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Rimi
But yeah, the person sitting next to us on the train happened to be holding a guitar. So, Kasumi-chan suddenly started talking to them.
Saaya
Hahaha! I can totally see that! That's Kasumi to a T!
Rimi
Then, they ended up exchanging their contact info. I couldn't believe it...
Saaya
That's one thing she's always done well. Most people normally wouldn't talk to a stranger simply because they're also holding a guitar.
Rimi
The other day, Arisa-chan, Lisa-san and I were practicing how to hold a natural conversation but realized it's easy to start worrying about what to say... If only I could be more like Kasumi-chan~.
Saaya
Do you mean striking up a conversation with someone who also has a bass?
Rimi
Ah, not quite... I'd like to be able to speak to different types of people... And to challenge myself to try new things...
???
Hey there, Saaya-chan. It's been a while.
Saaya
Ah, good afternoon, sir~.
Rimi
Hm? I feel like I've met him before...
Saaya
You have. He's the kind man from the community center who helped explain the problem with the downtown festival to us.
Rimi
Oh, I remember now. G-good afternoon...
Man
I hope you're both doing well. Is that other young lady not with you today? The sparky go-getter...
Saaya
Ah, you mean Kasumi. She's still at school right now.
Man
Is she now? That's a shame. Why, just the other day she stopped to speak with me while I was cleaning the storefront. That peppy demeanor of hers is contagious, indeed.
Saaya
Fufu, I'll let her know you said that. I'm sure she'll be glad to hear it.
Rimi
E-excuse me, but... I wanted to thank you for being so helpful with everything regarding the festival.
Man
Hahaha, I should be thanking you. Ever since we held that festival, it seems as though people from all over have been taking notice of the downtown area.
Man
The reason we felt like we needed to pull it together and get things done was that you girls put in so much effort.
Saaya
My father actually mentioned the same thing. He said the atmosphere downtown has improved a lot, and the number of people attending the meetings there has increased.
Man
Holding that festival was the start of a slow but steady shift toward a more proactive attitude from the locals. Everything seems to be moving in a very good direction.
Rimi
They're more proactive...?
Man
Earlier today, we held a meeting on how to further liven up the area, and many ideas were submitted. See for yourself.
Saaya
Wow, look at how many there are! And they seem well thought out. The downtown stamp rally one sounds really interesting.
Rimi
Hey, this one's a good idea too. "Downtown Trivia Contest".
Saaya
I'm guessing it would cover general knowledge of the district? If so, wouldn't Kasumi be a prime candidate to win?
Rimi
I'd say so... She knows an awful lot about the downtown area, doesn't she?
Man
Hahaha. It goes without saying, we can't make all of these ideas happen. The important thing, though, is how much thought is being put into the betterment of the district.
Saaya
Uhm... what is this one about?
Rimi
"Downtown... Rally Song"?
Man
That one's about composing a musical piece and letting it play throughout the entire district. The cheerful atmosphere would put everyone in high spirits.
Saaya
Ooo, I think that sounds great~.
Rimi
(Composing a song... about the downtown area?)
Rimi
...
Saaya
A downtown song~. Kind of makes you want to give it a try, right, Rimi-rin?
Rimi
It does! P-pardon me, sir! Could you perhaps allow us to do it? Please, let us make the song for the downtown area!
Man
W-well, you wouldn't hear any objection from me. Just the opposite, in fact... However, I would feel guilty burdening you with such a thing.
Rimi
I love this town so much! I want to be able to help! Please!
Saaya
I'd also like to pitch in! After all your help...
It's the least we could do to repay you!
It's the least we could do to repay you!
Man
Are you sure you wouldn't mind? If not, then I suppose I'll leave the task to you.
Rimi
Alright...! Yay~!
Rimi & Saaya
Thank you very much!
Man
The song for the festival was amazing, so I have no doubt this one will be as well. What we want more than anything is for young people to enjoy what the downtown district has to offer.
Rimi
Y-yes, sir! Understood!
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Tae
Downtown Rally Song?
Rimi
Yeah. They said it's to help liven up the district.
Kasumi
Making a song like that sounds like loads of fun! I say we give it a shot!
Rimi
What do you think, Arisa-chan?
Arisa
Sure, why not? Kasumi really likes the downtown area, right?
Kasumi
Because it's so exciting! Can you blame me?
Saaya
Before I forget, Kasumi, the man from the community center wanted you to know that talking to you always brightens up his day.
Kasumi
Aw, that's great~. I'll make an effort to stop by more often!
Tae
So, what kind of song will it be? Have you decided on a theme?
Rimi
Uhmmm... I haven't come up with anything yet.
Arisa
Having trouble deciding?
Rimi
Yeah... To be honest, I'm... drawing a blank...
Kasumi
All sorts of unique-sounding jingles are played over the speakers at the supermarket. Maybe go with something like that?
Saaya
Now that you mention it, I suppose a downtown rally song would have that sort of feel to it.
Tae
Say, that reminds me...
Arisa
What is it, O-Tae? Did you come up with something?
Tae
You know how when you hop in the bath and catch yourself humming along with all those catchy store jingles? What's up with that, anyway?
Arisa
How should I know?!
Rimi
No, I totally get what you mean. Like when a song gets stuck in your head, and you can't help but hear it all the time.
Kasumi
So, maybe we head in that direction? And we make a song that introduces all the downtown shops! Doesn't that sound like a fun one?
Arisa
Mehhh. Can I be honest here? Am I the only one who thinks that sounds, well... uncool?
Kasumi
You think so? I happen to like that sort of thing.
Tae
I don't dislike it, myself. It has a nice, heartwarming feel.
Arisa
Yeah, but if that's what we're aiming for, then what exactly do we bring to the table?
Rimi
... Huh?
Arisa
What I mean is, any song we make should be a song that only we can make.
Saaya
I think I'm going to side with Arisa on this one. The man from the community center himself said that it should be a song that young people would enjoy.
Rimi
Actually, yeah. He did mention that.
Tae
In that case, how about one with intense guitar play? Something akin to old-school rock and roll?
Kasumi
Nice! Good thinking, O-Tae! It'd be unexpected and, above all, really cool!
Saaya
Going down that path might alienate some of the older folk who aren't familiar with that kind of music.
Kasumi
Ah, you're right. I hadn't considered that~.
Tae
In that case... Enka?
Kasumi
Ah, enka would be a surefire hit with the elderly!
Arisa
C-come on now, Kasumi! Try to take this a bit more seriously!
Kasumi
I-I am being serious... more or less...
Saaya
Let's pause and go over what we've covered so far! First, we need to appeal to a younger audience, right? And next would be...
Rimi
A song that only we can make...
Kasumi
Hmmm~... That's a pretty big hurdle to jump.
Rimi
Yeah, which is why nothing comes to mind...
Kasumi
But there's something to be gained from doing this! Having a song we made play downtown would make walking around even more fun!
Rimi
Walking...? Fun...?
Kasumi
Taking a stroll there is a blast in and of itself, right? It gets your heart all bubbly. Saaya, you know what I mean?
Saaya
I've been living there since I was a kid, so I don't think that's ever actually crossed my mind...
Kasumi
Ah, that makes sense. The reason why I go there so often is because of how enjoyable it is to walk through.
Rimi
Kasumi-chan... I think you nailed it...
Kasumi
...?
Rimi
A song that makes people look forward to walking through the downtown area. How's that for a theme?
Kasumi
Oh, that sounds perfect! I'm all for it~!
Saaya
Yeah, I think it's a great idea! I'd love to help make everyone's walk through the district more enjoyable.
Tae
It'd make for a good performance as well.
Arisa
Guess that settles it, then.
Rimi
Mhm! Let's make it a song to remember!
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Rimi
Sigh~. It's no use~. I can't think of a single good idea~.
Rimi
Writing a song that lends itself to a fun-filled walk through the downtown area sounds simple enough, but it's actually surprisingly tough... Now what am I going to do~...?
Rimi
Maybe I'll find a helpful hint or two in that book I bought... Hmmm, I think it was on that one page...
Rimi
(Even looking through that book didn't help me come up with anything...)
Rimi
... Sigh~.
Rimi
(Moaning and groaning won't get me anywhere... And I'm still at a complete loss as to where to begin...)
Rimi
It wouldn't hurt to listen to some songs that I like to help unwind. Pretty sure I have some tracks from Glitter*Green on my phone...
Rimi
(Sis and her band probably wouldn't have an ounce of trouble composing some sort of masterpiece...)
Rimi
(Then again, maybe that's not true...?)
Rimi
Ohhh~...
Rimi
(What would Sis do in a situation like this...?)
Rimi
(What would Sis do...?)
Kasumi
Hahaha! O-Tae, that's a good one! We definitely have to add that to the lyrics!
Tae
How about you, Arisa? What do you like about downtown?
Arisa
Me~? I've never really given it much thought.
Kasumi
Aw~. Well, this is your chance. Come on, writing lyrics is really fun!
Kasumi
Help us think~.
Rimi
Kasumi-chan seems to be making good progress on her lyrics...
Rimi
Sigh~...
Saaya
Rimi-rin... That... was a pretty big sigh...
Rimi
Y-you heard that?
Saaya
In a slump?
Rimi
Y-yeah... I think so, anyway...
Saaya
Anything I can do to help? If so, don't hesitate to ask, okay?
Rimi
Thank you, Saaya-chan. Just hearing that is very reassuring.
Saaya
There's no deadline breathing down our necks this time, so I say we take it slow without worrying too much. No sense in getting flustered, right?
Rimi
Y-yeah. You're right!
Kasumi
Hey~! Saaya, Rimi-rin! O-Tae, Arisa and I talked it over. We're heading downtown! Come on!
Tae
Kasumi said she wanted to try finding some other inspiration for the song.
Kasumi
Taking in the atmosphere there would do us good, I say. It'd help give shape to the song's image.
Rimi
Oh, I'd like to join! Saaya-chan, let's go!
Saaya
Hahaha... I guess for me, it wouldn't just be "going," it'd be "going home," huh?
Rimi
Good point... Fufufu...
Kasumi
Ahhh, downtown really is the best~! Oh, it's the bookstore lady! Hello~!
Kasumi
Hm? Are those croquettes from Hagu's house that I smell? Maybe they're about to put out a fresh batch. I'm gonna go take a look~!
Arisa
... There she goes. And we just got here...
Rimi
Kasumi-chan knows so many people around here. She made sure to greet all of the shopkeepers.
Saaya
I'd say that's a talent of hers.
Arisa
Every trip here with Kasumi ends up like this. And because of her, I'm always being greeted by everyone...
Arisa
Ugh, what a pain~.
Tae
You look plenty happy to me, Arisa.
Arisa
Can it!
Rimi
That's how things wind up when going out with Kasumi-chan. She strikes up a conversation with whoever catches her eye. It's like she has the time of her life just by being here.
Saaya
I can definitely see that. And we have her to thank for Arisa becoming the target of everyone's greetings, don't we?
Arisa
I think you mean "blame"...
Kasumi
Listen up, everyone~! Hagu's dad said he'll let us try their newest croquette! We'd better hurry!
Tae
Right behind you!
Arisa
K-Kasumi...! Don't yank my arm off!
Rimi
(Kasumi-chan is able to find so many exciting things here... But I...)
Rimi
(And the song I wrote yesterday ended up sounding like a Glitter*Green track...)
Rimi
(I feel like I've somehow forgotten... what a Poppin'Party song should be like...)
Rimi
Sigh~...
Saaya
Aren't you coming, Rimi-rin? Maybe a yummy croquette will do the trick... Yeah?
Rimi
Y-yeah...
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Arisa
Heads up, I brought some juice. And we had snacks, so I snagged some of those, as well.
Kasumi
Thanks, Arisa!
Saaya
We're all ready, then. Arisa, you sit, too. Okay, all present and accounted for, Rimi-rin.
Rimi
So, uhm... I'll start off by saying that the downtown rally song is still a work in progress. But I wanted to hear your opinions on how it sounds.
Tae
I'm excited to hear it.
Kasumi
The lyrics are coming along nicely, so maybe we can go over those after we hear the track itself?
Rimi
Yes, please. Okay, then... Here goes.
Rimi
... How was it?
All
...
Tae
That was... not good.
Saaya
O-O-Tae...?!
Tae
This is nothing like what Rimi normally composes. It sounds awkward. Something's... off.
Kasumi
W-well...! I think the tempo during the hook was pretty good~! If you build upon that, the song could turn out well!
Saaya
Y-yeah. I didn't hate it either. It's heading in a decent direction!
Rimi
...
Tae
Do you two actually mean that? I much prefer her usual style.
Rimi
O-Tae-chan...
Rimi
Arisa-chan? ... I'd like to hear what you have to say.
Arisa
I...
Arisa
If I had to choose sides, I'd be with O-Tae... I guess.
Arisa
It's not a bad song or anything. But... it's like... there's no cohesiveness. Like it lacks a foundation...
Rimi
I thought you might say that.
Arisa
S-sorry if I'm being harsh. If you had asked the old me, those things wouldn't have been an issue. But that's how I feel, after coming this far.
Kasumi
B-but-!
Rimi
It's fine, Kasumi-chan! We can leave it at that. I know exactly why they said what they did.
Rimi
Trust me, I know...
Saaya
Rimi-rin...
Kasumi
Hey, Rimi-rin! You've gotta see this! Today's sunset is really pretty!
Kasumi
Being worried just happens sometimes! Putting a smile on that face will help draw out those great ideas of yours!
Rimi
Y-yeah... Thanks...
Arisa
Forcing yourself to be happy is silly, in my opinion. What good can possibly come from that?
Rimi
Arisa-chan...
Tae
Arisa, you've been worried about Rimi this whole time, haven't you?
Arisa
D-don't put words in my mouth...! L-like I said, don't force yourself to feel a certain way. Stay calm. Don't rush it.
Rimi
Let it happen... naturally. Okay, got it, Arisa-chan.
Rimi
This is awful... I made everyone worry about me... Sigh~...
Saaya
Rimi-rin, your sighs are getting heavier and heavier...
Rimi
Ah... There I go again. All this huffing and puffing is going to blow away my chances at happiness... I need to get a grip...
Saaya
Look at it this way. If it gets chased off that easily, can it really be called happiness?
Rimi
... Huh?
Saaya
When you want to sigh, you should let out as many as you please. Arisa said the same thing. Forcing yourself to feel a certain way isn't healthy.
Rimi
Saaya-chan...
Rimi
Yeah. You're right... I knew pushing myself too much was a bad idea... Trying to rush things is what got me in this mess to begin with.
Saaya
Hm? What do you mean?
Rimi
S-so, what happened is... I couldn't come up with a single idea for the downtown song, which stressed me out. And that's when the thought hit me...
Rimi
I thought, "What would Sis do?"
Saaya
... What would Yuri-senpai do?
Rimi
Which led to every phrase that came to mind being muddled up with Glitter*Green's style...
Rimi
What we need is a sound that's exclusive to Poppin'Party, but everything I churn out is a Glitter*Green imitation...
Rimi
So, I focused on making a piece that was as different from theirs as possible... And ended up with... that...
Saaya
Now I get it... That's why you've been in such a slump lately...
Rimi
Sigh~...
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Rimi
Saaya-chan... What should I do?
Saaya
Rimi-rin...
Rimi
Ever since I was a kid, I've always looked up to my sister, and she has influenced me in so many ways.
Rimi
If she liked a song, then so did I. She played an instrument, and so did I.
Rimi
But I can't continue on like this, I thought...
Rimi
I knew I couldn't keep relying on her...
Rimi
But the more I thought about that, the larger of a presence she became in my mind. Even this time, I ended up relying on her band's music...
Rimi
How do I make a song that isn't influenced by Glitter*Green... By Sis?
Saaya
So it's because of Yuri-senpai...
Kasumi
Hey, Saaya! Rimi-rin! The three of us were talking, and we want to go downtown one more time. Care to join us?
Kasumi
Isn't the atmosphere there completely different in the evening?! That'll definitely help Rimi-rin visualize something great! What do you think? Good idea, isn't it?
Tae
Arisa is the one who suggested it.
Kasumi
She's a sharp one, for sure~! What an awesome idea~.
Arisa
I-it was just a spur of the moment thing!
Kasumi
Well?! Come with us!
Tae
Not to mention that Hagumi's family should be frying up a fresh batch of croquettes right about now! I'm going on ahead! Not a moment to spare!
Arisa
O-Tae! S-slow down!
Kasumi
O-Tae, Arisa! Wait!!
Saaya
Watch where you're running, you three~! Fufufu...!
Saaya
I'd say Arisa has changed quite a bit, wouldn't you? This is the same person who once said that talking about friendship is gross...
Rimi
You think that's because of Kasumi-chan?
Saaya
No, we have more than Kasumi to thank. I believe it was a combination of everyone's influence.
Rimi
Everyone's... influence...?
Saaya
Poppin'Party, everyone who took part in Girls Band Party, everyone at CiRCLE, the people from the downtown area, and so many more. We've all helped shape the Arisa we know today.
Rimi
... Huh?
Saaya
Rimi-rin... Having an effect on others isn't such a bad thing, you know? Is trying to undo Yuri-senpai's influence on you really a burden you need to bear?
Rimi
Saaya-chan...
Saaya
I really love the person Arisa has become. Compassionate and always thinking of her friends while also being adorably bashful...
Saaya
And what molded her into that precious individual are the people around her.
Saaya
Isn't it fine that way? People are constantly being influenced by their surroundings. Arisa, myself, and you...
Saaya
That's why I feel it's unnecessary to reject all those influences you've carried with you until now... Wouldn't you say so?
Rimi
...
Rimi
I-I'm really, really scared... If I were to lose everything I've gained from Sis, all I'd be left with is a feeling of... emptiness...
Rimi
I've... been constantly worrying... Who am I...? If I lost my sister, would I be able to do anything at all...?
Rimi
Losing myself in that painful thought, growing more and more uneasy with myself...
Rimi
And so... So that's why I...
Saaya
Mhm, I understand. I really do, Rimi-rin.
Saaya
It's precisely because of Yuri-senpai that you've been able to become who you are now.
Saaya
And that's the Rimi-rin that I love so, so much.
Rimi
...!
Rimi
Ah, sorry... The tears just keep coming...
Rimi
Oh no, oh no... They... won't stop...
Saaya
It'll be okay, Rimi-rin... Don't cry~.
Rimi
I can't just turn it off~.
Saaya
Th-that's true. And we shouldn't force it...
Kasumi
Hey~! Saaya, Rimi-rin~! What's the holdup~?! Downtown is waitin' for us~!
Saaya
W-we know! Give us a minute~! ... Here, Rimi-rin, use my handkerchief.
Rimi
O-okay... Thanks...
Saaya
Fufufu. Maybe we should head out now.
Rimi
... Yeah.
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Kasumi
Mmm, I knew downtown would be amazing in the evening! Check it out, the bread at Saaya's place is on sale!
Saaya
Yep, because it's about time to close up shop.
Man
Hey, Saaya-chan. Came with all your friends today, did you?
Kasumi
Oh! Good evening, sir!
Man
Hahaha, as lively as ever I see~. I'm already starting to feel that young energy. By the way, I wanted to talk to you about the downtown song...
Rimi
U-uhm, actually...! About that...
Rimi
I am so very sorry...! I begged you to let me compose it, and here I am with nothing to show.
Man
No, I should apologize for making you feel like it was such a big responsibility. Please know, I don't expect hordes of people to flock to the district simply because we wrote a song about it.
Man
So no need to think so hard about it, okay? The most important thing is that we continue with our efforts. If we do, I'm sure the downtown area will grow slowly but surely.
Rimi
(Grow... slowly but surely...?)
Rimi
...?! T-that's it...!!!
Kasumi
Wh-what is, Rimi-rin?!
Rimi
I think I finally found what I was looking for!!
Arisa
And... what might that be?
Rimi
The theme! The one I want to use for the song!
Saaya
I-it came to you?!
Rimi
Yeah! Hopefully, I can piece everything together now!
Tae
That's wonderful, Rimi! Congrats! It'll be a big hit, no doubt!
Arisa
Let's not get ahead of ourselves, okay? Better yet, stop putting so much pressure on her!
Saaya
Fufufu, Arisa isn't wrong. But I for one... am expecting the absolute best from you.
Arisa
W-well, yeah. So am I, obviously...
Rimi
No problem! I want that level of expectation!
Rimi
(What I actually need to make is...)
Rimi
(A rally song aimed at myself...!!)
Rimi
Kasumi-chan? I'd like to add one more note here, but would that interfere with the lyrics?
Kasumi
In that spot, huh...? Let's have a look-see~.
Rimi
Without that one note, it won't feel complete. It's rude of me to ask this of you, but if the lyrics wind up being out of synch, could you possibly revise them?
Kasumi
Not a problem~! I'll think it over!
Rimi
Uhm, do you have a minute, O-Tae-chan? It's about this chord here. I was considering changing it to G7, but... what do you think?
Tae
I think that could work... Here, I'll try playing it. Ready when you are.
Rimi
Okay, go for it.
Saaya
There it is~. Rimi-rin's picky side...
Arisa
I believe "stubborn as a mule" is more accurate.
Saaya
Makes you wonder if that's also a gift from Yuri-senpai, right?
Arisa
Huh? Yuri-senpai? Why exactly are you bringing her up?
Saaya
Fufufu. That would be~... a secret.
Arisa
Saaya, you jerk! Now I'm all interested!
Saaya
Oops, almost forgot! Rimi-rin, I brought some chocolate cornets~!
Rimi
Really~?! Yay~! Thanks so much, Saaya-chan!
Rimi
... But my hands are a bit tied at the moment, so could you put them down over there?!
Saaya
... What? Rimi-rin is... suppressing her chocolate cravings...
Arisa
N-no way... We're witnessing the birth of the next great mainstream sensation...
Saaya
No doubt about that... Fufufufu.
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Rimi
... And that's what I came up with. How was it?
Kasumi
Wow~! It's great! No, spectacular! Hearing that has got me seriously pumped up!
Saaya
All of the people downtown are sure to love it! You'd be hard-pressed to find another district that has a rally song as good as this one!
Tae
That settles it... I'm gonna start jogging, and I'll be listening to this song when I do it.
Kasumi
Oooh, nice idea~! That's premium running fuel right there!
Saaya
Any thoughts, Arisa?
Arisa
I don't have much insight into the process, being an amateur myself, but... Rimi passed on chocolate coronets to compose this. No way it could've been a bad song.
Arisa
Actually... It's really, really good.
Rimi
Sigh~, I'm so glad to hear that~.
Saaya
Fufufu, you're sighing a different tune than before.
Rimi
Receiving that sort of praise from everyone is like a huge weight off my shoulders... I think a sigh is appropriate for times like these as well.
Rimi
... Ah. Saaya-chan, you were right all along. I shouldn't be afraid to huff out as many sighs as I want.
Saaya
Fufufu, that's the spirit.
Kasumi
I recognize this intro... It's really happening! They're playing our song downtown!
Saaya
It's been running non-stop since this morning, from what I was told.
Rimi
Saaya-chan's father was kind enough to take note of that for us.
Saaya
He said the attendees at the downtown council meeting had one listen and were hooked. They're apparently looking forward to playing it long into the future.
Rimi
Oh wow, we have to be sure to go thank them later.
Tae
And pick up some chocolate cornets while we're there. They're on sale, after all.
Arisa
You guys see that? Looks like everyone's listening to our song.
Kasumi
She's right~! Check out that person! They're bobbing to the beat!
Hagumi
Ah! Kaa-kun, found you~!
Kasumi
Oh! Hagu!!
Hagumi
Okay, spill it! The song that's playing is a new Poppin'Party single, right?! It's awesome! Hearing it puts you in such a good mood!
Kasumi
You bet it is. Heh, heh~. What else would you expect from one of our songs?
Hagumi
My dad can't get enough of it! He said it makes work feel like a day off!
Man
Hahaha, and we have you all to thank for that. Your song has garnered a great reputation with all of downtown.
Saaya
Oh! Hello, sir!
Man
All I've been hearing from the workers around here is how much of a positive influence your song has had on them. Their jobs are much more fun because of it.
Rimi
Our song is... influential?
Saaya
Fufufu. Now you're the one having an effect on others, Rimi-rin.
Rimi
W-wow! Hehehe, to hear that someone like me is having an impact on others... makes me happy...
Man
Tasking you all with this job was definitely the right choice. I can't thank you enough.
Rimi
N-no, the pleasure was all mine! Thank you very much! I am very grateful for having been given this opportunity!
Rimi
And for the rest of you...
Kasumi
Hm? What do you mean, Rimi-rin?
Rimi
Well, you see... I was only able to make this song with your help, everyone. Without you, this track wouldn't exist.
Arisa
Quit being so modest! Rimi, you worked harder than any of us.
Rimi
No. I was able to create it because of the influence everyone has had on me...
Rimi
I realized I am who I am because of that very influence... And that's what led me to compose this piece.
Rimi
I'll never be able to thank you enough for being there for me. Slowly but surely, I feel as though staying by your sides is what will allow me to become the me that I have always wanted to be.
Saaya
Rimi-rin...
Rimi
So, don't hold back on shaping who I am, okay?
Saaya
O-of course! But this isn't a one-way street. You're helping shape who we are too!
Arisa
Rimi... What you just said was... really cool...
Tae
Arisa, why do you look like you're about to cry?
Arisa
I-I'm not, dummy!
Kasumi
R-Rimi-rin~! I... uhm... I just... wanna say...
Kasumi
I love you~!
Rimi
K-Kasumi-chan! You're squishing me! Hahahaha!
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