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Pre-Show Excitement |  |
Aya
Hmm, I'm sure there's a lot of stuff we can do, but... Sigh~...
Maya
Good morning! ... Aya-san! What's wrong? You look like you're worried about something.
Aya
Good morning, Maya-chan! Umm~... Could we talk?
Maya
Of course we can! I'd be happy to help!
Aya
Ohh~. Thank you...!
Aya
Um, I went to see some bands at Sparkle Dome with Kasumi-chan and a few others the other day!
Maya
The last event there was... Girls Band Expo, correct? Is that where you went?
Aya
That's right!
Aya
Before the show started, we all had tea and chatted about what we'd do if we were playing a show at a dome.
Maya
Really? That sounds fun!
Aya
Yeah! It was a blast!
Aya
The ones there were Kasumi-chan, Yukina-chan, Ran-chan, and Kokoro-chan... Layer-chan and King-san were also there, along with everyone from Morfonica.
Aya
They all want to do a different kind of show, but each person's idea was so appealing... Just listening to them had me on the edge of my seat.
Maya
We're all bands, but we have such unique perspectives. Even our songs are different! I get excited just talking about this!
Maya
What kind of show did you say you wanted to do, Aya-san?
Aya
I said that no matter how big the venue is, I want to be able to interact with the fans.
Aya
For example, I'd want to do something like selling goods or a meet and greet like we had before. Anything where I'd get to talk to the fans for a short while.
Aya
Doing things like that bring us just a bit closer to our fans.
Maya
Venues like the dome are huge, so there's a lot of physical space between the stage and the audience.
Maya
If we could create a way to shorten the distance between us, I'm sure that would make them happy!
Aya
I think so too... But after hearing what Kasumi-chan and the others thought, I think we could do even more.
Aya
Everyone is aiming for something different, but they all want to show the crowd how much they've grown.
Aya
That's why we can't stick to our usual ways either. We have to try some new things!
Aya
I've been thinking about what we could do, but I just can't seem to come up with anything...
Maya
True, trying something different might be the best way to show that we've grown.
Maya
But... I think the suggestion you made before is fine.
Aya
Huh? Why?!
Aya
That's not different at all...
Maya
And that's fine! Challenging ourselves to do new things is important, but I think it's just as important to treasure what we've been doing up until now.
Maya
You've always made time for everyone in the band, the fans, and every other person connected to Pastelļ¼Palettes, right?
Aya
Yeah... I mean, the only reason we're able to work is because of everyone supporting us.
Maya
I think so too, but I don't feel confident enough to interact with people like you do...
Maya
That's why I think you're incredible. You're a natural at that kind of thing, and I respect you so much for it.
Aya
You respect me...? You're gonna make me blush~. Ehehe...
Maya
No matter what, you always give it your best. I think that's what makes you... and Pastelļ¼Palettes so appealing.
Maya
No matter how popular we get or how big our show's venue is, we still want our fans to feel like they're close to us.
Maya
Don't you think it's important to show our fans that will never change? We'll always be by their side.
Aya
Right... by their side...
Maya
... Ah, sorry! I didn't mean to sound like I know what's best for you...!
Aya
No, it didn't sound like that at all! I was just thinking you always give such great advice!
Aya
It's easy to say you'll never change, but it's much, much harder to actually do.
Aya
But I think it would be wonderful if I could! Yeah! What you said really helped me out! Thanks, Maya-chan!
Maya
No, I didn't do anything...! Although I'm happy if I helped, even just a little.
Aya
Alright, in order to stay true to myself, I have to keep making the most of every day!
Aya
Even if I don't change the important parts of myself, I still need to work hard so I can grow as an idol...!
Maya
That's right. The first thing you can do is to pour your heart into today's lesson!
Aya
Alright! I'm totally ready!
Aya
I'm going to give my all so we can play at a dome someday!
Maya
Yes! Let's give it everything we've got!
Transcript
Aya
Ah. Hi, BanG Dreamer-san.
Aya
Are you going somewhere? Fufu, me too.
Aya
Yes. It's been a while since I've had some free time, so I'm going shopping today.
Aya
I'm actually waiting for my sister. I guess I got here a little too early, though...
Aya
Huh? You'll stay and talk with me until you have to go? Are you sure? Thank you!
Aya
Oh! There was something I wanted to talk to you about.
Aya
Recently, Kasumi-chan, Yukina-chan, Ran-chan, Kokoro-chan and I went to an event called Girls Band Expo.
Aya
Yes, that's it! The event at Sparkle Dome!
Aya
We ended up going together by coincidence... And, oh my gosh, it was unbelievable!
Aya
All the bands played great songs and gave amazing performances!
Aya
The show really made me want to work harder.
Aya
And guess what! Before the event started, we all talked a little! I haven't been able to stop thinking about our conversation.
Aya
We all shared ideas about what kind of dome show we would play...
Aya
Some people wanted to have extravagant performances, and others wanted to play how they always do. We all had very different opinions.
Aya
I thought that was kind of neat.
Aya
I know our bands are all pretty unique, but our goals and how we want to reach them also couldn't be more different.
Aya
But it's because we're all so different that we're able to have fun when we get together for concerts at live houses.
Aya
None of us are the same, but we can still laugh together. Isn't that amazing?
Aya
Our bands all have distinct feels to them, and we're moving in all kinds of directions. But I think that's why we influence each other the way we do.
Aya
Maybe that's what gives us the power to support one another... Or maybe that's just what I want to believe.
Aya
Hehe. Hearing you say that is reassuring. Thank you.
Aya
... Oh, no! I've just been talking your ear off! You need to go now, don't you?
Aya
Thanks for always being such a good listener.
Aya
See you later! Have fun~!