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Manager
Then, we'll go with this schedule.
I know it's still a bit early, but good luck with your solo show.
I know it's still a bit early, but good luck with your solo show.
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Honami
I'm sure we'll have to discuss things some more once we start rehearsing, but we should be able to focus on practicing for now.
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Honami
The reservation list for tickets.
Despite not having sold any ourselves yet, we already have this many people waiting.
Despite not having sold any ourselves yet, we already have this many people waiting.
Saki
This many?!
So, the account you set up and the website Rui put together are really working?
So, the account you set up and the website Rui put together are really working?
Shiho
However, we still haven't reached our goal... So, let's do our best and sell as many tickets as we can.
Band Members
Thank you!
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Shindo
Ah, that's good to hear.
I saw on your account that you've all been hard at work. I take it things are going well?
I saw on your account that you've all been hard at work. I take it things are going well?
Ichika
Yes, they are. We were honestly pretty overwhelmed at first by everything we had to get done...
Ichika
But we figured out a way and have been able to focus on practicing, so things have improved!
Shindo
You might be familiar with them.
They're called “Gimme!!”. They just debuted as indie artists with our label.
They're called “Gimme!!”. They just debuted as indie artists with our label.
Shiho
Yeah, though just that they mostly play around Yokohama and are pretty popular... I didn't realize they were signed to your company, Mr. Shindo.
Shindo
Yes, they signed with us right around the time I met with your band. Today, they'll be playing here for the second time as we try to have them play more and more venues...
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Honami
(A band that's already made their debut...
I've had a chance to see STANDOUT play, but I haven't really seen any other professional bands live.)
I've had a chance to see STANDOUT play, but I haven't really seen any other professional bands live.)
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Vocalist for Gimme!!
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Ichika
(This is incredible... It's like only her voice can make the sad parts come to life...)
Shiho
(They're playing at a high level too...
So high that they'd put up a good fight against Iori and her band.)
So high that they'd put up a good fight against Iori and her band.)
Honami
(This is who they're looking for...
Bands like them are the ones they want to sign...)
Bands like them are the ones they want to sign...)
Vocalist for Gimme!!
Thanks for coming today, you guys!
And don't forget to join us for our next show!
And don't forget to join us for our next show!
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Shiho
I'll start by mentioning their high skill level. I thought they were very sound technically...
Ichika
I thought they were very unique...
I liked how their style and the vocalist's voice meshed so well together.
I liked how their style and the vocalist's voice meshed so well together.
Shindo
For instance, Gimme!! possesses the qualities you just mentioned. They're a technically sound band with a distinctive style.
Shindo
Obviously, I don't think you're bad performers or anything. You in particular are an astounding bassist, Hinomori.
Shindo
However, I'm sorry to say that you'll need more than that to have a chance at success.
Shindo
And we won't be able to sign bands that we don't believe will become successful. After all, business is business.
Shindo
So, if you're serious about going pro, I'd like for you to all think about how you can become successful and make full use of the weapons that you have.
Shindo
Plus, you're able to produce both songs that revolve around darker themes and happy and fun ones.
Shindo
In time, you should be able to wield it to great effect. However, you'll need more than just that to really succeed as a band...
Shindo
Everyone in Gimme!! is on average about twenty-four years old. You have quite an advantage over them in that department.
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Shindo
Take sports for instance.
Quite a few people out there prefer to watch high school or college baseball instead of the pros.
Quite a few people out there prefer to watch high school or college baseball instead of the pros.
Shindo
Getting to see youngsters do their best and make the most of their adolescence acts as a big hook for them.
Shindo
There are countless bands out there striving to go pro. In order to climb the ladder and survive, you need to have some weapons up your sleeve, no?
Shindo
You should rid yourself of that kind of pride. If you wish to make your dream come true, you have to make a few sacrifices.
Shiho
(We need to make use of whatever we can if we actually want to go pro... I get that...)
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Shindo
I understand how you all feel, but there's nothing wrong with using the weapons you have at your disposal...
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