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Marina
Equipment checks, done, audience’s section, cleaned…! Alright, good job, as always!
Marina
Oh, probably a good idea to restock the picks now… Really? You took care of it already? Thanks!
Marina
It’s been a while since you started working here, and I have to say, you’ve become quite dependable lately.
Marina
The people who come here have been saying it’s really nice and comfy.
Marina
It’s because of you. Thanks so much.
Marina
… So, uh, I have a bit of a favor to ask…
Marina
We’re short-staffed next week… and I was wondering… Do you think you could squeeze in a few shifts…?
Marina
You can?! You’re such a lifesaver~!
Marina
Here’s the shift schedule! Could you write your name for the times you want to come in?
Marina
Thanks! With you coming this often, things will be so much more manageable!
Marina
Oh, right. I’m planning to put this on display in the reception area, so I put in a photo frame.
Marina
Yeah! I’ts the photo from the CiRCLE THANKS PARTY! Fufu, it’s one of the ones you took. Brings back memories, doesn’t it~?
Marina
With Kasumi-chan playing a major role, Poppin’Party was able to use their characteristic cheerfulness to lead everyone at events and such~.
Marina
The Rocking Star Festival concert they streamed live was a huge success, and I bet they’ll keep spreading their sparkling, heart-pounding feelings to even more people!
Marina
With their bond that can only come from being childhood friends even stronger now, Afterglow has recently been going on band trips and taking part in bigger events!
Marina
I can’t wait to see how the “same as always” that’s so dear to them will change and evolve going forward!
Marina
Pastel*Palettes’s fame as a skilled idol band has been rising, and what makes each of the five girls unique has been blossoming even more~.
Marina
Although their circumstances are gradually changing, I’m sure Aya-chan will lead the way for them as they continue to cheer on people chasing their dreams!
Marina
Being that making the world smile is why Hello, Happy World! Is active as a band, it’s no surprise they performed overseas recently.
Marina
Kokoro-can and the girls also seem to have more things that are dear to them duet to the encounters they’ve had. I’m really looking forward to how they’ll amaze us!
Marina
Having entered the professional scene, Roselia’s already overwhelming skill and style have been polished even further.
Marina
I wonder if they’re any closer to the “summit” they seek now that they’ve made their nationwide tour a success. We definitely have to keep our eyes on them~!
Marina
Morfonica may have originated at a prestigious all-girls school, but they haven’t let that limit their band activities, and it’s helped them change countless ways.
Marina
Mashiro-chan, in particular, seems to be a lot more confident on stage than she used to be, and I’m sure the girls will continue changing further.
Marina
With their intense music as their weapon, RAISE A SUILEN has continued to deliver their music to the world!
Marina
When it comes to creating music, speaking their mind has let to conflict at times, but… their bond seems to have grown and helped refine their sound further.
Marina
… Oops! Got a bit too excited. Sorry for making you listen to all that!
Kasumi
Marina-san~, BanG Dreamer-san~! Hi~!
Marina
Kasumi-chan! Girls! What brings the whole band here?
Kasumi
We’ve become high school third-years~!
Saaya
Kasumi said she wanted to say hi to the both of you. That’s why we’re here.
Marina
Fufu, congratulations, girls! It’s hard to believe you’re all third-years now~. How are you adjusting to your new school life?
Kasumi
Between the new classrooms and the new friends, every day is sparkling and heart-pounding! Right, Arisa!
Arisa
Thanks to student council, my days have been crazy busy.
Marina
I see! You’ll all still be performing as Poppin’Party, though, right?
Kasumi
You bet! We’ll keep performing forever and ever~!
Rimi
CiRCLE seems crowded. Does this mean all studios are already occupied?
Marina
Uh, let me see… Oh, looks like we’ve got one vacancy. Since you’re all here, wanna squeeze in some practice?
Kasumi
Yeah, totally!
Marina
Fufu. Knock yourselves out then~!
Kasumi
Will do~! Thanks~, Marina-san!
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Kasumi
Marina-san, thanks so much for letting us use the studio~!
Rimi
RiNG is nice and all, but CiRCLE still feels so comfortable too.
Saaya
Yea, like being at home.
Marina
Oh, yeah. Kasumi-chan, Saya-chan, have you two already gotten used to working at RiNG?
Kasumi
Yup! It’s really fun getting to meet tons of people from different bands.
Saaya
So many things are still new to me… It’s been quite stimulating.
Arisa
You know, I still can’t believe CiRCLE’s got itself a second branch~.
Marina
Fufu, well, the age of girls band picking up even more has meant an increase in new bands.
Marina
And the owner really wanted to provide solid support for everyone who wants to devote themselves to band activities. That’s why it was built.
Arisa
Interesting~… Well, having more live houses and places to go and practice has been seriously helpful for us.
Tae
The way sound echoes differently in each place makes it fun too.
Marina
Nice. Although, we do have every intention of making things at CiRCLE just as exciting as they are at RiNG, so don’t stop coming by, either, okay?
Kasumi
Of course, We’ll do lots of shows! Oh yeah, guys, let’s book a slot for our next one!
Arisa
Wait, wait, slow down. Lemme check my schedule.
Saaya
… Hm? Is that Mashiro and the rest of Morfonica out by the entrance?
Rimi
Oh, you’re right? They look somewhat troubled… I wonder what’s going on.
Tae
Let’s go see!
Saaya
BanG Dreamer-san, can we ask you to come with us?
Kasumi
Hey~! Mashiro-chan~!
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Kasumi
Hey~, guys~!
Nanami
Ah, Kasumi-senpai~.
Rui
Greetings to all of you.
Tae
What’s wrong? Why aren’t you coming inside?
Mashiro
Oh, um..
Tsukushi
Seriously~ Mashiro-chan! Don’t be so timid!
Touko
Yeah! It’ll be totally fine!
Saaya
…? Mashiro, is that… a notebook you’ve got in your hand?
Mashiro
Um, the notebook at CiRCLE for people to leave messages was full, so we decided to bring a new one…
Mashiro
But, it’s not like we got permission, so I’m just not so sure it’s okay to do this…
Touko
Of course it’s okay! Right, Kasumi-san?
Kasumi
Yeah! It’s fine, right, BanG Dreamer-san?
Rimi
Fufu, Mashiro-chan, let’s go hand over the notebook together then.
Mashiro
O-okay…!
Kasumi
Alright~, let’s go!
Marina
Fufu, so that’s what that was all about. Thank you, girls. This’ll come in really handy!
Tsukushi
See, Mashiro-chan, I told you they would appreciate it,
Mashiro
Y-yeah…!
Kasumi
Alright, Morfonica should write something on the first page of the new notebook!
Touko
Sweet~! Let’s see~… “Morfonica was here!”
Kasumi
I can so relate~! You just get the urge to write “was here,” don’t you~?
Saaya
Fufu, well, that is what you wrote last year, Kasumi~.
Touko
C’mon Rui, you write something too!
Rui
… Very well.
Touko
Let’s see what you wrote~… “Thank you for always assisting us in our endeavors.” What the heck is this? Sounds like something a mom or dad would write.
Rui
I simply wrote down my honest thoughts.
Nanami
Not bad. Alright, my turn now~.
Tsukushi
”Please continue to watch over Morfonica…” There! You’re the last one up, Mashiro-chan.
Mashiro
Ngh… This is such a big responsibility because everyone will see the first page… I wonder what I should write.
Rimi
I think it’s okay to just write whatever comes to your mind.
Tae
Yeah. Something like “I love read bean soup with mochi!”
Arisa
That doesn’t even have anything to do with bands…
Mashiro
Um… then…
Tsukushi
Oh, have you thought of what to write?
Mashiro
C-could you turn the other way for a bit…?
Mashiro
… Okay, done.
Touko
Let’s see~… ”CiRCLE is a place where sparkling lights can be found by anyone.”
Tsukushi
”Following the sparkling light I saw here led me to Morfonica, and I’ve even come to like the person who I am now a little bit more.”
Nanami
”This place… is very warm and gentle. I hope all of us get to see the sparkling world together.”
Mashiro
S-stop reading~! It’s embarrassing~…
Kasumi
Ohh~… This is really nice, Mashiro-chan! Don’t you think so, too, BanG Dreamer-san?
Marina
Yeah. Thanks for leaving such a lovely message.
Mashiro
I-it is… ? Ehehe…
Touko
Hey, hey, since we’re already here, why don’t we practice a bit?
Nanami
Nice~, let’s do that~.
Tsukushi
Wait, we haven’t booked a studio though… I’m not sure one will be available when it’s already this crowded…
Kasumi
Oh! Have you guys been to RiNG yet?
Mashiro
That’s CiRCLE’s second branch, isn’t it…? Not yet.
Kasumi
Alright~, leave it to me! Marina-san, is it okay if I check from here to see if any studios are available at RiNG?
Marina
Sure. Here’s a PC. You know the password, right?
Kasumi
Of course! Hold on, guys.
Kasumi
Uh~, enter password… check studio status…
Arisa
Whoa~, you actually know your way around pretty well. I guess you haven’t been working part-time for nothing.
Kasumi
Ah, there are vacancies! Alright, let’s all go to RiNG then!
Tae
We’ll show you the way!
Mashiro
Okay…! Thank you very much.
Saaya
Marina-san, we’ll be going now then.
Marina
Alright, take care, girls.
Kasumi
Bye~!
Marina
Fufu, Poppin’Party is as lively as ever, and Morfonica seems to have become so much more capable.
Marina
Through bands, everyone’s gradually changing… It really is nice to be able to witness that up close.
Marina
You know, I wonder how Ran-chan and everyone else is doing. I kind of wish I could see them all~.
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Entrance Ceremony Emcee
N-next will be... the student council president's greeting. Everyone, rise!
Tsugumi
Inhale~... Exhale~...
Tsugumi
... Okay.
Tsugumi
As the spring breeze slowly becomes warmer, the courtyard sakura outside our classroom windows begin to make way for new leaves.
Tsugumi
A new season has arrived here at Haneoka Girls' Academy. Today, at long last, the new school year begins.
Tsugumi
For the new second-years, this is your first year as upperclassmen. For the new third-years, this is the final year of your high school life.
Tsugumi
For all of us, the new chapter of our lives that is about to begin is…
Himari
Hey, hey... Tsugu's doing pretty good, don't you think?
Tomoe
Yeah. All that crazy practicing she did yesterday seems to be helping her keep her cool.
Moca
That's our new student council president for you~. And with just the right amount of Tsugurifics too~.
Ran
…
Moca
What is it, Ran? You're staring at Tsugu.
Ran
Nothing…
Ran
It’s just…
Ran
It feels like something new has begun...
Misaki
…
Misaki
I’m Misaki… Okusawa…
Misaki
... I guess... I'm your student council president...?
Kokoro
Misaki~! Smile more~! Everyone's watching~!
Misaki
(Ugh~, Kokoro... Doing this is so not my thing...)
Hagumi
Mii-kun! You can do it~!
Hagumi
If you feel nervous, just pretend everyone here is a pumpkin~!
Misaki
(Now's really not the best time to say that!)
Misaki
U-um~, well~...
Misaki
Things are gonna change...? Oh, but lots of things won't either...
Misaki
It's like the start of a new chapter... in our school lives... and stuff...
Arisa
(She's so nervous that everything's becoming a mess even though we practiced together yesterday...)
Arisa
(Come on, Okusawa-san... Hang in there...!)
Misaki
... Aha-hahaha... So, uh, what I'm trying to say is, uh~...
Misaki
I'll do my best and, uh... looking forward to this year ahead with all of you...!
Misaki
H-Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy... Student Council President... Misaki Okusawa...
Misaki
(Sigh~... Sighhh~...)
Misaki
(Seriously, am I really gonna be able to do this...? It kinda feels like...)
Misaki
(Something new has completely started already...)
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Arisa
Kasumi sure is taking her sweet time~... She's already ten minutes late...
Rimi
Fufu, she's probably still getting changed. She'll be here soon, I think.
Tae
Hey, look...!
Arisa
What is it, O-Tae?
Tae
The ceiling's so high~!
Arisa
K-keep it down! You're getting way too excited...
Rimi
It really is amazing though. There's even a music shop over there.
Arisa
Feels like some kinda futuristic studio.
Kasumi
Sorry for being late, guys~!
Arisa
Oh, Kasumi. About time. We've been waiting forever~. What took you so long?
Kasumi
Sorry. I ended up chatting a bit while explaining things to some people who came here for the first time.
Ririko
Good work, Kasumi-chan! See you again when you come in tomorrow!
Tae
Ah, Ririko-san!
Ririko
Wow~, Tae-chan, you girls are all here too?
Tae
We're gonna go hang out together later!
Ririko
Just as close as ever, I see~. Reminds me of when I was working at SPACE.
Ririko
Kasumi-chan suddenly came barging into SPACE holding her Random Star... Fufu, brings back memories.
Tae
I used to work with you.
Arisa
Fufufu, how could I ever forget.
Arisa
Um~, Kasumi isn't causing any trouble, is she? Is everything okay?
Ririko
Absolutely! She's actually doing a great job. The energy she brings, whether she's interacting with the customers or the employees, really helps liven up the place.
Ririko
Just now, she was explaining how to use the amps and even played the guitar for some people who came for the first time... She's already befriended them.
Kasumi
Yeah! They even said they'll be back again tomorrow!
Arisa
Huh~... I have to say, it feels so weird to see you working with Ririko-san.
Saaya
Sorry for keeping you waiting, guys~.
Rimi
Hey, Saya-chan.
Kasumi
Saya~! You're late~. What were you up to?
Saaya
The guitar picks were running low, so I restocked them from the backroom.
Ririko
Thanks, Saya-chan! I'm sure the people on the late shift will really appreciate it.
Saaya
It was nothing, really. Oh yeah, Kasumi, did you fill out your work shift schedule for next month?
Kasumi
Oops, I forgot~. Thanks, Saya.
Arisa
Hard to believe you guys started working here at the same time.
Rimi
Fufu, Saya-chan already seems like the veteran of the two.
Ririko
Saya-chan's such a big help because she works so fast, is a quick study, and has a good awareness of what's going on around her.
Saaya
Not at all~. Even today, my bakery habit slipped out, and I ended up calling you you-know-what, Ririko-san...
Kasumi
Everyone just froze when it happened, like they were all wondering "Who's... Dad...?"
Saaya
Hey, Kasumi, don't tell that story in front of everyone~!
Arisa
I still can't believe you're working at a live house, though, Saya~.
Rimi
Well, ever since the parent-teacher-student conferences, you've been looking for part-time work.
Saaya
Mm-hmm. I was looking for a place I could work at while helping out at the bakery, and when I found out CiRCLE was opening another branch, I knew this was it!
Kasumi
Yeah, I felt this was the job for me, too, and that's why I decided to work here!
Saaya
When we made that song for CHiSPA, Natsu's stories reminded me of how great live houses can be. I was a bit interested, so I decided to give it a shot.
Tae
Working at a live house really suits you both.
Arisa
No argument there.
Kasumi
Alright, well, now that we're all here, let's go do something!
Saaya
Agreed~. But before we do, I'm actually kinda hungry~.
Tae
Filling yourself up after work is essential! Let's go grab something to eat first.
Arisa
There's supposed to be a café on the second floor of RiNG, right? Maybe we can eat there...
Rimi
I think that's a great idea! I've actually been wanting to go for forever!
Kasumi
To RiNG's café we go then~! The pancake and strawberry parfait set is amazing, by the way! Right, Saya?
Saaya
Yup! You guys have got to try it out.
Rimi
Ohh~! I'm super looking forward to it~.
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Kasumi
Phew~, that was delicious~.
Rimi
The pancakes were really soft, and the strawberry sauce was both sweet and sour... I'm in heaven~♪
Tae
The café itself feels so different from CiRCLE's too... It's, like, kinda classy.
Saaya
I know what you mean. It's like it's trying a bit to cater to an older crowd.
Arisa
Alright, now that we've had some food, how about we head out...? Hm? Okusawa-san just texted me...
Arisa
"Please let me do a postmortem meeting about yesterday's student council president speech..." Okusawa-san sure is taking it hard~...
Kasumi
Huh? You mean over yesterday's entrance ceremony speech? I thought it was great.
Tae
Yeah. It was really clear what Misaki was trying to say, and it felt like fun times are coming to Hanasakigawa.
Arisa
That's how I feel, too, but she doesn't feel that way.
Arisa
Well, now that the entrance ceremony's out of the way, things should settle down for the student council. I suppose we should squeeze in a quick meeting.
Kasumi, Tae, Rimi & Saya
Ohh~...
Arisa
Wh-what...?
Rimi
Arisa-chan... you felt so grown-up just now.
Saaya
Yeah. It's hard to believe this is the same you that skipped out on the New-Student Representative's Speech...
Arisa
Th-that was ages ago, alright?! Anyway, where are we going?
Kasumi
Oh, right! Where to, people?
Saaya
How about karaoke? I found a new karaoke place nearby.
Tae
Nice! Let's do that!
Kasumi
Mmm~! That was fun~!
Saaya
It's been a while since I sang that much.
Arisa
You know, O-Tae, you sure banged away on that tambourine... The only time you weren't was when you were drinking juice.
Tae
Their tambourine echoed really well, and they had a great selection of all-you-can-drink drinks! We should go there together again!
Rimi
I agree~. With Kasumi-chan and Saya-chan having work, we'll probably be coming to this area a lot more.
Kasumi
Walking down this street... makes me really excited.
Kasumi
It shows me that there are still so many sparkling, heart-pounding things out there~!
Saaya
Didn't you say something similar at the school festival?
Rimi
Sigh~, after hearing what you just said, Kasumi-chan, I feel like going overseas again~...
Arisa
This again~? Ever since you went to see Yuri-senpai during your spring break, it's all you've been talking about.
Rimi
But going on a trip overseas was that fun!
Rimi
The buildings were nothing like the ones here, and there were no utility poles around town. Even the color of the sky was this pretty blue color, like when making paint...
Rimi
I also went to my sister's university, and the atmosphere there was a bit different from a Japanese college...
Rimi
I really loved it there~.
Saaya
Rimi-rin... You've got the same face you do when you talk about Kaoru-san...
Kasumi
What about you, O-Tae? Is there anything new that gives you sparkling, heart-pounding feelings?
Tae
Me? Oh, I'd say~...
Tae
It's the new baby rabbits that were born yesterday.
Kasumi
What?! New rabbits?!
Tae
Huh? I haven't shown you pictures yet? This one's Udon, this one's Kakato, and this one's-
Arisa
You've got even more now?!
Tae
Oh, I guess there's one more thing~. I'm now in charge of managing the part-timers at the music store where I work part-time.
Kasumi
Wow, O-Tae, you got promoted!
Kasumi
Everyone else quit because they graduated from school and stuff, so it's just me for a bit.
Arisa
Oh... So, basically, you got promoted to part-time manager because you're the only part-timer around...
Rimi
If it's just you, though... isn't it kind of busy?
Tae
Don't worry, we're getting new hires next week!
Kasumi
I see~...! I guess we're all starting to head towards new sparkling, heart-pounding things!
Kasumi
Hey, hey, doesn't it feel like... we're totally high school third-years now?!
Arisa
You think~?
Kasumi
Doesn't it feel that way for you? Like, everything we've experienced has brought us to where we are now... and it's made us really grown-up and stuff!
Saaya
Kasumi, I'd say it's all those coincidences you found that were then grown and raised into miracles.
Rimi
Mm-hmm, all of us raised them together.
Tae
We're here now because of all of us.
Kasumi
Yeah! Let's always keep finding fun things that make us feel sparkling and heart-pounding!
Kasumi
I want this year to be our most sparkling, heart-pounding year yet, especially since this is our last year as high schoolers!
Arisa
Well, that's all fine and good... but be sure to study too. If you're considering general selection admission, you're seriously gonna have to work hard on entrance exams.
Kasumi
I know~! Alright, how about we kick things off with some band practice in Arisa's basement?
Tae
Yeah! Let's do that!
Arisa
Were you even listening to a word I said...? Sheesh, fine.
Saaya
Oh, before we do, do you mind if we swing by that bookstore over there? I want to grab some reference books.
Kasumi
Nice! Let's go then~!
Rimi
Oh, wait for me~... Hm?
Rimi
(This flyer... "High School Study Abroad...")
Rimi
(... Maybe I'll take a copy...)
Kasumi
Rimi-rin~! What're you doing? Come on~!
Rimi
O-okay! Coming~!
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Misaki
... Sigh.
Arisa
S-stop worrying about it... I think you did fine...
Hagumi
Yeah, don't worry~! I could totally tell how hard you were trying!
Misaki
You're only saying that 'cause you're my friends. It's no different from what parents do when they see their kid do something.
Kasumi
Hrm? Misaki-chan, what's wrong~?
Hagumi
She's sad about how she spoke in the opening ceremony...
Kasumi
You are~?! But you did great! It really felt like the start of something new!
Arisa
Right? That's what I've been trying to tell you...
Misaki
Nah, all I did was embarrass myself...
Kasumi
Ah, check that out! It looks like the new homeroom classes have been announced. C'mon, Misaki-chan, let's go see! Cheer up, okay?!
Misaki
Sigh~...
Kasumi
Arisa! Arisa! We're in the same homeroom class! Class A! This is awesome~!
Arisa
Ch-chill out. I can see the homeroom list too, you know...
Saaya
You're trying to play it cool, but you're smiling, Arisa~.
Arisa
Mind your own business!
Kasumi
Ah, Saya, you're in Class A too! We're all classmates!
Saaya
Fufufu, something tells me this is going to be an eventful year~.
Rimi
Ah! Look, look, O-Tae-chan! We're in Class B! We have the same homeroom class!
Tae
Hey, you're right. We're together! Sweetness~! Ah, Eve's in our class too!
Eve
Rimi-san! Tae-san! Let's have a wonderful school year together!
Kokoro
Misaki~! Hagumi~! We're in the same homeroom class!
Hagumi
Yay~! I'm finally in the same class as you~! And this'll be the first time I'm classmates with Mii-kun too!
Hagumi
This is thanks to all the joyous power I've been saving up!
Misaki
Joyous power...? I remember you saying something about that on New Year's...
Hagumi
I just had to be in the same class as you and Kokoron this year, so I've been praying with all my saved up joyous power that we'd be classmates!
Kokoro
That's it! Your joyous power and Hello, Happy World!'s smile power combined and put us in the same homeroom class!
Kokoro
It was joyous smile power!
Hagumi
Whoa, Kokoron! That's totally what happened! Joyous smile power is the most powerfulest thing ever!
Misaki
Ah... Ahaha...
Misaki
After listening to you guys, I feel silly for worrying so much. Just what is joyous smile power anyway? Ahaha.
Himari
Woohoo~!
Himari
I know! I need to message our friends! Let's see...
Himari
"Afterglow is in the same homeroom class this year too!"
Moca
Ahahaha~, your excitement knows no bounds~.
Himari
You bet it doesn't! I mean, do things like this actually happen?! It's like a miracle!
Tomoe
You know what? I think the teachers felt we'd be less of a hassle if we were all in one place.
Ran
That's pretty likely.
Tsugumi
I'm really glad we're in the same class, though. This is our last year of high school, so I want us to be together as much as we can.
Ako
Sis~!
Tomoe
Oh, Ako! What's up?
Ako
I'm in the same homeroom class as Rokka and Asuka again this year!
Tomoe
Whoa~, no way! That's great! By the way... we're all in the same class too!
Ako
Really?!
LOCK
Wow~, Afterglow's amazing. It's like you guys are bound together or something...
Asuka
Ako, Rokka, I hope... we have a great year together in Class 2-A.
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Himari
Mmm~, this is sooo good! Spring is all about these seasonal strawberry-filled parfaits♪
Ran
Sigh... You called us here for an "urgent meeting," so I thought this was about something serious...
Tomoe
Ahaha! For Himari, eating this parfait is plenty urgent.
Himari
That's right! We just have to eat one of these together! It's only around for a short time, so we've got to grab it while we can♪
Ran
But it seems like it'll be available for another month...
Himari
I said I was sorry, didn't I~? By the way, Tomoe, are you okay to be here? I thought you'd be working since you just got a new part-time job.
Tomoe
Nah, it's cool. Galaxy Ramen's closed today, anyway.
Himari
I can't believe the day's come when you're really working with Masuki~.
Ran
If someone had said this would happen a year ago, I guarantee you none of us would've believed it.
Tomoe
You're probably right about that. But it's a really chill spot. And, man, the food she whips up for the staff is crazy good~!
Himari
Lucky you~. Maybe I'll try a new part-time job soon too~.
Himari
You know how I've been going to cram school since last month, right? I've been spending so much time there that I haven't been able to work at all~.
Tomoe
You're going to the same cram school as Rimi, right?
Himari
Yeah! They give out new assignments every time I go. It's so much work~.
Tsugumi
Sorry we're late, guys!
Himari
Ah! Tsugu~, hey~! And Moca's with you too!
Moca
Hii-chan, what's the big emergency~? If we're meeting here, then that must mean you want to eat parfaits, right~?
Himari
What? How'd you know?!
Moca
Because you're so predictable~.
Tomoe
Tsugu, did you have student council stuff today too?
Tsugumi
Yep! We're busy with things like prepping for the next student assembly... It's the start of the new school year, so there's a lot to do.
Moca
She's so busy she even needs my help~.
Tomoe
You've been hanging out in the student council room lately, haven't ya?
Moca
You know a Moca doesn't turn her back on someone in need~.
Tsugumi
Ah! We do have new council members, but they're still getting used to things, so Moca-chan's been lending a hand...
Ran
That reminds me, didn't Rokka join the student council too?
Tsugumi
Yeah! She's been working really hard as our secretary!
Moca
Wow~, already grooming your replacement, eh? You don't miss a thing~.
Tsugumi
G-grooming my replacement? It's not like that.
Himari
And we just have to talk about how amazing yesterday's-
Tomoe
Greeting from our very own student council president was!
Moca
True. That speech will be talked about for generations to come~. Even Ran was bawling her little eyes out.
Ran
Moca... stop making stuff up like that. But you really did make a great speech, Tsugumi.
Tsugumi
Thanks. I only did well because you all helped me practice.
Himari
Heheh~, it was our pleasure! If you're ever in a tight spot, remember Moca's not the only one you can call on for help!
Tsugumi
But you seem so busy with cram school...
Himari
If it's for you, I'll find a way around that~.
Himari
Anyhow! Let me help you when I can! I am Afterglow's leader, after all!
Tomoe
And not just Himari, we're all here for you!
Tsugumi
Fufu, okay. I'll let you know when I need some help.
Himari
Well, since we're all here, let's eat some par-
Ran
Ah, just so you know, I have flower arrangement training tonight too, so I can't stay out too late.
Himari
Okay~, no problem~.
Tomoe
We've all gotten busy, but I think you might have us beat.
Ran
I'm not so much busy. I've just got... family stuff to take care of.
Moca
We're all growing up so fast~. I'm really starting to feel like a high school senior~.
Tsugumi
This is our last year of high school. I think we're going to get even busier.
Himari
Exactly! So that's why we should do something fun today to enjoy ourselves!
Himari
And the best way to do that is with yummy parfaits!
Ran
You mean that's the best way for you, right?
Moca
Say~, if we're gonna do something fun, why don't we go check out the studios at RiNG~?
Moca
We can see what their new studios are like and jam out some tunes while we're there~.
Himari
Whoa, I'm seriously loving that idea! You know, Moca, you have some good ones every once in a while!
Tsugumi
I'd like to go too! I've been wanting to take a look at RiNG!
Tomoe
Me too! I'm down!
Moca
Ran~?
Ran
... Sure, but only if it's quick.
Himari
Yay~! Then we're going! After we eat our parfaits, we're off to RiNG!
Himari
It's been a while, but this feels like the right time to do our thing~! Ready~? Here we go!
Himari
Hey, hey, hoh~!
Ran, Moca, Tomoe & Tsugumi
...
Himari
Why won't you guys do it with me~?!
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Tsugumi
Mhn~, that felt great~.
Moca
We were really rocking out~. Now, this is what high school seniors sound like~.
Himari
Maybe it's because we're in a new studio. I feel like we're even more revved up than usual!
Tomoe
I'm really feeling this studio! We might wanna practice here sometimes too!
Ran
Right? This studio's not bad.
Moca
Ran blessed it with a "not bad"~.
Himari
Hey, don't you feel like we've been playing with even more energy lately?
Tsugumi
I know what you mean! It feels like we could do anything if we keep this up...
Tomoe
Recently, Masuki and I have been playing off against each other at Galaxy after we finish working. I felt the same rush just now as when I play with her.
Moca
Hey~, you're trying to get better without us~. So, you've been practicing like that, and you weren't gonna tell the crew~?
Tomoe
It's not like that. Lately, I've just been wanting to get to that next level.
Himari
You're trying to rush there on your own... I'm giving you a speeding ticket!
Moca
Tomo-chin, you're under arrest~. There'll be no motorcycle license for you~.
Tomoe
Hey, don't jinx me. I'm working my butt off at the driving school right now.
Tsugumi
You know, I was really surprised when you said you were going to get a motorcycle license.
Ran
Speaking of that, why do you want one anyway?
Tomoe
There's no special reason or anything...
Tomoe
I guess... I just think it's cool...
Moca
Seeking even more coolness is such a Tomo-chin thing to do~.
Tomoe
Masuki just looks so sick riding her bike.
Tomoe
On a bike, I can be like the wind... You know?!
Ran
That look in your eyes is making me uncomfortable.
Ran
The third round of the GBT is coming up fast, so make sure you're focusing on that too.
Tomoe
I am laser-focused! Couldn't you tell by how I was playing?
Tsugumi
By the way... RAS is going to enter the GBT, right?
Ran
It's not just RAS. Morfonica will be there too.
Himari
Don't worry! No one can touch us the way we're playing now! Our band is going to be legendary!
Tomoe
Word. We're gonna be so hot we burst into flames!
Ran
The whole venue is going to see us and only us.
Ran
Flames won't be enough, though... I want us to set the venue on fire and burn it down to the ground...
Himari
Ran... Right! People are going to remember the name Afterglow!
Tomoe
For sure! And just beyond that, I know we'll play the greatest show ever.
Ran
... I'm tired of just feeling close to it.
Ran
We're definitely going to get there... To the ultimate show.
Moca
Ooh~, your highlight's glowing even more red than ever...
Ran
N-no, it isn't... Don't make me punch you for real.
Moca
Yikes~. Hii-chan, protect me~.
Himari
Argh~, this is what happens when you always tease everybody~.
Himari
Anyway! To reach the ultimate show like Ran said, the first thing we'll need to do is win the GBT!
Tsugumi
... Hey, why don't we stay here longer? It looks like there's a room available too.
Tomoe
Nice! I was just thinking the same thing!
Himari
Okay, then I'll go tell the receptionist!
Moca
Ladies, make sure you keep up with me~!
Ran
Let's do this. We'll play till we've got nothing left to give...
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Hina
Sis and Kanon-chan are taking forever~. I wonder what the hold up is.
Maya
Maybe the information sessions they went to earlier today are running late. I'm sure they'll be here soon, so let's just wait a little longer.
Maya
Hrm...? Ah, Uehara-san sent a message in the group chat...
Maya
Oh wow, Afterglow's in the same homeroom class this year too!
Hina
Reeeally?! I bet they thought that was super boppin'~♪ Ahaha.
Maya
Ah, Aya-san already sent a reply. She said, "That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you guys~!"
Hina
I'm gonna send something too~! I'll write...
Kanon
Hina-chan~! Maya-chan~!
Hina
Ah, they're here! Sis~, Kanon-chan~, over here~!
Kanon
Sorry I'm late.
Kanon
I thought I was heading to the cafeteria, but somehow, I ended up at the library...
Maya
The library...? That's in the opposite direction of the cafeteria.
Kanon
If I hadn't run into Sayo-chan, I never would've made it here...
Hina
You're always getting lost, aren't you?
Hina
Say, why is that anyway? Don't you remember how to go somewhere after you've been there once?
Sayo
Hina, don't be so rude. Matsubara-san, please forgive her. She isn't trying to be mean...
Maya
Ahaha... Colleges sure are big though, aren't they? I still can't remember where everything is.
Sayo
Many of the buildings look similar. It may be wise to give yourself ample time when moving around the school until you are more familiar with it.
Hina
Then, we should explore after lunch! We can check out the campus together!
Hina
That way, we'll remember where everything is.
Maya
Hey, that's a great idea! I really want to know my way around before classes start.
Kanon
That would help me a lot~. Plus, I think going around the college together would be fun.
Hina
Sis... are you busy after lunch?
Sayo
I have band practice in the evening, but I can accompany you until then.
Hina
Sweet~! We better grab lunch right away, then~!
Sayo
Fufu... Honestly, now, people here will not be too pleased if you speak so loudly.
Maya
Hrm? Someone sent another message...? Ah, Hina-san, look! Aya-san sent a picture.
Hina
Check it out~! It's all the girls going to Yotsuba Women's University~!
Sayo
It appears they are having lunch now as well.
Hina
Alrighty, we're gonna take a picture too! We can't have the Yotsuba girls one-upping us!
Kanon
Um, what are we competing for...?
Maya
Your guess is as good as mine...
Hina
So, let's go buy our meal tickets already! Vrrrmmm~!
Sayo
Hina, wait! Don't run! You're not the only one in here!
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Aya
Umm~, ahem. Everyone, please take a look at the brick building to your left♪
Eve
Oh wow, it has an interesting but elegant look to it.
Aya
That café is on the way to Yotsuba Women's University. It's been there for a long time, and its retro interior is really nice. Many Yotsuba students like to hang out there.
Chisato
A lot of students go there when they have a break between classes.
Eve
I see! So, sometimes there are free periods at colleges! That is very interesting!
Aya
By the way, the café serves old-fashioned handmade pudding. It's so creamy and delicious~.
Maya
Fufu, Eve-san and Aya-san look like they're having a great time.
Hina
I feel inviting Eve-chan to check out the college is going super well♪ Plus, it's been ages since we all hung out like this, hasn't it?
Chisato
Yes. I don't think we've been together since we went to Shibuya before our college entrance exams.
Maya
That feels so long ago already. I'm glad we could all hang out like this again.
Aya
And prepare to be amazed! This building has a fitness gym inside!
Eve
Wow! I-I do not believe it! And what is in that old building?
Aya
Huh? That one there? I don't usually go that way... I can't remember.
Maya
It's a used bookstore. It's got a lot of specialty and technical books.
Hina
My Intro to Psych professor said it's a good bookstore~.
Eve
Oh, is it?! So, this used bookstore must be popular with the students of Keiho Women's University!
Aya
By the way, what is Keiho like? Is everyone really smart?
Hina
It's not like that at all. Right, Maya-chan?
Maya
Yep. There's not that much of a difference between the general atmospheres.
Hina
But Keiho's got a bunch of interesting people. There are so many wacky clubs. The other day, all sorts of members were asking us to join again.
Hina
There's the Paranormal Activities Club, the Cops and Robbers Club, and even a club that makes its own rice called "Tagayashi."
Chisato
... It's amazing how free students are to express their unique interests.
Hina
See? Pretty cool, right~? Everyone's studying, but they're free to study all kinds of stuff. It's so much fun learning all these new ways of thinking about things!
Maya
I couldn't believe it when you joined the All Things Idols Club, though, Hina-san.
Aya
What? You joined a club about idols?!
Hina
I sure did~. The members freaked out when I came with my club sign-up form. They were all like, "Ah, it's Hina Hikawa..." Ahahaha.
Chisato
Of course they were surprised. I'm sure they never imagined an actual idol would be one of their newest members.
Hina
I was torn between the Astronomy and the Paranormal Activities clubs, but then I saw "Idols are the universe" written on a big sign, and my heart skipped a beat!
Eve
Idols are the universe...? What does that mean?
Hina
Who knows! But it sounds cool, doesn't it?
Hina
And I've always been curious about what kinda idol I wanna be. So I handed in a request to join the club right then and there!
Aya
A club dedicated to idols~. That sounds fun~. But what does the club do?
Hina
Dunno yet, but there's tons of idol stuff in the club room, like idol merch and videos!
Hina
They said they even have a video of the debut show of that band you like, Marmalade.
Aya
What?! Are you serious?! But Ayumi-san said in an interview that there weren't any copies left of their first show...!
Hina
You should come check it out~! The club members would flip if you stopped by.
Aya
I will! I'll definitely come!
Maya
Pastel＊Palettes isn't that well-known yet, but I guess people in an idol club would know all about us.
Chisato
Maya-chan, aren't you going to join a club?
Maya
Well, I'm still thinking about it~. I am interested in the Audio Club...
Hina
If you're interested, you should just go for it, right?
Maya
That's true, but the thing is... I'm thinking of getting my driver's license. So I'll probably start going to driving school...
Hina
Whoa~! I like the sound of that! If you could drive... It would be so boppin'♪
Aya
Let's go for a drive when you get your license!
Maya
Sure~. I want to focus on that, so I'm worried about spreading myself too thin.
Eve
Good luck! I am looking forward to when you can drive!
Aya
By the way, how do you like living with Kanon-chan, Chisato-chan? Are you having fun?
Chisato
Yes. There's a lot to get used to, but I'm enjoying every day of it. Especially the housework. I've helped at home, but I've never done as much as I'm doing now.
Hina
Are you okay using stuff like the washing machine? You haven't shrunken a sweater, have you~?
Chisato
Fufu, there's no need to worry about that. I looked up all I needed to beforehand.
Chisato
Between the two of us, though, Kanon is the most excited about everything. Why, the other day, she spent hours cooking a stew for us.
Eve
Wow, you get to eat her home-cooking?! You are so lucky!
Chisato
I am. Come visit us sometime. Kanon would love that.
Maya
Eve-san, you became the leader of your clubs, didn't you?
Eve
Yes, I did! I am now the head of the Kendo Club, the Flower Arrangement Club, and the Tea Ceremony Club!
Aya
Becoming the leader of three clubs is really amazing...
Eve
Oh no, the club members recommended me! But I felt I would not be a good leader because of work, so at first, I declined...
Eve
But then, the members told me that they wanted me to be the club leader, and we would all work together to run the clubs.
Eve
I want to work hard to become a great club leader and not bring shame to the members!
Hina
Ahaha, that's great! Your senior year is gonna be totally boppin'♪
Eve
When I told Hanne about this, she said she believed I would do well.
Aya
She's right. I think you will~.
Aya
It feels like so much is changing! Hearing everyone's stories makes me want to start something new too!
Chisato
Well, I think it's good to try new things. Is there anything you'd like to try?
Aya
I'm going to think on it a little... Huh? We reached the main road. I guess this is the end of Campus Street~.
Hina
We've still got time 'till our meeting at the agency. What should we do now?
Maya
Well... since we're free, why don't we drop by RiNG?
Maya
I saw a little of it before, but I still haven't had the grand tour.
Aya
Great idea! It's near here, so let's have a look since we're all together!
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Aya
Oh wow~, this place was designed to let the breeze come through. And it gets good sunlight. It feels so nice and warm in here~.
Chisato
The lounge is stylish too. And since it's brand new, the walls and the sofas are spotless.
Maya
This studios are well-equipped, and on top of that, there are lots of them. CiRCLE's second location definitely lives up to the hype!
Hina
Kasumi-chan and Saya-chan are working part-time here, but it looks like they're not in today~.
Eve
That is too bad. I was hoping to see what they are like when they are working.
Maya
This studio's in good hands with those two around. Beginners who come here will have the perfect people to get advice from.
Aya
Hey! What if we had rehearsals at RiNG sometimes too?
Chisato
That's a good idea. ViVidCanvas has been using the rehearsal room at the agency much more now.
Maya
They've been performing a lot lately. The new song they just released was really good.
Aya
It really was! Their dance moves for that song were so cool~.
Hina
The song plays during the credits of a regional variety show, doesn't it?
Aya
That's right! They're working so hard! I wonder if we'll be offered some new work too.~
Maya
Speaking of new work, the other day, I overheard someone at our agency talking on the phone about the "Tokyo Idol Summit."
Aya, Hina, Eve & Chisato
What?!
Aya
Do you mean that Tokyo Idol Summit?!
Maya
Ah, yeah. It was only a quick phone call, so I don't know all the details, but it was definitely brought up.
Hina
That's the super-huge idol reality show that's starting soonish, right?
Chisato
Yes. It's going to be a docuseries on TV and streaming online that follows competing idol groups to decide who are the best of the best idols...
Aya
More and more famous idol groups are being announced as part of the show!
Maya
Local and indie idols can join too, so it won't only be major groups. It's no exaggeration to call this show the Idol Grand Prix that will decide the current top idols.
Eve
It will be a truly decisive battle between idols...!
Aya
Do you think that maybe our meeting at the agency... could be about us entering that competition...?!
Eve
Wow! That would be incredible.
Hina
Sure would. It sounds insanely hard but also insanely fun~!
Maya
Right? It would be very challenging, but it would definitely be worth it for us to tr-
Chisato
E-everybody, slow down for a minute.
Chisato
It's possible we'll be joining the show, but we need to confirm that first. If we get our hopes up too high, we'll be disappointed if it turns out we're not a part of it.
Maya
Y-you're right. The conversation might've had nothing to do with us. Sorry for bringing up something I'm not even sure about.
Chisato
It's okay. Someone from our agency will definitely let us know if we're going to be in the show.
Aya
Yeah... But don't you think it'd be nice if we really were in it?
Aya
I mean, I feel like we could make our way through the Tokyo Idol Summit's competition.
Chisato
Aya-chan...
Aya
When the five of us are together, anything is possible. You all feel the same way, don't you?
Maya
Yes... I feel the same!
Hina
Me too. Because there aren't any idols as cool as us.
Eve
Yes! Pastel＊Palettes has no equal!
Aya
Alright, we'll need to do more rehearsals, so we'll be ready if we get the chance! Maybe we could ask for a new dance instructor.
Chisato
Fufu, everything you want to do always ends up being about idols.
Aya
Ah...! You're right. Maybe all the things I do are connected to being an idol somehow.
Maya
You're just a natural-born idol.
Hina
Hey, guys, it's still a little early, but why don't we go to the agency now? I'm dying to find out what our meeting's about.
Aya
Good idea! Ohh~, I'm getting so excited!
Aya
C'mon, let's go!
Chisato
You could have an accident if you run off so suddenly.
Aya
But I can barely keep from jumping up and down! Okay, I'm going to sprint to the agency!
Hina
Ooh, nice. You're not gonna beat me~.
Eve
Me neither! Quick, to our headquarters!
Maya
Ahh! Guys, wait for me~
Chisato
Fufu, I guess we're running, then.
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Yotsuba Women's University - Front Gate
{{{2}}}
Lisa
Whoa~, there are so many people~...!
Chisato
The tables for clubs are jam-packed from the building to the front gate...
Aya
I heard that recruiting for club members is a college tradition, but I didn't know it was such a huge deal...! It's like a festival!
Rinko
So... many people... I'm scared...
Lisa
D-don't worry, Rinko. Look, our college seniors all seem kind, right?
Chisato
That's the Performing Arts Research Club... and over there is the Tea Society... There are a lot of unique clubs that we didn't have in high school.
Aya
With this many to choose from, I'm getting excited~!
Lisa
Oh, Rinko, look! There's a Fashion Club!
Rinko
Yes... and right next to it is the Sewing Club... I'm a little interested... It might come in handy when making Roselia's costumes...
Lisa
That's great~! Then let's go take a look! How about you, Yukina? Any clubs you're interested in?
Yukina
Nothing in particular.
Lisa
What~? Since we're here, you gotta be interested in something at least~.
Yukina
In the first place, college is not a place for playing around.
Lisa
I know, I know~. But college is all about clubs!
Lisa
Besides, don't you wanna enjoy the next four years to the max?
Yukina
We are professionals and have our own activities. There is no time to be in clubs-
Lisa
Oh, look, Yukina! There's a Cat Lovers Club! There are so many pictures of cats on their table! How cute~!
Yukina
Cats...
Chisato
Oh? A message from Kanon... "I'm waiting in front of the station." ... Oh, right. Well then, I'll see you all tomorrow.
Aya
Okay, see you tomorrow!
Lisa
Hang on. By the way, where's Kaoru?
Rinko
The information session for the Theater Department... should have ended a while ago...
Aya
Hey, look at that crowd... What's happening? Some kind of popular club?
Student
U-um! Would you like to join our club?!
Student
No, join ours instead-
Kaoru
Fufu, thank you for the invitations, my little kittens. But dawdling in the midst of this path will trouble others. Would the little kittens who wish to recruit me please stand in line?
Lisa
Is that... a crowd formed to recruit Kaoru...?
Aya
So that's why she's late...
Lisa
Hey~, Kaoru~! We're over here~!
Kaoru
Ah... I apologize, my little kittens. My presence is needed elsewhere...
Kaoru
Why, there is no need to despair. We will surely meet again in this place of learning. It is... but that.
Student
S-so cool...
Lisa
Kaoru~, everyone wanted to recruit you!
Kaoru
Ah, my little kittens called for me and we got lost in conversation.
Lisa
Ahaha... Maybe... somebody will start a Kaoru Seta Fan Club?!
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Ako
Ngh~, where are Lisa-nee and the others~? ...
Sayo
Udagawa-san? You're here early.
Ako
Ah, Sayo-san~! Jeez, you're so late! I was really nervous waiting here all on my own!
Sayo
Nervous...?
Ako
I mean~, everyone who came out looked so mature! Like they really are college students! You know~? ...
Sayo
Fufu, I didn't know you could get nervous too.
Ako
Huh~? What's that supposed to mean~?! Anyway, Sayo-san, are you done with classes for today?
Sayo
Yes. Although Hina wanted to spend time with me, and refusing her was an ordeal...
Ako
Ahaha, Hina-chin is probably super happy to be in the same college as you~.
Sayo
Anyhow, thanks to Yamato-san and Matsubara-san who were there with me, Hina gave up on it.
Ako
Oh, yeah. They're in the same college as you. Next time, I wanna visit you guys at Keiho Women's University~.
Sayo
Of course. Please visit when you have the chance... Oh. It seems like Imai-san and the others are done with their classes as well.
Ako
Oh, yeah! Hey~, Lisa-nee, Rin-rin, Yukina-san~! We're over here!
Lisa
Ako~! Sorry to keep you waiting~! Yukina got lost on campus, you see.
Yukina
Lisa, you don't have to tell her that.
Rinko
But... I didn't think you'd go in the opposite direction of the front gate...
Yukina
Even you, Rinko...?
Sayo
We aren't used to everything yet, so there is no need to rush. Besides, just the other day, I had trouble not knowing where my next classroom was.
Lisa
After all, we just started, so there's a lot we don't know, really~. Like, I still don't get the course registration, even after listening to their explanation about it.
Yukina
Yes. I wonder why Physical Education is a compulsory subject even though we are in the Faculty of Arts...
Rinko
I know how you feel... Even attendance is taken differently from high school. It's confusing...
Ako
Just listening to all of this is stressing me out~...!
Lisa
Well, it'll be alright once we get the hang of it♪ More importantly, Ako, are you being a good senior at Haneoka?
Ako
Yeah! No matter what anyone says, I'm Haneoka's resident Roselia member, after all!
Ako
And I've been helping out my underclassmen in the dance club!
Lisa
Fufu, that's good. Then there's nothing to worry about♪
Sayo
By the way, everyone... have any of you heard the details about Harumi-san's message that we received today?
Yukina
No. All I know is that there is something important she wants to tell us, so we have to go to the agency.
Rinko
Me neither... I don't know the details... I just hope it's nothing bad...
Lisa
Fufu, you guys worry too much. Our nationwide tour was a success, and our first album sold without a hitch!
Sayo
However... if we go now, we might have to wait for a while over there.
Ako
Then I wanna eat something! Classes finished in the morning, so I didn't prepare a bento...
Lisa
Fufu, in that case, there should be a restaurant nearby that has really good omelet rice, so let's go there!
Rinko
Imai-san, you're so knowledgeable... I still don't know anything about... this area...
Lisa
Someone who lives nearby told me about it~♪ I talked to her during orientation!
Rinko
You're incredible, Imai-san...
Yukina
And earlier, you were approached by someone you didn't know.
Lisa
Ahaha, we might as well enjoy our college life, right? How 'bout we go to the agency after having lunch?
Sayo
Yes, I'm fine with that.
Ako
Tell me all about college while we eat together!
Yukina
Of course. I'd also like to ask for some advice about the new song I've been thinking about.
Rinko
Oh, and the costumes, too...
Sayo
It seems like we have plenty of things to talk about.
Lisa
Yup♪ Alright, let's go~!
Ako
Yeah~!
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Lisa
The food at the restaurant earlier was so good~♪ Let's go again next time!
Yukina
I agree. The ambiance was calming. It was nice.
Rinko
Fufu... There was a variety of items on the menu. It might be the perfect place for our post-show meetings...
Ako
They even had french fries, Sayo-san's favorite!
Sayo
That has nothing to do with our meetings...
Lisa
Oh, is that Harumi-san? Come in~!
Harumi
Good morning, everyone. I'm sorry for making you wait...
Yukina
Rest assured. We arrived early, after all.
Sayo
I heard you had something important to share...
Harumi
Yes, but before that...
Harumi
Once again, well done on the nationwide tour.
Ako
Thank you! It was so much fun! Right, Rin-rin?
Rinko
Yes... It was such a valuable experience...
Yukina
The tour made us realize our music has once again evolved even more than before.
Lisa
And our first album finally got released after the tour!
Harumi
Yes. The sales for the album have been great. The president and the label representative were pleased.
Sayo
Even as professionals, people think highly of our music. That makes me happy and grateful, more than anything.
Ako
We worked super hard during the recording session!
Lisa
There are some people in college that know about Roselia. I was surprised when they suddenly talked to me.
Rinko
I-is that so...?
Sayo
We have to be aware of our professionalism more than ever. Even outside of work.
Harumi
The president told me to tell you those things, but it looks like I don't need to.
Lisa
Oh, could that be the important thing you wanted to share?
Harumi
No, not at all! That was just a side note... The truth is...
Yukina
...
Harumi
We received an offer for a collab!
Lisa
What~?!
Ako
A collab- What's that, Rin-rin?
Rinko
Umm... To put it simply, there is a company... that likes our music...
Sayo
And they want to use it for something like a commercial for a product, or a theme song for a show, for example.
Ako
Oh~... Wait, that's a super big deal!
Lisa
I know, right~?! But how can Yukina and Sayo be so calm?!
Sayo
Just hearing "collab" doesn't give us much information. We don't know how large the scale is or what the other party wants.
Yukina
... What do you know regarding that?
Harumi
We're still fine-tuning the conditions and such, and a lot hasn't been decided yet, so I can't share everything. I just wanted you to know we received this kind of offer.
Yukina
I see...
Harumi
For now, I wanted to know if you'd be open to these kinds of offers regarding your activities as professionals from now on.
Lisa
I'm totally down for it, but... what about you guys?
Ako
I am too~! I'm super excited!
Rinko
I have... no problem with it either...
Sayo
Me, too. But in the end, I think it should depend on Minato-san's decision. She is the one who writes Roselia's songs, after all.
Yukina
... It seems like everyone feels the same way.
Harumi
That means-
Yukina
Yes. We accept the offer.
Yukina
A collab... To be honest, there are many things I cannot even imagine. But to Roselia, a new challenge to take on means another source of motivation.
Lisa
Yeah! Same thing with our debut concert, nationwide tour, and working on our album!
Ako
Mhm! It's another chance for Roselia to get even cooler!
Rinko
From now on, too... we'll keep taking new steps forward... That's what Roselia's about...
Sayo
Indeed. And as we move forward, one step at a time, there lies-
Yukina
The top that we've been aiming for.
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Kanon
Phew~, we bought a lot of stuff.
Chisato
This street has a supermarket and a knick-knack shop, so it's really convenient.
Kanon
Oh, look, Chisato-chan. That shop has a lot of cute furniture lined up.
Kanon
That flower-shaped cushion over there is so cute!
Chisato
Fufu, that shade looks like something you'd like. But I think it's better to get a doormat first, don't you think?
Kanon
Oh, yeah.
Chisato
And it would be nice if we could get an extra frying pan.
Kanon
That's true. The one we have now might be a little small...
Kanon
I never noticed it before, but there are so many kinds of daily essentials.
Chisato
It's like we only realized after we moved out of our family homes. But I think we have almost everything we need now.
Kanon
... Oh.
Chisato
What's wrong, Kanon?
Kanon
... What should we do if- And I only mean if!
Chisato
If... what happens?
Kanon
If bugs... show up at our place...?
Chisato
...?!
Chisato & Kanon
...
Kanon
I-I'm sorry, never mind! Let's not think about it...
Chisato
Y-yeah. They said the building is new, so bugs shouldn't appear. Yeah, I'm sure... they won't appear, right?
Kaoru
Fufu, what will not appear?
Chisato & Kanon
Eek!
Kanon
Kaoru-san?!
Chisato
Wh-what are you doing here...?
Kaoru
I wish to congratulate the princesses beginning a new chapter in their lives. It is for that reason that I have brought something indispensable for you both.
Kanon
Something indispensable...?
Chisato
I appreciate the thought, but we already have almost everything we need.
Kaoru
Allow me to bestow upon you two a gift from yours truly.
Kanon
Huh? This is a-
Chisato
Bouquet...?
Kaoru
Fufu... A castle fit for two lovely princesses would not be complete without flowers, don't you think?
Kanon
Kaoru-san...
Chisato
Fufu. Kaoru, you really haven't changed...
Kaoru
Well then, I shall take my leave.
Kanon
And there she goes...
Chisato
Kanon...
Kanon
Hmm? What is it?
Chisato
Why don't we go back to the knick-knack shop and buy a flower vase?
Kanon
... Yeah. You're right. Let's do that.
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Kokoro
Okay~, get ready!
Kokoro
The seventh party to celebrate Kaoru and Kanon for getting into college will begin~!
Hagumi
Wow~! Kano-chan-senpai and Kaoru-kun, congrats!
Kaoru
Thank you... I am blessed with wonderfully fleeting companions to be celebrated like this.
Misaki
The seventh? How many times are we doing this...? We're happy, of course, but high school and college are starting already...
Kanon
Fufu. I'm happy no matter how many times we celebrate it. Oh, congratulations on moving up a year, you guys.
Kokoro
Thanks, Kanon! You know, being a third-year student is sooo much fun!
Hagumi
It's fun for me too! Besides, I got in the same class as Kokoron and Mii-kun, so I gotta enjoy myself to the max!
Kaoru
Fufu. To enjoy being in your third year as much as possible... That is very like you, Hagumi. What a lovely goal.
Kokoro
That's it! Today, I want to hear everyone's goals!
Misaki
Huh? Goals?
Kokoro
Yeah! Hello, Happy World!'s goal is to make the world smile, right?
Kokoro
But it's not just that. I think everyone has their own new goals! So let's share them!
Hagumi
I agree~! Like what Kaoru-kun said earlier, enjoying being a third-year to the fullest is my goal!
Hagumi
Ah! And I wanna study even harder, too!
Hagumi
I learned a lot from Hina-chan-sensei, and it made me realize that studying could be fun. That's why the more I know about stuff, the more fun it'll be!
Hagumi
Oh, and I'll do my best at sports just as much! It'll be my last sports day, so I'll give it my all!
Kaoru
Hagumi, that's the spirit. I am sure those feelings will aid you in achieving those goals.
Kaoru
As for myself, well... I have taken to a new stage called college.
Kaoru
I shall utilize my experience studying abroad on Broadway to grow even more as a thespian.
Misaki
By "study abroad", do you mean that one-week trip?
Kaoru
Kaoru Seta shall be ever more fleeting... and I vow to forge ahead toward an even more exquisite stage.
Kanon
Fufu, I can't wait to see your acting skills as a college student~. Oh, um, I guess... it's my turn...?
Kanon
I don't have anything specific I want to work hard for like Kaoru-san or Hagumi-chan do...
Kanon
... But I want to try to make friends from my end. Instead of waiting for someone to approach me, I'll approach them instead.
Kanon
And, just like how everyone in Hello, Happy World! made me smile, I want to make everyone smile, too.
Kanon
... A-are these goals good enough...?
Misaki
Of course they are. I think they're great. They're very you, Kanon-san.
Kanon
... Mhm, thank you. Then, what are your goals, Misaki-chan?
Misaki
Huh, me? Hmm... I hadn't really thought about it...
Misaki
... Well, I somehow ended up becoming the student council president. I think I should just do what I can.
Misaki
I want to make this year a memorable one in our high school lives. Not just for me, but for everyone else, too. I want us to look back and say it was fun...
Kokoro
Yes, I'm sure you can do it, Misaki! I'm excited to spend this year with you as the student council president!
Kanon
It's really amazing that you're the student council president! Why did you decide to do it?
Misaki
(I can't tell them... it was because of rock-paper-scissors...)
Misaki
Like I said... some stuff happened...
Kokoro
Well, I guess I'm last. My goal is to make the whole world smile even more!
Kokoro
I'm sure there are a lot of people that aren't smiling yet. I want to make them have fun, so they'll smile!
Kokoro
But to do that, we have to be smiling first!
Kokoro
We'll achieve our goals so that we'll all be smiling. And then, together, we'll make the whole world smile!
Misaki
... Haha, that's so like you.
Kokoro
Okay, everyone, let's enjoy the party! Cheers!
Hagumi, Kaoru, Kanon & Misaki
Cheers!
Kokoro
Kaoru, you're going to a theater college, right? That sounds like so much fun!
Kaoru
Indeed, it is. Theater lovers gather there, so our minds think alike.
Kaoru
After the entrance ceremony, I was able to converse about Shakespeare with the person sitting beside me.
Misaki
Whoa~, you made a friend already.
Kaoru
Indeed, she said not a single word from beginning to end, but I could feel her passion for Shakespeare from the shy smile she gave me.
Misaki
(That sounds pretty awkward... Was she okay...?)
Kokoro
How wonderful, Kaoru! Invite us when you perform on stage!
Kaoru
Of course, I shall.
Hagumi
Kano-chan-senpai, you started sharing a place with Chisato-senpai, right? Living together with a friend sounds fun!
Kanon
Mhm, it feels like a sleepover every day. Once we settle down, we'll invite you over.
Hagumi
Yeah, we'll all go!
Misaki
All of us...? Barging in with this many people will be a bother...
Kanon
No, not at all. I'm sure Chisato-chan would be happy too.
Misaki
R-really...?
Kokoro
Mmm~! With all this thinking about the future, I just can't sit still!
Kokoro
Hey, everyone, let's go!
Misaki
Go where...? Hey, Kokoro, wait!
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Kokoro
Wow! What a beautiful street!
Hagumi
Hey, hey! There was a bronze statue of a penguin in front of the station just now! It was so cute~!
Misaki
This place is-
Kaoru
The street that leads to our colleges. The students call it Campus Street.
Kanon
This street leads to the college I go to, Keiho Women's University. And that street leads to Yotsuba Women's University, the one Kaoru-san goes to.
Kaoru
Fufu, it's the other way around, Kanon. This one leads to Yotsuba, and that one leads to Keiho.
Kanon
Fuee~, I have to remember that soon~.
Kaoru
There is no need to fret. As Shakespeare once said, "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast."
Kanon
I see. You're right... Shakespeare said so, after all.
Misaki
I, uh, don't think it's the same kind of situation...
Kokoro
Hey, everyone! I just thought of a great idea!
Hagumi
What is it?! I wanna hear your great idea, Kokoron!
Misaki
I have a really bad feeling about this...
Kokoro
Why don't we march from one end of Campus Street to the other?!
Misaki
M-march...?
Hagumi
Wow~, sounds like fun~! I'm in, I'm in!
Kaoru
Ah~, Kokoro. What a splendid idea. Coincidentally, I, too, have the burning desire to march.
Misaki
H-hang on a second! Why do we have to do that...?
Kokoro
Isn't it obvious? It's because we're-
Kokoro
Hello, Happy World! We march because we're Hello, Happy World!
Misaki
... You say that like it's some universal truth...
Kanon
Fuee~... There are so many people...
Kokoro
Okay, everyone, ready~? Let's go~!
Kokoro
One, two~! One, two~!
Kokoro
One, two~! One, two~!
Kokoro
Everyone~, stop!
Kokoro
Mmm~! That was the best~!
Hagumi
It was, it was! I've never been on this street before, so marching here was worth it!
Kaoru
Fufu, the masses watch over us with smiles on their faces. This is what Hello, Happy World!'s activities are all about.
Hagumi
Hmm? Mii-kun and Kano-chan-senpai, are you two okay? Your faces are beet red!
Misaki
This is too embarrassing...
Misaki
I'm in my third year, so why do I have to march...? What's more, I'm the student council president...
Kanon
I think we passed by someone who could be my apartment superintendent...
Kokoro
Somehow, this street is just perfect for marching!
Kokoro
I want to come here again to march!
Hagumi
Me too~! I wanna come too!
Kaoru
That reminds me, Kokoro! There is a new live house called RiNG that has just opened on the other side of the train station.
Kaoru
Why don't we attempt something most fleeting and march towards RiNG next?
Kokoro
Yeah! Alright, let's march all the way to RiNG~!
Misaki
Right now?! Seriously...?!
Kanon
Misaki-chan... There are even more people over there...
Misaki
No, no way...
Misaki
Besides, I have to prepare for something tomorrow, so I shouldn't be doing this...
Kanon
Hmm? What's happening tomorrow?
Misaki
Actually, an exchange student will be coming to Hanasakigawa this year, so the student council has to prepare for that...
Kanon
An exchange student is coming? What are they like?