The Power of Regret

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Thank you for waiting, Ms. Kusanagi.
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Nene

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Oh, no. If anything, I really appreciate you setting aside the time to do this.
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Nene

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Thank you for agreeing to explain how the auditions for your quarterly performances work.
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Teacher

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Hehe. I'm more than happy to, since you just arrived here. So, to explain...
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We hold regular performances once every three months, but they're meant to only be seen by those at this school.
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The goal is to get everyone used to performing on stage. In other words, to give our students experience.
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Also, during the day of, everyone will get to see the other classes perform and take notes on their star actors.
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Nene

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I see...
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Our voice teacher asked to have you audition after hearing the way you sing.
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Nene

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What?
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I'm told you sounded incredible during your lesson just now. You're good even by Morinomiya's standards.
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Thus, the other teachers and I believe that the other students will benefit from you participating.
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Nene

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...!
Really? Thank you very much!
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Hehe. I hope you do well.
However...
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Only those who are chosen will be allowed to perform on stage.
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Which is why everyone is always doing their best... They'll be preparing for these auditions like their lives depend on it, so you'll need to do the same, Ms. Kusanagi.
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Nene

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Oh...
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Nene

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Understood.
I promise to do my best...!
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Teacher

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Wonderful! I'll be expecting good results.

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Nene

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(Like their lives depend on it, huh...?)
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Nene

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(That explains why things felt so tense back there.)
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Nene

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(But I have to do my best...)
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Nene

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(I need to capitalize on this opportunity if I want to keep growing!)
Wonderland SEKAI
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Nene

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So, I'll be auditioning for their next quarterly performance.
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Emu

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Wow...! That's great, Nene!
You get to audition for one of their shows already?!
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Len

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Yeah, auditioning sounds like fun!
I wish I could compete for a role!
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Rin

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Hehe. Competing against everyone sounds like a lot of fun♪
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Nene

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Oh, I'm not sure “fun” is the word I'd use, based on how the others reacted...
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Tsukasa

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*Sob*
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Emu

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Huh? What's wrong, Tsukasa?
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Tsukasa

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I'm so jealous!!!!

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Nene

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Huh?!
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Tsukasa

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*Sob*
I wanted to compete for a role...!
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Tsukasa

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Morinomiya Music Academy's auditions are supposed to be extremely challenging! You stand to learn so much just by participating...!
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Rui

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We heard that the all-boys class also holds regular performances.
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Rui

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Unfortunately, due to the timing being different, we won't be able to audition for anything.
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Len

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What?! That's terrible...!!
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Tsukasa

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*Sigh*
Terrible is an understatement... Especially since auditions like these shine a spotlight on areas which need improving...
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Nene

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Yeah, that is true...
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Nene

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Remember how much you improved when we did “The Happy Phoenix”?
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Tsukasa

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Exactly! Ordeals such as these are great learning experiences in disguise! So, not being allowed to participate is beyond unfortunate...
*Sob*
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Len

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In other words, auditions are a golden opportunity to improve as a performer...!

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Len

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So, this is a huge chance for Nene to improve as a singer and actress!
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Tsukasa

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Precisely!
As sad as I am about not being able to participate, we should give Nene all the support she deserves!
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Len

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Right. We gotta cheer her on like crazy!
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Len

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Here we go, Nene, here we go!
We believe in you, Nene!
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Tsukasa

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Hah hah hah!
I'll even send some of my star power your way when you go to audition!
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Emu

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I'll also give you lots of support!
By...! Uhh...! Sending you my smile power!
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Rin

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Me too♪
Here's my break-a-leg audition power!
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Rui

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Then, I'll send some of my director power♪
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Nene

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Not necessary...
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Nene

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Still, thanks, you guys.
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Nene

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(They're definitely right about this audition being a huge opportunity.)
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Nene

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(If I'm gonna grow as an actress, then I have to throw everything I have at it!)
Next Chapter: Tension in the Air