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An Idol that Inspires |  |
Aya
Practicing all together really is the best! I got a little carried away today. My muscles are going to be sore tomorrow.
Eve
I'm so glad we convinced them to focus on Pastelā½Palettes again!
Maya
Of course, that means our schedules have gotten a little hectic, but we just have to work extra hard!
Aya
I've got to try harder so I can get more solo projects! ... Ah, but before I do that, I better do something about how nervous I get when I'm by myself.
Chisato
I'm sure you'll get used to it quickly.
Aya
You're always by yourself when you're filming, aren't you, Chisato-chan? You really are amazing~.
Chisato
I've been doing this for a long time. It's all about experience.
Hina
Now that I think about it, you were pretty nervous during the interview I watched too~.
Aya
Huh? You watched that video?
Hina
Of course I did~! Watching you is always a riot.
Hina
Plus it's online, so I can pull it up on my phone whenever I want. I've already watched it numerous times today~.
Eve
Really?! I want to see the gallant Aya-san in action too!
Aya
I-I wouldn't call myself gallant or anything like that~. I was super anxious during that interview, so having you guys watch it is kind of embarrassing...
Chisato
But as a group, I think it's important that we check out each other's work. Don't you?
Hina
You think so too, huh, Chisato-chan? Then let's watch it together~!
Aya
... "My dream is to become an even greater idol than Ayumi-san! A-and I'll work hard to make that dream come true!"
Hina
Ahaha, no matter how many times I watch it, it looks to me like you really were freaking out~.
Eve
Still, your feelings really come across here, Aya-san.
Maya
I was thinking the same thing! Just by looking at your face, you can tell how passionate you are about idols.
Chisato
Doing your best to convey your thoughts despite your nerves really shows who you are as a person, Aya-chan.
Aya
R-really?! Thank goodness~. To be honest, I was so nervous I didn't really know what I was saying...
Chisato
It's a little clumsy, but you did a lot better than you think. You look like you're having such a good time when you start talking about dreams.
Eve
I think so too. You talked so much about dreams in this interview.
Hina
Ah, so you guys noticed too? I actually counted how many times it came up! In this 10-minute interview, Aya-chan said 'dream' 12 times!
Aya
Huh? Did I really say it that many times?!
Hina
That's more than once per minute! Isn't that amazing? I bet it's a new national record.
Aya
Hey~! Don't make fun of me~...! How embarrassing...
Chisato
There's no reason to feel that way. Doesn't that just mean that dreams are very important to you?
Chisato
I wish I could talk that much about dreams.
Chisato
After all that's happened, I've realized that dreaming itself requires talent as well. And that's one talent you have plenty of, Aya-chan.
Aya
I-I wouldn't call it talent... I'm just aimlessly working hard to make my dreams come true...
Maya
And that's all you need! You inspire others just by being you!
Aya
Y-you really think so?
Eve
Yes! You've encouraged me countless times before!
Hina
Yup, I agree~. Even when you keep failing and failing... and failing, you always get back up and keep going!
Aya
Th-thanks, Hina-chan... I wish you wouldn't make it sound like I'm failing so much though...
Chisato
Fufu, I think you're fine just the way you are too, Aya-chan. It's because of you that we've all found our own dreams after all.
Chisato
It's most likely thanks to your talent for dreaming that Pastelā½Palettes is moving forward.
Aya
... Y-yeah. Thank you... Thanks, guys.
Maya
Hm? What's wrong? You seem a little confused...
Aya
E-everyone's saying such nice things about me, my brain can't keep up...
Aya
Hey, could you guys say that stuff one more time? I'll record it on my phone, that way I can go over it again later!
Eve
Huh? Everything? From the beginning?!
Hina
Ahaha~, that's Aya-chan for you! Isn't it fine as long as you know that we were praising you?
Aya
I-I guess so... I just wish I understood what I was being praised for...
Maya
To put it simply, we want you to know that Pastelā½Palettes couldn't exist without your dream, Aya-san!
Eve
Always stay true to who you are, Aya-san!
Aya
I-I see...! Yeah, thanks...! I'll keep on chashing my drems! ... Ah.
Hina
Wow~, I can't believe you messed up at such an important time. You're really something, Aya-chan~. Must be another of your talents~.
Aya
...!
Hina
No matter how much you keep failing, and failing, and failing... and failing, just make sure you get back up!
Aya
Hina-chan... Why'd you add another fail~?!
All
Ahahaha...
Transcript
Aya
Uhm, it should be somewhere around here... Found it!
Marina
Hello, Aya-chan~.
Aya
Ah, Marina-san, BanG Dreamer-san! Thanks for all your help the other day. Are you out shopping?
Marina
Yup. We're looking for a CD. Are you looking for something too?
Aya
N-no! I wouldn't say that...
Marina
Hm? Something wrong? Your face is going red...
Aya
Y-you see... I was looking at all the Pastelā½Palettes CDs they sell here!
Aya
Obviously, I already own them myself, but just seeing our CDs in stores like this is really encouraging.
Aya
Back when I was training to be an idol, this kind of thing seemed like a far-off dream.
Aya
Now all those dreams are coming true because of Pastelā½Palettes.
Aya
So in a way, Pastelā½Palettes is my dream...
Marina
Your dream is Pastelā½Palettes... You know, hearing you say it like that, it makes total sense. Isn't that right, BanG Dreamer-san?
Marina
Ah, that reminds me! I saw an article online about your new single. Congrats!
Aya
Ah, you know about it? I'm happy to hear that!
Aya
We got that song while we were going through a lot as a group. So whenever I sing that song, I always remember that time.
Aya
Like how thankful I am for Pastelā½Palettes, and my feelings for the bandmates who are always by my side.
Aya
Those kind of feelings are impossible to put into words, and I end up getting emotional. I always feel like crying... Well, actually, I usually do end up crying.
Marina
I see~. I think others should feel lucky that there's a song that you can sing with all those emotions though.
Marina
When that joy is added to your music, it's conveyed to your audience. Don't you think that'll make them happy too?
Aya
Y-yeah! You're right! We're going to be performing that song at an upcoming event, so we've been practicing every day...
Aya
And every single time, I get all choked up. All the handkerchiefs in the world wouldn't be enough.
Aya
Hina-chan's always laughing at me and saying things like "We're in the middle of practice, you know~," so I've been trying not to cry while I sing.
Aya
However... After talking with you, I think I'll just do what I've been doing all along!
Aya
After all, there's no point in performing if my feelings don't come across to my fans!
Marina
Yup, I totally agree! I'm sure your voice will give everyone courage.
Aya
Th-thank you! And if you're free, I'd love to see you at our event!
Aya
Afterward, you'll both have to tell me what you think!
Aya
Ah! Is it that time already...?! I've got practice today too, so I've got to get going!
Aya
See you two later~!