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Memorable Sight |  |
Yukina
Thank you. I'm done using Studio B for solo practice.
Yukina
... Yes. Now if you'll excuā
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How many times did I tell you~?!
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Ooo~... P-please don't be mad~!
Yukina
These voices...
Arisa
Sheesh... We won't even be practicing in my basement until tomorrow. I can't believe you just flew outta the classroom...
Kasumi
B-but~... I realized before I got to your place, didn't I? So it doesn't count as not listening! ... Right...?
Arisa
Wrong!
Kasumi
Awww~!
Yukina
... Hello. I was wondering what all that noise was.
Kasumi
Ah, Yukina-senpai! Hi~!
Arisa
H-hello.
Kasumi
Are you here rehearsing, Yukina-senpai?
Yukina
Yes. I had some free time, so I did some practicing on my own.
Arisa
Wh-whoa... That's some crazy dedication, Yukina-senpai.
Yukina
Dedication... I suppose. However, today I just felt like singing.
Kasumi
Yeah, I get that feeling sometimes too! Like today, I just couldn't wait to practice with everyone~...
Arisa
H-hey, don't compare yourself to her! This is Yukina-senpai we're talking about.
Yukina
... No, Toyama-san's right. The feelings we have for our bands and music...
Yukina
They're what drives us all.
Arisa
Huh? Y-Yukina-senpai...?
Yukina
...? What is it?
Arisa
I-it's nothing.
Yukina
Okay.
Kasumi
You're acting weird, Arisa~.
Arisa
Sh-shut up!
Yukina
... Do you remember when I asked all of you what you're thinking of when you're performing?
Kasumi
Yeah! That was when we asked you to come to our show, right?
Kasumi
I think I said I wanted everyone to feel the same sparkling, heart-pounding feeling we felt.
Yukina
You did. Your words helped us reexamine Roselia.
Yukina
Thank you again for what you did... If you don't mind, there's something I'd like to ask you about your reply.
Kasumi
Ehehe, you can ask me anything!
Yukina
What are Poppin'Party's thoughts on loving and enjoying music?
Arisa
U-ummm... That's a pretty tough one...
Yukina
Yes, I know it's a very vague question, but I don't know how else to put it.
Arisa
Hmm... Loving and enjoying music... Well, in our case...
Kasumi
That's just always there!
Yukina
...!
Kasumi
I think it has to be that way when it comes to music~... Not just for music but bands too~.
Kasumi
Everyone who enters the world of music starts out because they love making music, right?
Kasumi
And when you meet people you can call your friends, you make a band! That's why everything can be so sparkling and heart-pounding! At least, that's how it was for me!
Yukina
...
Kasumi
Hm?
Arisa
Kasumi, you need to use words normal people can understand... You've left Yukina-senpai speechless.
Kasumi
Huh~? But all I did was say what I thought~.
Arisa
I-I'm sorry, Yukina-senpai...
Yukina
... It's okay. It's not that I didn't understand.
Yukina
I'm just... a little surprised. I feel the same way as Toyama-san.
Yukina
Our love of music is our starting point. It's something so simple yet also so powerful.
Yukina
... When I formed Roselia, I thought there was no need for such emotions.
Yukina
But after overcoming many challenges, I now know just how truly important and precious that feeling is.
Kasumi
Yay~! I'm so happy you got what I said!
Arisa
Wh-whoa... Guess that makes sense...
Yukina
...? It looks like you have something you've been wanting to say, Ichigaya-san.
Arisa
Err... W-well... I know this might kinda sound rude...
Arisa
But I didn't expect you to smile like that...
Kasumi
Isn't it obvious, Arisa~? Yukina-senpai has that sparkling and heart-pounding feeling too!
Arisa
R-really...?
Yukina
... Yes. I think I do.
Transcript
Yukina
Hello, Marina-san, BanG Dreamer-san.
Marina
Yukina-chan! Is Roselia done practicing?
Yukina
Yes. Do you think we can book a studio for next Saturday?
Marina
Sure. Let's see... We've got a studio available at the same time as today. I'll sign you up for it.
Yukina
You're always so helpful. Thank you.
Marina
Leave it to me! You guys are still working so hard, even though the fes is over.
Marina
It's hard not to do everything we can to help you out when you're like that!
Yukina
That's very reassuring. Now more than ever, we're grateful there are people like you. Thank you.
Yukina
Roselia will continue aiming higher...
Yukina
We won't stop just because we've accomplished one of our goals.
Marina
I'm glad to hear that! That tireless dedication is one of the things that makes Roselia great!
Yukina
... I think so too. We are always doing our best and doing everything we can for our music...
Yukina
Those qualities have become a given for us.
Yukina
However, those aren't the only things I'm feeling when I'm singing these days.
Yukina
The simple joy of singing is also there...
Yukina
Looking back, that joy has always been present. I just never could admit it to myself...
Yukina
But not anymore. I can now fully embrace that feeling while singing.
Marina
So that's what happened... I had a feeling you've been smiling a lot more these days, Yukina-chan.
Yukina
... Do you think those two things are related?
Marina
Absolutely! The more a person cares about music, the more they're affected by things related to it!
Marina
And since you're smiling, that has to mean you have a good relationship with music!
Yukina
I think I do too. Each person probably has a different relationship with music.
Yukina
The one I have now is the one I find suits me the best.
Marina
That's great! It looks like there's nothing to worry about then!
Marina
The Japanese word for music is written by combining the characters for sound and enjoyment... That's why you might as well enjoy all kinds of music! I hope you never forget that!
Yukina
I won't. I'm sure this feeling is what will help shape Roselia's future.
Yukina
... Anyway, I will see you next Saturday. Goodbye.
Marina
Mmhmm! See you!