Morinomiya Music Academy - Rehearsal Room

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Teacher

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Good morning, everyone.
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Students

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Good morning!
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Nene

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...!
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Nene

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(Whoa...
They're all bowing at the same exact angle.)
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Nene

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(This feels more like a professional sports team than a musical troupe. I guess they do have it pretty hard here...)
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Nene

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(And I have to do my best to keep up with them.)
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Teacher

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This is Nene Kusanagi.
She will be studying at Morinomiya with all of you for the next three months.
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Teacher

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She still has to attend her regular school like normal, so she won't be here all day during the week. But she will be here from start to finish otherwise.
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Teacher

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If you don't mind introducing yourself.
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Nene

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O-Of course...!
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Nene

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My name is Nene Kusanagi!
I'm a member of a troupe called Wonderlands×Showtime, and will be studying to improve my acting skills here.
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Nene

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I'm looking forward to working with all of you starting today!
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Students

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We look forward to working with you as well!
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Teacher

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Studying here means that you'll be treated the same as any other Morinomiya student, Ms. Kusanagi.
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Teacher

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So, everyone, if she has any questions regarding the rules and expectations we place on our students, please help her out.
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Teacher

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Anyway, that concludes our morning meeting. Let's do our best again today to uphold the name of Morinomiya.
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Students

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Yes!

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Nene

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(Phew...)
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Nene

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(That was a little nerve-wracking, but I'm glad I was able to introduce myself to everyone...)
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Nene

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(But I have to stay focused.
I need to do my best in order to learn new acting techniques and other ways to express myself using my body...!)
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Nene

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Let's see... I'm starting with a ballet lesson. The classroom for it should be...

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Kusanagi!
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Nene

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Y-Yes?!
Uhh...
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Imura

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My name's Imura! I'm really looking forward to working with you! Things might be a little hard at first since the rules here are so strict, but feel free to ask me any questions!
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Nene

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Oh, thank you...
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Mori

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Nice to meet you. I'm Mori.
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Mori

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Come to think of it, have you already received today's schedule? You're going to need it, so I can have a copy made if you don't have one.
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Nene

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No, I just received a copy a minute ago.
But thank you for offering.
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Nene

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(The people in this class are a lot nicer than I was expecting...)
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Nene

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(I hesitated for a second there, since this place is so famous for being strict. But I guess my worries were misplaced.)
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Kusanagi.
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Nene

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Yes, how can I...?
...!

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Nene

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(Whoa...)
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Nene

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(This person has perfect posture.)
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Nene

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(Her core seems incredibly strong.
It's like she's ready to perform at a moment's notice.)
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Forgive me for doing this just before our lesson, but I felt that I should introduce myself to our new addition.

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Byakkomachi

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My name is Byakkomachi.
I'm the head of this class.
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Nene

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The head...?
Like a class president?
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Byakkomachi

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Yes, that's essentially my job.
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Mori

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As the head of our class, Byakkomachi sits at the top of the pyramid.
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Mori

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Many who enroll in this school are already talented singers and dancers in their own right.
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Mori

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But Byakkomachi here stands head and shoulders above the rest of us. The executives and staff can't seem to get enough of her.
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Nene

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I had no idea...!
Umm... I feel honored to be speaking with somebody in your position.
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Byakkomachi

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Haha. You're going to make me blush.
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Byakkomachi

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In any case, as the head of this class and your fellow classmate, I plan on giving you all the support I can.
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Byakkomachi

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I'll show you around the changing and recreations rooms once our lesson is finished.
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Nene

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Th-Thank you.
I really appreciate it.
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Byakkomachi

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There's no need to thank me. It's all a part of the job. Oh, look at the time. Our lesson is about to start...
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Nene

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Right!
Um, how should I start preparing or warming up?
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Byakkomachi

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First, let's use the mirror... Oh, before that.
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Byakkomachi

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There's something I need to tell you, Kusanagi.
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Nene

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Huh?
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Byakkomachi

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You're not officially enrolled here and you're only here for a limited time, but you will be treated the same as the rest of us.
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Byakkomachi

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Simultaneously, you'll be expected to act and produce results all on your own.
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Byakkomachi

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Things aren't going to be easy.
But I hope that you'll still do your best.
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Nene

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Yes!
I understand!
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Ballet Teacher

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When you perform a grand jeté, maintain control all the way down to your fingertips! You will not be able to dance with grace unless you have control over every part of your body!

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Students

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Understood!
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Nene

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...
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Nene

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(Even after all that training we did with Mikazukigumi...
My legs feel like jelly already just from ballet basics...!)
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Nene

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(But the others haven't stopped dancing for a second... Just how much stamina do they have...?!)
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Nene

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(Still, I can't let them leave me behind.)
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Nene

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(I have to keep going, no matter how hard any lesson gets!)

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Ballet Teacher

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That should be enough for today.
This lesson is adjourned.
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Nene

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Huff...! Huff...! Huff...!
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Nene

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(I can finally catch my breath...)
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Imura

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That was incredible, Kusanagi!
It's only your first day, but you managed to keep up!
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Mori

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I agree!
I remember being completely exhausted during my first day.
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Mori

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Please try to stay hydrated, since these practices are likely going to feel extra difficult while you try to get used to things around here.
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Nene

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Thank you! I'll be careful!

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Byakkomachi

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Excuse me, ma'am.
Do you have a little time right now?
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Ballet Teacher

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How can I help you, Ms. Byakkomachi?
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Byakkomachi

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Could I ask you to look over how I dance from the middle through the finale? I still feel like I'm missing something...
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Ballet Teacher

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But your form is near perfect.
It seems unnecessary to push yourself any harder...
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Ballet Teacher

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Alright, fine...
Show me. But only just this once.
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Byakkomachi

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Thank you!

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Nene

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She's so elegant...
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Mori

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She really is...
Even after that lesson, she doesn't look tired at all.
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Imura

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I know, right? I guess this is what it means to possess world-class talent.
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Nene

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World-class?
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Imura

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Yeah, she's so good that world-famous directors have been coming to visit our school in addition to seeing our shows. For example, Jack Howard, the creator of “Spirit”...

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Imura

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And he isn't alone. All sorts of people have been trying to recruit her.
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Nene

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Wait, really...?!
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Imura

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Yes, really!
You won't believe how many people have already asked her to audition for their troupes and companies!
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Imura

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But despite all that, she chose to enroll at Morinomiya! Because she loves this place so much!
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Nene

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I had no idea...
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Nene

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(It's clear that she has the talent to become a world-class performer. That's obvious just based on her aura and how refined her movements are...)
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Nene

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(If I'm going to do the same, I have to become as good as her at the very least.)
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Nene

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I'll have to do my best during our next lesson...!
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Voice Teacher

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Next, I'd like for you all to sing one at a time. We'll start with the front row at this end.
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Students

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Understood!
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Students

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Nene

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(Now we're having a singing lesson.
Everyone's good...)
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Nene

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(But this is my chance to do well...!)
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Nene

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(This is my wheelhouse, so I need to show everyone what I've got!)
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Voice Teacher

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Alright, next.
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Nene

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Okay!
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Nene

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Byakkomachi

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...!
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Students

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Wow...!
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Students

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Her voice is so beautiful...!
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Nene

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Nene

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Thank you. That's it from me...
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Voice Teacher

...
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Nene

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...?
Umm...
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Voice Teacher

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Oh, pardon me. Thank you.
Please take a seat.
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Nene

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O-Okay...
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Nene

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(She hesitated there for a second. Does that mean I didn't do well? I thought I did okay...)
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Nene

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(No, I don't have time for that right now. I need to stay focused on this lesson.)
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Voice Teacher

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Okay, that concludes today's lesson.
You'd like to tell them about it now, yes?
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Teacher

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Yes, so...
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Teacher

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As I'm sure you all already know, auditions for our next quarterly performance will be held soon.

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Byakkomachi

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...
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Students

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...
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Nene

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(Quarterly performance? Auditions?
This is news to me...)
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Nene

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(Also, what happened...?
Why do things feel so tense now all of a sudden?)
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Teacher

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The title of this performance will be announced tomorrow during your acting lesson. Please let us know if you know that you will not be present.
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Teacher

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Also, Ms. Kusanagi...
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Nene

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...!
Y-Yes?!
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Teacher

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We will be expecting you to audition for this performance.
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Nene

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Huh?