Main Street
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Mizuki
I wasn't expecting to see you around the stalls, Rui, since I thought you and your troupe would be getting ready for your show.
Rui
They're currently going through the performances by elementary schools, so it's a bit crowded backstage. We'll head over a little later.
Tsukasa
Our show's this evening, so you should come watch! We've prepared something that's going to be perfect for this place at that time of day!
Ena
You're Kamishiro, right? And Kusanagi? We met when we got lost on that mountain. Thank you for saving us that time.
Mizuki
Rui's my friend from junior high, Kanade. He's also the one who gave us those tickets to PXL.
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Rui
Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.
We'll be performing later this evening, so I hope you get a chance to see our show.
We'll be performing later this evening, so I hope you get a chance to see our show.
Mizuki
We have one more person in our group, but she can't meet up until later this evening.
Mizuki
I'm sure we'll be able to meet up in time for your show, but I kinda wanted to introduce you guys to her...
Phoenix Wonderland
Wonder Stage
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Rui
Mizuki and the others will also be here, so we'll need to put on a better performance than... Hm?
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Emu
The thing is, this older girl I know at school came to see our show today, but she doesn't seem very happy...
Nene
Hehe. That's really nice of you, Emu.
I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but I hope this person ends up feeling better as a result.
I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but I hope this person ends up feeling better as a result.
Ena
So, something not so pleasant happened to Mafuyu that day and really wasn't feeling good...
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Mizuki
Yeah, she's right!
I bet she's gonna feel even better after seeing you guys' show today, Emu!
I bet she's gonna feel even better after seeing you guys' show today, Emu!
Rui
(I still don't have all the details, but for Emu and this other person's sake, I'd like to do what I can during today's show...)
Tsukasa
Wait! It's almost time for Saki and her band to play! We need to head over now to find some good seats!
Shibuya Festa - Stage Area
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Akito
I'm guessing everyone walking around outside the stage area can also probably see what's going on. How do you feel? Nervous?
Toya
You're nervous?
But you've definitely sung in front of more people by the Scramble Crossing...
But you've definitely sung in front of more people by the Scramble Crossing...
An
Haha. I know it's gonna be your first time singing at an outdoor venue, Kohane, but let's do our best!
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Akito
It's always important to see the kinds of performances everyone else is doing. Also, the people behind you...
Toya
Yes, we still have some time on our hands, but we came early to see Azusawa's friends and Saki since we knew they'd be performing.
Akito
(I'm seeing Momoi and her friends over that way. It looks like they're disguising themselves to blend in.)
Tsukasa
Still, I can't wait to see Saki and her band perform! I really don't get enough chances to since our shows always seem to conflict with theirs...
Kohane
Oh, that reminds me. Ichika said that Saki came up with a really amazing song the other day.
Nene
Hehe. I'm really looking forward to hearing Hoshino sing. Especially since I haven't really heard her sing during a show yet...
Mizuki
Whoa, Kanade, your friend's band must be pretty famous! I'm getting all excited now!
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Mizuki
That's still really lucky!
We're all sitting just over there, so technically you'll be able to watch the show with us, right?
We're all sitting just over there, so technically you'll be able to watch the show with us, right?
Mizuki
(Plus, our group's pretty huge right now. That might prevent Mafuyu from just relaxing and being herself.)
Junior High Schooler
E-Excuse me!
Can you tell me where the restrooms are?
Can you tell me where the restrooms are?
Rui
(But Emu has a way of knowing how others feel, so there may be something going on that I'm not seeing.)
Rui
(Even understanding how oneself feels can be difficult. It wouldn't be good to intrude or overstep my bounds...)
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Ichika
Most of you are probably seeing us for the first time, so we're hoping that our show helps you remember who we are.
Ichika
We actually did our very first show as a band at an outdoor venue like this one. We all felt really nervous that time and I even had a little trouble singing...
Ichika
But that experience led us to our current goal... To become professional musicians.
Ichika
Since then, we've been writing our own songs with original lyrics. We've had our share of successes and failures...
Ichika
But we want to play in a way that really moves people's hearts. We want to do that more than anything.
Ichika
We've poured everything we have into each of our songs, so I hope you enjoy them! And please enjoy the show!
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Nene
Hoshino's gotten so much better...
I'm probably gonna need to start asking her for lessons.
I'm probably gonna need to start asking her for lessons.
An
So much power!
They must've been practicing a ton! It's clear just by the way they're singing!
They must've been practicing a ton! It's clear just by the way they're singing!
Toya
Yes, and their rhythm section's in perfect sync. Also, their songs have this way of reaching into your heart.
Mizuki
I can totally tell why you really like them, Kanade! It's like they're exuding cuteness and coolness at the same time!
Kanade
(Hoshino's singing voice is so pretty and has so much power... But her band is also playing incredibly as a whole.)
Rui
I'd heard that Saki's band was trying to go pro, but this is completely beyond what I was expecting...
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Ichika
But I'm hoping that we'll be able to write and play those kinds of songs someday...
Backstage
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Ichika
Yeah, and we got a good response from the crowd...! I think we were able to make full use of everything we learned during our training sessions.
Shiho
Even though we were playing at an outdoor venue, Ichika, your voice seemed to reach pretty far. It looked like even the people way in the back could hear you well.
Saki
Yeah, it was great to see everyone having so much fun! Thanks for suggesting that we perform at Shibuya Festa, Hona!
Spectator A
That band was really good.
What was their name again?
What was their name again?
Spectator B
Oh, the flyer I got from them should say. Leo/need. I remember them saying that they usually perform at live houses.
Spectator A
Really?
It might be fun to go hear them play sometime.
It might be fun to go hear them play sometime.
Spectator A
Hang on. What's this thing? A sea urchin?
Spectator B
Huh? I thought it was a scrubbing brush.
Shiho
I wouldn't worry too much about that. The important thing is that they remember who we are.
Ichika
Right.
We can keep trying different ideas regarding that while doing our best to have more people listen to our songs.
We can keep trying different ideas regarding that while doing our best to have more people listen to our songs.
Next Chapter: The Other Side Of The Festival