Here on Our Dream Stage - 1: The Festival

Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A

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Teacher

Let's see...
I think that's everything I needed to tell you all today... Umm...

2

Teacher

But I feel like I'm forgetting something.
What was it...?

3

Student

Please remember!

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4

Nene

(Our class's homerooms are never very focused.)

5

Nene

(But I've gotten used to things, and things have been pretty fun, so I don't mind.)

6

Nene

(In terms of time, we should be done soon.)

7

Nene

(I'm free after this today since we don't have practice...)

8

Nene

(But I want to work on my singing, so I should head straight home.)

9

Nene

(Especially since we get to train with THE Morinomiya Revue next.)

10

Nene

(It's going to be a golden opportunity to grow, so I need to make sure I'm ready.)

11

Nene

(I'm a little worried, since they're a storied troupe that runs really tough practices...)

12

Nene

(But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)

13

Teacher

Yes, I remember!
I was forgetting something.

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Nene

Hm...?

15

Teacher

Ahem... The city will be holding a new event this year centering around its local students.

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An

A new event...?
Can you tell us more about it?

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Teacher

Its official title is the “Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival”.

18

Teacher

Put simply, it's an attempt to get all the high schools in Shibuya to put on a festival together.

19

Akito

All the high schools in Shibuya...? They're thinking pretty big.

20

Teacher

The details are still getting hashed out, but it should involve collaborating with students from the other schools to put on stage performances, as well as making or researching things to present at booths.

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An

Hey, that sounds like fun!

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Student

What kinds of performances? Like dancing and stuff?

23

Teacher

From what I understand, the students are free to decide that for themselves.

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Nene

Really...?

25

Nene

(It sounds like it'll be pretty freewheeling.
This could be a fun festival.)

26

Teacher

Now, here's where you all need to listen.

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Teacher

Each school is being asked to send a few students to serve on the planning committee.

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Akito

The planning committee?

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Teacher

Yes. Since the goal is to have students from different schools in Shibuya interact, they want the students to plan and run everything.

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Teacher

So, if you're interested, please feel free to volunteer. I also plan on asking a few of you after this.

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Teacher

Anyway, that concludes today's homeroom. Get home safe, everyone.

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Student

It sounds like a fun festival...
But Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival's a mouthful. What if we called it “Shibu Schools Fest”?!

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Student

I'm actually thinking about volunteering!

34

Student

Then, go say that you wanna!

35

Student

Huh? Actually, I dunno...
Maybe I should just participate normally instead...

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Nene

(“Shibu Schools Fest”, huh? It does sound like a fun event....)

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Nene

(It's also happening before we're supposed to start training with the Morinomiya Revue, so I might try to participate if I can fit it into my schedule.)

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Teacher

Kusanagi, do you have a minute to talk?

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Nene

Huh? Yes, I can talk...

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Teacher

About the planning committee I just mentioned.

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Teacher

Would you like to be a part of it?

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Nene

What...?!

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Nene

M-Me? Why...?
Are you sure?

44

Teacher

Yes. Remember how good a job you did of leading everyone for the arts festival?

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Teacher

Which is why the other teachers and I thought that you'd be the perfect person to ask.

46

Nene

Oh, right...

47

Nene

(The planning committee...
I am a little interested, but I still have my regular practice to think of...)

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Nene

(Students from the other schools are going to be on it too, which means I'd be working with complete strangers.)

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Nene

(I don't know if I'm ready to do that...)

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Teacher

If you don't feel comfortable, then it's okay. I know this is very sudden.

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Teacher

But if you're even the slightest bit interested, then I'd like you to take up this opportunity.

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Nene

Oh...

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Nene

(This opportunity...)

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Nene

(But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)

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Nene

(I just gave myself that pep talk, but now I'm acting all scared.)

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Nene

(This is just like the arts festival...
It could be another opportunity for me to create something with lots of different people.)

57

Nene

(Then...)

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Nene

Okay, I'll do it.

59

Teacher

Are you sure?

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Nene

Yes. I am a little scared...
But if it means learning more about how shows are produced, then I'd like to do it!

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Teacher

Thank you. I'll let the other teachers know. Also, feel free to ask if you need any help.

62

Nene

Thank you, I will!

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Nene

Phew...

64

Nene

(Alright...!)

65

Nene

(Now that I've made my commitment, I need to do my best to make this event a good one...!)

Next Chapter: A Performance From Scratch