When the Flowers Bloom/Event Story

{{Event Story

{{loc|Rehearsal Studio}} {{dialog|others|Okay. That's it for today's lesson. Don't forget to practice at home.|Coach}} {{dialog|aya|Phew... That was pretty intense.}} {{dialog|hina|I know! Sigh~, I'm so~ thirsty~.}} {{dialog|chisato|I have some tea if you'd like. Here you go.}} {{dialog|hina|Wait, really? Thanks, Chisato-chan! Gulp, gulp... Ahh~, that hits the spot!}} {{dialog|eve|Hina-san, you make that look so satisfying! Now I want something to drink!}} {{dialog|maya|I'm pretty sure there was juice in the office refrigerator! Let's go grab something.}} {{dialog|others|Chisato-san, is now a good time?|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|Yes, what is it?}} {{dialog|others|There's some new work we would like to talk about, so could you come to the office after this?|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|No problem.}} {{loc|Talent Agency}} {{dialog|chisato|Sorry to keep you waiting. What's this new work you wanted to discuss?}} {{dialog|others|You've been specifically requested for an acting gig. The director, Takayuki Miyagawa, says the role would be perfect for you.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|Wait, Takayuki Miyagawa?! You don't mean... that Takayuki Miyagawa, do you? What could he possibly want from me?}} {{dialog|others|You remember the dress rehearsal at the theater? He happened to be in the same building and caught a glimpse of it.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|others|Apparently, you made quite the impression on him.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|What a crazy coincidence...}} {{dialog|chisato|(This is a once in a lifetime chance...! If this goes well, the possibilities will be endless... There's no way I can pass this up.)}} {{dialog|chisato|Of course I'll accept. Please let him know.}} {{dialog|others|Great. Here's the script. I'm told Miaygawa-sensei wrote it himself. You start in two weeks, so you have to know that thing like the back of your hand.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|Okay, understood. By the way, what's the role I'll be playing?}} {{dialog|others|A sick girl who's the younger of two sisters. That's all we know.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|chisato|(Something I've never done before...)}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan, you're going to be in a play by the famous Takayuki Miyagawa?! That's incredible! There's no way I'll miss that!}} {{dialog|chisato|Thank you, Aya-chan.}} {{dialog|hina|What's it about?}} {{dialog|chisato|Sorry, I'm not sure. I haven't looked at the script yet. I'll let you know once I've read it.}} {{dialog|eve|Uhm, I don't know much about theater... Who is this "Takayuki Miyagawa-san" you speak of?}} {{dialog|aya|What?! You haven't heard of him?! He has to be one of the top three directors in the industry. He's produced so many renowned pieces.}} {{dialog|aya|He's also known as an excellent playwright. To have someone like that pick you personally... You're so amazing~, Chisato-chan.}} {{dialog|eve|Wow~... He's really that impressive, huh?! I always knew you were great, Chisato-san!}} {{dialog|hina|But you know, he's supposed to be super picky. He's known for stressing out the actors and actresses. I saw him getting mad on TV, too.}} {{dialog|maya|That's right. They call him "Miyagawa the Demon." I hear he's made a lot of people cry.}} {{dialog|eve|Oh no~... Chisato-san, that sounds tough.}} {{dialog|chisato|Fufu, I just have to perform like I always do, no matter if it's for Miyagawa-sensei, or anyone else.}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan, if you ever need a partner to practice with, I'll help you out!}} {{dialog|eve|Me too! However I can!}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks, guys. But I'll be alright. The kind of practice that requires a partner will be done during rehearsal.}} {{dialog|aya|Speaking of rehearsal, how do you normally prepare for this kind of performance?}} {{dialog|chisato|So, to start, I read the script and memorize my lines.}} {{dialog|maya|Yep, that sounds like what an actress would do.}} {{dialog|chisato|After that, I'll go to my room and record myself.}} {{dialog|eve|Record yourself?! Why would you do that?}} {{dialog|chisato|I take videos of myself acting the part. I think about what's the best way to move and how I should pause between lines.}} {{dialog|hina|But why do you need to use a camera? Couldn't you do that without one?}} {{dialog|chisato|Looking back at the videos, you'll find parts that don't quite look it did in your head. You use those to keep improving until the actual show.}} {{dialog|chisato|You're already working hard, so don't you want to make sure you're creating the right image? It's important to evaluate yourself objectively.}} {{dialog|hina|Ohhh~. I never thought about it that way~.}} {{dialog|maya|You do all that? That's Chisato-san for you.}} {{dialog|chisato|I also research how to do my makeup. With my TV roles, there are usually makeup artists, but with plays, you might have to do it on your own.}} {{dialog|aya|I see... I have a lot to learn from you!}} {{dialog|chisato|If you wanted to do the same, you should practice the emcee role. I'm pretty sure you would notice yourself getting better.}} {{dialog|aya|Mhm, yeah! I'll try that out next time!}} {{loc|Shirasagi Residence}} {{loc|Chisato's Room}} {{dialog|chisato|(Let's see what kind of play we have here... My role is...)}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{dialog|chisato|(Set in a rural town in the UK... Two impoverished sisters. The older one is Bell, and the younger one is Marie... So I'm Marie.)}} {{dialog|chisato|(Marie is ill, so Bell has been taking care of her for some time. Bell dreams of becoming an actress... This story is about how she achieves that.)}} {{dialog|chisato|(Based off of the script, it feels like Marie really loves and cares about her sister. I'll start from that angle.)}} {{dialog|chisato|(...I see, so that's what happens. Okay, I think rehearsal should be fun.)}}
 * Opening Title = A Rare Opportunity
 * Opening Description = A famous director sends a request for Chisato to be in his show. She makes it seem like it's no big deal. However...
 * Opening Transcript =

{{loc|Two Weeks Later}} {{loc|Theater Area}} {{dialog|chisato|Good morning Miyagawa-sensei. My name is Chisato Shirasagi. I'm happy to be working with you. It's an honor.}} {{dialog|others|Oh, Shirasagi-kun. Thanks. I'm looking forward to some intense, dramatic acting from you.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|I'll do my best.}} {{dialog|others|We'll start with a reading of the script. From there, we'll go straight into the acting, so keep that in mind.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Okay!}} {{dialog|others|First, we'll do the scene where Bell is taking care of her younger sister, Marie. I want you to imagine a small room with nothing save a bed.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Okay.}} {{dialog|chisato|"Cough, cough... I'm sorry you have to deal with this. All you've been doing lately is taking care of me, Bell..."}} {{dialog|others|"That's okay, Marie. The only thing I want is for you to get better. I want to see a healthy, smiling face."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"I'm so sorry... I just want you to be able to live your life, free from worrying about me! Doing this every day must be such a pain."}} {{dialog|others|"Not at all. Whatever I want means nothing until you're feeling better."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"...But Bell, don't you want to be an actress? Instead, you're working nonstop for me... because we don't have money to go to the hospital..."}} {{dialog|others|"That's-"|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|others|Alright, cut! Shirasagi-kun, is it called acting if it just sounds like you're reading from the script?|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Wha-}} {{dialog|others|Where are the emotions?! I can't feel anything from you! Let's see some passion!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|(No emotions...? No way... I did it exactly how I prepared.)}} {{dialog|others|One more time from the top!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|O-okay.}} {{loc|Talent Agency}} {{dialog|others|Everyone, listen up. Chisato-san is currently rehearsing for her show in a nearby studio. Is anyone interested in going to watch?|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|aya|Oh? Is that actually okay? I'd love to go!}} {{dialog|maya|I would too! I've worked as part of the tech crew for the theater club before, so I'd like to see what kind of equipment the pros have.}} {{dialog|eve|What's a tech crew?}} {{dialog|maya|They're the people who make the props to use during the show, and they adjust the sound and music settings.}} {{dialog|maya|The audience doesn't see what you're doing at all, but it's exciting because it feels like you're setting the scene!}} {{dialog|hina|Ooo, that's cool. Alright, then why don't we grab some snacks and head over?! Something easy to eat would be best.}} {{dialog|eve|Yeah. Maybe like bite-sized chocolates... This is my first time going to the theater. I can't wait!}} {{dialog|aya|I'm sure it'll be lots of fun! I've seen a number of shows, and they're always so moving.}} {{dialog|others|Alright then. Here's the map to the studio. I hope to see everyone there. It'll be a great learning experience, so make sure to play close attention.|Agency Staff}} {{dialog|others|Okay!|Aya, Eve, Hina & Maya}} {{loc|Theater Area}} {{dialog|aya|Hello~...? Oh, they've already started! Ah, there's Chisato-chan.}} {{dialog|hina|I see her! She looks super serious~.}} {{dialog|maya|Whoa, look at all of these props. They've got the works! Leave it to the pros...}} {{dialog|eve|There's a broom, an umbrella, a mike... Ah, and newspapers from England!}} {{dialog|aya|You're right. I wonder what those are for.}} {{dialog|eve|I have no idea, but this is so exciting.}} {{dialog|chisato|(Looks like everyone came to see me. The other actors are all taking things very seriously... Best to act like I don't see them and keep going.)}} {{dialog|chisato|"Bell, I'm waiting for the day you become an actress! I want to see you in beautiful dresses, standing in the spotlight... That's what I want..."}} {{dialog|others|"But Marie, I must wait for you to get better..."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"Cough, cough... All I want is for your dream to come true, Bell..."}} {{dialog|others|Nope! Wrong! Shirasagi-kun, that last line needs more oomph! And I'm not feeling it! You must become Marie! Understand her motivation!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|(Again...? What could I possibly be doing wrong?)}} {{dialog|eve|Wow, Chisato-san is amazing...!}} {{dialog|maya|She's a completely different person! It's like she's one with the character.}} {{dialog|aya|Hmm...}} {{dialog|aya|(I don't know what it is... Something doesn't seem right... Maybe it's just my imagination...)}}
 * Chapter 1 Title = The Beginning of a Storm
 * Chapter 1 Description = Chisato attends theater rehearsal having practiced her role, but it seems like the director has something different in mind...
 * Chapter 1 Transcript =

{{loc|Theater Area}} {{dialog|chisato|"Cough, cough... I know there's not much time left for me..."}} {{dialog|others|"Marie, just a little longer. I'll figure something out... You have to hang on."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"I don't want to cause you any more trouble, Bell..."}} {{dialog|chisato|"...Wait, look at this newspaper... They're holding an audition for new actresses! The winner gets to appear in a show, and there's prize money..."}} {{dialog|others|"This... This is it! Marie, I'll do it! I'll audition, and I'll win, just for you!"|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"Bell..."}} {{dialog|others|Stop!! You're killing me here, Shirasagi-kun! What were you even trying to do with that last line? Do you know the word "passion" by any chance?!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|What do you mean...? What was I doing?}} {{dialog|chisato|(I'm doing my best!)}} {{dialog|others|Your acting is one-dimensional. It's like an attempt at the bare minimum. Did you think for a second what your character might be feeling?|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{dialog|others|You're just doing what the words on that paper tell you to. If you can't think for yourself, you can just go home!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|aya|(H-he's so scary... Too scary!)}} {{dialog|eve|(Even when I was modeling, no one was ever this mean...)}} {{dialog|maya|(The pros sure are strict...)}} {{dialog|hina|(They said working with him is really stressful, but this is much more intense than I imagined it would be...)}} {{dialog|chisato|I don't mean to be rude, but could you tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong? It's hard to fix the problem when I'm not sure what it is...}} {{dialog|others|That's your job, not mine. There's no point if I'm doing your work for you. We'll have a break soon, so take that time to use your brain a little bit.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Y-yes sir...}} {{loc|Intermission}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan, over here!}} {{dialog|chisato|...Ah, Aya-chan. You guys came.}} {{dialog|aya|We wanted to see your rehearsal. Things are a bit more intense than I thought they would be, though...}} {{dialog|eve|He scares me... I felt like he was getting mad at me too...}} {{dialog|maya|Yeah... If I was in your shoes, I think the pressure to do well would make me perform a lot worse...}} {{dialog|aya|Are you okay, Chisato-chan? It doesn't bother you?}} {{dialog|chisato|No, I'm fine. I knew he would be like this when I took the job.}} {{dialog|aya|I see. Well, if it doesn't bother you, then it's fine, I guess... It might be tough, but I know that you can do it, Chisato-chan! Just keep doing your best!}} {{dialog|aya|You've been doing this for a long time. You're a pro too, so I'm sure you can get through this!}} {{dialog|maya|That's right. I'm sure that he's being really hard on you because he knows that you're so talented. Try not to let it get to you.}} {{dialog|eve|I think so too! Show them your fighting spirit!}} {{dialog|chisato|...Thanks, guys...}} {{dialog|chisato|(I'm having a hard time because I have no idea what he's asking me to do! It's pathetic that I can't live up to these expectations...)}} {{dialog|hina|Hmm... Uhm, Chisato-chan. You're not acting like your normal self. Is everything okay? Are you feeling sick?}} {{dialog|eve|You do seem a bit unwell. Are you sure there's nothing wrong?}} {{dialog|aya|If you're not feeling well, I have medicine. There's headache medicine, stomach medicine...}} {{dialog|chisato|...Don't worry about it. I'll be alright.}} {{dialog|hina|Really? Well, if you say so. Looks like you have a hard time at work sometimes too, huh?}} {{dialog|hina|That's so weird~. I thought you could do anything.}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{dialog|chisato|(You all have no idea how I'm feeling...)}} {{dialog|chisato|...Don't... I can... anything...}} {{dialog|hina|Huh? What'd you say?}} {{dialog|chisato|Don't just assume I can do anything!! Get outta here!!}} {{dialog|aya|Huh...?!}} {{dialog|maya|Chisato-san...?!}} {{dialog|eve|H-hold on! What happened? This is so unlike you.}} {{dialog|aya|D-did we say something wrong? We're sorry if we did...}} {{dialog|chisato|Just leave... Please...}} {{dialog|hina|Guys, you heard her. Why don't we head back?}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{loc|Talent Agency}} {{dialog|eve|Oh, Chisato-san. I wonder what's wrong... That was so out of character for her...}} {{dialog|maya|She didn't want to talk to us at all...}} {{dialog|eve|I don't understand why she got so upset...}} {{dialog|hina|Me neither. Hmm... Was it something I said?}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan...}}
 * Chapter 2 Title = Tempestuous Theater
 * Chapter 2 Description = The other four members of Pastel✽Palettes have come to observe the rehearsal and seem quite cheerful. How will Chisato react...?
 * Chapter 2 Transcript =

{{loc|Talent Agency}} {{dialog|maya|I wonder what happened to Chisato-san. I'm worried about her...}} {{dialog|hina|I didn't mean to make her angry...}} {{dialog|eve|That director was scary, but Chisato-san was even scarier...}} {{dialog|aya|Yeah. If I was told over and over that I was doing something wrong, I would probably have no idea how to perform my character.}} {{dialog|maya|If I was in her position, I would be feeling pretty down.}} {{dialog|hina|Usually when someone is just criticizing you, you'd have no idea how to improve, you know?}} {{dialog|aya|...}} {{dialog|aya|When we first got to the studio and saw Chisato-chan, something seemed a bit off.}} {{dialog|eve|Aya-san, really?!}} {{dialog|aya|Mhm, something just didn't seem right, but I'm not sure what it was. There has to be a reason...}} {{dialog|hina|She didn't look so good, but she said she wasn't feeling sick. What was it, then?}} {{dialog|maya|Hmm... Well...}} {{dialog|eve|Maya-san, do you know?}} {{dialog|maya|Chisato-san did say, "Don't just assume I can do anything," didn't she...?}} {{dialog|maya|Which would mean there are things that even she can't do...}} {{dialog|eve|Really? Is there actually something she can't do? She's been able to do everything up until now...}} {{dialog|maya|Maybe it's not that she's been able to do everything...}} {{dialog|aya|I've never really seen Chisato-chan struggle...}} {{dialog|hina|So even though she's been able to do everything until now, now she can't? Ugh~, I don't get it~.}} {{dialog|maya|Let's just relax and think about it for a second.}} {{dialog|maya|I've heard her say, "Hard work comes first" before. Which means, through hard work, she learns to do things that she normally couldn't.}} {{dialog|aya|Yeah... I know! I got it!}} {{dialog|hina|What?}} {{dialog|aya|She put so much effort into her acting, but for some reason, she wasn't performing well... So maybe she was really frustrated.}} {{dialog|aya|Even though we couldn't see it, she was definitely working really hard behind the scenes... However...}} {{dialog|hina|Despite that, we just kept telling how it's no big deal and how she can do anything... So maybe we were putting a lot of pressure on her...}} {{dialog|maya|That's likely what it is...}} {{dialog|others|Stop!! You're killing me here, Shirasagi-kun! What were you even trying to do with that last line? Do you know the word "passion" by any chance?!|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|What do you mean...? What was I doing?}} {{dialog|chisato|(I'm doing my best!)}} {{dialog|eve|Ohh~... Now I see! It's like you two said, Chisato-san has been working much harder than anyone realizes!}} {{dialog|eve|I thought she was just good at everything the moment she tried it...}} {{dialog|eve|But that couldn't be further from the truth, right?}} {{dialog|aya|Even if we didn't mean to, maybe the idea of her once being a child actress made us think she's different and she could do anything...}} {{dialog|aya|But that was a mistake. Whether or not she was a child actress, she's still Chisato-chan. Same us, a girl working her hardest.}} {{dialog|maya|Exactly!}} {{dialog|hina|I think she'll understand if we just explain that to her.}} {{dialog|aya|Mhm. Let's apologize to her tomorrow! And we should be sure to let her know that we're always supporting her!}} {{dialog|others|Yeah!|Eve, Hina, Maya}} {{loc|After Theater Rehearsal}} {{loc|Walking Home}} {{dialog|chisato|Sigh...}} {{dialog|chisato|(I really exploded when I told them "Don't just assume I can do anything!"... They must thik I'm going crazy...)}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{dialog|chisato|...Hello, Kanon?}} {{dialog|kanon|"Hello, Chisato-chan? You almost never call me. Is everything okay?"}} {{dialog|chisato|I was hoping I could talk to you about something... Sorry to call you so suddenly, but if you're not busy, could you come meet me?}} {{dialog|kanon|"Mhm, no problem. I'll see you in a bit!"}}
 * Chapter 3 Title = Can and Can't
 * Chapter 3 Description = After seeing Chisato explode, the girls discuss why they think she got upset. What will they come up with...?
 * Chapter 3 Transcript =

{{loc|Restaurant}} {{dialog|kanon|Sorry to keep you waiting, Chisato-chan! Have you been here long?}} {{dialog|chisato|No, I just got here too, actually. Sorry to call you out here so suddenly. I ordered your favorite cake and tea.}} {{dialog|kanon|Thank you! But forget about that. Is everything okay? I figured something must have happened if you were calling... I got here as soon as I could.}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks, Kanon. So...}} {{dialog|chisato|...And that's what happened today.}} {{dialog|kanon|Sounds like you had a hard day.}} {{dialog|chisato|I was doing everything I could, but he just kep telling me I was doing it all wrong... I was so frustrated and had no idea what to do.}} {{dialog|chisato|On top of that, I had Pastel✽Palettes there saying it should be easy for me and that I can do it, which made me feel even more pressure...}} {{dialog|kanon|I see... That must have been really tough to deal with.}} {{dialog|chisato|It was... They all think I can just snap my fingers and make things happen. There are things I can't do too...}} {{dialog|kanon|Mhm... Of course.}} {{dialog|kanon|You know, I think they were all cheering you on from the bottom of their hearts! I don't think they meant to make the situation more stressful.}} {{dialog|kanon|So it would be unfortunate if you kept thinking of their support that way. Maybe you just have to think about it differently.}} {{dialog|chisato|Think about it differently...?}} {{dialog|kanon|Yeah.}} {{dialog|chisato|(...Maybe since I was getting all worked up, I wasn't able to see that they were being genuine and not just speaking as co-workers...)}} {{dialog|chisato|(They weren't the ones putting pressure on me... It was me doing that.)}} {{dialog|kanon|The Pastel✽Palettes' girls need to know exactly how you're feeling! I'll go explain everything to them right now!}} {{dialog|chisato|Now?! Th-that's alright, Kanon... Thanks, just the gesture is good enough.}} {{dialog|chisato|...Fufu, I'm glad I got that off of my chest. I think I'm starting to feel better now.}} {{dialog|kanon|Really? Great! I'll be there to listen whenever you need me!}} {{dialog|chisato|I can really count on you, huh?}} {{dialog|kanon|That's what it means to be friends! No one wants their friends to look so unhappy.}} {{dialog|kanon|I'm sure that's exactly what everyone in Pastel✽Palettes is thinking too.}} {{dialog|chisato|...Yeah.}} {{dialog|chisato|(I feel calm now that I've talked to Kanon... Like I can think straight again.}} {{dialog|chisato|(...I've never talked to the band like I talk to Kanon. I've been thinking of them as co-workers. They've probably never seen the real me...)}} {{dialog|chisato|(Maybe without realizing, I was putting up a wall, and that kept me from being open with them...)}} {{{dialog|aya|You've been doing this for a long time. You're a pro too, so I'm sure you can get through this!}} {{dialog|maya|That's right. I'm sure that he's being really hard on you because he knows that you're so talented. Try not to let it get to you.}} {{dialog|hina|Hmm... Uhm, Chisato-chan. You're not acting like your normal self. Is everything okay? Are you feeling sick?}} {{dialog|eve|I think so too! Show them your fighting spirit!}} {{dialog|chisato|(Everyone was genuinely showing me their support, and I couldn't even see that...)}} {{dialog|chisato|(I should apologize...)}} {{dialog|chisato|Kanon, thanks. I think I know what I have to do now.}} {{dialog|kanon|Great! I'll be cheering for you too.}} {{dialog|chisato|...Wow, look at the time. Sorry to keep you out so late. We should start heading home.}} {{dialog|kanon|Okay!}} {{dialog|chisato|I'm happy I could talk to you. Thanks for coming.}} {{dialog|kanon|Don't thank me. I was glad you called me. I hope everything goes well with the show!}}
 * Chapter 4 Title = Pent-Up Emotions
 * Chapter 4 Description = Deep in thought, Chisato asks Kanon to meet up so she can get things off her chest. How will Kanon respond?
 * Chapter 4 Transcript =

{{loc|The Next Day, Talent Agency}} {{dialog|chisato|Good morning.}} {{dialog|aya|Ah, Chisato-chan... Hey.}} {{dialog|others|G-good morning.|Eve & Maya}} {{dialog|hina|Hey hey~.}} {{dialog|chisato|Guys, there's something I wanted to tell you...}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan, we're sorry!}} {{dialog|chisato|Huh? Wait, why?}} {{dialog|aya|Yesterday... All we did was distract you and make you upset...}} {{dialog|chisato|I don't think you were a distraction at all, and I'm not upset.}} {{dialog|aya|So, then yesterday...}} {{dialog|chisato|Aya-chan, let me explain...}} {{dialog|chisato|I should thank you guys for coming yesterday. And despite you doing that, I blew up and yelled at you. I'm sure I hurt you all.}} {{dialog|others| ...|Aya, Eve, Hina & Maya}} {{dialog|chisato|I'm really sorry.}} {{dialog|chisato|I know you guys think I can do anything, but I want you to know that that's not true. I have to work hard in my own way, too.}} {{dialog|chisato|When you came to my rehearsal, I was feeling stressed out... So when you all kept saying I could do it, it felt like pressure instead of support.}} {{dialog|chisato|After I calmed down and thought about it, I could see you all were actually cheering me on. I'm sorry I told you to leave.}} {{dialog|aya|And we're sorry... Even though you were working so hard, giving it your all, we didn't take the time to understand that.}} {{dialog|maya|Everyone has to put effort and go through hard times to reach their goals.}} {{dialog|eve|That's right! The road to perfecting the arts is like bushido! You have to give it your best shot.}} {{dialog|hina|Yep, we know exactly how you were feeling~. So don't worry about it, 'kay?}} {{dialog|chisato|You guys...}} {{dialog|aya|We want to help you if you're having any problems, so don't be afraid to talk to us!}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks. I've had a bad habit of trying to do things on my own ever since I started acting.}} {{dialog|hina|By the way, you're supposed to be playing a younger sister, but it felt like I was watching Chisato-chan. I think you should be more dramatic.}} {{dialog|maya|I think it would be better if you made the character show her feelings towards her sister a lot more.}} {{dialog|aya|Yeah, I'd love to see you being really passionate.}} {{dialog|eve|A fired-up younger sister? That sounds like bushido!}} {{dialog|chisato|(I guess there are a lot of ways to think about it... Ways I couldn't have thought of on my own. Maybe it is important to hear different opinions.)}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks, guys. I'll keep that in mind.}} {{dialog|hina|Chisato-chan, you seem happier to hear what we have to say now~.}} {{dialog|chisato|I've had some second thoughts since yesterday... Oh, yeah. Do you guys mind coming with me after our lesson is done?}} {{dialog|aya|That's fine... Are we going somewhere?}} {{dialog|chisato|Yeah. I wanted to thank you guys, and apologize, so I'd like to treat you all to some tea.}} {{dialog|eve|Tea with Chisato-chan? Yay~, sounds like fun!}} {{dialog|maya|To apologize...? You don't have to do that.}} {{dialog|chisato|It just won't feel right if I don't. Besides, I wanted to take the time to actually sit and talk with you all.}} {{dialog|aya|Oh. Alright, guys. If she insists, let's go have some tea!}} {{loc|Hazawa Coffee}} {{dialog|tsugumi|Welcome to Hazawa Coffee~!}} {{dialog|aya|Tsugumi-chan, helping out today?}} {{dialog|maya|Hello!}} {{dialog|hina|Ah, it's Tsugu-chan~.}} {{dialog|eve|Good afternoon, Tsugumi-chan!}} {{dialog|chisato|Tsugumi-chan, sorry about taking up so much space in your store.}} {{dialog|tsugumi|No problem, we love having you all. Please, take a seat~. We'll even get you something on the house!}} {{dialog|chisato|What's today's special?}} {{dialog|tsugumi|Let's see. Today's special is the black tea with a slice of Napoleon set!}} {{dialog|maya|That sounds tasty~.}} {{dialog|hina|Okay, that's what I'm having~.}} {{dialog|others|Me too!|Aya & Eve}} {{dialog|chisato|Alright, can we have five sets, Tsugumi-chan?}} {{dialog|tsugumi|Yep, right away!}} {{dialog|chisato|That reminds me, my sister loves Napoleons. Maybe I should bring her next time.}} {{dialog|maya|Wait, you have a sister?! I didn't know that...}} {{dialog|hina|Now that I think about it, I don't think we know much about you, Chisato-chan.}} {{dialog|eve|Th-that's right... Your life is shrouded in mystery!}} {{dialog|chisato|Fufu, I wasn't really trying to hide anything. Just that I haven't had the chance to share.}} {{dialog|hina|Okay, okay, tell us something else!}} {{dialog|chisato|Uhh... Oh, I have a dog. We've been together since I was a kid.}} {{dialog|aya|Really? What kind?}} {{dialog|chisato|A golden retriever. Pretty big but a quiet and gentle giant.}} {{dialog|maya|Oh, wow! That's a surprise. I would have thought you'd have something small and cute, like a Maltese or a Chihuahua.}} {{dialog|hina|You've never been so open before. Not holding back today though, are you?}} {{dialog|eve|Yeah! We haven't heard much about your personal life. I hope we can do this more often!}} {{dialog|hina|Hey~! My sister loves dogs too. I think you guys would get along great!}} {{dialog|chisato|Oh, Sayo-chan does? I had no idea. Maybe I'll talk to her about it next time at school.}} {{loc|Shirasagi Residence}} {{loc|Chisato's Room}} {{dialog|chisato|(I had a lot of fun today... I think I was able to tell them exactly how I was feeling.)}} {{dialog|chisato|I'll do my best to keep it up.}}
 * Chapter 5 Title = The Sun Succeeds the Storm
 * Chapter 5 Description = Chisato apologizes and tries to share her true feelings with the other band members. What will happen when she invites them to a cafe...?
 * Chapter 5 Transcript =

{{loc|The Next Day}} {{loc|Theater Area}} {{dialog|chisato|So for the scene before the audition, I want to go with a serious expression and do a long stare while I hold your hand. What do you think?}} {{dialog|others|Yeah, that sounds great! I'll play off of you. Like this...|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|others|"The day is finally here. It's time for the audition. I'm so nervous..."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"Bell, take this good-luck charm. Please, give it all you've got. I'll be cheering you on!"}} {{dialog|others|"Thank you. I'll be back."|Bell's Actress}} {{dialog|chisato|"I wish for Bell to become an actress and for her to become the person she longs to be!"}} {{dialog|others|Shirasagi-kun, that's a lot better. Great acting! I can feel your passion. You don't seem as self-absorbed, and your gestures are natural.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Really? Thank you!}} {{dialog|chisato|(I think I finally get what he was saying. Maybe it's not just about using my head but about opening up to people and showing true emotions.)}} {{dialog|chisato|(I only started acting because of my parents, so I've only thought of it as work, but... maybe I can start to change that mindset...)}} {{loc|One Month Later}} {{loc|Theater}} {{dialog|aya|It's opening day! And look at these seats that Chisato-chan reserved for us. It's so easy to see the stage! Unreal...}} {{dialog|eve|Let's make sure to thank her afterwards!}} {{dialog|others|The show will be starting soon. Spectators who are in the lobby, please return to your seats.|Announcer}} {{dialog|eve|It's time! Ohh~... For some reason, I'm getting nervous...}} {{dialog|hina|Don't even worry. Chisato-chan practiced so much for this!}} {{dialog|maya|Ah, it's starting!}} {{loc|After The Show}} {{loc|Dressing Room}} {{dialog|others|Nice job~! Great show!|Aya,Eve,Hina,Maya}} {{dialog|chisato|Guys, thanks for coming. How'd you like it?}} {{dialog|aya|Ohh~... Chisato-chan... It was so good~!! That was such a touching story, I couldn't stop crying~.}} {{dialog|maya|Mhm... I thought so too. Great performance.}} {{dialog|eve|You two were so joyful during the last scene where your sister was chosen as the winner for the audition. It made me feel happy too!}} {{dialog|hina|I'm so~ glad there was a happy ending~. We didn't get to see it during your rehearsal, so I was wondering what would happen!}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks! I was really nervous before the show started, but... once the curtains rose, I was able to get into character right away.}} {{dialog|others|Shirasagi-kun, sorry to interrupt. First, I want to say great work. The audience absolutely loved it. Let's try to keep this rhythm going tomorrow.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Okay, thank you!}} {{dialog|others|Hm? Who are these girls...?|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|We're all in a band together. It's called Pastel✽Palettes.}} {{dialog|chisato|They were all helping me out during the rehearsals for this show... It was thanks to them that I was able to improve.}} {{dialog|others|Right~, I do remember seeing you all. I can't thank you girls enough. Because of you, Shirasagi-kun was able to show her true potential.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|aya|Huh? Th-thank... you...?}} {{dialog|hina|We had nothing to do with it. Chisato-chan did everything!}} {{dialog|eve|Yep, and she worked really hard!}} {{dialog|maya|We just had her back along the way!}} {{dialog|others|I see. I'm happy to see that Shirasagi-kun has such great friends. I have to make my rounds, say hello to people. I'll get out of your hair.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Miyagawa-sensei, wait! ... There's something I wanted to ask you.}} {{dialog|chisato|Why me? There are so many beautiful, talented actresses out there, but you chose me specifically. Why...?}} {{dialog|others|Why...? I thought if you went out of your comfort zone and really dug deep, there might be something more interesting under the surface.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|What do you mean?}} {{dialog|others|I'd seen you on TV before. I knew that you had a talent for acting, but there was a certain passion and seriousness that was lacking.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|...}} {{dialog|others|I wondered what would happen if you actually gave it your all. Looking at what you've become tells me I made the right choice.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|So that's what it was... I'm happy I was given this chance. I feel like I've taken a step in the right direction.}} {{dialog|others|That's great. If you want to continue being an actress, remember that passion and the world will be your oyster. Alright, see you tomorrow.|Miyagawa}} {{dialog|chisato|Okay... Thank you!}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan, that's awesome! Way to go!}} {{dialog|chisato|Thanks, Aya-chan. I don't think I would've been able to get through this without you guys.}} {{dialog|chisato|I feel like Pastel✽Palettes helped me push forward.}} {{dialog|aya|Chisato-chan...}} {{dialog|hina|Ah! I thought of a great idea! Let's take a picture to remember this day. And maybe we can upload it to the Pastel✽Palettes blog.}} {{dialog|others|Yeah! Let's do it!|Eve & Maya}} {{dialog|hina|Hmm, I don't know if we can get everyone's face~.}} {{dialog|aya|Ehehe... I actually have a selfie stick ♪ Here, you can use it! I always have it on me.}} {{dialog|hina|Of course you would~! Alright, here we go. Everyone, get in the shot. Scooch, scooch.}} {{dialog|chisato|Kind of a tight fit, but... should be okay, I guess.}} {{dialog|hina|Okay! Nobody move~... Say cheese!}} {{dialog|aya|Hina-chan, let me see! ...Ah, it came out so well!}} {{dialog|maya|You're right. This looks pretty good!}} {{dialog|eve|Aww, everyone has such a nice smile!}} {{dialog|aya|I'll send it to you guys... And~, sent!}} {{dialog|chisato|This picture is really cute. Maybe I should use it as my screensaver.}} {{dialog|hina|Really?! Wow, Chisato-chan. You really have changed. There's no way I could imagine you doing that before.}} {{dialog|chisato|Yeah, I'm even more surprised than you are. Thanks, everyone. For everything. I hope one day I can return the favor.}} {{dialog|array|You're welcome!|Aya, Eve, Hina & Maya}}
 * Ending Title = The Day the Curtain Rises
 * Ending Description = It's opening day at the theater, and Pastel✽Palettes is in attendance after being invited by Chisato. What will they think when they see the show...?
 * Ending Transcript =
 * Related Card 1 Name = My Confidante
 * Related Card 2 Name = Bouquet of Sincerity
 * Related Card 3 Name = Moved To Tears
 * Related Card 4 Name = Backstage
 * Related Card 5 Name = Full Support}}