Transcript
Sayo
Schools from all over the area will be gathering for today's sports festival. I know it will be hard, but let's make it a successful one. I am counting on everyone's support.
Kasumi
We won't let you down~!
Tsugumi
Here are the time schedules for all of the schools, as well as wristbands for committee members! Please take one if you haven't already~!
Kasumi
Mmm, so the big day is finally here~!
Arisa
Jeez, you get excited over every little thing. Did you see how many people are out there? It's nuts...
Kasumi
Yeah, because it's the big sports festival! Haneoka, Tsukinomori, and so many other schools are here to play!
Kasumi
You can't expect me to stay calm with that going on~.
Tae
I'm excited too. And these gym clothes are cool.
Saaya
The fact that they made special outfits really shows you how important this event is. It only happens once every three years, after all.
Arisa
Yeah, they even reserved this athletic field.
Rimi
That's so cool~. I was so surprised when Arisa-chan first told me~.
Sayo
That is proof of how much effort all the schools are putting into this joint sports festival. It also makes me appreciate our volunteer staff.
Tsugumi
The student council and disciplinary committee alone wouldn't be enough to host such a big event. Thanks for lending a hand, everyone!
Kasumi
No problem at all~. We're helping out because we want to!
Tae
Arisa was staying late every day to work on preparations.
Kasumi
We just knew we had to help out~.
Arisa
H-huh? I don't get why that would make you want to help, but whatever.
Saaya
Oh, there's a nice face to see! Look over here, Arisa~.
Arisa
Hey, you'd better not be taking my picture with that!
Tsugumi
Saya-chan, that is one heavy-duty camera you have there.
Saaya
Oh, this? I borrowed it from the school.
Rimi
Saya-chan is going to be juggling both committee duties and photographing the event.
Arisa
Being a committee member on its own is tough enough. It takes guts to try handling both.
Saaya
I guess so... I just want to have something to look back on fondly with you guys.
Kasumi
Take as many pictures as you can, Saya~! I'll help you!
Tae
Me too!
Saaya
Fufufu, thanks.
Sayo
There is nothing wrong with having fun, but the success of the festival is riding on us as members of the festival committee.
Sayo
Please keep the meaning behind these wristbands in mind.
Kasumi
Okay!
Hina
Sis~! What're you guys talking about?
Sayo
Nothing. We are simply discussing the sports festival.
Hina
Hmmm. Ah, by the way, are you free during the after-party?
Sayo
Yes. Aside from the concert, I have nothing else planned...
Hina
Then let's hang out together~! After the show, we can meet up and walk around!
Arisa
Right, the concert~. I never thought it would be happening at the stadium.
Kasumi
I can't wait~. It's going to be so awesome putting on a show with everyone!
Rimi
Tsugumi-chan, you said that this was originally Hina-san's idea, right?
Tsugumi
Yeah. She said we should do something special since this event only happens once every three years.
Tae
As always, nice thinking, Hina-san!
Hina
What do you think, Sis~? Come chill with me~.
Sayo
I swear... Are you not assisting Shirokane-san with the sportsmanship pledge soon? Focus on your duties and leave the rest for later.
Hina
I've got it covered~! Rinko-chan and I already went over it earlier.
Arisa
Hazawa-san and I were also there. The meeting finished without any problems.
Sayo
I suppose that is fine, then... However, Hina, make sure you take this seriously. Understood?
Hina
Okay~!
Kasumi
We're looking forward to seeing you give the pledge, Hina-san!
Sayo
Roger that! Sit back and watch me handle it like a pro~.
Rinko
Though we come from different schools... by participating in this year's sports festival... we strive to better understand and appreciate our peers... and recognize each other as equals...
Hina
So keep good sportsmanship in mind, and, um~... show off all those great friendships we've formed along the way~!
Rinko
Huh...? H-Hina-san... that isn't what we-...
Hina
So let's bust out all those little successes that brought us this far, come together as a group, and make this the most boppin' festival we can~♪
Kasumi
Yeah~!
Arisa
N-no way... She totally ad-libbed the last half...
Sayo
Sigh, that girl...
Transcript
Kasumi
Wow, the whole place is abuzz with excitement~! We've only just started, and everyone's already pumped up~.
Arisa
That being said, it's way too crowded... It's hard enough just moving around.
Tae
You think so? Slipping through the crowd reminds me of playing ninja with Eve. I'm having fun.
Rimi
We have to do all our duties in this crowd.
Saaya
We have to guide the players around, prepare the equipment, and keep score, right...? We have a lot on our plates~.
Kasumi
Still, the harder we work, the more fun everyone will have at the festival, right?!
Arisa
Well, it'll be pretty exciting if we just make sure things go smoothly.
Kasumi
In that case, let's give it our all for everyone who came!
Rimi, Tae & Saaya
Yeah!
Kasumi
Alright~! Festival committee, let's get to work~!
Kasumi
Okay, everyone~! Please wait right here until the competition begins~!
Arisa
That takes care of the long jump players. Up next is~... Guiding the high jump players. Let's go, Kasumi~.
Tsukushi
Um, are you part of the festival committee?! I have a question...!
Mashiro
Huh...? Kasumi-san, Arisa-san?
Kasumi
Ah, Tsukushi-chan, Mashiro-chan! Why are you in such a rush?
Mashiro
W-well... You see, we're supposed to be doing the obstacle course, but...
Tsukushi
We turned away for only a second and somehow lost the group...
Kasumi
Th-that's terrible! We'll take you over to the obstacle course area right away!
Arisa
The obstacle course? Hang on... Ah, it's on the opposite side of the venue. If we take them there, there's no way we'll make it back in time for the player entrances.
Tsukushi
W-would you mind telling us where to go, then? We should be able to handle it from there.
Arisa
You need to head to this spot here on the map... but it's kinda hard to find~.
Mashiro
So we go to this spot near the stands on the west side, right...? Th-the stands on the north side look pretty close too...
Kasumi
Yeah, it's definitely confusing~. Arisa, can't you teleport us there and back?
Arisa
Huh? What in the world are you talking about? As if anything like that exists!
Kasumi
Right~, my bad. In that case, we'd better take them ourselves! It's much easier than trying to explain everything!
Arisa
Yeah, but we don't have time...
Mashiro & Tsukushi
...
Arisa
Nngh... Argh, alright! Let's just hurry!
Mashiro & Tsukushi
Thank you so much!
Tae
Ah, there they are. The hurdles are over here, guys~.
Saaya
Nice one, O-Tae!
Rimi
It'll take some time to line them up, so we should probably hurry.
Saaya
True... H-huh? Where did that large group of people come from...? Hm, Isn't that...?
Rimi
...!
Kaoru
Fufu, thank you, my little kittens. My first-place victory was only possible with your assistance.
Little Kittens
Eek~! Kaoru-sama~!
Kaoru
A legion of voices that stretches beyond our academic institutions... Ahhh, how fleeting.
Tae
Kaoru-san even has a lot of fans outside of Hanasakigawa and Haneoka, huh?
Saaya
Wow~... Wait, how are we supposed to get through this crowd?!
Tae
Let's try over this way. It'll take a little longer than normal, but it should still be faster.
Saaya
That does sound like our best bet. Let's go!
Rimi
Sigh~. So cool~.
Saaya
... Rimi-rin? H-hurry up~!
Arisa
Sigh, I'm exhausted~. It's pure chaos out there...
Saaya
I didn't expect so much to happen. There were multiple times I was sure we weren't going to make it in time.
Arisa
No kidding, we barely made it~. Although, now all we need to do is patrol the venue, so that should be a little easier.
Kasumi
Everyone was so kind and thankful too~. Let's keep this up, guys!
Saaya
Fufufu, of course.
Tae
Rimi. We need to head out soon.
Rimi
We do...? Ah, is it that time already?!
Kasumi
Huh?! Rimi-rin, O-Tae, where are you two going...?
Rimi
Sorry, Kasumi-chan. We have to go do the three-legged race.
Arisa
Oh yeah, you were practicing a ton during lunch. Do you think you can win?
Tae
After our special training, yes. Rimi and I have been listening non-stop to prepare for today.
Saaya
Special training? Listening to what?
Tae
A song to help sync our timing while we run. We found one with a rhythm that's very easy to follow.
Rimi
We still haven't synced up perfectly since listening to the song, but... it does feel like our timing is better than before.
Tae
We scored a serious level-up.
Tae
And now it's like we're always in a three-legged race.
Kasumi
Ohhh~!
Arisa
... And what does that have to do with listening to a song?
Kasumi
O-Tae, Rimi-rin, we'll definitely be there to cheer you on! ... We can go, right?
Arisa
The three-legged race starts right in the middle of our break, so I don't see why not.
Tae
Get ready, guys. We'll show you how strong our triple leg combo is.
Transcript
Kasumi
Wow, that takoyaki looks so good~! Ah! They have yakisoba over there, too!
Saaya
The venue is really buzzing~. I didn't expect them to have stalls set up too.
Saaya
My family should be here by now, so I'll take Jun and Sana to have a look around later.
Arisa
Years ago, some upperclassmen suggested adding vendors to the event. They wanted to spice things up since this only happens once every three years.
Kasumi
No kidding! Thanks so much, upperclassmen! You made this whole thing way more fun~!
Arisa
Hey, everyone's looking at us! Don't make such a ruckus while we're still on the job.
???
Yes, it appears as though that loud outburst scared off the kittens.
???
I will be direct with my dissatisfaction. I finally had the chance to pet those adorable kittens, and I would like that time back.
Saaya
Um, may I ask who you are?
Student from Another School
I am no one of importance. Putting that aside, those wristbands... Are you members of the festival committee?
Kasumi
We sure are! Let us know if you need help with anything!
Student from Another School
Very well, I will take you up on that offer and explain as I stave off this overwhelming sadness. I have lost a tin badge that is very precious to me...
Kasumi
What~?! That's awful~! Wait here! I'll go see if I can find it!
Arisa
Huh? Hold up, Kasumi~!
Kasumi
I'm back~! Is this frog badge here the one that you lost?
Student from Another School
Ah... Yes, it is. I was looking everywhere for it.
Kasumi
Really?! I'm glad we could find it~.
Student from Another School
Yes, as am I. It is the first present I ever received from my big sister.
Student from Another School
And yet, how did you know what the badge looked like? I never had the chance to describe it to you.
Arisa
I sent her the information in our chat.
Student from Another School
Ah... I see. So that is why you requested such a thorough, in-depth description while she was gone.
Arisa
Come on, all I did was ask about your badge! I'm more surprised that you couldn't figure out why I even asked...
Kasumi
Thanks for the information, Arisa!
Arisa
... Come on, I only did it because you're so careless! What were you going to do if it didn't turn up nearby?
Kasumi
Ah... You've got a point!
Arisa
So now you notice...
Kasumi
Hehehe, I just sort of bolted after hearing how important the badge was~.
Saaya
Hahaha! Yep, that's the Kasumi we know ♪
Student from Another School
... You very much resemble my big sister. Like you, she would never hesitate to assist those in need.
Saaya
Unable to turn away from people who need help, huh~...? Yeah, they do sound similar! Kasumi can never ignore others.
Arisa
... Which makes her so hard to keep track of. It'd be nice if she slowed down long enough for us to catch up.
Saaya
You say that, but we know you could never leave Kasumi alone either. Isn't that right, Kasumi?
Kasumi
Thanks for always being there, Arisa!
Arisa
H-huh?! You two can't just say whatever you want!
Student from Another School
Seeing that you are also blessed with exceptional friends has eased my rattled nerves. They were growing stronger as the hour of competition draws near.
Student from Another School
Now then, I must take my leave. Thank you very much for your time.
Arisa
That person was a little odd.
Saaya
She did have a rather unique personality~. It looks like she was happy, though.
Kasumi
Uh-huh! I'm so glad we found that badge~.
???
Excuse me. I ask with the most pure of intentions, but are you on the festival committee...?
Arisa
Huh? Y-you're that same girl...!
Saaya
Didn't you head towards the field just now...? How did you end up behind us...? Huh? Huh?
Kasumi
Whoa~! It's like she teleported!
The Same Student?
I have no idea what has you so surprised, but I wish to return a lost item... I hand it to you with a genuinely proud expression.
Saaya
Th-thanks... What's this? A metal block...?
Kasumi
It's so sparkly! How pretty~!
Arisa
What a strange color. Is it iron? Aluminum? What kind of metal is that?
The Same Student?
I am afraid I cannot answer that question. Now then, I must take my leave.
Arisa
I... don't think she was joking. It's like she really didn't know who we were.
Saaya
Do you think they were twins?
Arisa
Oh, that would explain the close resemblance.
Kasumi
Ah~!!
Arisa
Whoa, don't scare me like that! What are you yelling for...?
Saaya
Wh-what's wrong, Kasumi...?
Kasumi
Look over there! That girl is over at the ice cream stand now...!
Saaya
She is! I guess that means they're triplets...
Arisa
N-no, there are four of them. I see one more over there...
Saaya
I've heard that if something has already happened twice, it's bound to happen a third time... Do you think there are even more of them?
Arisa
I really don't think that's possible...
Kasumi
Huh? Over there, is that...?
Arisa
No way, that's not possible~. Huh...? It can't be, right...?
Transcript
Kasumi
B block, B block~... Ah, found it! Over here, guys~!
Arisa
Phew, trying to find anything in this huge venue is exhausting.
Saaya
It looks like the three-legged race... hasn't started yet. We made it in time~.
???
Hm? Is that...? Hey, Kasumi~!
Kasumi
Lisa-san? And Yukina-senpai!
Yukina
Toyama-san, what are you doing here?
Kasumi
We came to support O-Tae and Rimi-rin! They're both gonna be in the three-legged race~.
Lisa
The same goes for us. We're here to root for Ako~.
Lisa
She told us that we'd better come cheer for her since she got partnered with Tomoe. Although, we would've come whether she asked us or not ♪
Kasumi
Huh~?! Did Ako and Tomoe-chan really team up?!
Lisa
Those two definitely win the award for most in-sync pair at Haneoka Girls' Academy ☆
Saaya
They're worthy opponents, I'd say.
Yukina
... Oh? I do believe that is Ako right over there.
Arisa
Ah, O-Tae and Rimi are coming too!
Lisa
Looks like the players are taking their positions. Ako~! Tomoe~! Go get 'em~!
Track Judge
Moving on to the next group. Contestants, please approach the starting line.
Tomoe
Alright, we're up! Let's do this, Ako!
Ako
Ako and Sis, the ultra-mega strong combo, enters the fight~!
Rimi
I never thought we'd be going up against those two.
Tae
Don't worry. They may be skilled, but we have our song.
Tae
We'll time our initial dash to the intro.
Rimi
Okay, got it! O-Tae-chan... Let's win this!
Track Judge
Take your positions. Ready, set... go!
Tae
Here goes, Rimi!
Rimi & Tae
Ah! Eek!
Rimi
S-sorry, O-Tae-chan! My bass was behind a beat, and I forgot to go on the intro~.
Tae
No worries. I got too excited and got ahead of myself.
Rimi
I completely understand~! That song would feel a bit more fast-paced if you started playing the guitar right away!
Tae
I think the drum part could use a bit of a boost too. Oh, as for the keyboard...
Rimi
Ah! O-Tae-chan, maybe now isn't...
Tae
Ah, you're right. Okay, let's try again from the beginning.
Rimi
Okay!
Tae
Here goes. Three, two, one...
Rimi
One, two! One, two!
Tae
Good, Rimi. Let's try speeding up.
Rimi
Sure! You know, using the song's rhythm was a great idea, O-Tae-chan. I should've known~.
Tae
I often do the same when I go jogging. Ah, here comes the hook. Three, two, one...
Arisa
Wh-whoa~... Those two are starting to pull ahead!
Saaya
I was surprised when they fell at the start, but they can catch up with Tomoe and Ako at this rate!
Kasumi
O-Tae, Rimi-rin~! You can do it~!
Lisa
Behind you, Ako~! Tae and Rimi are catching up~!
Yukina
... How unfortunate. I don't think they can hear you.
Lisa
Alright, in that case...
Ako
Fufufu, none can stand against the might of Dark Princess Ako and her sister, the Abyssal Juggernaut...
Tomoe
Ako, don't get careless just because we're in first place~. Something might happen between here and the finish line.
Ako
We've got this~! Our powers of darkness make us an unbeatable duo!
Lisa
Ako~! Over here~!
Ako
Ah, it's Lisa-nee! She's waving and cheering us on, Sis! Hey, Lisa-nee~!
Tomoe
Whoa, Ako! D-don't move like that, or-... Wah!
Ako
S-Sis?! Wh-wh-whoa...!
Tae
Rimi!
Kasumi
Yes! Yes! Keep going, keep going! Aaand... they finally passed Tomoe-chan's group~! Just a little more, guys~!
Rimi
We got first place, O-Tae-chan!
Tae
We did it, Rimi!
Tomoe
I thought we could catch up near the end~. Man, that was so close!
Ako
Sorry, Sis. I got scared...
Tomoe
Well, we may have lost, but I had fun running with you.
Ako
Sis... Yeah, me too! I had a blast with you as my partner!
Tae
I had fun too. What song did you listen to?
Ako & Tomoe
Song...?
Tae
That one song is what gave us the level-up we needed. Right, Rimi?
Rimi
Fufu... Hm? Is it... raining?
Ako
Yeah, it's starting to come down hard! Let's hurry back, guys!
Transcript
Kasumi
When do you think this rain will stop~? Everyone was having such a good time~.
Arisa
Man, it was super noisy earlier, but now that the whole stadium is quiet, I can't relax.
Rimi
Hang on, I'll check the weather report and see what's going on... Ah, it looks like the storm is just passing through. It should clear up in about fifteen minutes or so.
Kasumi
For real?! If only it would let up sooner... Hmm! Nnngh~...!
Saaya
What are you doing, Kasumi?
Kasumi
I'm focusing all my power into stopping this rain!
Tae
I'll try too!
Arisa
Come on, as if that would–
Rimi
Eek~!
Arisa
Was that lightning?! It sounded pretty close too...
Tae
Ah, the power went out.
Arisa
S-seriously?!
Saaya
Calm down, everyone. For now, let's try to find out what's going on.
Kasumi
R-right. We should go back to the committee room!
Kasumi
Huh~?! The sports festival has been put on hold~?!
Rinko
Y-yes... That recent bolt of lightning... seems to have... damaged the electrical equipment...
Sayo
A team is currently working on repairs. While we have switched to auxiliary power, only the necessary systems are running.
Arisa
How long do you think it will take to fix?
Tsugumi
At least one hour, according to the repair team...
Kasumi
Th-that long?!
Rimi
U-um, is there anything we can do to help?!
Rinko
For now... All you can do is wait... while we draft... a new schedule...
Kasumi
Arisa, what do you think is gonna happen~? I don't want the sports festival to get canceled~.
Arisa
Huh? It'll get back on track once the power is restored, so why are you even worried?
Rimi
I kind of understand how Kasumi-chan feels. Even if the festival starts back up, it just won't be the same...
Tae
All that excitement will be gone.
Kasumi
Exactly! You read my mind~. I'm sure the festival will heat back up eventually, but this is our only chance to enjoy the present!
Arisa
Well, I guess I can see where you're coming from... But what can we do about it?
Saaya
If only there was some other way to energize everyone, even without the sports festival.
Kasumi
Some other way... Saya, that's it! We should put on a concert!
Tae
Great idea, Kasumi! We already brought our instruments, so we can get the show started right away.
Arisa
Hold it, hold it! How do you expect to use our amps with no power?!
Rimi
Ah... Do you think we could borrowed some of the back-up power?
Sayo
Wait a minute. I understand wanting to preserve the energy of the festival, but...
Rinko
The festival committee... already has its hands full with the power outage... so we can't spare any people... to help with a concert...
Hina
In that case, why don't we get everyone to lend a hand?
Tsugumi
Who are you referring to?
Hina
I mean Aya-chan, Ran-chan, Kokoro-chan, and all their bands!
Hina
If we do that, then our show will not only feature a Poppin'Party concert, but a whole bunch of other acts. That way it'll feel like a real event!
Kasumi
Leave it to Hina-san to come up with such a great idea~! Together we'll keep the party going until the festival starts back up~!
Tsugumi
True, we could pull it off if everyone pitches in... I'll message Ran-chan and the others!
Hina
Oh, that's our Tsugurific Tsugu-chan~. I'll text Aya-chan and my group. Can you handle your end, Sis?
Sayo
I swear...
Kasumi
I'll get in touch with Kokoron and the others!
Kokoro
Kasumi! We'll keep the venue lively until the festival is back in action!
Kasumi
A talented actor can perform on any stage... It is... but that.
Mashiro
I-I heard everything from Rui-san. We'll do everything we can to not get in your way!
Maya
Please leave the preparations to me! Now is the time to show off my skills as a stagehand!
Kanon
Kasumi-chan, what should we do first?
Kasumi
Thanks so much, everyone! I will now explain how this show's gonna work!
Transcript
Asuka
I wonder how long it'll take for them to fix the power... Having to wait around for so long is kind of dull~.
LOCK
The festival committee said it should take another hour.
Asuka
An hour, huh~?
LOCK
S-so, um... Do you want to play shiritori?
Kaoru
"Salutations, my little kittens. How are you choosing to spend this sudden expanse of free time?"
Asuka
Who's that giving the announcement...?
LOCK
Is that Kaoru-senpai?
Kaoru
"Life is a series of unexpected surprises. I imagine you are all coping in your own various ways. Therefore, I offer this proposal to you."
Kaoru
"How would you like to spend these vacant moments with my companions and I? I promise to deliver unto you an unforgettable, heart-pounding experience."
Students in the Crowd
Eek~! Kaoru-sama~!
Kaoru
"Fufu, your response is sublime. Now, a fleeting and majestic show is about to begin. Do enjoy yourselves."
Asuka
A show? What does she mean...?
Kokoro
Hello, everyone~! Let's have some fun until the festival is back on track~!
LOCK
K-Kokoro-senpai and Misaki-senpai?!
Misaki
Sigh, I never thought I'd be riding a unicycle in a place like this... Especially with so many people staring...
Kokoro
Mmm, how fantast-erific~! Let the juggling begin, Misaki!
Kokoro
We'll start with our level one training exercise! Here goes~!
Misaki
Whoa! Hoh, yoh, hah...!
Kanon
Fueee, their juggling is amazing as always~. I can't keep track of how many balls they're tossing around~.
Maya
It looks like our show is finally underway! I expect nothing less from Tsurumaki-san and Okusawa-san!
Maya
I had already seen this performance at our talent show, but their routine seems even more refined than before!
Kanon
They've been performing during our concerts too. Misaki-chan can even do it while dressed as Michelle.
Maya
I see~. So this performance was born from days and days of hard work.
Kaoru
"Ahhh... Kokoro, Misaki, your routine is ever so fleeting. How far into the realm of dreams do you intend to take us...? Dear audience, do you also wish to know the answer?"
Maya
Fufu. The crowd's really into it!
Kanon
Kaoru-san, Kokoro-chan, and Misaki-chan totally turned the mood around. I'm impressed~.
Maya
That they have. It may not be an exaggeration to call their skills supernatural.
Maya
I am looking forward to seeing what other manner of supernatural performances are coming up!
Kanon
Fufu... We'll need to step up our game, then. I can't wait to see your supernatural powers, Maya-chan.
Maya
Huhehe... Understood! I am counting on you too, Matsubara-san! We must do our best to help the performers display their highest level of skill!
Kanon
Yeah!
Kokoro
Misaki~! We're moving up to level three and level four! Here goes~!
Misaki
Whoa, isn't this way faster than usual?! I can't even see the balls...!
Kokoro
We're not done yet! Crank it up to level five!
Misaki
Level five... Wait, is that the one where we use our heads?! I can't do that yet!
Kokoro
Mmm, this is incredible! We shouldn't be the only ones having this much fun!
Kokoro
I know! Anybody who has a skill they want to show off, come on down! Let's play together!
Misaki
Cut that out. There are people who find this kinda stuff embarrassing.
Kokoro
Oh, and what exactly makes it embarrassing? Everyone has something unique that only they can do!
Kokoro
Every single person in the world is an invincible superhero!
Kasumi
Kokoron's group is out there doing their stuff. We'd better bring out all the stops too! Yeah...!
Kasumi
Ooo~... My guitar sounds quieter than usual~.
Tae
The bass is off too.
Sayo
As expected, the auxiliary generator is not enough to fully power the amps. Do you still plan to continue with your concert, Toyama-san?
Kasumi
Of course! We can make up for the lack of sound in other areas. Besides, this show is the best way to hype everyone up!
Sayo
Yes, but...
Arisa
Sayo-senpai, you may as well give up. She's already made up her mind.
Arisa
I will do everything I can to keep her from causing a problem. So please allow us to perform.
Arisa
I will take full responsibility should anything happen... Please.
Kasumi
Arisa?!
Sayo
Ichigaya-san...
Saaya
Come on, Arisa~. You're not the only one here, you know. We're all a part of this.
Arisa
Saya...
Saaya
Fufu, you really can't leave Kasumi alone, can you, Arisa?
Tae
I understand how Arisa feels, honestly. You never know what kind of exciting event will happen with Kasumi around.
Rimi
She always makes me want to see the world through her eyes... Right?
Saaya
Yeah, for sure! She has this strange ability to pull you in and make you want to stick around until the very end.
Tae
Uh-huh, it's almost like her supernatural power.
Arisa
Isn't that a bit of a stretch?
Kasumi
You guys...
Kasumi
Right, let's go see that perfect world together!
Sayo
Fufu, it does seem that there is no room for arguments. Very well. Poppin'Party, I leave everything in your hands.
Tsukushi
Okay, you're all up next! Please take your positions.
Mashiro
G-good luck with your show! We wish you the best...!
Kasumi
Thank you~! Time to roll, guys!
Sayo
Hm? Who could that be...? Yes?
Transcript
Kaoru
"What did you think of that hip-hop hustle brought to you by the Hanasakigawa and Haneoka dancers? My heart is filled with a feeling most fleeting. Do give them another round of applause!"
Kaoru
"Up next, we bring to you the little kittens who initially proposed this fleeting show. Do put your hands together for our next group."
Kasumi
Hello, everyone! We're~...
Poppin'Party
Poppin'Party!
Kasumi
And we're here to perform for you today~! Our mic is a little quiet, but... I promise we'll give an amazing show, so rock out with us~!
Kasumi
Now, let's jump right into our first so–-
Kaoru
"... Oh my."
Kaoru
"Mm-hm, I see... It is... but that."
Kasumi
K-Kaoru-san?
Kaoru
"Poppin'Party, a moment of your time, if I may? Sayo has just provided me with a riveting tidbit of information. Allow me to propose the following."
Arisa
What is she talking about...?
Kaoru
"Let us all count down to the beginning of your show. All little kittens present here will join in, won't you?"
Rimi
S-so we're doing a group countdown...?
Saaya
What do you think, Kasumi?
Kasumi
I don't know what's going on... but it looks like Kaoru-san has a plan!
Tae
Okay~. A countdown it is, then!
Kaoru
"Kasumi-chan and her companions have consented. Therefore, we shall start the count at five. Are you ready...? Five."
Rimi
Four!
Tae
Three!
Saaya
Two!
Arisa
One!
Kasumi
Zero~!
Kasumi
Oh... the sound is back to normal~!
Tae
Check it out! The entrance lights are on!
Saaya
Which means...
Rimi & Arisa
The power is back!
Kasumi
Yay~! Hehehe, now that's the guitar sound I know and love~.
Tae
The lights flickered on just as Kasumi's guitar rang out. It was like she shocked the system back into place. So cool.
Kasumi
No way, it was a total coincidence~.
Arisa
More like it was all planned out by Kaoru-san. Oh well, at least the crowd is fired up now.
Kasumi
And it's our job to crank up the heat even more~! Let's get this show started, guys~!
Kasumi
Does everyone have their juice? Ready, and... cheers~!
The Other Four
Cheers~!
Saaya
Good job, everyone! We ran into some trouble, but it all worked out in the end~.
Arisa
No kidding. Way too much happened today.
Rimi
We had our hands full even after the festival was back on. I'm exhausted~.
Tae
It was a ton of fun, though. I'd love to have another joint sports festival.
Kasumi
I completely agree, O-Tae~! It should be held every year, not once every three~.
Rimi
Speaking of which, we need to start getting ready for the after-party concert.
Kasumi
Yeah, you read my mind, Rimi-rin! I've been looking forward to this for forever~.
Tae
Me too! We'll need to change up the set list from this afternoon, though.
Arisa
I swear... you guys are way too excited. Aren't you tired at all?
Kasumi
Come on, I love concerts~. Don't you, Arisa?
Arisa
I don't hate them, I guess...
Tae
I'm sure Arisa is going to be rocking her heart out once we get started.
Rimi
I can already imagine it~.
Kasumi
Me too! Look, Arisa is smiling so hard!
Arisa
H-huh? Stop saying whatev–
Saaya
Now that face is a keeper.
Arisa
What?! Wh-who said you could take my picture?!
Saaya
I'm in charge of photography for this event. I can't let a photo opportunity like that slip by ♪
Tae
Saya. I want to do a group photo.
Rimi
Now that you mention it, I don't think we've taken one today.
Kasumi
Then that settles it! Gather around, guys!
Arisa
S-stop pushing me, Kasumi!
Saaya
Is a twenty-second timer enough? Let me put the camera on this stand here and...
Kasumi
Ah, it's counting down. Hurry, Saya! Ready, and...
Saaya
... Nice smiles, everyone. Fufu, what a great photo ♪
Sayo
"All girls band members participating in the after-party concert, please gather backstage."
Kasumi
Ah, that's us! Come on, it's time for another awesome show~!
Poppin'Party
Yeah~!
Related Card Stories
Trivia
- As this event is a collaboration between BanG Dream! Girls Band Party and Toaru Kagaku no Railgun T, there are numerous references to Toaru Kagaku no Railgun in the event story and card stories. They include:
- The event story takes place during a joint sports festival between different high schools, identically to the Daihasei Festival Arc.
- The joint sports festival committee Poppin'Party joins is similar to the Judgment.
- Tae mentions that she and Rimi gained a "serious level-up" while practicing for the three-legged race. In the Toaru series' universe, Level refers to a person's esper level, with 0 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.
- Kasumi helps out a girl who approaches her, Arisa and Saaya and asks them to help her find a frog badge, saying it is important to her because it was the first gift her "sister" gave to her. They later proceed to see a same-looking girl multiple times afterwards.
- In Arisa's Card Story, Rimi and Tae mention running into a person who "looked exactly like Arisa from behind, had twin tails, referred to someone from her school as her onee-sama, and had a quirky way of ending her sentences." Arisa then proceeds to imagine a scene where she is the girl and Kasumi is her "onee-sama". Further references to Kuroko appear in the event story, where Kasumi asks if Arisa couldn't just teleport the two of them and Mashiro and Tsukushi across the festival grounds.
- In Rimi's Card Story, Saaya and Rimi are going through the lost items in the Sports Festival's committee room. They end up finding a frog mask, a hair accessory made out of flowers, futuristic goggles, and a remote.