A few days later
Scramble Crossing

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Nene

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(Thank goodness...
The others really helped get my script together.)
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Nene

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(But I still have a mountain of work left.)
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Nene

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(For now, I need to focus on recruiting. I need a cast, songwriters, people to play in the band... I'm also gonna need costume and set designers...)
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Kusanagi?
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Nene

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Huh...?

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Nene

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M-Momoi?!
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Airi

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I thought it was you!
Fancy seeing you here!

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Airi

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Also, sorry if I startled you.
You didn't move after the walk light turned green, so I was wondering if everything was okay.
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Nene

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Huh? Oh, you're right...
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Nene

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Sorry, I didn't notice at all. I have a lot on my mind right now...
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Airi

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A lot on your mind? Is something bothering you?
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Nene

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No, nothing's bothering me...
I just have a big laundry list of things to do at the moment.
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Nene

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And I'm trying to figure out how to get through it.
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Airi

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Then, can you tell me more about what you're doing?
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Nene

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Huh?
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Airi

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Because it's easy to get stuck while trying to solve everything on your own, right?
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Airi

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Talking to someone else can help clear things up. So, Kusanagi, tell me what's on your mind!
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Nene

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Momoi...
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Nene

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Thank you.
So, the thing is...
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Airi

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I see...
And you're trying to find people to join you right now.

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Nene

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Yes. The other planning committee members helped me make posters to put up, but I'm still having a hard time recruiting...
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Airi

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Yeah, being in a musical doesn't exactly sound like the easiest thing...
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Airi

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But I'm sure people will be interested after you tell them what you're doing.
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Airi

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I just happen to have a few targets in mind!
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Nene

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R-Really...?!
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Nene

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Umm... Would it be possible for you to introduce them to me?!
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Airi

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Sure thing! I'll try asking my friends who play music or are in arts clubs!
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Nene

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...!
I really appreciate it!
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Airi

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Then, let's exchange contact info!
I'll tell anyone who agrees to help how to get a hold of you...
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Nene

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Oh...
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Airi

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Hm? Is something wrong?
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Nene

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Oh, no... It's just...
You don't have to if you don't want to.
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Nene

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But is there any way I could have you join this show's cast...?
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Airi

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Wait, me?
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Nene

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So... Do you remember the show we did on top of that mountain for New Year's? You seemed to have a lot of fun while dancing, and your ad-libbing was perfect...
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Nene

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Oh, but I know you're really busy as an idol, so you don't have to if you can't...!
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Airi

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You know, since you're offering, why not? I'm in!

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Nene

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What? A-Are you sure?
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Airi

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Yeah. I'll have to check with Haruka, the others and our manager, but I should be able to pencil it into my schedule. We're actually a little free right now.
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Airi

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Also...
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Airi

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I really like the idea behind your musical. I think it's going to be wonderful.
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Airi

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The story of a girl who's encouraged by her musician friends to take steps towards making her dream come true.
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Airi

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My goal as an idol is to spread hope to others, so that really strikes a chord with me!
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Nene

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...!
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Nene

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I appreciate you saying that. My friends and I worked really hard on this story...
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Airi

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Oh, but I don't have any formal acting experience, so you'll need to show me the ropes.
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Nene

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Of course!
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Airi

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Then, I'll run it by our manager and the others. We'll talk again later! See you!

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Nene

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(Thank goodness... Momoi agreed to help.)
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Nene

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(But I can't rely on her for everything.
I need to look for more people on my own, too.)
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Nene

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(So, for now...
I should try asking some of my classmates.)
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Nene

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(Who else might be interested?)
The next day
Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A

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Nene

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...which is why I'd like you two to join the cast of our show. What do you two think, Shiraishi, Shinonome?
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Are you talking the show from the poster that's up at the entrance? I'm in! I really wanna join!
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I'd been thinking about it already, actually. Singing with kids from the other schools sounds super fun!
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Akito

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Yeah...
I appreciate you inviting me to sing with you guys...
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Akito

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But I'm not sure how I feel about doing a musical. Really not my wheelhouse.
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Yeah, good point.
I really can't see you belting an “I Am” song on stage, Akito.
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Akito

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Quiet, you.
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Akito

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Anyway, I'm gonna have to pass.
But let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. These kinds of things always involve some kind of manual labor, right?
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Nene

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Oh, in that case, would you mind helping us move stuff the day of? We're still a bit shorthanded there...
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Akito

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Yeah, no problem.
It should make for a good workout.
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Nene

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Thanks, you two.
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Nene

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(Some of my classmates have already agreed to help design costumes and the set, which just leaves...)
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Nene

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Hey, do you guys know anyone who can write songs?
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Akito

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Write songs?
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Nene

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*Nod*
If possible, I'd like to have some original songs to go with our original script.
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Oh, then, what about Toya?
He's really good at writing and arranging songs!
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Akito

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Yeah, he might be interested in writing songs for your show.
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Nene

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I see...
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Nene

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Thanks for telling me.
I'll try asking him later.
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Toya

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I see. Writing songs for a musical...

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Toya

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Okay.
If you think I'm the right person, then I'll help.
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Nene

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R-Really?
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Toya

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It's going to be my first time writing songs for a musical, but it'll be good experience for me to broaden my skillset.
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Nene

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Thank goodness... I really appreciate it, Aoyagi.
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Mizuki

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Heh heh heh.
I couldn't help but overhear your guys' conversation.
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Nene

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Huh?!
A-Akiyama?
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Mizuki

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So, do you plan on making your own costumes for this musical?

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Nene

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Y-Yeah, that's the plan...
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Mizuki

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Then, can I also join the team?!
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Nene

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Huh? That'd be huge, but are you sure?
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Mizuki

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Absolutely!
These kinds of costumes always include a bunch of frills and lace, so designing them should be a blast!
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Nene

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I see. Then, welcome aboard.
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Mizuki

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Yay!
Toya, I know we won't be working on the same stuff, but let's do our best!
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Toya

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Yes, let's.
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Nene

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(I didn't think this many people would agree to help...)
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Nene

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(Now I'm really glad that I went out of my way to talk to them.)
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Nene

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(But there's still a ton left to do.)
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Nene

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(For the sake of everyone who agreed to help, I have to keep on working hard!)