Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop

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Hasegawa

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<Comments...? Oh, did you see them?>
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Haruka

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Yes...
We noticed that your video had quite a few negative comments...
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Hasegawa

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<They're wrong!
I didn't steal anything!>
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Minori

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...!!
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Hasegawa

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<My song isn't a copy of someone else's...!>
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Haruka

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It's okay, Hasegawa.
We know you didn't do any of what they said.
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Airi

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This sort of attention can cause others to get ideas. Seriously, if I ever find the jerk that started this, they're in for some trouble!
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Shizuku

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Yes. So please try to settle down.
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Hasegawa

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<Thank goodness...
I was worried that you'd be on their side...>

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Minori

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...
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Minori

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U-Um... Hasegawa!
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Minori

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I know you probably don't feel great right now after seeing all the horrible things those people said...
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Minori

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But try not to forget about everyone who supports you and liked your song!
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Hasegawa

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<Huh...?>
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Minori

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The truth is... There was a time when I had to deal with having a target on my back...
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Minori

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But I still managed to find supporters in that sea of negativity...
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Minori

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Once I knew that was possible, I was able to muster up the courage to move forward...!
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Hasegawa

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<Hanasato...>
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Minori

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So...
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Minori

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You can get back to working on our song once you've had a chance to settle down!
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Minori

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I, as well as all those who support you, will be eagerly waiting for you to dazzle us with your song!
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Hasegawa

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<...>
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Hasegawa

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<Thank you... I really appreciate it...>
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Hasegawa

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<But... It's no use...>
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Minori

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What?
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Hasegawa

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<I've tried working on that song...
But I feel totally stuck...>
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Haruka

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Stuck...?

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Haruka

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What do you mean by that...?
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Hasegawa

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<Some people said this in the comments...>
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Hasegawa

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<“Hearing this when I'm trying to focus on real problems is the worst.”>
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Hasegawa

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<“I didn't want to hear it, but people started blasting it in class because it's popular or whatever. It's awful.”>
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Minori

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What...?!
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Hasegawa

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<Lately, my body begins shivering uncontrollably whenever I sit at my desk and try to work on a song...>
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Hasegawa

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<I was just trying to spread hope with my song, but I ended up hurting these people...>
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Hasegawa

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<My mind wants to create, but my hands refuse to do what they're told...!>
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Haruka

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...!!

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Haruka

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My legs... They won't move...
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Haruka

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Wh-Why... Why won't they move?
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Haruka

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...
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Hasegawa

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<But I'm still determined to finish writing your song.>
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Hasegawa

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<So... Please...
Can I have a little more time...?>
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Haruka

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...
Stage SEKAI

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Miku

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And this is where you're at now...?
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Minori

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Yeah...
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Minori

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I... I couldn't do anything for her...
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Haruka

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That's not true. What you said about her supporters still being there for her must've gotten through to her...
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Minori

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Right... Thanks...
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Rin

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But isn't there anything we can do?!
We can't just leave her alone like this!
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Airi

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Yeah...
But we don't even know what to say at this point...
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Airi

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She knows she has others supporting her, but her body won't listen...
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Shizuku

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Right.
And the state she's in... It's just like...
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Minori

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Oh...
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Haruka

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Yeah, you're right...
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Haruka

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She's me... Well, past me...
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Len

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What do you mean...?
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Haruka

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There was a time when I felt so “scared” that my body refused to do what it was told.
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Rin

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Oh, that's right...!
It was a different reason, but you also...
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Haruka

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*Nod*
Whenever I tried to go on stage, my legs would freeze up.
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Haruka

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Please, try not to look so sad.
I managed to overcome that with everyone's help.
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Haruka

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However... That's also sort of why I don't really know what to say to her right now.
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Haruka

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Even after receiving so much support from so many people...

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ASRUN Members

We'll be fine, Haruka!
I'm sure you'll be back on stage after you take a short break!
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ASRUN Members

I get that you feel bad about this since you're the responsible type and all, but that's also why it might be good for you to relax more.
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Manager

We'll be consulting with a specialist as well, so let's just try to get through this together.
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Haruka

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But even after hearing all those kinds words and seeing so many people about it, my legs wouldn't stop shaking.
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Miku

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...
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Minori

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Haruka...
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Shizuku

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We were able to give you a show, Haruka, so isn't there something we can give Hasegawa...?
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Airi

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There is that option.
However...
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Airi

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I think what she needs most right now is some sort of proof that her song can “spread hope to others”.
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Airi

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But Minori's already told her that...
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Minori

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...
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KAITO

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This is quite the conundrum...
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MEIKO

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Yes, it's become a question of how to free someone from the “fear” that's petrifying them...
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Miku

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Oh...
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Miku

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That's it!
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KAITO

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Huh? Miku, did you think of something?
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Minori

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What should we do?!
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Miku

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So...!
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Miku

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Wh-What if we tickled her?!

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MEIKO

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I see. Her reflexes will force her to...
No, that's not what we're trying to accomplish here!
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Len

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What made you come up with that, Miku?
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Miku

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So... Luka tickled me this one time when I was feeling really nervous and it did wonders for me. I was thinking that we could try doing the same thing...
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Minori

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Haha! I didn't know that!
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Airi

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Hehe. It actually kinda worked, so it might be worth a try!
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Miku

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Hehe...
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Luka

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Oh, it's nice to hear that you like my favorite trick so much.
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Rin

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Haruka...
Haruka's Room

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Haruka

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...

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Hasegawa

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<My mind wants to create, but my hands refuse to do what they're told...!>
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Haruka

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(I know exactly how that feels...)
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Haruka

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(The more you push yourself into a corner, the less your body is willing to respond...)
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Haruka

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(But as much as I empathize with her, I don't know what to do about it...)
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Haruka

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Even when I'm the one who understands how she feels the most...

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Haruka

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Oh...
A message from Mai.
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Mai

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<I hope you enjoy our show tomorrow! I'm sure you'll find the venue fine, but I'll send over a map just in case!>
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Haruka

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Hehe. I can't wait to see Mai's show...
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Haruka

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(But is it okay for me to go have fun at a time like this? Right when Hasegawa's suffering so much...)
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???

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<Haaaruuukaaa!>
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Haruka

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Huh...?

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Rin

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<It's me, Rin♪
Here today to make everybody smile!>

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Haruka

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Rin? What are you doing here all of a sudden...?
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Rin

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<You seemed really down, so I came to take a look.>
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Haruka

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I see... I'm sorry for making you worry.
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Rin

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<No, don't apologize! You worry about me whenever I'm in a bad place, right, Haruka?>
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Rin

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<So this is your chance to ask me for help!>
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Rin

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<But you might not need it since you've got a good head on your shoulders. I mean, you're such a great singer and dancer...>
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Haruka

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Hehe. I'm really not that great, but thank you, Rin...
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Haruka

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So, Rin, what would you do?
She's going through the exact same thing I did, but I have no idea how to help her...
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Rin

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<Hmm...>
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Rin

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<If I were you... I'd cheer myself up by having lots of fun!>
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Haruka

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What?
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Rin

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<How can you save someone when you aren't feeling very good yourself?>

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Rin

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<That's why I'd temporarily set aside whatever's bothering me and cheer myself up by having lots of fun!>
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Haruka

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Hehe. You're right.
I'd forgotten how important that is. If things went on like this, I wouldn't have had the energy to help anyone.
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Haruka

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That also reminds me of how my old groupmates used to say, “You worry too much because you're the responsible type.”
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Rin

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<But I think that's one of your best qualities, Haruka♪>
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Haruka

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Hehe. Thanks.
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Rin

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<But! If you still don't feel great after taking the time to relax and have lots of fun...>
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Haruka

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Then what happens?
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Rin

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<Miku and I are gonna tickle you silly!
So if that does happen, come over to SEKAI whenever you like♪>
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Haruka

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Huh? Hehe...!
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Haruka

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Alright, I might have to tickle you all back in return.
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Rin

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Oh, that sounds fun!
We can have a big ticklefest!
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Haruka

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Thank you, Rin.
I feel much better now because of you.
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Haruka

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Same...
After all, we're both here to spread hope.
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