The next day
MORE MORE HOUSE
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Shizuku
Right...
I've always thought that your dancing was more technically sound than mine, Airi.
I've always thought that your dancing was more technically sound than mine, Airi.
Airi
Yeah, but to be fair, I've only been learning dance techniques that suit me until now.
Airi
For example, how to make myself visible to the audience despite not being all that tall.
Airi
But... I can't be the idol I want to become if I keep focusing on those kinds of things.
Airi
Of course, I've been doing what I can until now, and I haven't been settling for second place.
Airi
But I know that I won't be able to become the idol that I want to be at this rate. ReLight's performance made that all too clear...
Airi
I realize now that I won't be able to blow people away with my performances the same way the idols I looked up to when I was little did if I don't change how I do things.
Airi
Which is why I need you two to help me...
You're the closest to achieving that goal and you both have something that I don't.
You're the closest to achieving that goal and you both have something that I don't.
Minori
I know I'm just piggybacking on what Airi just said, but I'd also like for you two to teach me!
Minori
I feel like if I can master the things Airi has taught me along with what I can learn from you guys, then I'll grow even more as an idol...!
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Haruka
But don't expect us to go easy on you.
From now on, we're going to refine your techniques every day, starting with the foundations.
From now on, we're going to refine your techniques every day, starting with the foundations.
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Haruka
Think of your arm as two separate parts. One above your elbow and one below. Try spreading your arms while paying attention to how that joint moves!
Airi
(This is hard...
We're just raising our arms in the air, but this is a total workout...)
We're just raising our arms in the air, but this is a total workout...)
Airi
(Still, this does make us seem more graceful. I mean, this must be why Haruka and Shizuku are able to exude an aura of elegance...)
Airi
(These are movements where I can apply the techniques I've cultivated so far. I need to make the most of this chance to learn!)
Shizuku
It's wonderful how your poses feel fun and energetic, but try to use your whole body to exude a more elegant impression.
Shizuku
The position of your limbs is important, but so are their angles. This helps lead the viewer's eye to where you want them to look. Let's try it together.
Airi
(One subtle motion and I'm looking right where she wants. That was so clean and precise.)
Airi
(Even if I copied her exactly, there's no way the current me would be able to achieve the same result...)
Airi
(But I will be able to as long as I don't give up. So, I've just gotta keep trying...)
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A few hours later
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Shizuku
We'll try to come up with different exercises for tomorrow. For now, nice work, you two.
Haruka
You two are drenched in sweat. Why don't you go grab a couple of towels? I'll mix up some protein for you two in the meantime.
Minori
Wait, really?!
You're even helping us with muscle building? Thank you so much, Haruka!
You're even helping us with muscle building? Thank you so much, Haruka!
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Shizuku
That's because I am! When Airi asked me to teach her how to dance, I honestly wasn't sure if I'd be able to help her...
Shizuku
But I feel really happy right now because my skills and experiences are benefitting her and Minori.
Haruka
Right...
Teaching them has also been a nice learning experience, so I'm glad we decided to do this.
Teaching them has also been a nice learning experience, so I'm glad we decided to do this.
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Airi
I realize now that I won't be able to blow people away with my performances the same way the idols I looked up to when I was little did if I don't change how I do things.
Airi
Which is why I need you two to help me...
You're the closest to achieving that goal and you both have something that I don't.
You're the closest to achieving that goal and you both have something that I don't.
Haruka
(ReLight's performance was also an eye-opener for me, but what compelled me to become a better idol was actually...)
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