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Ako
I can't wait for lunchtime tomorrow~! Everyone's gonna be so surprised when they hear your announcement!
LOCK
Yeah, I know now that I can speak better if I try to summon my inner Kasumi-senpai, so it might be fine!
Asuka
Summon...?
Asuka
But I guess it's true. You definitely sound more cheery, and I think everyone will listen when they hear how passionate you are about it.
LOCK
I even got the seal of approval from Kaoru-senpai and such, so I have to do my best tomorrow!
Ako
Don't worry, I know you're gonna be awesome, Rokka~.
Ako
By the way, you're pretty amazing, Rokka~. Your impression of Kasumi is spot on!
Asuka
Huh, you think so...? Well, I guess it was quite like her.
LOCK
Did you not think it was very good, Asuka-chan...?
Asuka
I'm not saying it wasn't good, I just think my sister is more than just cheerful...
Ako
Ah, then why don't we get Asuka to do her impression? You could watch her and work on your own impression, Rokka!
LOCK
Good idea! Asuka-chan does see Kasumi-senpai every day...!
Asuka
Wh-why do I have to do an impression of my sister? That's so embarrassing, I won't do it.
Ako
What?! Come on, just do it~!
LOCK
I wanna see the original Kasumi-senpai...! Like this, Asuka-chan...!
Asuka
What do you mean, the original...? Ugh, if you keep bugging me, I'll tell Sis that you're impersonating her.
LOCK
Eeek~! P-please, anything but that~!
Ako
Hmm, I guess not then~...
Ako
But wow, you really love Kasumi, Rokka.
LOCK
Of course I do! And not just Kasumi-senpai. I really, truly love all of Poppin'Party...!
Ako
So, since you chose to copy Kasumi, does that mean she's your favorite member?
LOCK
I-I don't have a favorite member! I love all of Poppin'Party equally!
LOCK
I just thought that, for these announcements, Kasumi-senpai's bright, joyful personality would be the easiest to imitate...
Asuka
Fufu, I think she'd be happy to hear that. Shall I tell her for you?
LOCK
Please keep this a secret from Kasumi-senpai~...! It's really quite rude of me to be pretending to be her like this~...!
Ako
But this is the easiest way for you to get through this, so I think she'd understand! Don't worry!
LOCK
Fufu, thanks, Ako-chan. I feel like it would be really easy to be in high spirits if you were the spirit captain, Ako-chan.
Ako
Muahaha, that's because I have the power of darkness on my side...! I would use my jet black waves to go bam! And hype everyone up like boom!
Asuka
That reminds me, your self-introduction was quite bold.
Ako
Mmm. But who would be the easiest for me to imagine if I was gonna do the announcements like Rokka is...? Hmm~...
Asuka
Wouldn't it be Tomoe-senpai?
Ako
Oh yeah! I bet Sis would do it like this... Yeah, alright, I'll give it a go! Mm, hmm...
Ako
"Yo, everybody! Today's our School Cleaning Day! Let's give this place a good scrub!"
Ako
... Like that! So? Did I sound like her?
LOCK
Ohh! You really are sisters!
Asuka
Yeah, I think it was pretty similar.
Ako
Ehehe, who knows...!
Ako
Who else, who else? Maybe I could do Yukina-san! Watch this~...!
Ako
"Now is the time to rid ourselves of the numerous stains and purify this establishment... Are you prepared?"
Ako
... So?! How was that?!
LOCK
Yeah! I think it was good!
Asuka
Huh, really? Is Yukina-senpai really like that...?
LOCK
I think a few details are a bit different, but I really felt that air she has about her! Nice one, Ako-chan!
Ako
That's because Sis and Yukina-san are two very, very, very cool people that are engraved in my soul! Of course I can do impressions of them~!
LOCK
That's so you, Ako-chan...! I'm gonna do my best to not be ashamed of the Kasumi-senpai in my heart!
Ako
Yeah! I'm cheering for you, so good luck!
Asuka
Same here. I'm sure you'll do well, Rokka.
LOCK
Fufu, thank you, guys.
Ako
Oh no, the chime is ringing! We've gotta get back to class... Let's go, guys!
Asuka & LOCK
Okay!
Transcript
Marina
It's almost time to open the studio, so let's check that there isn't any trash lying around the reception.
Ako
Hey, Marina-san! BanG Dreamer-san!
Marina
Hi, Ako-chan. You have a solo practice today, right? I'll open the studio right away~.
Ako
Yeah! Wait, are you guys in the middle of cleaning? Want me to help?
Marina
It's okay, we're almost finished. Thanks, though.
Ako
I'll help clean anytime, so don't be afraid to ask! For I am the Dustpan Master of Darkness!
Marina
Th-the Dustpan Master of Darkness...? What is that...?
Ako
Well a dustpan is for collecting dust! Asuka taught me that~.
Ako
The other day, we had a School Cleaning Day where the whole school helped clean up the campus.
Ako
And at this event, Rokka from the Clean Up Committee complimented me on my dustpan-using skills~! That's why I'm the Dustpan Master of Darkness!
Ako
Ah, but maybe Dark Dustpan Master sounds cooler?
Marina
I-I see~... That's right, Rokka-chan's on the Clean Up Committee, isn't she?
Ako
Yep. And she's not just any member~. Rokka's the spirit captain!
Marina
First the Dustpan Master, and now this... What kind of job is that?
Ako
The spirit captain's job is to give daily announcements leading up to the event to get every hyped up for it!
Marina
I see. So they're in charge of PR for the event.
Ako
Yeah, yeah! Rokka's been working super hard for the Clean Up Committee, so they picked her~.
Marina
Getting everyone excited does sound like a somewhat difficult job though.
Ako
I know, right? Everybody in the school listens to their announcements, and Rokka was nominated for it, so she had to do her best~.
Marina
I bet she felt quite a lot of pressure then... Was she okay?
Ako
Yeah! She was super nervous at first, so things didn't go very well, and she got sad like, "I can't do this~"...
Ako
But then two super-duper helpful people helped her find her confidence!
Marina
Two super-duper helpful people?
Ako
Kaoru and Maya-san~! Thanks to them, Rokka was able to learn how to give really exciting announcements.
Ako
Everyone in my class said they were easy to listen to, and more than anything it seems like Rokka had fun doing it, so I'm really happy for her~.
Marina
I see. I'm glad she has some good upperclassmen.
Ako
Yeah! Kaoru and Maya-san are really nice and smart, so I think they're really great!
Ako
I wish I could've given Rokka some advice too... But I left it to them and focused on cheering her on super-duper hard!
Ako
I thought that supporting her with all my might was the best thing I could do as her friend.
Marina
Yeah, yeah. I think Rokka-chan was able to work even harder because you were supporting her, Ako-chan.
Ako
Ehehe, you think so~? I hope so!
Ako
Alright, I'm feeling pretty fired up now, so I'm gonna work hard today! Marina-san, please let me in!
Marina
Sure, you can go on in now. Have a good practice, Ako-chan!
Ako
Thanks! See ya!