Part 1
Stage SEKAI
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MEIKO
Being able to bond with the audience during shows up to this point has been nice, but I kind of want to make this one a little more special...
MEIKO
Aren't there any good ideas out there...?
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MEIKO
It'll definitely feel special too since it's going to be so different from what I usually do♪
MEIKO
But as much as I want to start working on this idea, I really don't know much about moon viewings.
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Classroom
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Haruka
Your ideas were so well-thought-out too, Shizuku. This is sure to become a fun stream.
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MEIKO
<Hehe. Sorry for the surprise visit. There's something I'd like to ask all of you.>
MEIKO
<So I was wondering if you girls could teach me what you know about moon viewings...>
MEIKO
<Really?!>
Haruka
Yes. We were just having a discussion about some moon viewing segments that we'll be doing.
Haruka
It could even act as a mock rehearsal for us, so why don't you sit back and watch us for a little bit?
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MEIKO
<Great, thanks♪>
Shizuku
It's believed that moon viewings first gained prominence in Japan during the Heian period.
Shizuku
Yes, exactly. And moon viewing originally began as an event that was celebrated by nobles.
Shizuku
These exclusive parties mostly involved drinking sake, reading poems and playing wind or string instruments while riding on special boats.
MEIKO
<Yes, I see. So the actual purpose of the event evolved as time passed.>
Minori
Yeah! What began as a series of events for celebrating the fall harvest became one really big party!
Shizuku
And it kept evolving too. Now, we celebrate by presenting offerings in the form of dango and pampas grass.
Haruka
Also, rabbits are closely tied with moon viewings because of how they were portrayed in folk tales...
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MEIKO
<Yes, I think so! Nobles, the harvest... I'm starting to get some good ideas already♪>
MEIKO
<I'll try to work what I learned from you all today into my next show!>
MEIKO
(Alright, how do I go about this show?)
MEIKO
(I could wear something much more Japanese and... Oh, I could even try working in some traditional Japanese dances into my dance routine♪)
MEIKO
<You'll just have to wait until then♪>
MEIKO
<Hehe. I'll make sure to let you know when it'll be, so I hope you'll be able to come by and see it♪>