Several dozen minutes later
Neighborhood
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Kawanishi
Here we are.
This is the place I told you about.
This is the place I told you about.
Haruka
It does seem nice. The station's a little far, but this greenery more than makes up for it.
Airi
But we can't let our guard down just yet. It might look nice on the outside, but we still don't know what's on the inside...
Minori
R-Right...!
It could be like the second one where we had a doorknob literally come off when we turned it...!
It could be like the second one where we had a doorknob literally come off when we turned it...!
Kawanishi
Well, shall we go inside?
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Kawanishi
Yes, the landlady lives on the first floor, so we'll be going up these.
Airi
And the area around the entrance looks pretty tidy. I'm starting to get a good feeling about this one...!
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Kawanishi
This room faces south, so it's nice and warm. The other rooms have large windows as well, so there should be more than enough sunlight to go around.
Kawanishi
Then, please feel free to have a look around. Oh, the room that's down the stairs up ahead may work as a practice studio...
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Airi
But I'm sure we all have things that we wanna look at, so let's split up and meet back up in a minute.
Practice Studio
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Minori
Oh, I'm starting to notice all these really tiny scratches. They must've practiced here a lot...
Miku
<I think all the tenants who ever lived here left their various marks on this house.>
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Minori
Yeah... I knew there was a reason why this place felt so different from the others.
Several dozen minutes later
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Kawanishi
Now that you've all had a chance to look around, can I ask you for your thoughts...?
Kawanishi
I'm glad you all like it so much...
Kawanishi
However, as I mentioned earlier, this place comes with some strings attached.
Shizuku
Nothing seemed particularly odd or unusual about this place. It's a quiet neighborhood, and I didn't notice any cemeteries nearby...
Kawanishi
Yes, what I said has nothing to do with the property itself. What's special about this place is...
Kawanishi
The application process.
Shizuku
But I was under the impression that we'd have to send in applications for any properties that we wished to rent...
Haruka
Yeah, our parents have all agreed to be our guarantors, so I didn't think we'd run into trouble here...
Airi
I mean, on top of being high schoolers, we're still just getting on our feet as idols. We can't really deny the possibility of being turned away...
Kawanishi
Actually, the things you just mentioned won't necessarily factor into whether or not you get approved.
Kawanishi
The application process for this property isn't what you'd call normal. That's what makes it special.
Kawanishi
Prospective tenants are approved based on...
Kawanishi
Whether or not they can make their dreams come true.
Kawanishi
After looking at those other properties, I'm sure you noticed that this one is incredibly affordable for what it has to offer.
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Kawanishi
However, that's only because the landlady wishes to help those chasing their dreams.
Haruka
I was wondering why this place was so reasonably priced. It seemed a little too good to be true.
Minori
W-Wait a second!
If the landlady wants tenants who are chasing a dream, then doesn't that make us the perfect applicants?!
If the landlady wants tenants who are chasing a dream, then doesn't that make us the perfect applicants?!
Minori
Our goal is to spread hope to as many people as we can and we dream of doing a show at the Dome!
Kawanishi
Right. Based on what your line of work involves, you should be able to clear the first few hurdles...
Kawanishi
But the landlady doesn't want people who “want” to make their dreams come true. She wants people who “can” make their dreams come true.
Haruka
What does that mean?
Does she want a guarantee that we'll be able to make our dreams come true...?
Does she want a guarantee that we'll be able to make our dreams come true...?
Kawanishi
Actually, I don't have a good understanding myself. It's a bit of a black box.
Kawanishi
Several tenants have applied through my agency in the past, but none have ever been approved...
Kawanishi
Yes, that's why I refrained from bringing this property up at first. I was afraid of dashing your hopes...
Kawanishi
However, if you're all in favor of “auditioning” despite everything I just told you, then I'll send in an application right away.
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Kawanishi
Understood...
Please give me a minute while I let the landlady know that you're interested.
Please give me a minute while I let the landlady know that you're interested.
Next Chapter: An Unexpected Call