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Eve
... And so the recording of All Fun and Games was very exciting. Please watch for the release of the next episode.
Eve
Now it is time for our next corner, Pastel＊Palettes Heart, Soul, and Spirit! Bang!
Eve
In this corner, I lift the spirits of Bushi-stars who are dealing with difficult times. Here is a letter from Bushi-star "Pon-chan-san."
Eve
"Eve-chan, good evening. I always enjoy listening to your show. I'm a senior in high school preparing for college entrance exams."
Eve
"I study every day. Listening to your show is the only time I can relax. I'm trying to do my best, but sometimes I get scared and start to worry."
Eve
"I wonder if I'll make it into college next spring. Eve-chan, please give me courage!"
Eve
I see... Pon-chan-san is worried.
Eve
I will send away those fears and fill you with confidence! Are you ready~?!
Eve
You said you are working very hard, so please believe in yourself and continue to push forward! Your efforts will surely guide you in the right direction!
Eve
Even though it is the cold and bitter winter season now... when next spring... when next spring arrives, I believe beautiful flowers will bloom!
Eve
Please stay well and study hard! I, too, will do my very best to support you with all my heart and spirit!
Hina
Yesterday's All Day＊Bushido was sooo good! That was classic Eve-chan!
Eve
Thank you!
Maya
I feel like what you said to that student gave me hope!
Chisato
Yes, I'm sure it lifted the spirits of others preparing for their college exams.
Maya
Your words really do have power.
Eve
No, I only-
Aya
Hi, guys~! Thank goodness~, I just barely made it on time~...!
Eve
Aya-san, hello! There are still five minutes before we start.
Maya
Were you busy with something?
Aya
I was late leaving school because I was talking with my homeroom teacher. Actually... I finally got an A on a practice exam~!
Eve
... C-congratulations!
Hina
Wow~, you got an A at long last! That's great! Way to go~!
Chisato
Congratulations, Aya-chan. All of your hard work has paid off.
Maya
You would check your flashcards even on breaks between photo shoots and filming... You've really been pushing yourself. I better do the same!
Aya
Thanks, guys~. But it was only a practice exam. I'm not going to relax until after I've taken the real thing!
Hina
Good point. I often hear about people catching a cold on the day of the exam, and then their brains turn to mush~.
Aya
Ohh, don't scare me like that. I'm going to have to work extra hard to make sure I stay in tip-top condition.
Maya
You, Hina-san, and I will need to be at our best for the general selection admission exam. When I study at night, I put a blanket over my lap and drink something warm.
Chisato
I set a timer when I study. That way, I won't stay up too late and exhaust myself.
Eve
I-I see~! I will try these methods in the future!
Maya
By the way, Chisato-san, the results of your comprehensive selection admission exam will be announced soon, right?
Chisato
Yes, they will. I'll let everyone know as soon as I receive the results.
Hina
Welp~, if you pass, you'll be a college student already.
Chisato
You're thinking a little too far ahead.
Chisato
But... I did the best I could. I'm praying for a good result.
Maya
It would be nice to pass the admission exams early. All this studying really wears you down...
Aya
I know what you mean~. Sigh~, spring can't come soon enough~.
Eve
... Spring...
Eve
That means the day to place this daruma on an altar is almost here!
Aya
Fufu, I guess it is. I was so surprised when you showed up at the agency with a daruma doll and said we should ask it to help us pass our exams~.
Maya
But I saw the size of the daruma as a reflection of how much you cared about us. I was so touched!
Hina
Right~? It's like a big ball of your cheer power!
Eve
Yes! When we are finished taking our examinations, let's place it on an altar together!
Staff
Good morning. I apologize for keeping you all waiting.
All
Good morning!
Staff
I'm sorry to have to say this after you've come all this way... but the people you were meeting today needed to reschedule.
All
Huh?
Chisato
I think we were supposed to have a photo shoot and an interview today...
Staff
It seems there was some trouble at the photo studio. I'm sorry about the last-minute change, but today's schedule has been canceled.
Staff
We'll try to reschedule for a time that doesn't interfere with your studies for your college entrance exams and contact you once it's been decided...
Maya
Okay. Well, these things happen sometimes.
Aya
Yeah. I was a little surprised, though. Now we all suddenly have time on our hands.
Hina
Since we're all together and free, let's hang out somewhere! And we can celebrate you getting an A too, Aya-chan!
Eve
Huh?! But... what about studying?
Hina
You need to take breaks sometimes! Nothing good will come from studying too hard anyway.
Aya
Yay! I want to go somewhere, anywhere~! I've been dying to go have some fun~.
Maya
I'd like to go too! Now and then, you just need to do something relaxing.
Chisato
Aya-chan, I'm sure you understand, but don't let your guard down because you got an A.
Aya
I know. But I'll be fine! Starting tomorrow, I plan to pour all my energy into studying again!
Chisato
Oh? Good, then. Everyone's been working hard for a long time, so let's enjoy a break today.
Eve
Wow! This is wonderful~!
Maya
It kind of feels like it's been ages since we've hung out together outside of work.
Chisato
That it does. And it's very rare for us to do so after school in our school uniforms.
Aya
You might be right about that! When you think about it that way, this time together feels really special!
Hina
Alrighty! Today we're gonna cut loose and have a good time~!
Eve, Aya, Maya & Chisato
Yeah~!
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Eve
Wow, Shibuya is always very lively! Th-there is a line in front of that store! I wonder what kind of store it is. Why don't we go look?!
Hina
Ahaha, you're getting really excited~♪ You know, it's been a while since I've been in Shibuya. Where should we go first?
Aya
I want to look at clothes, and eat sweets, and- Ah, I definitely have to check out that store too! Ohh~, there's so much to do~.
Chisato
Fufu, if that's the case... why don't we do it all?
Aya
Huh?! Do everything?!
Maya
You're getting pretty excited too.
Chisato
I'd also like to relax and enjoy myself as much as possible today.
Hina
I like the sound of that! Today, we're gonna party till we drop~! But first... this is where our fun begins!
Hina
Mmm~, fries are always the best~♪
Chisato
I didn't think we would come to a Fast Food store right away.
Hina
We're here 'cause I'm hungry~! I can't go all out when I'm running on empty~.
Eve
It is like the saying "One cannot fight without food in their stomach"!
Hina
Exactly! "One cannot have fun after school without food in their stomach"!
Maya
I had just started feeling hungry, so I'm happy we came. Aya-san, these limited-time-only chicken nuggets you recommended are great.
Aya
Really? I'm glad you like them~. Chicken nuggets covered with lots of cheese are super popular right now.
Chisato
You are always very knowledgeable about these things. It's because you work part-time at one of these stores, isn't it?
Aya
Well, recently I haven't worked much... But I try to remember new and seasonal items.
Hina
Maya-chan, I'm gonna snag one of your nuggets~♪ In exchange, I'll give you some of my fries. Say ahh~.
Maya
Huh?! U-um, thanks, but I can feed myself~!
Hina
I don't mind! Now, open wide~♪
Eve
You can have some of mine too! These are butter and soy sauce-flavored fries! Please say ahh~!
Maya
E-Eve-san, you too~?
Chisato
Fufu, you seem in good spirits, Eve-chan.
Eve
I am! Eating with everyone is always very special.
Maya
You know, we almost never come to Fast Food stores together.
Hina
Just the five of us hanging out somewhere after school is super rare, isn't it?
Chisato
Usually, the only times we're all together is for work.
Aya
Fufu, popping into places in our school uniforms like this feels like such a high school girl thing to do!
Eve
Yes, it really does!
Hina
We won't be able to wear our uniforms anymore once spring rolls around, though~.
Chisato
When I think about our college exams and work, it may become difficult for us to spend time together again in our uniforms after school like this.
Aya
Really~? I guess today might be the last time we can make memories like this... That's so sad~.
Eve
(... Our last memory together...?)
Hina
Eve-chan? Are you already full?
Eve
N-no, I am still hungry!
Eve
Ah! Everyone, look at that screen!
Hina
Screen? Oh~, that's the commercial Aya-chan's in! She plays the main actress's sister.
Hina
I think it's a special commercial that only plays at these stores, isn't it?
Maya
The way you look covered with sweat riding a bike to bring your big sister a drink on the beach as the sun sets... is just amazing.
Chisato
I agree. You only have a small part, but seeing you giving it your all is- Aya-chan? What are you doing with the tray?
Eve
It looks like she is hiding her face with it...
Aya
Guys, hide, hide. We should try not to stand out.
Eve
Huh? Is that the secret ninja art of making yourself invisible with a tray?!
Maya
Ahaha... Is there really a ninja move like that?
Aya
Guys... people will notice we're famous, right? I thought it'd be bad if we were spotted. Ehehe...
Hina
Ahaha! But aren't you kinda happy about that~?
Aya
Huh? N-not at all!
Hina
Really~? I'm not so sure about that~.
Maya
Ahaha... Well, I don't think you need to worry that much.
Chisato
Neither do I. It's true some fans noticed us at the summer festival... but we're still not that well-known.
Chisato
It might be a different story if we were as famous as the actress in the commercial with you, though.
Maya
Besides, everyone here is busy eating and talking. I don't think anyone has noticed us.
Aya
I-I guess you're right! I might've just let things go to my head... Ahahaha...
Chisato
Fufu, but I think that's a good thing to keep in mind. We must aim to become just as famous.
Aya
Yeah...! You're right about that.
Hina
Welp, I'm full now... So, where to next?
Eve
Let's go where Aya-san wants to go!
Aya
Huh? Me?
Maya
Right. Today, we're celebrating you too.
Chisato
Yes, don't hesitate to say where you'd like to go.
Aya
Aww~, guys! Thank you! Let's see, I want to go to...
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Aya
Okay, this is it~! I've been wanting to come here for sooo long!
Maya
This import knick-knack shop is all the buzz right now. I even read about it in a magazine.
Chisato
It has interior and kitchen items, and stationery items too... This is an impressive collection of goods.
Aya
Isn't it~?! This store is new to Japan. Everyone on social media is talking about how cute and stylish all the items are♪
Hina
Whoa, is this a coelacanth fish? Its mouth opens to become a garbage can. That's so cool~.
Aya
Right, right? Ah, this pencil case with the flowers on it looks nice~♪
Eve
Ah, it really does. There are some in different colors over here.
Aya
Those are cute too~! Hey, Eve-chan, want to get a matching pair together? I think that would make us want to study harder.
Eve
Oh, I would like that!
Chisato
Aya-chan, I feel like you said something like that not too long ago and bought a new pencil case.
Aya
Ugh... I did~, but this is cute~.
Hina
It's not like you've gotta use it right away, right? What if you save it for when you go to college?
Aya
Hina-chan, that's a nice idea!
Eve
Y-yes...! I think it would be good to use it in college!
Eve
Since we are here, it may be nice to find other things that you will need in college!
Hina
Oooh~, now you're talking~!
Eve
Ah, Maya-san, how about this leather planner? It is mature-looking. It seems exactly like something students would have on campus!
Maya
Y-you're right, it is mature-looking. But it might be a little too cool for me. Ahaha...
Aya
Really~? We're going to be college students, so I think it's okay for us to step a tad out of our comfort zones and choose something cool.
Aya
When I think about it, everything I have might be a little childish...
Hina
Really? I feel like your stuff is very you.
Eve
Let's see, what else is there... Ah, this is...
Hina
What is it~? What did you find?
Chisato
Oh, it's preserved sakura blossoms.
Aya
Wow, they're so beautiful~! I think this is called a glass dome, right? It might be nice to have something wonderful like this in your home!
Maya
Yeah, having this in your room could give it a more grown-up feel.
Aya
Maybe it would~. Ohh~, I want to get it now that you've said that~...!
Eve
I recommend it. You would not need to water or care for it. And since a special treatment has been used on it, you can enjoy it at its most beautiful for a long time.
Maya
I should have known you would know about this.
Eve
Yes, I know about it because I am in the flower arrangement club.
Chisato
... "Stop, moment! Thou art so beautiful!"
Eve
Huh...? Chisato-san, what did you just say?
Maya
It's a line from Goethe's play "Faust." The main character famously yells it at the end of the play when they experience the greatest moment of their life.
Chisato
Fufu, I'm sorry. Looking at these sakura blossoms reminded me of seeing "Faust" a long time ago.
Aya
Oh~. So I guess time has stopped for these sakura blossoms when they were most beautiful. That might be a little romantic!
Eve
(Time stops...)
Eve
(If time stopped... then we could be together like this forever...)
Hina
Huh~? But the sakura blossoms want to bloom and fall, don't they?
Hina
They bloom with all their hearts and then gracefully fade away! That's how I'd wanna be if I were a sakura blossom~.
Eve
...!
Chisato
There is also the saying "As the cherry blossom is first among flowers, so is the warrior first among men."
Eve
Y-Yes! It is amazing that you think of how the flowers feel, Hina-san!
Hina
Well, if you're going to use them for decoration, then I guess the prettier they are, the better~.
Aya
That's right~. These are really pretty! I want them to last for a long time!
Maya
Aya-san, if you like them that much, why don't you get them since we're here?
Aya
Maybe I will! Let's see, this costs... Huh~?! I-it's this much? Even with my allowance and the money from my job, I still don't have enough~.
Maya
It figures it would be expensive...
Eve
Ah, Aya-san, how about this one? It is very small, but it is just as lovely.
Aya
Ohh, this one is pricey too... I'll have to think about it~.
Eve
O-okay...!
Hina
...
Chisato
Hina-chan?
Hina
Huh~? It's nothing.
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Aya
Karaoke was great~! Eve-chan, the way you changed your pitch on different notes during the enka songs was incredible!
Eve
I sang with the Japanese spirit! Maya-san, you played the tambourine wonderfully!
Maya
Huhehe, I couldn't help but start tapping along with the rhythm.
Aya
We didn't sing nearly enough songs~. I wanted to stay longer~.
Hina
That sounds fun! Let's keep going, then! Twenty-four-hour extension!
Aya
Whaaat?! There's no way we could do that~.
Maya
So, where should we go next? How about you, Chisato-san?
Chisato
Well... I'd like to spend more time together, but it's getting late.
Eve
Huh...?
Aya
Awww~, we're leaving already? We haven't done nearly enough fun stuff yet~.
Hina
The time just zipped by~. What's the plan? Are we calling it a day?
Eve
Th-there is still somewhere I would like to go...!
Hina
Then, I guess that can be our last stop. Where is it you want to go?
Eve
Ah, well... It is, um...
Hina
Hrm?
Eve
I... um... Ah, I want to go there!
Maya
There...? Do you mean the arcade?
Hina
Oh boy~, that would be great! We have time if it's just a quick stop. C'mon, c'mon!
Aya
We got some great pictures in the photo booth~! They're super cute♪
Maya
It was thanks to you telling us what to do in the booth. We have some great smiles.
Aya
I almost never hang out in my school uniform, so I'm glad I could do this before I graduated. This is such a nice keepsake~!
Aya
Here, this is yours, Eve-chan!
Eve
...
Aya
Eve-chan?
Eve
Ah, I am sorry! Thank you.
Maya
Well, it's gotten pretty late, so should we start heading home now?
Aya
Sigh~... I guess I'll start studying again when I get home~. But I'll have to work hard so I can use that pencil case next spring!
Chisato
Yes, let's do our best in preparation for next year.
Eve
...
Maya
Eve-san? It's not safe if you stop suddenly.
Hina
What's wrong~? You're gonna get left behind if you don't hurry up~.
Eve
... Please don't leave me...
Hina
Eve-chan?
Eve
... If only time would stop...
Maya & Chisato
...
Eve
Ah...
Eve
I-I am sorry! I-I was joking...! Come, let's hurry home!
Aya
What's the matter? Did something happen?
Eve
No... It is... not like that.
Eve
Today, um... was really, really fun! We made great memories together before you all graduate... So... I have no regrets!
Maya
Eve-san…
Eve
Ahaha... What am I saying...? I was able to spend a special time with everyone... I... am truly...
Chisato
Eve-chan, it's okay to speak honestly like you always do.
Eve
...
Eve
... I am sad... Ohh... I am so sad...!
Eve
S-saying today is our last time to be together... I do not want that to happen. It is making me sad.
Hina
Why are you sad? After we graduate, Pastel＊Palettes will still be the same. Nothing's gonna change.
Aya
Th-that's right. We'll always be together.
Eve
Yes, I know that is true... I am only being selfish...
Eve
... But...
Eve
Ever since I entered high school, my days with everyone have always been fun and sparkling.
Eve
I have enjoyed each day so very...
Eve
Very...
Eve
Very...
Eve
Very, very... much... That is why I do not want them to end... Not... ever.
Eve
... Sob... Sob~! I am so sad~!
Aya
Don't cry...
Hina
Okay! We hear you loud and clear, Eve-chan!
Hina
We're doing a twenty-four-hour extension!
Aya
A-an extension? Of what?
Hina
Of making memories together. We're going into overtime now! Weren't you sad when you thought we were going home after we did karaoke?
Hina
We're faaar from ending this special time together~.
Chisato
Hina-chan...
Hina
There's no school tomorrow, so everyone can sleep at my place tonight and get wild!
Hina
Prepping for exams and working is a big deal, but right now, it's more important for us to enjoy this time in our lives with Eve-chan. Right?
Eve
... Hina-san...
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Hina
Mmm~, the okonomiyaki was great♪ I'm stuffed!
Eve
Ugh... M-my stomach hurts~. I overate...
Chisato
Are you okay? This is why I suggested you shouldn't eat anymore.
Aya
I know how you feel, though~. It's like you feel a need to recharge yourself after crying.
Eve
Eating a lot of food helped me calm down! I am really embarrassed for crying like that.
Maya
You have nothing to be embarrassed about. I'm glad you told us how you're feeling.
Chisato
Me too. And now, I can't believe we're having a sleepover together. This is wonderful.
Aya
We've done sleepovers for work, but it's been a while since we had one just for fun like this.
Hina
So true. Tonight, let's talk until the sun comes up! Ah, but watching some movies would be fun too~.
Chisato
Well, are you sure it wasn't any trouble for us to suddenly impose on you like this?
Hina
It's fine~, it's fine~. Don't worry.
Hina
Since Sis isn't here, my mom said she was happy we came to liven up the place.
Aya
Ah, that's right. Roselia is doing a nationwide tour now. Sayo-chan must've left so she could arrive early.
Maya
They really are amazing. A nationwide tour...! I get excited just thinking about it!
Aya
... One day, I want us to do a nationwide tour too!
Chisato
Aya-chan...
Aya
Right now, we're the kind of idols that can be in a Fast Food store and go unnoticed, but I think we can sparkle a whole lot more.
Chisato
I think so too. That's why we have to grow even more.
{{dialog|eve|Yes, grow with daily diligence!
Maya
Oh wow, there are even more pictures of Sayo-san now. This bamboo grove... Is this Kyoto?
Hina
Bingo! Ehehe~, this is a picture of Sis during her school trip♪
Aya
The school trip. It feels like it was ages ago~.
Chisato
We did go in the spring.
Eve
Thank you again for the souvenirs you gave me!
Aya
You're welcome. It was so much fun, though~. The Japanese garden was lovely, and I liked doing the tea ceremony too.
Chisato
You could feel the history not only from the shrines and temples but from the streets as well.
Eve
The ancient capital sounds wonderful...! I wish I could have gone too!
Aya
You can go next year! You must be excited for it.
Eve
Although I could not join you all, your fun stories have me very excited to go!
Hina
You think Hanasakigawa will go to Kyoto again next year?
Chisato
I'm not sure. I've heard sometimes it changes depending on the year.
Aya
Really~? Kyoto was nice, but going to Okinawa sounds fun too!
Eve
Oh, that does sound fun! I would like to enjoy the sea.
Maya
There are historical buildings too, so I think you would have a lot to see.
Aya
Yep! But wherever you go, at night you can have fun talking! It's an absolute must.
Hina
And you can play cards! Playing card games with everyone was the best~! Right, Maya-chan?
Maya
Yes. I had never played cards with light penalties before. It was nice.
Hina
Eve-chan, make sure you definitely take a pack of cards with you.
Eve
Okay, I promise I will!
Chisato
Fufu, please tell us about your trip when you go. I'm looking forward to hearing about it.
Eve
Yes, of course!
Eve
I am feeling a little excited to become a senior.
Aya
You should be! Poppin'Party will be there, and so will Kokoro-chan, Hagumi-chan, and Misaki-chan. Your senior year is going to be a blast.
Aya
And it's not just the class trip. You have tons of other things to look forward to, like the sports day and the school festival.
Hina
There will be new first-year students too~. So lots of new people will be joining the flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and kendo clubs, right?
Eve
Oh wow... That will be really wonderful! As a senior, I will have to be at my best!
Aya
I just know there will be plenty of fun things for you to enjoy next spring too.
Eve
Yes... I think so!
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