Raise Your Bow in a Snow-White World

Newcomer Tournament Venue

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Shizuku

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(Don't worry...
Just calm yourself and focus...)
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Shizuku

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(Focus only on this shot...!)

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Shizuku

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It hit...!
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First Years

Yeah!
Nice shot, Hinomori!
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Second Years

Yeah, nice one! You've improved so much!
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Shizuku

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(I'm so glad that I practiced so much. I finally feel like a member of this club now...)
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Shizuku

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(And I have Asahina to thank.)
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Archery Club Captain

Oh, Asahina's up next!
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Shizuku

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You can do it, Asahina...!

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Shizuku

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*Gasp*
She hit the bullseye...!
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Archery Club Captain

She's so focused, and her accuracy is remarkable... She might be in the running to win it all.
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Shizuku

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What? She has a chance to win...?!

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Shizuku

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(I believe in you, Asahina...!)

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MC

That concludes the award ceremony.
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Second Years

Man, Asahina, you were so close!
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Archery Club Captain

Fourth place is more than respectable!
It's hard to believe that you were just a novice not too long ago.
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First Years

Does this mean Asahina's in line to become the next captain?
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Archery Club Captain

Whoa, slow down. I'm standing right here...
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Shizuku

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Hehe...
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Shizuku

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(Still, Asahina was so cool today.)
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Shizuku

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(Despite this being her very first tournament, she produced incredible results...)
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Shizuku

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(She says that she isn't perfect, but...)
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First Years

Wait a second. I haven't seen Asahina at all since the award ceremony ended...
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Second Years

She said she needed to use the restroom, but it's been quite some time now. We need to start heading out soon...
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Shizuku

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Oh, then...
I'll try finding her.
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Archery Club Captain

You will?
Thanks, Hinomori!

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Changing Room
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Shizuku

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(I was hoping to find her here since she didn't seem to be in the restroom...)
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Shizuku

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(But I'm not seeing anyone.
I suppose it's because the award ceremony just ended.)
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Shizuku

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Oh, Asahina...
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Shizuku

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(Huh...?)
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Mafuyu

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Oh, Hinomori, what are you doing here?
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Shizuku

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I, um... We need to head out soon, so I came to let you know.
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Mafuyu

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Oh, it's already time...? I'm sorry. I felt somewhat tired, so I decided to take a quick break.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I understand.
The final round must've been very tense since it got so close...
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Mafuyu

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Yes, it was.
My heart raced the entire time since I was competing against experienced archers.
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Mafuyu

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But I feel much better now.
Let's return to where the others are, shall we?
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Shizuku

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Yes, let's...
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Shizuku

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(She must've been more tired than I realized...)
One month later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Archery Range

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Archery Club Captain

Alright, let's wrap up practice here today!
It's chilly out, so try to stay warm, everyone!
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Shizuku & Mafuyu

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Thank you! We will!
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Shizuku

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*Sigh*
I need to get ready...
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Mafuyu

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Oh, Hinomori, do you have work after this?
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Shizuku

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Yes, I do.
I apologize for not being able to help clean up...
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Mafuyu

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That's okay.
You always do more than enough when you are available, so I wouldn't worry too much.
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Mafuyu

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Oh, the weather forecast said that it might snow today, so please be careful, Hinomori.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I will.
Thank you, Asahina.
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Shizuku

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It took longer than expected to change. I need to hurry...

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Shizuku

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My manager's calling?
Hello, this is Hinomori.
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Shizuku

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Oh, the interviewer came down with a cold...? That's terrible...
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Shizuku

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So, today's interview is going to be postponed? Understood. Thank you for letting me know.

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Shizuku

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That means I don't have work today...
Hm...?
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Shizuku

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Oh, it's snowing... It's so beautiful.
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Shizuku

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Achoo...
And so cold.
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Shizuku

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(Oh, that's right.
I asked Asahina to clean up in my place. If I go back now, I might still be able to lend her a hand.)
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Shizuku

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(I wouldn't want her to catch a cold since the archery range is exposed to the open air.)
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Shizuku

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So, I should go help.

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Shizuku

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(Oh, it's so quiet...)
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Shizuku

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(Did everyone already go home...?
But the door was unlocked...)

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Shizuku

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Wait, that sound...
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Shizuku

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Asahina...

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Shizuku

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(Asahina...?)

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Shizuku

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(That's all four...!
And no misses...!)

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Shizuku

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(That's incredible...
But at the same time...)

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Shizuku

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(It's a bit scary...)
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Shizuku

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(And she seems to be mumbling something to herself...)
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Mafuyu

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I have to...
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Mafuyu

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I have to hurry and...

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Shizuku

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(I can't quite make out what she's saying...)
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Shizuku

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(It's as if she's an entirely different person...)

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Mafuyu

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Whenever that happens, it can feel like the walls are closing in on you, and you hate everything...
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Mafuyu

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However, I think you'll be fine now that you've learned to calm your mind.
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Mafuyu

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I have a feeling that you'll be able to push much further ahead now.
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Shizuku

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(By calming yourself...)
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Shizuku

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(But she's already very good at that...
And yet, it's almost as if...)

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Mafuyu

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I'm not perfect...
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Shizuku

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(Oh...)
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Shizuku

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(Does this mean something's bothering her?)
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Shizuku

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(Something so significant that not even her calming technique will help...)
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Mafuyu

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...!
Who's there?
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Shizuku

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*Gasp*
Um, it's...

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Shizuku

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It's me, Asahina...
My appointment for today got canceled, so I was wondering if I could help clean up...
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Mafuyu

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Oh, I see...
Thank you for coming back.

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Mafuyu

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Unfortunately, I've already finished cleaning everything up, which is why I was practicing on my own.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I see...
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Shizuku

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Um, Asahina...
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Mafuyu

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Hm? Yes?
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Shizuku

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Oh...
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Mafuyu

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Did something happen at work...?
Are you not feeling well by chance...?
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Shizuku

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N-No, I feel fine!
It's just...
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Shizuku

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(She's back to being her usual self...)
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Shizuku

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(Did I imagine what I saw just now...?)
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KAITO

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<So, what happened after that...?>
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Shizuku

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Nothing of particular note...
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Shizuku

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Asahina did take a few days off here and there after that, but she seemed like her usual self...
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Shizuku

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So I began to believe I had imagined what I saw that day...
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Shizuku

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Then, I became so busy with work that I didn't have much time to think about it...
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Shizuku

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However, what I saw today...
That expression was so similar to the one she had back then. It really seemed like something was bothering her...
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Miku

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<Hmm... What could be bothering her so much...?>
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Shizuku

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I can't say...
But...

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Shizuku

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If something really is bothering her right now...
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Shizuku

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I'd like to help.
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KAITO

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<Why not tell her that...?>

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Shizuku

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What?
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KAITO

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<If you do wish to help her, it might be good to actually say that.>
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Shizuku

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B-But... What if saying that makes her feel uncomfortable...?
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KAITO

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<I don't think she will.>
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KAITO

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<It should be no different from what you've been doing until now.>
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Shizuku

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What I've been doing until now...?
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KAITO

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<Yes. You've been telling others that you're there for them.>
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KAITO

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<There's no way for idols to know exactly what their fans are feeling or going through, but you can tell them that they have your support...>
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KAITO

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<That sort of kindness can do wonders for a person in need.>
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Shizuku

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My kindness can help them...?
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Miku

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<Hehe. You always seem to know exactly what to say, KAITO!>
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KAITO

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<Hm? I do?
I was just stating what came to mind...>
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Shizuku

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Thank you very much, KAITO...
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Shizuku

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I'll do my best to tell Asahina that I want to help and that I'm there for her.
Next Chapter: To Get My Message Across