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Rui

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Asahi

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How would you like to work at ArcLand?
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Rui

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(I never imagined being given such an offer...)
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Rui

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(The night before our show too, no less.)
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Rui

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(In terms of making my dream come true, I couldn't ask for a better situation...)
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Rui

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(ArcLand provides the best environment for those who wish to put on or perform in shows.)
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Rui

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(With one of the largest troupes out there. A troupe that excels at cultivating young talent.)
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Rui

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(And if their actors are willing to place their faith in me as a director, there's no question that we'd be able to do some unimaginable things together...)
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Rui

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(But above all else...)

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Asahi

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So, I came up with the idea of putting on a show at the Center Theatre that could bring the world together.
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Rui

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A show that brings the world together...?
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Asahi

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Haha. I guess that needs more explaining...
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Asahi

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In other words, ArcLand is currently working to do shows like the one Tom showed me.
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Asahi

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For all those people out there who are somehow surviving but are unable to smile...
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Asahi

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The cast of the Center Theatre plans to do shows around the world just for them.
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Rui

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(They're genuinely trying to transcend beyond what it means to be a show.)
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Rui

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And yet...
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Rui

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Why was I unable to give an immediate response...?
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Rui

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(No, wait, there's nothing wrong with that...)
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Rui

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(Because... If I leave, Wonderlands×Showtime will no longer have a director.)
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Rui

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(Not only that, but I'd be dashing the hopes of everybody who wants to see us perform... That pains me the most...)
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Rui

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(And above all else...)

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Rui

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(Still...)
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Rui

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(I... I want to make my dream come true.)
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Rui

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(And we can't all stay at the Wonder Stage forever.)
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Rui

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(The time will inevitably come when I and the others will have to part ways...)
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Rui

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(All of us...)
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Rui

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(We put on shows while being supportive of each other's dreams.)
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Rui

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(So I'm sure they'll be willing to accept my decision if it means I get to make mine come true.)
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Rui

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(And I'd happily support the others if they were in a similar situation.)
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Rui

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(At least, I think I would...)
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Rui

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(Which is why I...)
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Rui!!
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Rui

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Huh? That voice...
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Nene's Voice

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Emu, I didn't mean yell from the window like that! Oh, but I think we got his attention...
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Nene's Voice

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Are you just getting home?

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Rui

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Y-Yes...!
But why's Emu at your place, Nene?
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Nene's Voice

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We had some time and decided to go through the story together! I was actually just about to walk Emu out...
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Nene's Voice

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Wait here one sec...!
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Rui

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Okay...

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Nene

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Thanks for taking care of the shopping. Based on those bags, I take it you found what we needed?
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Rui

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Luckily, I had Tsukasa and Asahi there to help...
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Emu

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Okay...
Hmm... But you seem kinda tired.
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Rui

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I do? What makes you think that?
I feel just fine.
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Emu

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You looked a little unhappy is all.
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Rui

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Huh?
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Rui

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Oh, maybe it's because we've been rehearsing nonstop the past few days...
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Rui

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I promise to get a good night's sleep tonight. So, I'll be off to do just that...
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Nene

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Oh...

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Nene

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Did something happen while you guys were out shopping?
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Rui

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What?
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Nene

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That face you just made... It reminded me of the old you.
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Nene

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Like you're trying to bury away something important...
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Rui

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It's just...
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Emu

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So something did happen?
Tell us! Maybe we can help!
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Nene

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Yeah.
If it's really bothering you, don't try to deal with it all on your own.
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Nene

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We're standing here today because we've been helping each other out when we can up until now.
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Rui

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Yes, that's right...
Until now, we...
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Rui

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We...
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Emu

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Rui...
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Nene

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Oh...
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Nene

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It's okay. You don't have to tell us.
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Rui

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Huh...?
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Nene

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I get it. Sometimes, you just don't know how to explain what's going on...
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Nene

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So, you don't have to tell us right now...
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Nene

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You can tell us when you feel ready.
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Rui

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Thank you...
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Rui

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But I'm sorry. I really should go now.
Emu, please get home safe...
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Emu

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O-Okay...!
Bye bye, Rui!

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Emu

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Is he gonna be okay...?
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Nene

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I have no idea. But...
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Nene

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My gut tells me that it's not gonna be an easy problem to solve...
Wonderland SEKAI
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Rui

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Ahh...
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Rui

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The dazzling scenery in the distance...
I'm never going to get tired of looking at it.
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Rui

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It's so soothing that I've developed a habit of coming here whenever I need some time alone to think.
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Rui

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(But what am I doing here? Honestly...)
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Rui

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(I should be telling the others about things that concern my dream...)
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Rui

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(I know that..
But...)
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Rui

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(What is this pain I'm feeling?)
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???

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Oh no!
What do we do?!
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Rui

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Hm...?
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Miku

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Uhh... Hang on... Lie down here...!
Are you thirsty? Would you like some water? No, wait, you're a plushie...
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Birdie Plushie

I'm okay... I can stand...
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Miku

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Are you sure?
You don't have to if you don't think you can.

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Rui

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What in the world happened here...?
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Miku

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R-Rui!
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Miku

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Um, so... Remember how Birdie wanted to do a show on top of the flying train?

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Rui

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Yes.
You all decided against it because it would've been too dangerous...
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Miku

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Yeah, but they decided to do a show all on their own.
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Rui

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What? Alone?
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Miku

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Yeah!
They ended up going a bit overboard and collapsed after their show ended...
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Birdie Plushie

But I'm all better now!
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Rui

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You did a show all by yourself?
That's very courageous of you, but it must've been very hard...
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Birdie Plushie

Yeah, it was!
Just setting everything up made my head hurt!
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Birdie Plushie

And... It was kinda lonely...
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Rui

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What?
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Miku

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Yeah, I bet...
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Miku

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Putting on fun shows is a really wonderful thing...
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Miku

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But it's gotta feel so lonely when the people you care about aren't there with you.
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Rui

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Oh...
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Rui

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(That's it...)
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Rui

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(Despite already having an answer ready, the reason I'm still dwelling on this is because...)
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Rui

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(I still want to...)

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Rui

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(I still want to keep doing shows with them...)

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Rui

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...
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Birdie Plushie

B-But...!
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Birdie Plushie

As lonely as it was, I had fun!
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Miku

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Huh?
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Birdie Plushie

I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!!
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Rui

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...!
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Miku

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I see...
It's too bad we couldn't put on a show together...
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Miku

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But I'm really glad you enjoyed doing it so much!
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Birdie Plushie

Me too!!
Thanks, Miku!!
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Miku

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Hehe. You're super welcome!
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Rui

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...
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Miku

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Huh?
Rui, what's wrong?
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Rui

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Oh, um...
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Rui

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I was just thinking about my future...
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Miku

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What?
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Rui

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Hehe. I know this is sudden...
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Rui

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But would you mind listening to what's going on with me for a bit?
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Miku

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I see...
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Miku

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You'd have to go work with them if you really want to make your dream come true...
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Rui

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But a part of me still wants to do shows with my friends.
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Miku

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...
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Rui

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I hardly ever find myself being so maudlin...
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Rui

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And I know that the others are prepared to accept some tough decisions when it comes to our individual dreams.
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Rui

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But to think I'd have this much trouble coming to a decision. I feel like a child.
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Miku

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No, don't say that!
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Rui

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Huh?
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Miku

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It just means that moving on to make your dream come true and wanting to be with your friends are both really important to you, Rui!
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Miku

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Actually, I realized just now that I really understand how Birdie felt...

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Miku

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As lonely as it was to do a show all alone, it must've been really fun to do everything they wanted...
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Miku

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So, you should think really, really, really hard about this decision! For the sake of you now and you in the future, Rui!
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Miku

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Because I have a feeling that you won't be happy if you don't!
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Rui

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Thank you...
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Rui

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I really appreciate how you always listen to our concerns.
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Rui

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I'll try giving it some more thought and see which way I should go...
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Miku

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Good...!

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Rui

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...
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Rui

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(It's always been my dream to produce a show that transcends shows. Something that has the power to put a smile on everyone's faces around the world...)
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Rui

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(But on the other hand...)

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Rui

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(A part of me wants to keep doing shows with them. Forever...)
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Rui

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(If I turn down Asahi, I'll have the opportunity to do that...)
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Rui

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(However...)

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Asahi

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As a director, you're bold and not afraid to ask others to do some wild things...
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Asahi

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But that excites me.
I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next.
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Asahi

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That's why I want to work alongside you, Rui...
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Birdie Plushie

B-But...!
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Birdie Plushie

As lonely as it was, I had fun!
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Birdie Plushie

I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!!
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Rui

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Rui

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