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Nanamin

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Our next team will be doing a belly dance performance!
The stage is all yours!

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Hey, this dance routine's pretty cool!
Actually, all the teams up to this point have been really good!
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Toya

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I agree. From what I've been hearing, the opening act was also fairly spectacular.
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Akito

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Oh, that was Momoi's group.
It would've been nice to see their performance. Too bad we had morning practice...
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Kohane

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I really wanted to see Minori and her group perform too... We should go see them together the next time we can!
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Totally!
But Leo/need was also really good. The crowd went nuts when they played!
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Kohane

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Yeah, and they played with so much power... I think it's the most energy I've felt from an act all day.
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Akito

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Yeah.
Hm...?

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Akito

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Sorry, I need to go for a bit.
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Hm? Where are you going, Akito?
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Akito

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Shota asked me to do a soundcheck with him. I'll be right back.
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Toya

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Then, I'll also...
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Akito

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No, this shouldn't take long at all. You guys wait here. I'll be right back.
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Kohane

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Thank you, Shinonome.
We'll see you in a little bit.
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Tsukasa

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Ah, I never knew that such a dance existed! This is turning into quite a nice learning opportunity!
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Saki

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Wow! That's so cool!
I wanna try doing something like that too.
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Emu

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Then, let's try it together... Eep!

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Nene

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Wh-Whoa...!
It's a really strong gust...!
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Shiho

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The wind's starting to pick up.
But the forecast said it's gonna be sunny today.
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Rui

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You're right...
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Rui

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Our act is fast approaching, so I may want to change and start making my final checks.
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Emu

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Huh? Final checks?
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Rui

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For the Super Deluxe Ejection Device.
I'd like to make some adjustments to it since attempting to fly in these winds would prove rather perilous.
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Rui

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Tsukasa, you and the others stay here and enjoy everyone's performances since Saki and her band will also be joining you.
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Tsukasa

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Right, well...
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Nene

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Then, we'll stay here.
Thanks, Rui.
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Emu

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Oh, I'll go with you!
Things should go faster if we work together♪
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Rui

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Hehe. Thank you, Emu.
Then, shall we?
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Tsukasa

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Okay, Rui, Emu, good luck!
Backstage

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Rui

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Hmm... This wind is very concerning...
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Rui

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I'm glad I decided to check up on it.
Somebody was bound to get hurt if we decided to fire it at its normal power in this weather.
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Emu

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Yeah, somebody getting hurt would turn everyone's smiles upside down...! Is there anything I can do to help, Rui?
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Rui

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Then, would you mind handing me the screwdriver that's in the toolbox there?
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Emu

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Roger! Here you are!
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Rui

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Thank you.
...
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Rui

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(Based on the wind's speed and direction, I should lower the power a little more...)
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Rui

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Okay, that should do it.
But I really should test it out first.
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Emu

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Oh, wanna try it on me?
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Rui

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No, I'll do it.
My build is closer to that of Tsukasa's.
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Emu

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Oh, I know...!
I'll lay down some mats to make sure you don't get hurt!

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Rui

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Ah, much appreciated.
Now, for your own safety, you're going to need to move away from the device.
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Emu

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Okay!

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Rui

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Alright, I'll engage the switch and...
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Rui

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Three, two, one...

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Emu

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Whoa! That's so amazing!
Rui, you went all whoosh into the air!
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Rui

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Hehe. Thank you.
I was able to land where I intended to.
This power setting should do just fine.
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Rui

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But let's test it once more just to make sure.
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Rui

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Three, two, one... Huh?!

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Rui

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(Uh oh...!
The wind's pushing me towards...!)

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Rui

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Oof...!

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Emu

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R-Rui!
Are you okay?!
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Rui

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Yes... Well, maybe not...
The wind made me miss my mark, and I seem to have gotten injured as a result.

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Emu

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What?!
Where?!
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Rui

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My hands and elbows... I seem to have scraped them during the landing. Also, I think I twisted my right ankle. I hope this pain goes down before our show.
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Emu

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*Gasp*
We have to treat you quickly!
Uhh... Uhh...
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Rui

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But we should be fine now...
If random gusts are all we have to worry about, then I just have to make the right adjustments. As long as he sticks the landing...
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Emu

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Rui, that's not important right now!
We have to take care of you somehow!
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Emu

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Because we won't be able to put on a smile-filled show without you!
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Rui

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Yes, right...
My apologies, Emu.
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Rui

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But it's nothing serious, so as long as we disinfect my wounds and bandage them up, I should be... Ow!
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Emu

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What's wrong?!
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Rui

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This is bad...
My leg hurts more than I realized.
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Emu

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What?!
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Emu

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I know! Where's the first aid kit...?!
Wait, no! We should find the nurse's office or whatever the equivalent is here...!

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Akito

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Shota seems pretty busy...
I guess operations isn't exactly an easy job.
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Akito

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Hey, what are you doing sitting in a place like this?
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Rui

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Ah, Shinonome.
You seem to have caught me at a bad time.
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Emu

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A-Akito!
Thank goodness you're here!

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Emu

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The thing is, Rui made this device that makes him go whoosh through the air, but the wind blew at a bad time and he got hurt!
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Emu

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I don't know what to do since I'm not sure where the nurse's office is for this place...!!
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Akito

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Whoa, Otori, calm down...
Nurse's office? You mean the first aid tent?
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Emu

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Yeah, that!
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Rui

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Ah, but I'm okay...
Shinonome, your team is performing soon, so I'll be fine on my own...
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Rui

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*Wince*
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Emu

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Rui...!
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Akito

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Looks like we have no choice...
Kamishiro, hang onto my shoulder.
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Rui

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But you have a performance to do.
You don't have time to be doing any of this, do you...?
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Akito

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No, not really...
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Emu

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B-But if we don't, we won't be able to do our show, Rui...!
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Rui

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That's...
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Akito

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*Sigh*
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Akito

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Don't you remember what you said that one time? The thing about doing whatever it takes to make a show succeed.

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Rui

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No, I am simply trying to give this ceremony the show that it deserves.
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Rui

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Which is why I'll do anything right now if it means convincing you to join us.
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Rui

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I feel no guilt over that whatsoever.
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Akito

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If you really meant that, then you should be asking others for help right now.
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Rui

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Yes, you're right...
Okay, I'll gladly accept your assistance.
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Akito

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And there's nothing wrong with that.
Now, where's the first aid tent...?
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Emu

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Um, where was it...?!
Uhh... Wait, I know!
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Emu

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Asahina's volunteering at the festival, and she's assigned to this area right now. She might know where it is!
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Rui

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(Asahina...? That girl from before...?)
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Emu

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I think she was... Aha!
Asahina!

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Mafuyu

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Otori...?
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Mafuyu

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This is the first aid tent.
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Emu

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Thank you so much, Asahina!
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Mafuyu

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You're welcome.
But getting injured before your performance is quite unfortunate... I hope you feel better soon.
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Rui

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Yes, I appreciate it.
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Mafuyu

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Anyway, let's ask whoever's in charge for... Huh?
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Akito

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There's no one here...
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Emu

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Huh?
Yeah, you're right! Why is that?!
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Rui

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They may be somewhere else dealing with a separate injury or accident...
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Akito

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Seriously?
We came all this way... Are you going to be okay in time for your show?
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Rui

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We may not have a choice. We can't not do our show, so I'll have to perform like this if need be.
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Emu

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B-But it really hurts when you walk, right?
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Akito

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We need to give your foot support by wrapping it, but we probably shouldn't use any of their supplies without asking first...
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Mafuyu

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...
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Mafuyu

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Would you like me to do it?
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Akito

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Huh?
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Mafuyu

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The instruction sheet that I was given said that volunteers are allowed to use any supplies and equipment they need.
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Mafuyu

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Also, if we don't treat this soon, it's going to get worse.
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Rui

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Thank you...
Then, if you don't mind.
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Mafuyu

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Understood.
Otori, would you mind looking for the first aid kit with me? It should be somewhere on that shelf.
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Emu

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Yes, ma'am!

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Akito

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(I knew she seemed familiar...
I think she's in the same music group as Ena...)
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Emu

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Asahina, I found the first aid kit!
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Mafuyu

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Hehe. Thank you.
Let's see what we have...
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Akito

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Well, she seems pretty reliable, so I guess we can leave the rest to her...
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Rui

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You played no small part in saving me, Shinonome. I really appreciate what you did.
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Rui

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And your team is performing soon, no?
I'm sure you need some time to get prepared, so please feel free to go.
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Akito

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Right.
Then, I'll be going...
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Akito

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Oh...
I'll let Tsukasa and Kusanagi know about what happened.
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Rui

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Oh, um... That won't be necessary...
I wouldn't want them to begin worrying just as we're about to perform.
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Rui

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Fortunately, my role in this show is a minor one. I won't be putting a damper on Tsukasa and the others' performances.
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Akito

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That's not the problem here...
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Rui

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Huh?
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Akito

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I'm saying that you shouldn't try to do everything yourself if you want to produce something good.
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Rui

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Hehe. You're right...
Then, would you mind telling them?
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Akito

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Sure thing.
Is there anything else you'd like me to tell them?
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Rui

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In that case...
Can you tell them that I'll be right there and they don't need to worry?
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Akito

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Okay.
Then, I'll see you later on stage.
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Rui

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Alright, see you later.

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Mafuyu

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Okay, I have everything I need, so I'll begin treating you. Um...
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Rui

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Oh, my name is Kamishiro.
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Mafuyu

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Okay, Kamishiro, we'll start by going over your symptoms. Does it hurt when I press here?
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Rui

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Yes, a little.
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Mafuyu

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I see. I believe it's a minor sprain.
We'll need to ice it for a bit.
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Emu

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Thank you so much, Asahina!
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Emu

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I hope this means you can still be in our show, Rui...
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Mafuyu

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Right. That's why you're all here.
Ideally, you should rest and stay off it...
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Mafuyu

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But for now, we'll ice it and try to get you enough time to rest. I'll go and get the ice bag.
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Emu

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Thank you very much!
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Rui

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Yes, you've been a great help.
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Mafuyu

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Okay, all done.
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Mafuyu

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It's not a good idea to walk on it immediately, so you'll want to stay off it and rest until your show is about to start.
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Emu

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That was amazing, Asahina!
You treated him all zing-zang-zoom...!
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Mafuyu

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Hehe. It was nothing, really.
Oh, in these sorts of situations, it's always important to keep RICE in mind.
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Emu

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Rice? Like the food?
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Mafuyu

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Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
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Mafuyu

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It's how you're supposed to treat sprains and strains, and it's a good mnemonic to remember for those situations.
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Emu

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Whoa...!
It's like you're a real doctor!
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Emu

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Where did you learn all that?
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Mafuyu

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It's just something I came across while studying for entrance exams into medical school...
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Rui

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Ah, Asahina, you're studying to become a doctor? That explains why you seemed to know what you were doing.
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Mafuyu

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...
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Mafuyu

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Yes, um... That's right...
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Rui

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...?

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Stall Worker

Sorry, are there any first aiders here?!
I got a little burned while using the hot plate at the yakisoba stall...!
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Mafuyu

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Oh, um... If you wait just a moment, I'll...
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Rui

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No, you should go help them out.
Outside of my scrapes, you've already done plenty for me.
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Mafuyu

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Thank you.
I'll be right back.
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Mafuyu

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Oh, the burn area's pretty large. We'll need to use the sink next door...
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Stall Worker

Sorry.
I really appreciate it... Ow!
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Mafuyu

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Are you feeling okay?
We'll need to move quickly since it's easy for burns to leave scars.

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Emu

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*Gasp*
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Emu

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It was just for a second...
But I think Asahina just smiled...!
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Rui

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...?
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Rui

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(I couldn't actually tell the difference just now...)
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Rui

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(But she does seem more at ease compared to when I saw her for the first time...)
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Mafuyu

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Okay, all finished.
You should be fine now, but please have a doctor look at it if possible.
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Stall Worker

Thanks, miss! That was incredible!
I really appreciate what you did for me!
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Mafuyu

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It was nothing.
I'm just glad that I could help.
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Rui

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...
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Rui

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(This is just my guess...)
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Rui

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(But she doesn't seem like a doctor. More like a...)
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