Musical Twilight Parade - 5: Making Memories!

Phoenix Wonderland

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Saki

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Sigh... That was a lot scarier than I imagined...

Honami

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Are you okay, Saki?

Saki

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Yeah... I was just surprised because I haven't gone to that many haunted houses before...

Saki

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The thing that poked my forehead...
I couldn't tell it was just konjac jelly at first!

Shiho

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That was actually pretty funny.

Rui

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Yes. Some effects were old-fashioned, but their simplicity added to the element of surprise. I've learned much from this experience.

Tsukasa

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Great! I can definitely handle something like that!

Rui

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You're volunteering?!
Then I'll prepare some piping hot konjac for you!

Tsukasa

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Why piping hot?!

Saki

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Ahaha♪ Tsukasa looks like he's having fun!

Ichika

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He would be with such interesting friends.

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Ichika

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Hm? Has that roller coaster always been there?

Honami

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No, I don't think so.
It must be new.

Shiho

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It feels different from everything else, doesn't it? That whole area seems to follow more of a futuristic theme.

Ichika

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There are more thrill rides than before too.
And they all look pretty scary...

Saki

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Does that mean they made a new area?

Emu

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...

Nene

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Emu...?

Saki

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Right, I'm sure Emu would know!

Saki

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Emu, do you know anything about that roller coaster...?

Emu

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Oh, um...! If you're looking for a fun roller coaster, I recommend the Go! Go! Phenny! coaster over there☆ Come on, let's gooo!

Saki

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Huh? O-Okay? Uh, let's go...!

Roller Coaster

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Honami

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...

Shiho

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...

Rui

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Build suspense by pausing just before the drop...
And then...

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Nene

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...!!!

Rui

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As the coaster speeds up during the drop, riders are treated to a view of Phoenix Wonderland in its full glory...!

Rui

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The exhilaration one feels after being liberated from that initial tension... What a wonderful setup, indeed.

Honami & Ichika

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AAAHHHHHHHH!!!

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Coffee Cup

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Tsukasa

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Round and round and round and round!
Gaaaaaah!!!!

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Emu

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Waaaargh! This is amazing, Tsukasa!
The whole world's spinning like crazy♪

Ichika

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Ts-Tsukasa!
This is a bit too much, don't you think?!

Tsukasa

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No! We can do even better!! Let it be known that I settle for nothing but the best performance in everything I do!!!

Honami

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Well, they seem to be having a fun time...

Rui

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Tsukasa definitely is.

Shiho

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We don't have to compete with them, right?

Saki

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Ahaha♪

Ferris Wheel

Ichika

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We're almost at the top, everyone.

Saki

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Wow...
PXL looks so different from up here!
Isn't this amazing?

Shiho

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We can take our time with the view here, unlike the roller coaster.

Saki

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I could stay on that ride forever♪

Honami

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Um, I think I'm okay for now...

Tsukasa

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Phew... That was certainly a lot of fun.
Shall we find a place to rest for a bit.

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Emu

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Why don't we get some Phenny Penguin manju?
There's a set that comes with drinks too☆

Tsukasa

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Sounds like a plan. Wait here for me.
I'll go get some for everyone.

Honami

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Th-Thank you so much...!
You're so thoughtful.

Saki

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Thanks, Tsukasa!
See you later!

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Ichika

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It's already this late...

Ichika

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We haven't had so much fun at PXL together since we were in elementary school.

Saki

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I know, right! It feels kinda weird because we'd usually still be practicing.

Ichika

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You're right.
But I feel like playing the guitar now, actually.

Honami

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Me too! I've been tapping to a rhythm for a while already...

Saki

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You too, Hona?

Honami

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Yes. I'm still a terrible drummer who always relies on Shiho, but I just want everyone to know that I really love our band!

Shiho

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That's nice...

Honami

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By the way...
When did you start playing the bass, Shiho?

Honami

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I vaguely remember it was from elementary school...

Saki

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Hey, I've been curious about that too!
All of a sudden, you just started playing one day!

Shiho

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Did it seem like that?

Ichika

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Yes, I'd like to know too.

Shiho

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It's nothing that dramatic really...

Shiho

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You know my father's a musician, right?

Saki

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Yeah! He's a guitarist, right?

Shiho

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Right, and he took me along to see all sorts of shows when I was still little.

Shiho

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Then I saw a girl band perform...
Their show was just so cool and amazing...

Saki

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Really? I didn't know that! What did they sound like?

Shiho

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You should be able to find them with a quick search. They turned pro just a little while ago.

Shiho

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I can also lend you their CD if you're really interested.

Saki

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Wait, really?! Thanks, Shiho!
I can't wait♪

Honami

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Would you mind if I borrow it afterwards?

Shiho

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Sure. They've gotten better since turning pro too, so we could definitely use their performances as a reference.

Ichika

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They must be really good for you praise them like this.

Shiho

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Yes. I respect them.

Shiho

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Their music has a way of really getting my heart going...

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Shiho

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It makes me want to shout out or cry...
I just can't sit still after listening to them...

Ichika

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Wow...

Shiho

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And I want to touch someone's heart with my music, like they did with mine.

Shiho

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That's why I have to get better...
I want to become a pro and reach more people.

Shiho

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So that my music can really get them going too...

Honami

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Now I understand...

Saki

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A professional, huh?
I've never thought about that before.

Honami

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We'd probably have to practice even harder than we are right now...

Saki

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Yikes... That sounds rough...

Shiho

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(I should've known... None of them are thinking about aiming higher, are they?)

Shiho

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Ichika

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I can't even begin to imagine what the world of professional musicians is like...

Ichika

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But it has to be fun if it allows more people to listen to our music, like Shiho says.

Ichika

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(But I'd have to get much better first...)

Nene

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Hm...?

Tsukasa

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Is it just me or did their conversation become somber all of the sudden?

Nene

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It's not just you. I can't hear them clearly, but it sounds quite serious.

Rui

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They're in a band together, yes? I'm sure they have quite a lot to talk about since they're dedicated to the same craft and all.

Emu

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Gasp...! Guys, it's almost time for the show to start!

Tsukasa

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What? Already?

Rui

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Oh, she's right.
Shall we start getting ready then?

Tsukasa

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Saki! We're heading to Wonder Stage to get ready for the show!

Tsukasa

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Come and watch us later!

Saki

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Okay, got it!
Break a leg, Tsukasa!

Saki

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And everyone from Wonderlands×Showtime too!

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Rui

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Thank you.

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Emu

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I know you'll love our show!
I guarantee it'll make you grin from ear to ear☆

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