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Kasumi
... How was that?
Tae
Incredible, Kasumi! The fact that you can play that means you've gotten so much better at the guitar!
Kasumi
I know, right~?! I was playing at home yesterday, and then, out of nowhere, I got the hang of it!
Rimi
That happens to me too. I'll be having a hard time playing something, but then I wake up the next morning, and my fingers do exactly what they need to.
Saaya
I think that just means our daily rehearsals are paying off. Isn't it so motivating to think how the practice we're doing right now will someday amount to something?
Arisa
I mean, yeah, we play here almost every day. Obviously, we'd get better.
Kasumi
Ah, Marina-san's calling! I wonder why!
Kasumi
Yes, hello? Kasumi here!
... Yep... Ohhh~, really?
... Yep... Ohhh~, really?
Tae
She must be calling from CiRCLE, right? What could they be talking about?
Arisa
Must be urgent since she's calling.
Kasumi
What?! Really?!
Yeah! Of course we'll do it!
Yeah! Of course we'll do it!
Arisa
G-guys... She just promised that we'll do something without asking. Is that okay?
Kasumi
Okay, bye, Marina-san!
Thanks for calling!
Thanks for calling!
Arisa
H-hey, Kasumi? Sounded like you took it upon yourself to agree to something for us... What were you talking about?
Kasumi
Well~... Heh heh~.
It turns out...
It turns out...
Kasumi
Poppin'Party's gonna be part of a concert at CiRCLE~!!
All
What?!
Tae
They want us for their event?!
Us?!
Us?!
Kasumi
Mhm! A few bands are gonna be brought together to hold a concert at CiRCLE! She wanted to ask if we would perform!
Saaya
Okay, so that's why she called.
Rimi
I was hoping we would have the chance to show how much we've improved soon! This event is perfect!
Arisa
That's fine and all, Kasumi, but you can't go deciding this stuff on your own! At least talk to us about it first!
Kasumi
Oh, right! I'm sorry! I was just so happy, I couldn't help myself! Are you saying you didn't want to do it?!
Arisa
N-no, I'm all in favor of being part of the event. What I'm saying is that this is something we're all supposed to decide together!
Kasumi
Yes, you're right! Sorry! Seems like everyone is on board though, so that's good!
Kasumi
Ah, also! She said that since a number of bands will be taking part, she wants each of the groups to come up with a set list of five songs!
Tae
Coming up with a set list is always fun. The order of the songs we play is so important. We have to make sure to put a lot of effort into this.
Kasumi
But it's only five songs, right? I love all of our songs. I don't think I would be able to choose.
Saaya
Then it's clear what we have to do, isn't it? We have to decide on a concept for the set list first, no?
Kasumi
What do you mean by that...?
Rimi
Like a list of songs you'd play if you felt lonely, or ones that you'd play to fill yourself with courage. Something like that, I think.
Kasumi
Oh! What if we choose the sparkling, heart-pounding songs then?! Wouldn't that be an amazing concept?!
Arisa
Hmmm~. Okay, if we went with that idea, what would that mean for choosing songs?
Kasumi
Uhhh, well~... Gasp, it wouldn't work! They're all so sparkly and heart-pounding, I wouldn't be able to choose!
Saaya
Fufufu, you filled all of the songs with that same emotion. It probably makes sense that you wouldn't be able to choose like that.
Saaya
Why don't we try to think of a concept that's a little more concrete?
Tae
What about... songs you wanna listen to while you cuddle with bunnies?
Arisa
When does anyone have the chance to do that?! And you're telling me that's your put-a-lot-of-effort answer?! There has to be something better.
Tae
Okay, then how's this? Songs to help you enjoy a new beginning.
Arisa
Hmmm... Huh...
Arisa
I think we got to a good answer too quickly. It's making me feel unsure...
Saaya
I'm impressed you were able to go from your cuddle concept to that one...
Kasumi
It's really good though! We're becoming second-year students! It's perfect!
Rimi
I like it too! Every day would be more enjoyable if we could come up with a set list like that!
Kasumi
Okay! Let's get to thinking, then!
All
Yeah!!
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Tae
Okay, let's start making our set list!
Kasumi
So the concept is "songs to help you enjoy a new beginning." What should be our first song?
Arisa
This the song we're leading with, so we have to choose carefully...
Rimi
And I'm sure there will be a lot of people who don't know who we are. It needs to be a song that introduces us to them as well.
Saaya
Something to introduce us, huh?
This is getting harder and harder.
This is getting harder and harder.
Arisa
We're probably not gonna get anything done by just throwing out random thoughts. Should we take notes so we can organize our ideas?
Saaya
Ah, great idea. Let's do that!
Kasumi
Leave it to Arisa to come up with such a good idea~. That's what makes her so good at studying, I bet.
Arisa
Oh, shut up! How many times do I have to tell you not to judge me over little things like this?!
Kasumi
Alright, we'll use my notebook!
Kasumi
Okay, just gotta do one of these, and...
'Kay, let's get to thinking!
'Kay, let's get to thinking!
Kasumi
First song. It has to be something that can introduce us to the crowd!
Tae
I want it to be a song where we can show that we are living in the same moment as the people watching us.
Arisa
O-Tae... You sure know how to come up with good ideas when you feel like it...
Rimi
Hmmm...
"In the same moment." Good.
Ah, that means we should play...
"In the same moment." Good.
Ah, that means we should play...
All
Double Rainbow!
Kasumi
Great idea! I think that would be a really cool way to start! Okay, I'll write it down. "Song #1: Double Rainbow."
Arisa
Oh, alright... So you don't know the character for the last word?
Kasumi
Y-you noticed? ... Wait, how does it go again? Which radical?
Arisa
The one that looks like the character for insect on the left, and the katakana for "eh" on the right.
Kasumi
... Yeah! There we go!
Saaya
C'mon, Kasumi. This is the name of one of our songs. You should memorize how to write it...
Kasumi
I will~!
Uhhh, what about the second song?
Uhhh, what about the second song?
Rimi
Okay, I think we should go with Star Beat! It's the first song we made. There's no way we could leave that one out.
Kasumi
Yeah! And we were feeling sparkling and heart-pounding when we made it! I definitely wanna do that one! What do you guys think?
Arisa, Saaya & Tae
Agreed.
Rimi
Yay. Okay, "Song #2: Star Beat!"
Arisa
Planning seems to be going well.
Kasumi
Right?! It's like we're getting into the swing of things! Let's take that momentum and move to the third song!
Saaya
Uhm, is it okay if I decide on the next one?
Kasumi
Of course!
Saaya
I would like to put Girl's Code here. The song places that sparkling and heart-pounding feeling into the smallest details that surround us every day.
Saaya
And I think we need that if we want to enjoy a new beginning.
Kasumi
I couldn't agree more! Impressive as always, Saaya! You always know the right thing to say! 'Kay, you write down the third song!
Saaya
Okay! I'll do it in this color then.
Saaya
Whoa! Where did all these rabbits come from?!
Arisa
O-O-Tae... I knew you were too quiet. So you were doodling on the notebook, huh?
Tae
Those aren't doodles. Think of them as decoration. The cuteness will make it easier to get everyone excited.
Saaya
Th-thanks, O-Tae...
Here we go. "Song #3: Girl's Code."
Here we go. "Song #3: Girl's Code."
Tae
Hm? Saaya, don't you want to add something decorative too?
Saaya
M-me?! I thought it was obvious when we went to that photo booth. I'm not very good at this type of thing... Is this okay?
Arisa
So you liked the mustache too, huh...?
Kasumi
Ooo, me too! Let me do one!
Arisa
I-is that supposed to be me?! That looks nothing like me! F-forget about that! Let's keep planning!
Kasumi
O-oh, yeah... I think the set list is coming out well, but... we only have two songs left. What should we do?
Tae
What about this?
Arisa
... What? What is this? Rabbits gathering at a pond?
Tae
No, look again.
It's a ring!
It's a ring!
Kasumi
A ring? Oh, I get it! Is it CiRCLING?!
Tae
Ding ding ding!
Rimi
I think that's a great song at that point in the set list! It'll create the feeling that everyone has become one!
Kasumi
Mmm~! Amazing! This set list is awesome! Only one song left!
Tae
Always wanna end with something fun. Something that will get everyone fired up.
Kasumi
I think... there's only one song for that, right?
All
Yep...
Yeah...
Yeah...
All
Happy Happy Party!
Kasumi
Most definitely! I knew we would all be on the same page~♪ ... Oh! Arisa, here! Write the last song!
Arisa
Is that alright? Okay... "Happy Happy Party!" Done. Like this?
Tae
Oh, make sure to decorate it later.
Arisa
Huh?! Ugh, what a pain...
Kasumi
Ahahaha! And the set list is complete! I feel like it's the best it could possibly be!
Rimi
Fufufu, me too.
Saaya
Alright, now we just have to prepare by practicing.
Arisa
Yeah.
Kasumi
Okay, guys, now for our cheer!!
All
Popipa! Pipopa! Popipapa pipopa~!!
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Ran
A concert?
Himari
Marina-san called to ask us to be part of an event that CiRCLE is hosting!
Himari
Poppin'Party and Roselia will be taking part as well. Let's join them!
Tsugumi
A CiRCLE event, huh? Sounds fun. They went to the trouble of contacting us. I say we should do it.
Tomoe
Yup, no problem here. I never say no to anything like a festival.
Moca
No objections here~.
Let's give them an intense show~.
Let's give them an intense show~.
Ran
Yeah. We haven't done anything like this in a while. I don't see why we shouldn't.
Himari
Okay, then it's settled! I'll let Marina-san know!
Himari
Ah, by the way, there are gonna be some new bands that perform as well.
Moca
New bands?
Tomoe
Yep. Girl bands have been poppin' up recently.
Tsugumi
Mhm, to the point where CiRCLE would take notice of them too.
Ran
I mean, it doesn't matter who's there with us. We'll still be doing the same as always.
Himari
... Ah, Marina-san just answered!
Himari
Uhhh, let's see...
Himari
"Some of the other bands look up to Afterglow. Give them the coolest show you can."
Ran & Moca
They look up...
Tsugumi & Tomoe
To us?!
Himari
D-did you hear that? Some of the other kids look up to us!
Tomoe
What do you mean, 'did you hear'...?
Get it together. You're the one that said it.
Get it together. You're the one that said it.
Himari
I know, but it was such a shock!
Do you understand?! They wanna be like us!
Do you understand?! They wanna be like us!
Ran
...
Tsugumi
Th-that's kind of embarrassing in a way...
Moca
So we've finally made it big. We might just be playing at the Budokan next year.
Tsugumi
I'm sure that's much further off, Moca-chan...
Tomoe
Haha, it's pretty motivating to have other kids want to be like us though, huh?!
Himari
Mhm! We'll have to put on the best performance we can during that concert! Alright~, time to show them why Afterglow is so cool!
Ran
It's definitely not because we say things like that...
Tsugumi
Ahaha...
Moca
Okay~, so how exactly do we show them that~?
Himari
Huh? Well... You know!
Himari
This will probably be the first time many of the other girls are performing! So we show them what CiRCLE and concerts are all about!
Tomoe
Probably wouldn't hurt to go talk to 'em before the show, help them calm their nerves.
Tsugumi
I guess we were pretty nervous ourselves when we were still getting used to the whole concert thing...
Tsugumi
We have much more experience as a band, so it'd be nice to help them out wherever we can.
Himari
Mhm!
Tomoe
Yup!
Moca
Hmmm~, I'm pretty sure people who give away buns are the coolest of them all~.
Moca
Take my word for it. Our first move should be for you guys to give me buns~.
Tomoe
Oh, yeah~, your word means so much when it comes to bread...
Himari
Hmph! As if we'd fall for that!
Ran
... Guys, a second?
Tomoe
Yeah, what's up?
Ran
Giving them advice or whatever is fine and all, but if we're trying to show them what's "cool" isn't it obvious what we have to do?
Tomoe & Himari
Huh?
Ran
The reason they look up to us must be that they like our shows and our music, right?
Ran
In which case, we should show them what we need to show them through our music.
Tomoe & Himari
...?!
Himari
Y-yeah, I think Ran is right...!
Tomoe
N-no doubt about that. We gotta show them what it means for Afterglow to perform!
Tsugumi
Okay, then we'll need to start thinking of our set list.
Himari
Mhm! One that's super awesome and perfect for our band!
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Himari
Okay, set list is all done!
Tomoe
We'll probably only fit in five songs with the time we've been given. We made it so that all the songs would show who we are. What do you guys think?
Tsugumi
Scarlet Sky, Y.O.L.O!!!!!, Tied to the Skies...
Ran
After that, That Is How I Roll and True Color...
Himari
Yep! Just looking at this set list is enough to get you pumped up!
Tsugumi
Having these five songs in a row might tire out the audience though...
Himari
A-ahaha, so you thought of that too, huh?
Ran
We may need a little more variety.
Tomoe
Now that you mention it, yeah, it's a little one-sided...
Moca
You guys probably focused too much on choosing songs that'll get a powerful response from the crowd.
Moca
High energy levels might be cool, but I think there's a little more to our band than just that.
Ran
Getting the venue fired up is important, yeah, but I don't think we should worry about what other people think. Wouldn't it be better to play the songs we wanna play?
Himari
N-now that you mention it...
Nghhh, yeah! That's much cooler!
Nghhh, yeah! That's much cooler!
Tomoe
Ran's right... Okay, let's make a new set list with the songs we wanna play!
Tsugumi
Mhm, I agree. Alright, we'll put it on this page.
Himari
"Afterglow"... "CiRCLE Event"... "Set List"... There!
Tomoe
Okay, first song... We'll probably want to lead with one that really matches our image.
Ran
You know which song would be good for that, right?
Himari
Ah, so you thought so too, Ran?
I had the same idea~!
I had the same idea~!
Tsugumi
Fufu, sounds like we're all on the same page.
Moca
Sure does~. 'Kay, go ahead and write it, Hii-chan~.
Himari
Okay! You got it!
Tomoe
Yep, the first song has to be this one!
Himari
Mhm, we'll be doing things our way♪
Ran
The first song's got some fire to it. Maybe we can keep that heat going with the second.
Tomoe
How about Hey-day Capriccio then? It's pretty intense, but it gives off a different vibe than the first song.
Ran
Capriccio...?
Yeah, not a bad choice.
Yeah, not a bad choice.
Moca
You got a "not bad" from Ran~.
Ran
Moca, shut up.
Tomoe
Hahaha. Cool, I'll write it down.
Himari
Capriccio, huh? You all remember when we wrote that song, right...?
Tsugumi
It was during summer vacation when we... Ah, never mind! We'd be better off not talking about it!
Tomoe
Y-yeah! Nothing good can come of remembering that day!
Moca
You're talking about the time with that sixth person~? Who could that have been~?
Ran, Himari, Tomoe & Tsugumi
...!!
Ran
You don't know how to keep your mouth shut, do you, Moca?
Tsugumi
M-moving on! Let's think about the third song!
Moca
Hey, guys~, can I tell you which song I want to play~?
Ran
That's pretty much how we're deciding. Yeah, go ahead.
Himari
What is it? Tell us.
Moca
COMIC PANIC!!! Look, Tomo-chin is saying she wants to play it too~.
Tomoe
Huh? That's supposed to be me?
Ran
Pft, looks just like you.
Tsugumi
We weren't able to turn the story we thought of into a manga, but I'm glad we made it into a song.
Moca
It was good wasn't it~? I'd love to make some more manga~.
Ran
Do you have a song you wanna play, Tsugumi?
Tsugumi
Me? Hm, let's see... Ah! It'd be nice to play Jamboree! Journey!
Himari
We wrote that one after we went to Inoshima.
Tsugumi
We ate pancakes, went to the aquarium, watched the sunset on the beach... I had such a good time.
Tsugumi
I love that song because it's filled with those fun memories.
Ran & Tomoe
Tsugumi...
Tsugu...
Tsugu...
Himari
Yeah, memories that belong to all of us! I think that's a good idea!
Ran, Tomoe & Moca
Agreed.
Tsugumi
Ehehe, okay. I'll write it down.
Tomoe
Cool, now for the last song. We'll want to end it with a bang.
Ran
... I think we should play Tied to the Skies.
Ran
It says everything that needs to be said about the current Afterglow.
Ran
It represents the us who started at the sunset, who went beyond the night, and who found what lies beyond that.
Moca
Wow~, nicely put~.
I agree with putting this one last~.
I agree with putting this one last~.
Tomoe
So we lead with our image, pass through some memories, and end on this, huh?
Tsugumi
You know, it brings back so many memories of our first year in high school.
Himari
This set list is packed with what feels like us! Alright~, looks done to me~!!
Tomoe
Yep, from top to bottom!
Tsugumi
Nicely done, everyone.
Moca
And now that that's finished...
Ran
We just need to make sure to perform it well.
Himari
Okay~! We'll keep that in mind and work our butts off! Hey, hey, hoh~!
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Aya
Hey, did you all hear about the event we'll be taking part in?
Chisato
Yes. Apparently, the theme driving it is "idols expressing themselves in their own way."
Hina
Ooo, so we don't even have to perform as a band?
Maya
That seems to be the case. There's supposed to be an idol on the list that plans to make udon noodles on stage...
Hina
Udon?! Ahaha, what?! That's so weird~!
Eve
What shall we do?
Chisato
I believe performing as a band is still a good idea. That's the way our group started.
Maya
Yeah! That's a very important part of our work as idols!
Aya
That's right! Hey, why don't we come up with a set list on our own?
Chisato
Yes, that feels appropriate to match the "in their own way" concept. I can agree to that.
Aya
Exactly! What about everyone else?
Hina
Yep, sounds good to me. And interesting!
Eve
I am also on board!
Maya
Okay, let's get right to it then. We'll have a set list to give the staff when we talk to them about what we want to do.
Aya
Anyone have a song they want to sing?
Hina
Yeah, I do! Wonderland Girl!!
Maya
I'd like to perform Hanamaru◎Andante. We could do that one first and build up from there.
Eve
I would like to play SURVIVOR Never Give Up! With a part where we have a sort of back-and-forth with the audience like last time...
Aya
O-okay... So Hanamaru◎Andante first, and then~...
Hina
Wonderland Girl!!
Chisato
Fufu. Okay, everyone, just relax. Should we start by thinking of what kind of performance we want to put on and what kind of theme it should have?
Hina
Aw, c'mon. Don't be such a stickler. We just have to play songs that are boppin', right♪
Maya
"Songs that are boppin' " might be able to become the theme!
Hina
Ohhh, yeah! Let's make it that-
Aya
N-no, that's not allowed!
I mean, it is allowed, but no!
I mean, it is allowed, but no!
Hina
Why not?
Maya
Ahaha... I suppose it'd be better if we used something more concrete. Sorry, Aya-san. I didn't need to add fuel to the boppin' fire.
Chisato
So for example, our theme could be a show where we lift the spirits of the people who were nice enough to come... Something like that?
Aya
Lift their spirits, huh? I... always have this same thought when we do an event. It feels like the crowd is the one putting me in a good mood.
Eve
What do you mean?
Aya
You know how the fans come and cheer us on whenever we have an event or a concert?
Aya
Hearing them fills me with joy. And that emotion makes me want to put on an even better show next time.
Maya
I received a letter that said I filled the person with courage, but at the same time, that letter did the same thing for me.
Maya
I feel as supported by the fans as I do by the rest of you!
Eve
That is right! Without them, there would be no Pastel＊Palettes!
Aya
What if the theme of our set list is to communicate to our fans that we're grateful for all of the support that lifts us up?
Chisato
So we show our appreciation... Yes, sounds okay to me.
Hina
You go, Aya-chan~. Nice thinking. I definitely get a boppin' feeling when I talk to people who aren't me. That's the same thing, right?
Aya
Ahaha, yeah! That's exactly the idea!
Eve
Okay, let us come up with the set list, then!
Aya
Alright! Time to get to work!
Aya
Okay, let's get to it... Which songs should we choose?
Maya
It might be a good idea to create a set list that shows the crowd our appreciation in a way that will make them feel joy and make them want to cheer even more than they already were!
Eve
And then we'll put on a more powerful performance after hearing them!
Hina
Ahaha, it's an infinite loop! Interesting!
Aya
A song that will fill them with energy, right? I'd love if we could get them excited! What about Pasupa Revolutions☆?
Chisato
Hanamaru◎Andante is also an encouraging song. I would like to fit it in somewhere.
Hina
Aya-chan, shouldn't you write this down before you're overwhelmed like last time?
Aya
Mhm, good idea!
Okay, let's see...
Okay, let's see...
Aya
There! How's that?
"The First Pastel＊Palettes Set List Meeting!!"
"The First Pastel＊Palettes Set List Meeting!!"
Aya
And the theme is... "Communicate our appreciation to the fans and lift them up!" ... Done!
Eve
Wow! This feels like a real meeting!
Hina
So boring~. We need something more colorful! There, I think that's good!
Aya
Ah! Hey~, there's no space to write now~!
Maya
Hina-san, let's leave the doodles for later!
The set list comes first!
The set list comes first!
Maya
I want to play Luminous Once More. I can never forget the intensity I felt the first time we performed it.
Hina
That show was a blast! Something about it made me feel like we were all feeling the same thing at the same time~.
Aya
I want to do something that's even better! The crowd will definitely find joy in that!
Aya
"Luminous Once More"! "Convey intensity"...
Hina
Aya-chan, it's all crooked.
Why don't you have someone else write it?
Why don't you have someone else write it?
Aya
Huh?! Oh, you're right... Ngh, I'm so bad at writing on the board. The same thing happens at school.
Chisato
Fufu, I'll be in charge of the board then. Could you lead the meeting, Aya-chan?
Aya
Thank you, Chisato-chan!
Okay, we've decided on the third song then.
Okay, we've decided on the third song then.
Maya
If we want to make things as dramatic as we can, we want about two more songs.
Hina
Ah! What about that one song? Uhhh~... You know the one!
Aya
Which one?!
Hina
The onion song!
Eve
An onion song? Are you sure we had one?
Hina
Awww! Am I the only one who calls it that?
Maya
Not sure which one you're talking about, but I think that's a safe bet...
Chisato
Just a shot in the dark here, but... SURVIVOR Never Give Up!...?
Hina
Yeah! Of course you would understand, Chisato-chan~. It has that part with the crying in it, so I just call it the onion song♪
Aya
Yeah, no one else calls it that... But everyone always has a good time when we do that song! I'd love to perform it!
Eve
It's a very fun song. That's another one where we can have the crowd get involved♪
Chisato
Okay, then. I suppose we'll do... the onion song.
Hina
Yay~!! Onions♪
Maya
Alright, let's put them in order and decide on the last song! The first song is...
Aya
Okay, so that's the order we're going with.
Hina
The picture of the onion you drew is so cute, Chisato-chan! Look, it's kinda like a human, isn't it?
Chisato
Stop, Hina-chan... I only drew it because you asked me to... We should just erase it.
Hina
C'mon~! You don't have to do that~. At least let me take a photo first.
Maya
A-anyway, can we get to the last song?!
Aya
The final piece... The finale is always a hard one. And we've been closing with Luminous Once More lately.
Eve
That is correct. This time, though, we have that song first. How should we end it then?
Chisato
With Pasupa Revolutions☆ fourth, I think we want to carry the upbeat momentum all the way to the end.
Maya
Hm~, this is definitely not an easy choice... Having a more calming ending to segue out of the performance could work too...
Aya
We want to show them our appreciation... Oh, I know!!
Aya
What about Shuwarin☆Dreaming?
Hina
Ooo, didn't see that one coming. Why that song?
Aya
It's where we began. It's the first song we played for an audience. Even if that ended up being a disaster...
Aya
I just have the feeling of wanting to perform that song on stage again. We've put in a lot of work up until this point, right?
Chisato
It all comes full circle... Yeah, not a bad idea. We're able to perform that song again not only because of our hard work...
Chisato
But especially because the fans accepted us when we returned to the stage. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be living the life we are now.
Aya
Yeah! That's exactly right! The song brings painful memories and enjoyable memories! That's why...
Aya
That's why... Ngh...
Hina
Huh?! Why are you crying?!
Aya
I can't help it!! I'm remembering so many things...
Eve
Do not cry, Aya-san! We'll be making more memories of smiles starting now!
Maya
That's true, Aya-san! We have to have smiles on our faces when we show the fans how grateful we are.
Aya
Y-yeah... We do!
Chisato
Alright, I believe that does it for the set list. Let's have the staff look it over.
Hina
Yep, I think it's good.
Onions~♪
Onions~♪
Eve
Fufu, I hope the fans like it!
Aya
I'm sure they will!
Aya
With it, we'll show them an us that's better than ever before!
Transcript
Ako
S-sorry I'm late!
Rinko
It's okay... Ako-chan... You cut it close... but you made it...
Ako
I did?! Yay~!
Lisa
Homeroom was a lot longer than it should've been, huh?
Ako
Yeah! Just when I thought it was over, the teacher started this rant! It was bad~.
Ako
Uhhh, we're supposed to have a meeting before we rehearse, right?
Sayo
Does that imply that we have a concert coming up?
Yukina
Yes, that is correct.
Yukina
Marina-san called yesterday. CiRCLE will be hosting an event soon, and they want us to take part.
Rinko
Right... I think I remember... her saying something... about an event... with a lot of different bands...
Yukina
She told me that they would be bringing together bands regardless of whether they're pros or amateurs, as long as they like them.
Sayo
I see. They're basically hosting a music festival.
Lisa
A festival, huh? Thinking of it that way gets me kind of excited.
Ako
So there'll be more bands than usual right? That's makes me a bit nervous!
Yukina
There's nothing to be nervous about.
Yukina
It doesn't matter how many bands take part. What we have to do is no different.
Rinko
Stay true... to Roselia... right...?
Yukina
Yes, exactly.
Sayo
Fufu, I knew you would say that, Minato-san.
Ako
Yukina-san... Rin-rin, Sayo-san... You're all so cool!
Lisa
Stay true to Roselia... Yeah, that sounds about right. We play our music and give them a good show. That's the most important thing.
Lisa
Alrighty, now you've got me worked up! Let's get to practicing already... is what I would like to say, but we have to come up with a set list, right?
Sayo
Agreed. However, with the number of bands that will be participating, there will surely be many audience members who have never heard us play before.
Yukina
Two things are necessary. We have to communicate who Roselia is to first-time listeners, and we have to satisfy the current fans.
Ako
So we have to make it easy to understand Roselia, and we have to make the people who know us go "whoaaa"? Hmmm, what kind of songs do we need for that?
Rinko
We must... think hard... about this... Or we'll end up... with something... that fully achieves nothing...
Sayo
Agreed. We have to consider our options carefully.
Lisa
Hmm. Okay, how about we all think of a set list on our own first?
Lisa
If we all come up with one that we think is perfect, then we can come together and figure out what we should play based on that.
Ako
That could work! Lisa-nee, you might just be a genius!
Sayo
Okay, but I think randomly trying to come up with something will only invite confusion.
Sayo
Shouldn't we at least have an idea of the show's structure and a general objective?
Rinko
An objective... You mean... we should... decide on a theme... right?
Yukina
Sayo and Rinko are right.
Yukina
In that case... Okay, let's make "pride" the theme of the set list.
Yukina
That's something we can't afford to lose as Roselia continues forward and aims for the top.
Yukina
I want everyone to think of a set list that will demonstrate that concept.
Lisa
Okay~. Yeah, I think I can work with that!
Rinko
Mhm. I think that's... the perfect theme... for this next show.
Sayo
I agree. Alright, let's come back together in fifteen minutes.
Ako
Okay! Sounds good to me!
Ako
Prepare for a set list that shows everything cool about Roselia like "kaboom" and makes everyone's heart go "ba-doom!"
Lisa
Ahaha, don't think I'll let you show me up~.
Rinko
Fufu...
Yukina
Great. I look forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Transcript
Sayo
... It appears everyone has completed their set list.
Yukina
We'll start with Ako... Actually, no. We can all share what we have at the same time.
Ako
Everyone at once?!
Sayo
Yes, that would allow us to get through this more quickly. Alright, we'll show what we have on three.
Rinko
O-okay...
Lisa
Ready~? Here we go~. One, two, three!
Ako
Wow, Lisa-nee and I have the same song first! Sayo-san too!
Ako
For our second song... Wait. Do we all have the same set list?
Sayo
It would appear so.
Lisa
Ahaha, that's amazing! Who could've seen that coming?!
Rinko
I know... I sure didn't...
Yukina
Is it really that surprising? I had a feeling this would happen.
Ako
What?! Does that mean you were reading our minds?!
Yukina
Obviously not. It's simple... I can't imagine there being a more appropriate set list when the theme is pride.
Yukina
And you all thought the same thing. That's all.
Lisa
So it's like our minds and hearts are one or something? That's nice, but it also feels kinda weird to think about.
Rinko
Yeah...
Sayo
So this will be the order.
"Song #1: BLACK SHOUT."
"Song #2: Re:birth Day."
"Song #1: BLACK SHOUT."
"Song #2: Re:birth Day."
Yukina
Sunkissed Rhodonite, then Neo-Aspect. Lastly, LOUDER.
Ako
Let me write! Uhhh, "Sunkissed Rhodonite"...
Rinko
Ah, Ako-chan... You only need... two lines... for the first character...
Ako
Oh, really? Sorry, Rin-rin. And thank you!
Sayo
Sigh. I can already imagine the next two being misspelled.
Lisa
Ahaha, I'll write Neo-Aspect then♪
You write the last song, Yukina.
You write the last song, Yukina.
Yukina
No problem.
Lisa
Hm~. Doing this makes me think of when Roselia was first formed. Everything started when Yukina asked Sayo to join.
Ako
I remember asking over and over if I could join and finally having my drumming skills tested!
Yukina
Yes. You made it very hard to get rid of you.
Ako
Y-Yukina-san~!
Lisa
Ahaha. In the end, the five of us made up Roselia... We've butted heads along the way. And we all joined the band for different reasons. There was also...
Lisa
The thing with Yukina's dad. A bunch of stuff.
Rinko
Mhm, but... we all had... the desire to play our music... So we came together... once again...
Sayo
That's right. We also took part in Future World Fes together.
Lisa
It was a close one, but we didn't have what it took to push the final result in our favor.
Yukina
Correct. However, it wasn't a meaningless endeavor.
Ako
A whole lot of stuff happened after that too! We had a mess of a rehearsal when Lisa-nee couldn't be there...
Lisa
Ahaha, sure did!
Sayo
For whatever reason, I feel like there has been a more positive air surrounding Roselia since that day.
Rinko
Mhm. I believe that day... made us all treasure Roselia... even more than before...
Lisa
But I feel like that also kept us from seeing eye to eye around the time when we made Neo-Aspect.
Yukina
Yes, but more importantly... I think that misunderstanding happened because we had all changed.
Yukina
I did too. I was no longer the girl just chasing her dad's legacy. Everyone had changed little by little until we were no longer on the same page.
Sayo
That's right. And we overcame that.
Ako
And that's why LOUDER comes last, right?!
Rinko
...? Ako-chan? Why did you draw... a demon king?
Ako
What?! That's no demon king!
That's Yukina-san's dad~!
That's Yukina-san's dad~!
Sayo
Minato-san's father is rather intense.
Yukina
He's not like this.
Lisa
Also, you've never even met her dad, have you, Ako?
Lisa
One of these, and one of these... He's like this☆ Yep, I think it came out pretty well, if I do say so myself!
Yukina
Hello? Don't make a game of my father.
Lisa
Ahaha... Sorry~. But still...
Lisa
The reason Roselia exists is that you were following your dad's path.
Lisa
And LOUDER, a song that was once his, is now one of our most precious songs.
Sayo
I don't think there's a song more suitable for finishing the set list.
Yukina
Yes, I would agree.
Yukina
Like I said, this is the best selection if the theme is to be pride.
Yukina
No set list could create the feeling of the road we've walked and the things we've made and brought with us like this one can.
Ako
Yep! I agree one-hundred percent!
Sayo
Well, now that we've decided what to play, why don't we start rehearsing?
Sayo
There's no point in just figuring out the order of the songs and then immersing ourselves in all these memories. We have to perfect our playing by the time of the show.
Yukina
Yes, Sayo is right.
Yukina
Our next step to the top must consist of looking back on our experiences and looking forward to the future where we'll improve ourselves.
Yukina
We must advance without being too hasty and without making light of what's to come. As the five of us, of course.
Lisa & Sayo
Okay!
Certainly.
Certainly.
Ako & Rinko
Yeah!!
Yes...!
Yes...!
Yukina
We aim for a top that only we can reach.
And we will find it, no matter what!
And we will find it, no matter what!
Transcript
Kanon
Hello~, kindergarteners~!
Kokoro, Hagumi & Kaoru
Hello~!
Misaki
...
Kanon
H-hm? What's wrong, Misaki-chan? Join Kanon-sensei in her greeting. Cheerfully, now.
Kokoro
Yeah! The louder you are, the funner it is!
Hagumi
C'mon, Mii-kun! Letting yourself feel embarrassed will only make you more embarrassed.
Kaoru
Go forth, Misaki. Let yourself be free!
Misaki
Ngh... No, I... Arghhh! No more! We don't have to do this.
Kanon
What's the matter, Misaki-chan? If something's bothering you, you can tell your teacher...
Misaki
Kanon-san... You're really enjoying yourself, aren't you...?
Kanon
Huh? Oh, yes. Actually... being called Kanon-sensei puts me in a good mood... Ehehe.
Misaki
Sigh... We're not here to just play around. We came because we have to talk about our show coming up.
Kokoro
Oh, are we done? I wanted to play kindergarten for a little longer.
Hagumi
We were doing this because of the show, right? We wanted to imagine what it would be like to be those kids.
Kaoru
It is as Shakespeare once said, "It is a wise father that knows his own child." Likely an indication that comprehending the heart and soul of a child is no small feat.
Misaki
That might be true, but that doesn't mean we need to turn into children...
Misaki
Is that okay? Can we get back to the business at hand? We're here today to figure out what we should perform at the Children's Festival being held downtown.
Hagumi
I have such good memories of that festival! I went when I was a kid too! It was so much fun!
Kanon
The nearby kindergartens, nurseries and the people downtown create it together. Everyone in the area takes part.
Kaoru
To think that Hello, Happy World! would be invited to such a grand event. I have reached the limits of joy.
Kokoro
That means our band's work to make everyone smile is reaching the people of the town!
Misaki
Exactly. And we won't just be performing for children. The chaperones and the adults from the area will be there to watch.
Kanon
So we need to do something that will keep the children and the adults entertained.
Kaoru
And that is precisely why we started with a little role-playing. An attempt to comprehend a child's emotions...
Misaki
I already told you, we're done with that. Now, let's come up with some ideas. Anything?
Kokoro
I have one! It has to be a performance that makes everyone smile, of course! From the little kids to the elderly!
Hagumi
I think if everyone gets their body moving, the smiles will come! It'll be like a kids' TV show!
Kaoru
A TV show, you say? Yes, that will allow the chaperones to be entertained as well. Even better would be a showing that helps deepen the bond between parent and child.
Kanon
Also, I'm sure there are many kids nervous about the start of the school year. It'd be nice if we could help them get along better with their new friends...
Misaki
Ah, hold on. I gotta take notes... Okay, we're good.
Kanon
By 'kids' TV show', you mean the ones where there's a woman and a mascot singing and dancing, right?
Hagumi
Yeah! We have Michelle, so it's perfect, isn't it?
Kokoro
Great idea! We could have everyone dance along to Hello, Happy World!'s songs! That would be so much fun!
Kaoru
And we must fill the role of the singing woman... What shall this character be like...? Now, time to act it out.
Misaki
No more role-playing.
Kaoru
Oh, there is no playing here.
This is a necessity.
This is a necessity.
Kaoru
We cannot forgo a dance that the children can follow. One taught by the singing and dancing woman!
Kanon
Right, there is no dance for any of our songs. We'd have to make one.
Hagumi
It should be one where you move a lot!
Kokoro
And one where you have a lot of fun!
Misaki
We need a dance? Sounds pretty hard... I'm pretty sure we can work something out for one song though.
Kokoro
It'll be fine. If we all dance now, I'm sure we'll come up with something good! Misaki, play the music!
Misaki
I guess... Let's try it out.
Ready?
Ready?
Hagumi
Get the music started!
Transcript
Kokoro
When it goes "kira kira♪"... That's when we wave our hands like this? What do you think?!
Hagumi
Okay, then "pika pika♪"... That part should be like this!
Kaoru
Shall we try our hand at other songs? A moment when we take to the air at the sound of the word "jump" is what I desire.
Kanon
"Peta peta, pettan"... Maybe we can dance like a penguin for that. Like Pen-chan.
Misaki
Uhhh, you guys. Sorry to rain on your parade... or dance party or whatever, but I have an announcement.
Kokoro
What's wrong, Misaki?
... Ah, I know! It's snack time!
... Ah, I know! It's snack time!
Misaki
No. It's not good news. About our performance at the Children's Festival... It's only twenty minutes long.
Hagumi
Really? That seems kinda short?
Okay, what about that?
Okay, what about that?
Kanon
Ah... So we don't have time to do a lot of songs... That's what you're trying to say?
Misaki
Exactly. If we wanted to take up the whole time, we could do four, maybe five songs at most.
Kaoru
Hm... And we shall all take part in a dance. In order to do that, all must have time to practice said dance, regardless of how easy it is to remember.
Kokoro
Yep. There's no point if we're the only ones dancing. The kids have to do it too.
Misaki
In which case... I think only one song can have a dance.
Hagumi
Only one~? Okay, then we'll have to decide on which!
Hagumi
Hmmm, which one should it be~? We definitely want one where they'll have smiles on their face and be excited to move.
Kaoru
Excited and smiling children...? I recall one child at the thought. I wonder how she's doing.
Kokoro
I thought of her too! Akari, right?! The girl who forgot how to smile that we met at the hospital.
Hagumi
She's out of the hospital now, and she's walking! She and I played catch the other day!
Kanon
You did! That's great to hear. And I'm happy we were able to help her get to that point, if we did.
Hagumi
It was those magical words that bring out a smile! Happiness, happy magical♪
Misaki
Happiness! Happy Magical♪ That song could work. Seems easy to dance to, and I think it'll put everyone in a cheerful mood.
Kanon
Mhm, it's perfect!
Kokoro
Okay, dance time!
Misaki, start the music!
Misaki, start the music!
Misaki
Yeah, yeah... Ah, I should probably write the moves down. Otherwise, we'd probably forget them.
Kaoru
Splendid. Shall we draw then?
Misaki
"Hello, Happy World! Children's Festival Dance Moves."
Kokoro
The song is Happiness! Happy Magical♪ Okay, I've thought of something.
Kokoro
The beginning is about wanting to change! Something like this!
Hagumi
Kokoron, what is this? It's a wiggling... something.
Kaoru
It appears to be... a desire to change and uncertainty. I suppose this... is what you wish to express. Fingers touching upon the head, neck slightly tilted...
Kokoro
Awesome, Kaoru!
Let's do this pose!
Let's do this pose!
Kanon
Then, everyone could turn to the person next to them and do a move where they whisper to each other... That might be fun.
Hagumi
I wanna do a poke-poke-kissy-kissy move! Like this! Poke♪
Misaki
Ah! Ugh...! Hagumi!
Hagumi
I'm sorry, Mii-kun~.
Kokoro
I think that pretty much does it!
Let's all try out our new dance!
Let's all try out our new dance!
Hagumi
Wait, hold on... Won't we be playing instruments during the show?
Kanon
That's right. Hagumi, Kaoru and I probably won't be able to dance.
Kaoru
How could this be? To lose the ability to demonstrate this dance we have created in our own way... So fleeting...
Kokoro
It's too bad we won't be able to do it together... Michelle and I will dance for the rest of you!
Misaki
Yeah, that's how it goes. I'm actually surprised you all thought you'd be able to join in.
Misaki
This is exactly the right time for Michelle to come in. It'll be taken care of, no worries.
Kanon
Thank you, Misaki-chan.
Misaki
Alright, let's run through what we're doing for the show. First, we'll practice the Happiness! Happy Magical♪ dance with the kids.
Hagumi
After that, the real party begins! How long will it take to get to that point?
Kaoru
It's certainly not the most complicated choreography. I believe going through it once should suffice.
Kanon
Yeah, too much practice and they might get bored.
Misaki
Which leaves over... about ten minutes in all. Then what?
Kokoro
Let's do another song! We have plenty more that'll make the people smile!
Kaoru
Let me consider... How about Goka! Gokai?! Phantom Thief!?
Kaoru
It stars a character the children are sure to love. Happy Phantom Thief... makes an elegant appearance on the paper!
Hagumi
What about Fuwa Fuwa ☆ Dreamy Sandwich? If we can make that one work, it'd be nice to have other fluffy mascots come. Like Marie!
Kanon
Wacha-Mocha Pettan March would be fun... Everyone could waddle like a penguin.
Kokoro
Let's hear what you want, Misaki! All you've been doing is taking notes!
Misaki
What I want? Hmmm... How about Worldwide Treasure!?
Misaki
The children screaming "yo, yo" would be cute. And it'd be surprisingly fitting for the new school year. Since their world is expanding, you know?
Kokoro
Sounds good to me! Let's do it!
Misaki
Which do you wanna do, Kokoro?
Kokoro
Let's see... I choose Orchestra Of Smiles!
Kaoru
We could never forget about that song. It was our very first one.
Kokoro
... And I'd love to play I need you! It'd be as fun as a parade!
Kanon
... We ended up with a lot of songs... I think we're gonna have to choose one.
Kokoro
Why don't we just do all of them then?! It'd be better that way anyway!
Kaoru
I don't believe there's enough time? What do you say, Misaki?
Misaki
Most definitely not... That doesn't mean it's impossible though.
Hagumi
What?! Why not?!
Misaki
We could shorten the songs and make a medley or something.
Kokoro
A medley... Yeah, let's do that! We want to show them everything that comes with our smiles!
Kanon
Yeah, all of it! I want us to get in as many smiles as we can.
Kaoru
Innocent smiles on a blossoming stage... So fleeting...
Hagumi
We'll do everything that was can so the children and adults downtown have a great time!
Misaki
Alright, that means there's a lot of work to do. Let's get to it!
Kokoro, Kaoru, Hagumi & Kanon
Yeah!
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