Musical Twilight Parade - 8: Increasing Hesitation

Wonder Stage

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1

Nene

Sigh... Talk about a surprise.
I wasn't expecting a question like that at all...

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2

Rin

<Teehee☆ You should've seen how happy you looked when you were answering her, Nene♪ You were thinking about Emu and the others, right?>

3

Nene

Wh-What are you talking about...?
Okay, well... I may've felt like that a little...

4

Nene

I'm not sure if my answer was good or bad, but I really hope it helps her with whatever's on her mind.

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5

Ichika

Kusanagi...!

6

Nene

Huh? Oh... H-Hoshino?!

7

Nene

Um... Wh-What is it?

8

Ichika

It's that I...
I'm the vocalist for our band.

9

Ichika

But it's not going as well as I'd hoped...

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Ichika

I really want to get better for Shiho...
No, for everyone!

11

Nene

...

12

Ichika

When I heard you sing, I was really touched!
I want to be able to sing like you too!

13

Nene

L-Like me...?

14

Ichika

Yes...!

15

Ichika

So if you don't mind... Can you please teach me how to sing?

16

Ichika

I know you're probably busy with school and practice so... Whenever you're free! It doesn't have to be regular!

17

Nene

...

18

Nene

(My singing is actually touching the hearts of the people listening to me. People like Hinomori and Hoshino...)

19

Nene

(I'm really happy but teaching someone...)

20

Rin

(Come on, Nene! You got this!)

21

Nene

...!

22

Nene

Okay. If you're sure you want me to.

23

Ichika

Gasp...!

24

Ichika

Th-Thank you! Thank you so much!

25

Nene

Also you don't have to be so formal with me. I'm guessing we're around the same age so...

26

Ichika

Oh, you're right...!

Phoenix Wonderland

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27

Ichika

Sorry to keep you waiting...!

28

Saki

Ichi! You sure took your time...!

29

Honami

Did you find what you were looking for?

30

Ichika

Yes. I have what I need.

31

Saki

That's great!
Let's go grab us some souvenirs now!

32

Ichika

Okay!

33

Nene

Teaching her how to sing...
Am I even capable of that?

34

Rin

<You'll be fine♪
And I'll be there to help you too☆>

35

Nene

Right... Thank you.

36

Emu

Nene looks really happy☆

37

Rui

Her singing was a lot more polished than usual today. She must have been practicing hard by herself.

38

Tsukasa

I didn't like how she completely overshadowed me, but I'll allow it since she did make Saki and her friends really happy.

39

Nene

Wh-Why are you all staring at me like that...?

40

Tsukasa

It's nothing! It's not like anyone saw you smirking by yourself over there at all...

41

Nene

How'd you know that if you didn't see?
And I'm not alone. Rin's here too.

42

Rin

<Hello, everyone♪>

43

Emu

Whoa, it's really Rin!
Did you get to see our show too?

44

Rin

<I did☆ And everyone was brilliant♪>

45

Tsukasa

Hmph... It goes without saying that I was the most brilliant of us all, yes?

46

Nene

Whatever you say.

47

Saki

Man, that was so much fun...!

48

Ichika

Yeah. The show was really nice too.

49

Honami

Thanks for inviting us here, Saki.

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Saki

Teehee! No need to thank me! After all, I was just looking for an excuse to hang out with everyone!

51

Shiho

In exchange for practicing harder starting tomorrow, right?

52

Saki

Y-Yup... I'll practice until I can play that part I was struggling with the other day!

53

Saki

But before that... Here you go♪

54

Ichika

Huh? What's this?

55

Saki

A limited edition Phenny Penguin keychain!
I bought one for each of us!

56

Ichika

Wait, when did you do that...?

57

Saki

Hehehe♪ Secretly, before we left!

58

Saki

Remember what Emu said?
PXL is a place where people come to have fun
and make fond memories together!

59

Saki

I wanted us all to have something to remember this day by!

60

Honami

Hehe. Thank you!
Now we have matching keychains!

61

Saki

Yeah! Aren't they awesome♪

62

Saki

Here's yours, Shiho!

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Shiho

Thank you. I'll put it in my bag for now.

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64

Saki

Ah, Shiho! You dropped something.

65

Ichika

Is that a ticket?
Are you going to see a show?

66

Shiho

Gasp...

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67

Iori

Playing in a band as a hobby and doing it professionally are completely different things. You won't make it as a pro unless you absolutely commit to it.

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Iori

Which is why I don't want bandmates who're only playing for fun and don't have the resolve to really take it seriously.

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Iori

We have a night performance this weekend. If you're still on the fence, come and see us play before making a decision.

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Shiho

It's nothing. I got it from someone at work.
Don't worry about it...

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Ichika

Oh, okay...

72

Saki

Wow... I hope we can hold our own show one day...!

73

Honami

Me too! But we'll need a lot more practice before we can even think about it.

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Saki

Urgh... I'll do my best!

75

Saki

Let's visit PXL another day too!
I wanna watch Tsukasa perform again!

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Ichika

We should!
I really want to hear Kusanagi sing again too...

77

Honami

And Emu did say she would continue showing us around next time.

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Shiho

...

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Shiho

(I like playing with everyone as Leo/need.)

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Shiho

(But they're not thinking about becoming professionals...)

81

Shiho

(So I probably shouldn't force them to spend time practicing with me...)

82

Shiho

(I'm sure they'd rather have fun by hanging out together instead of practicing like this.)

83

Shiho

(Which is why I...)

84

Shiho

(But...)

85

Shiho

...

86

Honami

Shiho...?

87

Honami

Shiho, are you okay?
You seem a little down...

88

Shiho

I'm fine, don't worry about me...

89

Honami

Really...?

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Shiho

Yes, really. I have to go now so...

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Saki

Oh, okay!

92

Saki

See you tomorrow, Shiho!

93

Shiho

Yup. Bye then...

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Live House

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Manager

Hinomori?
I thought you were off today.

95

Shiho

I'm here as a spectator today.

96

Manager

Oh, you're here to see STANDOUT. They've really been getting a lot of attention lately. Well, I hope you enjoy yourself.

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Shiho

Thank you, I will...

98

Shiho

I'm just here to watch them perform.

99

Shiho

That's all...