A few days later
Shibuya Park
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Minori
I'm Kohane's friend, Minori Hanasato! I've really been looking forward to meeting all of you today!
An
You're more than welcome! Kohane told me all about you guys, so I've been looking forward to this day too!
Akito
FYI, I'm not teaching you guys anything. We're just gonna have practice today like normal.
Toya
I agree with Azusawa. Akito says these things, but is really a nice person deep down.
Toya
Still, this is quite a surprise.
I didn't realize that you'd be bringing Hoshino here today, Azusawa.
I didn't realize that you'd be bringing Hoshino here today, Azusawa.
Ichika
Yes, we met when I was doing a street performance. After that, we started having lunch and even practicing singing together.
Minori
Yes, I am! I'm in a group called MORE MORE JUMP! and we're currently focused on making videos and doing livestreams online!
Minori
We even got to help put on an event at an elementary school the other day. We played with all the students and put on a show for them!
An
Yeah, I've known her forever. We've been friends, and rivals, for as long as I can remember.
Toya
First, we'll have you watch us to get a sense of what our performances are like. After that, we're hoping that you'll be able to jump in with us for a few parts. How does that sound?
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Akito & Toya
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Kohane & An
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Minori
She was really good when we went to the Seaside School, but Kohane's such an amazing singer...
An
♪——...
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Toya
Shiraishi, you have a habit of rushing into the chorus, which is causing Azusawa to fall out of rhythm.
Toya
And it's good that you helped Azusawa out back there, but it also caused you to fall behind during the next part. Just keep that in mind.
An
You're doing great for the most part, Toya, but your voice is sort of getting drowned out during the parts where we all sing together.
Nene
You guys really don't mince words with each other, huh? We never talk like this in my troupe.
An
Okay, wanna try singing all together now? No, wait, making you guys sing a song you don't know wouldn't exactly be fair...
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Ichika
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Akito
Hey, we can't hear you.
You'll never reach the people in the back if you're this quiet.
You'll never reach the people in the back if you're this quiet.
Ichika
♪————! ♪————!!
Ichika
(Shinonome is honestly a little scary, but he listens so closely and is willing to say what needs to be said.)
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Nene
♪~~~~...!
Toya
Your pitch and tone are excellent too. If you raise your volume just a little bit more, I believe you'll have no trouble reaching everyone in the back.
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Minori
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Akito
That sort of mistake is gonna cause a domino effect that ripples across the whole song. You have to stop it during the next part.
Toya
You were slightly out of rhythm as well. Try to stay calm and listen for what the others are doing.
An
But I like how your voice is full of so much energy! If you can learn to sing from your gut instead of your throat, it'll probably sound much better!
Minori
(This is incredible. They're giving me such good advice after singing for just a little bit. This is what Kohane's been doing all this time...?!)
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Ichika
But I understand how you feel, Minori. We were all able to see and hear things that we normally wouldn't have been able to.
Next Chapter: Just Go With It and Dance!