Live House

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Shiho

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(“Who's Leo/need?”
“Why are these newbies the opening act?”)
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Shiho

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(“Their agency must've shoved them in where no one wants them.”
“Can't you guys get a better band?”)
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Honami

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These comments...
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Shiho

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The opening acts for Free Cluster are usually bands like them, ones that have proven skills and staying power.
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Shiho

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While we're still just getting on our feet.
It only makes sense that some people would be disappointed to see us.
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Ichika

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Yeah, true...
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Ichika

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It makes sense people will feel that way.
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Saki

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Yeah, but...
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Saki

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I'm starting to feel a little scared...
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Ichika

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Saki...
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Honami

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Me too...
Up until this point, we've played in front of plenty of people who didn't know who we were...
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Honami

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But we've never really played in front of those who hold negative opinions about us from the start.
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Saki

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Yeah...
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Shiho

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...
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Shiho

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(This isn't completely unexpected.
But still...)
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Shiho

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(It's tough to read these kinds of comments...)
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Shiho

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(And it's perfectly normal for the others to feel scared.)
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Shiho

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(That being said...)
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Shiho

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It's true, we're just finding our feet, and we still need a lot of work. Our name recognition, experience, and even our skills are still lacking...
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Shiho

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I'm sure we've all come to realize that recently.
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Ichika

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Yeah, you're right.
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Shiho

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But even so... All we can do is do it.
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Shiho

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Because we're pros now.
It's our duty to entertain our guests by playing compelling music for them.
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Shiho

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All of them. No ifs, ands or buts.
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Shiho

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We can't do anything about our skills and inexperience right now... But we are ready to do what we have to as professional musicians.
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Shiho

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We've gotta go out there, put on a good performance, get everyone excited and set the perfect stage for Ms. Naruse and her band.

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Ichika

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I agree with Shiho.
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Saki

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Me too. Sorry for acting all scared a second ago...
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Saki

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But I'm fine now!
Let's keep practicing lots and lots to make sure everyone who comes has a really fun time!
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Honami

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Right...! We just need to do everything in our power to put on the best show we can for them!
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Naruse

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...
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Naruse

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(I was a little worried since it hasn't been long since they made their debut...)
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Naruse

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(But I guess those worries were misplaced.)

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Naruse

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You all sound very motivated.
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Saki

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*Gasp*
Ms. Naruse...
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Ichika

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Did you hear all that?
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Naruse

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Sorry, I actually got back a little while ago. I kept missing my chance to say something.
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Honami

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No, that's okay.
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Naruse

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Anyway, shall we resume?
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Naruse

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I want to see Leo/need put on a performance that puts any naysayers to rest!
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Shiho

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We will!
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Shiho

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(Ms. Naruse has faith in us.)
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Shiho

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(We don't have much time left until the show. But we have to find a way to move the audience's hearts.)
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Shiho

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(We need to put on the perfect polish and fulfill our duty... As professionals.)
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Shiho

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(We will...!)
The day of the show
Green Room

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Saki

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Whoa...! More and more people are coming in...!
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Ichika

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Yeah. This monitor doesn't show all of the seats, but it looks like about half of the arena's already been filled.
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Ichika

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I didn't really grasp the scale when we were rehearsing, so seeing all these people... It's pretty overwhelming.
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Honami

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And we're going to play in front of all of them...
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Shiho

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Yeah, I'm a little nervous...
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Saki

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Wait, Shiho, you're nervous?!
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Shiho

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Well, yeah.
This is our first time playing such a big venue.
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Saki

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Then, let's do a chant that helps us relax! Oh, or would you rather we had a big group hug?!
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Shiho

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Chant aside, a group hug just sounds like something that you wanna do.
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Saki

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Hehe. Because hugs are so comforting♪
Here, my arms are wide open...

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Naruse

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Pardon me.
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Saki

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Oh, Ms. Naruse!
How can we help you?
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Naruse

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It's almost showtime, so I thought I'd stop in to give you a slap on the back.
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Naruse

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Remember, you're the first ones our audience is going to hear. We're counting on you.
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Ichika

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Thank you...!
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Shiho

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We promise to do our best.
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Naruse

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Don't worry. You've done everything you can, so all that's left is for you to go all out.
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Naruse

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I've given you advice, but you already had what it takes to really wow an audience from the start.
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Naruse

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That strong will to move their hearts with your music.
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Shiho

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(Oh...)
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Naruse

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Go give them everything you have.
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Shiho

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We will!
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Naruse

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And hey, it's not often that you get to play at a big venue like this, so don't forget to have lots of fun while you're out there.
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Naruse

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Just imagine it.
From the front row to the top of the third deck, over ten thousand people will be going wild as you play for them.
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Naruse

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And you get to see that from the stage. How cool is that?
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Shiho

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(Everyone going wild as we play for them...?)
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Shiho

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(I'm having trouble imagining that.)
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Shiho

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(But if that does actually happen, then...)
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Naruse

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Anyway, break a leg.
I'm really looking forward to your performance.
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Honami

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Thank you...!
We really appreciate it!

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???

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<Girls!>
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Ichika

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Huh...?

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Ichika

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Miku! Everyone...!
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Miku

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<We came to show you our support, but I guess we're a little late.>
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Ichika

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Not at all.
I think we all feel a little better after seeing your faces.
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Rin

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<Really?! Hehe. Thank goodness♪
Good luck, everyone!>
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Saki

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Thanks! We'll leave our phones just off-stage, so feel free to watch us! We promise to put on an amazing show!
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KAITO

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<We can't wait.>
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MEIKO

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<Go knock their socks off!>
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Honami

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Alright, wanna do our usual thing?
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Saki

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Our usual thing... Oh, you mean our star pieces?
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Shiho

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Yeah. I think we'll all feel better if we stick to our normal routine.
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Ichika

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Hehe. I agree.
How about you lead this time, Shiho?
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Shiho

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Huh? Me?
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Ichika

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Yeah. I mean, you were pretty instrumental in getting us to this point.
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Honami

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I agree. I'd also like for you to lead, Shiho.
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Saki

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See? Even our leader is saying that you should!
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Shiho

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Okay...
Then...

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Shiho

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Let's go out there, give it everything we have and move the hearts of everyone out there.
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Shiho

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And while we make them go wild, we're gonna have a ton of fun too.
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Shiho

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Let's do this!
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Honami, Ichika & Saki

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Yeah!
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