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Moca
Sorry for the wait, Ran~.
Ran
No problem. Alright, let's go.
Ran
Himari and the others had plans today, right?
Moca
Yeah. They seemed pretty busy~.
Moca
Tomo-chin and Hii-chan have club duties, and Tsugu has an emergency student council meeting~.
Ran
Again? Didn't they call her yesterday too?
Moca
"Tsugu-chan, I've got another boppin'♪ idea!" is what Hina-senpai said as she dragged her away~.
Ran
That's what happened yesterday too...
Moca
Tsugu sure is accommodating~.
Ran
I'm not sure that's the best word to use. It makes it sound like she's dealing with a kid, not her upperclassman.
Moca
By the way, did your father say anything about the flower arrangement you made for the exhibition~?
Ran
... Nothing special, no.
Moca
Really~?
Ran
... Well, he did praise me a little.
Moca
Oho~, what a joyous occasion~.
Ran
And then spent three times as long critiquing my work.
Moca
Oh my~. So what are you gonna make next?
Ran
I haven't decided. I went with a basic design last time, so I was thinking about making the next one a little more modern, but...
Moca
But?
Ran
It might be better if I stick to the basics for a while.
Moca
Oho~. Could this have a deeper meaning~?
Ran
Knock it off. This past exhibition just proved that I'm still really inexperienced.
Ran
So until I'm able to convince myself otherwise, I plan to keep using a similar style.
Moca
Wow~. Ran-sensei, your passion is burning bright~.
Ran
Just try to stop by and check out my next exhibition, whenever that is.
Moca
Wouldn't miss it~. I'd sure like to see those sasanqua again~.
Ran
Good. I'd like to use them again too.
Moca
In that case, we should stop by a shrine and wish for your continued success~.
Ran
Uhm~... I'll pass for today.
Moca
Gasp... To think I'd be so easily rejected~.
Moca
Ran, I don't remember raising you to have that kind of attitude~.
Ran
That's because I'm not your kid... I want to head back and work on a new song.
Moca
Already? I just made one the other day...
Moca
Ah... Could it be~? Has my latest work inspired you~?
Ran
And if it has?
Moca
Fufu~. The genius Moca-chan strikes yet again~. Go forth, Ran-kun, and produce a masterpiece that rivals my own.
Ran
Whatever you say.
Moca
How far along are you~?
Ran
Barely made a dent. I only have a vague image of the lyrics and the melody. I'm writing it all down as it comes to me.
Moca
I see~.
Moca
... I sure would like to see those lyrics~.
Ran
...
Ran
... Really? Fine, if you're okay with them not being done yet.
Moca
But of course, my lady~.
Ran
What's with the change, though? Last time you wanted to wait until they were finished.
Moca
That was back in the days of my foolish youth~. I'm growing up, you know~.
Ran
You said something similar last time.
Moca
Did I~? Anyway, if you're ever stumped when writing music, don't hesitate to ask the beautiful genius Moca-chan for help~.
Ran
Uh-huh, I'll be sure to do that.
Moca
Okay~. To celebrate the birth of this new Moca-chan, let's go grab a bite to eat~.
Ran
Sounds like we're making a pit stop after all.
Transcript
Moca
Oho? If it isn't BanG Dreamer-san and Marina-san~.
Marina
Moca-chan! Hello! Wait... What's in that huge bag?!
Moca
Buns, of course~. I can't live without my buns, you know~.
Marina
You bought so many... Are you heading to some kind of party?
Moca
Not at all~. Every single one of these is destined for my tummy~.
Marina
Whoa, that's impressive~. Did you splurge on bread for a special occasion or something?
Moca
Wow, you sure are smart, Marina-san. Can't fool your eyes~.
Moca
Yep, you're right~. It's kinda hard to explain, but it feels like a brand new Moca-chan has been born.
Marina
A new Moca-chan...? Ummm, have you powered up in some way?
Moca
Oh yes, I am brimming with power.
Moca
Until recently I was feeling kinda down in the dumps, but then all that got washed away with a mighty swoosh.
Marina
Ah, now that you mention it, you do seem kind of refreshed somehow!
Moca
So you noticed~? It seems the new Moca-chan's aura cannot be contained~.
Moca
Still, just between us, I really did go through a lot.
Moca
I spent so much time stewing over what to do that I couldn't even stomach my precious buns~... Boo-hoo~.
Marina
I totally understand~. Having too much on your mind makes it hard to do much else.
Marina
In any case, I'm glad to see that it all worked out for you!
Moca
Thank you very much~. But the answer to my problems wasn't any big revelation. It was actually pretty simple~.
Moca
All I had to do was step back and think about what I wanted to do~.
Marina
Oh~, simple yet deep.
Moca
I know, right~? The new Moca-chan is an entirely new spin on the old formula~.
Marina
Fufufu! Well, I can't wait to see what your new self has in store for us.
Moca
Stay tuned, folks~. Moca-chan is guaranteed to sparkle and shine~.
Marina
I bet! We're looking forward to it. Aren't we, BanG Dreamer-san?
Moca
Keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming adventures~. Hm...? That smell...
Marina
Huh? Wh-what is it?
Moca
It seems Yamabuki Bakery just pulled a fresh batch of melon bread out of the oven.
Marina
Th-that's an impressive sense of smell you've got...
Moca
Isn't it~? That's just another part of the new Moca-chan~.