Part 1

Stage SEKAI

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Haruka

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Shizuku, over here.
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Miku

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Shizuku♪

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Shizuku

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You're here early, Haruka.
Have you already begun stretching?
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Haruka

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Yeah, I came here right after homeroom ended.
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Haruka

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But Minori's doing animal caretaker committee stuff right now, so she's going to be a bit late.
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Shizuku

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I see.
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Shizuku

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That reminds me. Airi's also going to be a little late. She went over to the office to ask the teachers some questions.
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Len

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Then, once we've finished stretching, why don't we get started with practice without them?
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Haruka

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Okay. Oh, speaking of stretches...
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Haruka

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The ones you taught me the other day for increasing my flexibility have been doing wonders.
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Haruka

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Not only do they allow me to really get at the muscles I'm trying to stretch, they also help me relax.
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Shizuku

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They do? I also like those stretches because they feel so good.
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Shizuku

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So good that I'll fall asleep sometimes.

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Shizuku

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(Oh...)
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Haruka

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Shizuku...?
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KAITO

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Is something wrong?
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Shizuku

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No, it's just...
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Haruka

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Even after the festival, your sister's staying up late each night to practice? I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

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Shizuku

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Yes...
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Shizuku

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But I feel like she should take a break, since she and the others just completed a very big challenge.
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Miku

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But based on what you just said...
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Len

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You didn't suggest that she take one?
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Shizuku

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I didn't...
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Shizuku

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She always looks like she's having so much fun whenever she's practicing. To her, it probably doesn't feel like she's pushing herself at all...
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Shizuku

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She's just having so much fun that she doesn't want to do anything else.
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Haruka

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Their debut song became a big hit, everyone has been talking about the song they made for that commercial, and they received a good response at that festival, after all.
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KAITO

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They really seem to have caught an enormous wave.
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Shizuku

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They made their dream come true and got the best start imaginable... And I'm sure they feel that they need to keep pushing the envelope.
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Shizuku

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Which is why I feel that I shouldn't ruin their streak by asking her to take a break...
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Haruka

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Right...
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Len

Hmm... Still...
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Miku

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If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't see it as much of an interruption.
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Miku

You are family after all♪

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Miku

If anything, I'd feel really happy, since a family member is showing genuine concern for me.
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Shizuku

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Oh...
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KAITO

Hehe. I agree.
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Haruka

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Me too. You know her better than anyone, so I feel that you're in the perfect position to tell her this.
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Haruka

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Also, she's a pro now, so it's important for her to take breaks when she can.
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Haruka

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Given how professional and responsible she is, I think she'll be more than willing to hear you out.
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Shizuku

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Hehe. You're right...
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Shizuku

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I was so worried about causing her trouble that I'd forgotten about that very important fact.
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Shizuku

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I'll try asking her later.
If possible, I'd like to gradually lead into the topic...
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Len

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Or you could just invite her to do something with you straight out. Wouldn't that also work?
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KAITO

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You'd also be able to secure some quality time with her that way.
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Shizuku

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Of course!
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Miku

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Hehe. Good luck!
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Shizuku

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Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate it!