Part 1

Stage SEKAI

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Shizuku

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Thank you for lending me an ear, Luka.
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Luka

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It was my pleasure.
Feel free to come visit any time♪
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Shizuku

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I will. See you later then...
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Luka

Don't worry, you'll find your answer.
After all, you're not alone, Shizuku.
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Luka

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Now, I should get back to setting up for the show... Hm?
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Rin

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...

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Luka

Rin? You look upset. Is there something wrong?

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Rin

Oh, well... Actually, I overheard your conversation with Shizuku just now.
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Rin

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And, you know... I'm worried about her...
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Luka

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I see. If you go around looking so upset, your fans are going to worry about you, Rin.
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Rin

Yeah, I know... But still...
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Rin

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What if it's my fault that Shizuku is having so much trouble right now...?!
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Luka

I get the impression there's a specific reason behind your worrying, maybe?
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Rin

Well... Airi came to visit me before, and she was saying that she needed something called an agency in order to be an idol.
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Rin

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I said I was sure she and the others would be able to give others hope regardless of how they did it.
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Rin

I told her that they didn't need to be in an agency to do that.
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Rin

And now it looks like that's the reason they've decided to become idols on their own...
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Rin

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But after seeing Shizuku like that, I'm not so sure it was a good idea to say those things...

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Shizuku

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I'm sure the fans would be happier and more supportive if I kept being the idol they expect to see.
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Shizuku

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Back then, I was happy knowing that I was living up to their expectations.
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Shizuku

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But I can't do that on my own...
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Rin

I don't think I should've said those things.
Now, because of me, Shizuku is...
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Luka

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You're such a kind person, Rin...

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Luka

But think about what you just said.
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Rin

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Huh?
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Luka

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Do you think those girls are so irresponsible that they'd do something just because somebody told them to?
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Rin

No, of course not!
They're all serious about becoming idols.
They want to inspire hope in others!
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Luka

Good, I'm glad we agree.
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Luka

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So don't worry. I'm sure they put a lot of thought into the path they've chosen.
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Rin

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You're right...
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Luka

Besides, I don't think what Shizuku is worried about right now has anything to do with their decision about not joining an agency.
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Rin

What? Really...?
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Luka

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Yes. I think Shizuku is worried about is how she can meet the expectations her fans have of her.
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Luka

She's trying to decide whether or not to continue playing the version of her that was created by others...
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Luka

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I think she would have eventually had to deal with the same question even if she had joined an agency.
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Rin

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Oh, okay...
I think I understand what you're trying to say!
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Rin

Still... This is going to be tough on Shizuku regardless of which path ends up choosing.
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Luka

That's true. But I'm sure by persisting, she'll be able to find the answer she's looking for.
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Luka

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I believe she's strong enough to get through this.
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Luka

I'm also very much looking forward to seeing what she finds at the end of this journey.
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Rin

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What do you think it'll be?
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Luka

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Hehe. Who knows?
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Luka

I'm sure whatever it is, we'll all be dazzled...
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Luka

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I get the feeling it will give her the ability to fill people's hearts with hope♪
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Rin

That sounds amazing!
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Rin

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I hope she finds it soon!
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Luka

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I do too. We'll just have to wait until she does.