started excitedly ranting.
“That song’s the opening theme for season 3 of Oshi no Ko! It’s such a banger!”
Minako smiled and nodded.
“Yep, that’s the one! You’ve got good taste, Yuuki. I always feel super energized when I listen to it.”
Kenta looked a little overwhelmed by their enthusiasm.
“You two never change, huh? But, honestly… it’s kinda cool—to be that into something.”
Yuuki’s eyes gleamed.
“Totally! Having an oshi gives you the strength to face every day. Oshi-katsu is seriously the best, it’s so wholesome!”
Minako lightly tapped Kenta’s arm.
“See? You get it too, don’t you? When you’re gaming, you focus so hard the rest of the world disappears. That’s precious time, in its own way.
What matters between people is spending time—sharing moments, doing what we love. Whether we’re together or doing our own thing.”
Kenta looked up at both Minako and Yuuki. A moment ago, his mind had been buried in the game world—but now, he could see how warm and real his friends were. Their conversation, built from what they loved, felt like something that would go on forever.

Glossary

Açai Bowl — A smoothie-style dish made from blended açai berries, topped with granola and fruit. Popular among health-conscious folks.

“Today’s look is good” (今日のビジュいい) — A compliment meaning “You look great today”; “ビジュ” is short for “visual.”

“Meroi” (メロい) — A cute slang meaning “so adorable it makes your heart melt.” Used when someone or something is irresistibly charming.

eFootball — The revamped version of the Winning Eleven soccer game series. Players build teams with real-life athletes and compete globally.

“lulu.” — A fictional song by the idol group B-Komachi from the hit anime Oshi no Ko, loved by fans across the world.

“Teetee” (てぇてぇ) — Slang derived from “尊い” (toutoi, meaning “precious” or “wholesome”). Fans use it to describe something heartwarming or emotionally pure, especially in fandom culture.