Wonder Stage

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Nene

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Nene

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That wasn't any good either. I need to modulate my voice better...
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Tsukasa

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Nene, how much longer do you plan on singing? We have other scenes to rehearse, you know.
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Nene

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Tsukasa

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Argh! Did you even hear what I just said?
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Emu

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Rui, I'm worried about Nene.
She's been practicing that song all morning...
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Rui

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Yes...
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Rui

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Nene, would you mind coming over here for a moment?
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Nene

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What is it? I'm busy now...
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Rui

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I may have an idea regarding what's missing in your songs.
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Nene

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Y-You do?
What is it...?!
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Rui

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Before I tell you, would you mind singing once more? I need to make sure my suspicions are correct.
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Nene

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Okay...
Then I'll sing on the stage.
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Nene

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*Inhales*

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Nene

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Emu

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Hmm... I think she sounds as good as she always does.
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Tsukasa

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Yes. Nene's falsetto and vibratos were terrific. She didn't miss a note anywhere either...
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Rui

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It's exactly as I thought...
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Rui

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Thank you, Nene.
That will be enough.
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Nene

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What am I missing?
What should I do...?
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Rui

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Your problem is that you're holding back your emotions.
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Tsukasa

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That's it...?
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Rui

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Yes. She's the exact opposite of extroverts, such as the Phoenix Stage singer or you two.
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Rui

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Nene, you may not realize it, but you're being too careful with how you express yourself.
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Rui

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This is not to say that being in control is not important, but putting your genuine emotions into a performance is at the top of that list.
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Rui

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You should allow your feelings to flow into the song, so that your audience will feel them too.
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Rui

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In this case, your serious and focused approach is preventing you from doing that.
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Rui

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Your technique is perfect. I believe this is the only factor which gives your rival the edge.
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Tsukasa

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So... You're saying Nene just needs to relax more?
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Rui

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To put it simply, yes.
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Nene

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But it's not simple at all...
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Nene

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I don't know how to be more emotional when I sing. How can I do that?
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Rui

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Well... There must be a reason you're holding back.
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Nene

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...

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Nene

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(I can't remember my next line!
What should I do? What should I do!)
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Nene

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But... I thought I got over that a long time ago...
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Rui

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Maybe you haven't quite...
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Rui

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How did you sing before what happened?
That might give you a clue as to what to...
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Nene

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Before...?
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Nene

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I don't know if that's going to help...

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Tsukasa

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Alright, we're done for the day!
Time to go home!
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Nene

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...
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Emu

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Nene...
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Tsukasa

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What are we to do...?
If Nene is in this much of a slump...
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Rui

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Nene will find her way...
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Rui

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She's capable of pinpointing what's nagging at her deep down and confronting it on her own.
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Emu

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But... I just can't help worrying about her... Hm?

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Tsukasa

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Huh? Whoa! My phone lit up!

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Miku

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<Hello, everyone! Miku here♪ How is everyone doing?>
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Nene

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It's Miku...
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Emu

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Hi, Miku! It's great to see you again!
It's been a while since you last visited!
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Miku

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<Great to see you too! I came to invite you all to see our brand new show!>
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Tsukasa

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A new show?
What've you come up with this time?
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Miku

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<A festively fun Christmas show!>
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Miku

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<And! It'll feature our new member!>
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Emu

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Someone new?! I can't wait to see who!
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Emu

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Who is it?!
Tell me, tell me!
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Miku

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<Hehehe♪ You'll have to come to SEKAI to find out♪>
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Miku

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<Shall I teleport you all to SEKAI now...?>
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Nene

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I'm sorry...
I don't feel like it right now...
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Nene

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I'm going home...

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Emu

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B-But...!
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Miku

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<Oh no... Did something happen to Nene?>
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Tsukasa

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Kind of... We're working on a new show ourselves, but Nene has hit a bit of a roadblock...
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Nene

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How I used to sing before...
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Nene

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It's not like I can just flip a switch...

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Sakurako

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Well, well. If it isn't Kusanagi from the Wonder Stage.

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Nene

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Oh... Seiryuin...
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Sakurako

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Why are you moping around with that pitiful look on your face? Have you realized that your troupe cannot hope to ever surpass mine?
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Nene

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Don't be so sure of...!
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Nene

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Don't...
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Sakurako

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Oh dear... At this rate, your show might not even be worth seeing.
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Sakurako

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Would you do everyone a favor and just give up instead of ruining Phoenix Wonderland's reputation with your embarrassing attempts at entertainment?

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Nene

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