A few days later
Nene's Room

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Nene

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Nene

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(I had the others listen to the way I sing in order to figure out what my habits are...)
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(But...)

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Nene

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Nene

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...is about all I got.
Did I sound weird or off in any way...?
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Tsukasa

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Well...
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Emu

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I didn't really hear anything weird.
I thought you were really good, Nene. Your singing was as pretty as ever!
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Rui

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Yes...
I'm also struggling to find any such faults.
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Rui

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How about you, Tsukasa?
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Tsukasa

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Hmm...
We practiced singing a few times during that workshop I attended...
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Tsukasa

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But I'm not sure any of the comments or criticisms I or the others there were given that time apply to you, Nene.
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Nene

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Could you tell me what they told you?
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Tsukasa

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One person was told, “To sing with a clearer voice from the opening” while another was, “Articulate better so that it's easier to discern the lyrics.”
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Emu

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Yeah, neither of those really apply to Nene...
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Nene

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Okay, thanks...
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Rui

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As far as what the layperson would know, vibratos and glissandos also come to mind... But I can't think of much else...
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Rui

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You're both an experienced stage performer and a talented singer, Nene. So, your “habits” may have nothing to do with your singing skills...
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Nene

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This has nothing to do with my singing skills...?
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Nene

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Thanks, everyone...
I know you're all busy working on your own roles, so I really appreciate your help.
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Nene

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I don't wanna take up more of your time, so I'll try giving this some more thought.
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Nene

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(But I still don't know what my habits are...)
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Nene

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I guess this director was right. This isn't gonna be easy...
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Nene

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Huh? It's getting light out...
I completely lost track of time while practicing.
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Nene

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What time is it? Where's my phone...?

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Nene

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What?! Thirty unread messages?!
From the Wonderlands×Showtime group too...
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Nene

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U-Uh oh...
Did something happen without me realizing...?

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Nene

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Huh?
There's a video here...
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Emu

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<Hiii, Neneee!>
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Emu

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<How's singing practice going?!
I hope you're not feeling too lonely.>
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Emu

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<Oh, I forgot. Robo-Nene's at home with you, right?!>
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Tsukasa

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<Emu, wait!
You're getting off track!>
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Tsukasa

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<Ahem...
Today, Nene, we've put this video together in the hopes that it'll give you some encouragement!>
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Rui

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<We hope you get to watch this.
Now, it's showtime!>

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Nene

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Hehe. They made this for me?
It's a cute video. I like how so many of the plushies are in it...
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Miku

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<Hiya, Nene☆>
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Nene

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Geez, they even got Miku and the others to join in...
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Rin

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<Nene, we're all really looking forward to seeing your show☆>
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KAITO

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<And please be sure to visit once it's over. We'd love to throw you all an after-party to celebrate a job well done.>
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MEIKO

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<We hope that you figure out the solution to your problem and are able to put on a wonderful performance!>
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Nene

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You guys...
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Emu

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<Hehe. None of us can wait to hear you sing your beautiful songs as the Cowardly Canary, Nene!>
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Tsukasa

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<It pains us that we can't be of more help, but we're sure that you'll find a way...!>
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Rui

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<We unfortunately won't be much assistance when it comes to singing. That being said, we're always willing to lend an ear to your worries.>
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Emu

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<Ready, everyone?! One, two...>
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Everyone

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<You can do it, Nene!>
<You can do it, Neneee!>
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Nene

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*Sigh*
Talk about a sudden surprise...
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Nene

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Also, shouldn't they be practicing instead of making a video like this?
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Nene

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Still...
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Nene

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Thanks, you guys.
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Nene

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I need to figure this out...
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Nene

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So that I don't end up ruining our show.
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Nene

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I should start with what I can do...
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Nene

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But... What can I do...?
I could go back to basics and try to pinpoint my habits...
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Nene

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Also, Rui said that my habits may have nothing to do with my actual singing skills...
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Nene

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Would seeing other singers perform help?
Figuring out one person's habits or tendencies might lead to something...
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Nene

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Alright, I'll check that video site for...
A few hours later
Phoenix Stage

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Nene

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(I was hoping I could get in a quick nap, but it's already time for us to start practicing by ourselves...)
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Nene

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(Still, there are some things that I wanna try from those videos I saw. No one else seems to be practicing here, so now's my chance...)
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Nene

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I saved that list...

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Nene

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Okay...
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Nene

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(Those videos showed me that every singer has their own habits and tendencies.)
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Nene

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(So, I watched as many as I could and created a list of them all...)
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Nene

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(If I can find someone with the same habits as me, that would really help...)
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Nene

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(I'll keep looking at this list while I sing and see if anything does match up.)
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Nene

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(I have thirty in total. Some are subtle, some are fairly conspicuous. It's a lot, but I should test them all before practice...)
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Nene

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So, let's begin...
Several dozen minutes later

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Nene

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“Peculiar breath timing”...
Not sure that one applies to me...
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Nene

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“Voice jumps at the end of songs”... No, not really... “Exaggerates vibratos a lot”... Kind of? But I have a hard time believing that's the answer...
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That's twenty-five...
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...
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(Am I going about this right...?)
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Nene

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(I went through twenty-five of these and I still don't have a clue as to what my problem is...)
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Nene

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(The answer could be hiding within these last five, but if it's not...)
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Nene

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(I'd have the restart from scratch...
What do I do then...?)
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Nene

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(It feels like I'm not making any progress at all despite doing everything I possibly can.)
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Nene

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(Also, in the back of my mind, I know our show's just around the corner. It's why I've been trying to quickly figure out a solution to all this.)
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Nene

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(If I am going about this all wrong, I probably won't make it in time for...)
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Nene

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No, now's not the time for that.
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Nene

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While I'm running circles in my head, the others are practicing and...

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Sakurako

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Nene

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Running further and further ahead...
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Nene

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(I have to believe in myself.)
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Nene

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(I have five left...
The answer has to be in here somewhere...)
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(It has to be. I have to find it. Because...)
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Nene

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(I... I want to go on stage, sing and...!)
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Nene

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???

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You'll lose your voice if you keep singing like that.
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What...?

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Seiryuin...?!
Next Chapter: To Close The Gap