Holiday
Minori's Room
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Minori
In preparation for their next show, Chihiro, I will be giving you a special lecture about ASRUN!
Chihiro
We're just going to see them perform, right? Is this really necessary?
Minori
Yes, it is!
These shows are way more fun when you know their songs, cheers and dance routines!!
These shows are way more fun when you know their songs, cheers and dance routines!!
Chihiro
Yeah, I guess you have a point.
I do want to enjoy it as much as possible.
I do want to enjoy it as much as possible.
Chihiro
Also, it'll give me an opportunity to learn more about dancing.
Chihiro
Hehe. Yeah.
Chihiro
We're starting there?!
Shouldn't I be learning about their dances and how to cheer?
Shouldn't I be learning about their dances and how to cheer?
Minori
Wait, actually! We can talk about how to interpret their songs! Apparently, their newest song, “Maidenly Honey Mustard” is supposed to be about...!!
Chihiro
No, you're missing my point...
Several tens of minutes later
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Chihiro
Hey... Hey...
Minori
Chi, you gotta put more effort into it! Haruka and the others won't feel your energy if you don't!
Chihiro
I know, but this is more embarrassing than I expected...
Minori
Hey, that was great!
I knew a dancer like you would get the choreography in no time!
I knew a dancer like you would get the choreography in no time!
Chihiro
I don't normally do these kinds of dances though...
Chihiro
But the part for the chorus is pretty fun. Compared to the rest of the routine, it seems a lot easier. I think they made it that way so everyone else can dance along.
Minori
Yeah, you might be right...!
I never really thought about it that way, but that makes a lot of sense! It's easy for anyone to learn!
I never really thought about it that way, but that makes a lot of sense! It's easy for anyone to learn!
Minori
Oh, but when you become a veteran fan like me, you learn to master the other parts too!
Chihiro
Yeah, you are pretty good at copying these kinds of dance routines, Minori. You're usually the fastest to learn new moves during dance classes too.
Minori
Also, I already learned the dance routine for ASRUN's new song, so if I can do it during the show...
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ASRUN Fans
Look at her! She's incredible!
We released this song just the other day, but she's already mastered it!
We released this song just the other day, but she's already mastered it!
ASRUN Fans
You're dancing like an idol!
Have you signed with an agency already?
Have you signed with an agency already?
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Haruka
The dance routine for “Maidenly Honey Mustard” isn't an easy one. I'm very impressed by how you've mastered it already.
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ASRUN Fans
Whoa!
She became a member just like that!
She became a member just like that!
ASRUN Fans
I'm definitely gonna become your fan! I'll never forget what happened here today!
ASRUN Fans
Minori! Minori! Minori! Minori!
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Chihiro
Um...
Please promise to not dance while we're at our seats the day of, okay...?
Please promise to not dance while we're at our seats the day of, okay...?
Minori
Of course, I won't!
I mean, I'd be bothering the people sitting around us if I suddenly started dancing.
I mean, I'd be bothering the people sitting around us if I suddenly started dancing.
The day of the show
Show Venue
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Chihiro
Yeah...
These venues really are enormous. It's so hard to tell just based on video footage.
These venues really are enormous. It's so hard to tell just based on video footage.
Minori
I know, right?! I've watched that DVD a million times, but seeing it in real life feels so different...
Chihiro
And I'm glad we get to watch sort of close to the front. I was worried that we wouldn't be able to see the stage very well if we were all the way at the back.
Minori
Yeah...
I can see why some people bring binoculars. I'll have to keep that in mind for next time!
I can see why some people bring binoculars. I'll have to keep that in mind for next time!
Chihiro
Oh, you're right. Binoculars would definitely help. The people over there on the second deck are carrying some too. But they aren't that far from the stage...
Chihiro
Actually, now that I've taken a look around, most everyone here has their own glow sticks. They're pretty much all wearing ASRUN T-shirts too...
Chihiro
I guess that's normal since everybody here's an ASRUN fan...
Minori
Yeah...
They're a super popular group and have tons of fans, but it really is an incredible sight...
They're a super popular group and have tons of fans, but it really is an incredible sight...
Chihiro
This place sounds so amazing when you put it that way... Don't I seem a bit out of place?
Minori
No, not at all!
You learned their dances and even how to cheer, Chi! You're a full-fledged ASRUN fan now!
You learned their dances and even how to cheer, Chi! You're a full-fledged ASRUN fan now!
Chihiro
I'm still not sure if “fan” is the right word for me...
Chihiro
But I did buy some merch, so I guess I do sort of belong here now...
Minori
Hehe. It's great how you got your allowance early too! You're all set now that you have your towel and glow sticks! All that's left is to cheer for Haruka and everyone!
Chihiro
Y-Yeah, I think I know what you mean. It's not like we're going to be on stage either...
Minori
(Right. It's completely normal for idols... It's normal for Haruka to stand on big stages like this one...)
ASRUN Fans
Where do you think Haruka's enter from? Also, what do you think their set list's gonna be like?
ASRUN Fans
I've gotta think they're gonna open or close the show with Honey Mustard! I'm not gonna miss a second of it!
Minori
(So much anticipation...
The show hasn't even started yet, but everyone sounds really excited.)
The show hasn't even started yet, but everyone sounds really excited.)
Minori
(And pretty soon...
Even more people are going to be gazing at the stage as Haruka puts on another perfect performance...)
Even more people are going to be gazing at the stage as Haruka puts on another perfect performance...)
ASRUN Fans
The dance for the new song looks pretty hard. Do you think they'll be able to do it okay live?
ASRUN Fans
Yeah, I mean, they have to!
Especially Haruka! She'll definitely dance it perfectly!
Especially Haruka! She'll definitely dance it perfectly!
ASRUN Fans
What do you think she's gonna sing today? I really hope she does all of my favorites...!
ASRUN Fans
All might be a bit tough, but I'm sure she'll sing a few of them.
ASRUN Fans
Aww, it would've been so good if she could sing all of them...
Even so, I can't wait to see her perform! I'm gonna sing along with her!
Even so, I can't wait to see her perform! I'm gonna sing along with her!
Chihiro
Minori...?
Minori
(There's like 50,000 people here...
That's so many... And they're all watching really closely...)
That's so many... And they're all watching really closely...)
Minori
(Even if by some miracle I was able to become a member of ASRUN... Even if I were allowed to be on stage...)
Chihiro
Huh? Does this mean...?
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