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Looking Back, There's The Future |  |
Eve
Wow! So this is the cafeteria at Keiho University...! Hina-san and Maya-san always eat here, don't you?
Hina
Yeah, that's right. Oh! That table over there is spacious. Let's sit there!
Eve
Got it!
Hina
I'll just put this cardboard box here. Alright... phew!
Hina
Ugh, that was heavy!
Eve
We got so many materials, from magazines to videos, to use as references for our performance!
Hina
Yeah! Going through all these piles of materials to find useful ones felt like a treasure hunt, it was so much fun!
Eve
It's not like a treasure hunt. These are all genuine treasures! Limited-edition live recordings, back issues of discontinued magazines... There are rare pieces of idol history that you won't easily come across!
Eve
And to think they lent these to us so generously... We can't thank the Idol Research Society enough for their kindness.
Hina
The Idol Research Society members were so interesting. The moment Eve-chan appeared, they froze up completely and then screamed, 'Ahhh!!!'
Eve
I feel so bad for the security guard who had to come running...
Hina
The way they bounced back and started moving again was amazing! They went 'Schwabba-babba-bam!' searching for useful materials and packed boxes at an incredible speed.
Hina
They said, 'We can't let idols stay in a clubroom so cluttered with goods and materials that there's no room to step!' but...
Hina
Yet when I'm there, they don't say a thing, you know? The treatment is totally different!
Eve
Hehe. That's because they recognize Hina-san as a fellow club member.
Hina
If that's the case, I guess I can let it slide. Alright then, let's start going through these materials!
Eve
Yes! Let's find hints to help us tackle our third-round dance performance!
Hina
The dance from this idol group is so interesting! It makes me want to try copying it!
Eve
Yes! This looks like something we could use to address our challenges.
Hina
Right? Do you think it's okay to take this outside the campus? We can ask when we return the other materials.
Eve
Even if we can't borrow them, I recorded videos on my smartphone, so we should be fine!
Hina
Thanks! Whew, I think we've checked through everything now. Look at this pile of materials! Two big cardboard boxes full... it was a real workout!
Eve
You're right. From past to present, this is the first time I've seen so many idols at once.
Hina
That's what's so fascinating about the Idol Research Society. We even got to learn about idols from before we were born!
Eve
Truly a case of learning from the past to inspire the present... There's still so much we can learn from those who came before us.
Hina
Alright, we've gathered everything we need. Let's clean this up for now. After we're done, we'll head back to the office and share what we found with everyone.
Eve
...
Hina
Eve-chan, is something wrong?
Eve
Um... if it's alright, could we spend a little more time walking around the university campus after this?
Eve
I'd like to see more of the campus that Hina-san and Maya-san always attend!
Hina
Oh, is that all? Sure, no problem!
Eve
Really?!
Hina
Of course! Alright then, let's make it a Keiho tour with Hina-chan!
Eve
Thank you so much!
Eve
Alright, now that it's decided, let's quickly clean up these materials so we can head out!
Eve
Hehe...
Hina
... Hey, Eve-chan, what if you came to Keiho too?
Eve
Huh?!
Hina
When we graduated, you said it'd feel lonely with everyone gone, right?
Hina
But, you know, with time, we could work towards making that future happen too.
Hina
And besides, I'd love to attend university together with you, Eve-chan!
Eve
Hina-san...
Eve
Thank you. I haven't decided on a school yet, but I'll think about it!
Hina
Yes, yes, give it some thought!
Hina
Alright then, shall we get going?
Hina
Oh.
Hina
(There's a clipping under the table. That was close... I almost lost an important piece of material.)
Hina
(Huh, this article says... 'The Truth Behind Marmalade's Breakup! The Real Reason For Their Disbandment Is...')
Eve
Hina-san? What's wrong?
Hina
... No, it's nothing! Let's go!
Transcript
Marina
Oh, what a coincidence! Are you here to check out new releases too?
Marina
Ah! Look, look! There's a special corner for Pastel✽Palettes!
Hina
Wow♪ It's true! And it's pretty big too!
Marina
Yeah. Plus, it's right at the entrance. It shows how much attention Pastel✽Palettes is getting... wait, Hina-chan?!
Hina
Yup, hello!
Hina
Hey, hey, did this special corner just pop up recently? It's in the most prominent spot, and the display is so detailed!
Hina
'The dark horse of TIS! A rapidly rising idol band!'... That's what it says!
Hina
This must be thanks to yesterday's TIS third round, right? It really feels like everyone's becoming super interested in Pastel✽Palettes!
Marina
That's for sure. Pastel✽Palettes was amazing in the third round. Congrats again! I'm glad you made it through.
Hina
Thank you!
Marina
When we saw it was a 'dance' task, I was a bit worried... but to think it would turn into that kind of performance... it was surprising!
Hina
Haha, I know, right! Even we thought, 'This is definitely going to be tough this time.' I mean, we've got our instruments, after all.
Hina
But you know, I thought it might be fun to try playing the guitar while doing a full-on dance routine.
Hina
Nao-san told me, 'You're the only one who could pull that off, Hina,' and shot it down.
Marina
Yeah, I can totally see Hina-chan being able to pull off both playing and full-on dancing at the same time.
Hina
So then, we were like, 'What should we do?' We brainstormed together, and went to all sorts of places to look for ideas.
Marina
Wow, so that's what happened. Where did you go, Hina-chan?
Hina
Yeah. I went with Eve-chan to the university's Idol Research Society and searched for old materials.
Hina
The clubroom of the Idol Research Society is packed with things like old idol magazines and live footage... it's absolutely stuffed with materials.
Hina
Searching for things that seemed useful from all that was really tough.
Hina
And you know, Nao-san and Chisato-chan consulted with a famous choreographer, and Aya-chan joined Maya-chan in attending staff team meetings too.
Marina
Wow! So the performance in the third round was the result of everyone sharing ideas and working hard together. I'm glad it turned out so well!
Hina
Yeah! And I had so much fun dancing too. As we practiced, I really started to feel like we were becoming one as a group.
Hina
During the actual performance, the audience became one as well! Everyone moving in sync... it was so fun to watch!
Hina
Thanks to that, we managed to move forward, and now I'm really looking forward to the A Block finals.
Marina
Haha, Pastel✽Palettes is on fire. Keep up the great work for the next one!
Hina
Of course!
Hina
... But you know, I found something a bit concerning among the Idol Research Society's materials. I wonder if it's true...
Marina
Hina-chan?
Hina
Ah, sorry, sorry. Just talking to myself! Well, there's no point in worrying about it now, since the A Block finals are what matter most right now.
Marina
I see. If anything comes up, feel free to talk to me anytime. We'll be cheering for you!
Hina
Alright! Thanks, see you later!