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The Festival
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Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A 
Teacher
Let's see... I think that's everything I needed to tell you all today... Umm...
Teacher: Let's see... I think that's everything I needed to tell you all today... Umm...Teacher
But I feel like I'm forgetting something. What was it...?
Teacher: But I feel like I'm forgetting something. What was it...?Student
Please remember!
Student: Please remember!
*Students Laughing*
Nene
(Our class's homerooms are never very focused.)
Nene: (Our class's homerooms are never very focused.)Nene
(But I've gotten used to things, and things have been pretty fun, so I don't mind.)
Nene: (But I've gotten used to things, and things have been pretty fun, so I don't mind.)Nene
(In terms of time, we should be done soon.)
Nene: (In terms of time, we should be done soon.)Nene
(I'm free after this today since we don't have practice...)
Nene: (I'm free after this today since we don't have practice...)Nene
(But I want to work on my singing, so I should head straight home.)
Nene: (But I want to work on my singing, so I should head straight home.)Nene
(Especially since we get to train with THE Morinomiya Revue next.)
Nene: (Especially since we get to train with THE Morinomiya Revue next.)Nene
(It's going to be a golden opportunity to grow, so I need to make sure I'm ready.)
Nene: (It's going to be a golden opportunity to grow, so I need to make sure I'm ready.)Nene
(I'm a little worried, since they're a storied troupe that runs really tough practices...)
Nene: (I'm a little worried, since they're a storied troupe that runs really tough practices...)Nene
(But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)
Nene: (But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)Teacher
Yes, I remember! I was forgetting something.
Teacher: Yes, I remember! I was forgetting something.Nene
Hm...?
Nene: Hm...?Teacher
Ahem... The city will be holding a new event this year centering around its local students.
Teacher: Ahem... The city will be holding a new event this year centering around its local students.
An
A new event...? Can you tell us more about it?
An: A new event...? Can you tell us more about it?Teacher
Its official title is the "Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival".
Teacher: Its official title is the "Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival".Teacher
Put simply, it's an attempt to get all the high schools in Shibuya to put on a festival together.
Teacher: Put simply, it's an attempt to get all the high schools in Shibuya to put on a festival together.
Akito
All the high schools in Shibuya...? They're thinking pretty big.
Akito: All the high schools in Shibuya...? They're thinking pretty big.Teacher
The details are still getting hashed out, but it should involve collaborating with students from the other schools to put on stage performances, as well as making or researching things to present at booths.
Teacher: The details are still getting hashed out, but it should involve collaborating with students from the other schools to put on stage performances, as well as making or researching things to present at booths.An
Hey, that sounds like fun!
An: Hey, that sounds like fun!Student
What kinds of performances? Like dancing and stuff?
Student: What kinds of performances? Like dancing and stuff?Teacher
From what I understand, the students are free to decide that for themselves.
Teacher: From what I understand, the students are free to decide that for themselves.Nene
Really...?
Nene: Really...?Nene
(It sounds like it'll be pretty freewheeling. This could be a fun festival.)
Nene: (It sounds like it'll be pretty freewheeling. This could be a fun festival.)Teacher
Now, here's where you all need to listen.
Teacher: Now, here's where you all need to listen.Teacher
Each school is being asked to send a few students to serve on the planning committee.
Teacher: Each school is being asked to send a few students to serve on the planning committee.Akito
The planning committee?
Akito: The planning committee?Teacher
Yes. Since the goal is to have students from different schools in Shibuya interact, they want the students to plan and run everything.
Teacher: Yes. Since the goal is to have students from different schools in Shibuya interact, they want the students to plan and run everything.Teacher
So, if you're interested, please feel free to volunteer. I also plan on asking a few of you after this.
Teacher: So, if you're interested, please feel free to volunteer. I also plan on asking a few of you after this.Teacher
Anyway, that concludes today's homeroom. Get home safe, everyone.
Teacher: Anyway, that concludes today's homeroom. Get home safe, everyone.
*Students Chattering*
Student
It sounds like a fun festival... But Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival's a mouthful. What if we called it "Shibu Schools Fest"?!
Student: It sounds like a fun festival... But Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival's a mouthful. What if we called it "Shibu Schools Fest"?!Student
I'm actually thinking about volunteering!
Student: I'm actually thinking about volunteering!Student
Then, go say that you wanna!
Student: Then, go say that you wanna!Student
Huh? Actually, I dunno... Maybe I should just participate normally instead...
Student: Huh? Actually, I dunno... Maybe I should just participate normally instead...Nene
("Shibu Schools Fest", huh? It does sound like a fun event....)
Nene: ("Shibu Schools Fest", huh? It does sound like a fun event....)Nene
(It's also happening before we're supposed to start training with the Morinomiya Revue, so I might try to participate if I can fit it into my schedule.)
Nene: (It's also happening before we're supposed to start training with the Morinomiya Revue, so I might try to participate if I can fit it into my schedule.)
*Footsteps*
Teacher
Kusanagi, do you have a minute to talk?
Teacher: Kusanagi, do you have a minute to talk?Nene
Huh? Yes, I can talk...
Nene: Huh? Yes, I can talk...Teacher
About the planning committee I just mentioned.
Teacher: About the planning committee I just mentioned.Teacher
Would you like to be a part of it?
Teacher: Would you like to be a part of it?Nene
What...?!
Nene: What...?!Nene
M-Me? Why...? Are you sure?
Nene: M-Me? Why...? Are you sure?Teacher
Yes. Remember how good a job you did of leading everyone for the arts festival?
Teacher: Yes. Remember how good a job you did of leading everyone for the arts festival?Teacher
Which is why the other teachers and I thought that you'd be the perfect person to ask.
Teacher: Which is why the other teachers and I thought that you'd be the perfect person to ask.Nene
Oh, right...
Nene: Oh, right...Nene
(The planning committee... I am a little interested, but I still have my regular practice to think of...)
Nene: (The planning committee... I am a little interested, but I still have my regular practice to think of...)Nene
(Students from the other schools are going to be on it too, which means I'd be working with complete strangers.)
Nene: (Students from the other schools are going to be on it too, which means I'd be working with complete strangers.)Nene
(I don't know if I'm ready to do that...)
Nene: (I don't know if I'm ready to do that...)Teacher
If you don't feel comfortable, then it's okay. I know this is very sudden.
Teacher: If you don't feel comfortable, then it's okay. I know this is very sudden.Teacher
But if you're even the slightest bit interested, then I'd like you to take up this opportunity.
Teacher: But if you're even the slightest bit interested, then I'd like you to take up this opportunity.Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
(This opportunity...)
Nene: (This opportunity...)Nene
(But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)
Nene: (But I need to make the most of these sorts of opportunities right now.)Nene
(I just gave myself that pep talk, but now I'm acting all scared.)
Nene: (I just gave myself that pep talk, but now I'm acting all scared.)Nene
(This is just like the arts festival... It could be another opportunity for me to create something with lots of different people.)
Nene: (This is just like the arts festival... It could be another opportunity for me to create something with lots of different people.)Nene
(Then...)
Nene: (Then...)Nene
Okay, I'll do it.
Nene: Okay, I'll do it.Teacher
Are you sure?
Teacher: Are you sure?Nene
Yes. I am a little scared... But if it means learning more about how shows are produced, the I'd like to do it!
Nene: Yes. I am a little scared... But if it means learning more about how shows are produced, the I'd like to do it!Teacher
Thank you. I'll let the other teachers know. Also, feel free to ask if you need any help.
Teacher: Thank you. I'll let the other teachers know. Also, feel free to ask if you need any help.Nene
Thank you, I will!
Nene: Thank you, I will!
*Door Sliding*
Nene
Phew...
Nene: Phew...Nene
(Alright...!)
Nene: (Alright...!)Nene
(Now that I've made my commitment, I need to do my best to make this event a good one...!)
Nene: (Now that I've made my commitment, I need to do my best to make this event a good one...!)
A Performance From Scratch
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One week later
*Footsteps*
Nene
(This looks like the building where the meeting for Shibu Schools Fest is taking place...)
Nene: (This looks like the building where the meeting for Shibu Schools Fest is taking place...)Nene
(I'm still nervous about the idea of working with complete strangers... But I need to try my best!)
Nene: (I'm still nervous about the idea of working with complete strangers... But I need to try my best!)
*Footsteps*
Nene
Pardon me...
Nene: Pardon me...
*Door Opening*
*Crowd Chattering*
Planning Committee Member
No way! Really?! I'm also in brass band! What instrument do you play?
Planning Committee Member: No way! Really?! I'm also in brass band! What instrument do you play?Planning Committee Member
Oh, I didn't know there was a shop like that so close to my school!
Planning Committee Member: Oh, I didn't know there was a shop like that so close to my school!Planning Committee Member
Haha. Your teacher sounds fun.
Planning Committee Member: Haha. Your teacher sounds fun.Nene
(Wh-Whoa... There's like fifty people here, and they've all formed their little groups already.)
Nene: (Wh-Whoa... There's like fifty people here, and they've all formed their little groups already.)Nene
(Let's see... Is there anyone I recognize?)
Nene: (Let's see... Is there anyone I recognize?)Nene
(Yeah, I didn't really expect it...)
Nene: (Yeah, I didn't really expect it...)Nene
(But I'm going to be working with everyone here, so I need to show some initiative...)
Nene: (But I'm going to be working with everyone here, so I need to show some initiative...)Planning Committee Member
Huh? We have another person.
Planning Committee Member: Huh? We have another person.Planning Committee Member
Hey, you're right.
Planning Committee Member: Hey, you're right.Nene
Huh...?
Nene: Huh...?Nene
(They're looking at me...)
Nene: (They're looking at me...)
*Footsteps*
Nene
H-Hi... My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm a second-year at Kamiyama High School.
Nene: H-Hi... My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm a second-year at Kamiyama High School.Nene
N-Nice to meet you all...!
Nene: N-Nice to meet you all...!Planning Committee Member
Yeah, nice to meet you!
Planning Committee Member: Yeah, nice to meet you!Planning Committee Member
Come sit next to me. This seat's open.
Planning Committee Member: Come sit next to me. This seat's open.Nene
Oh, okay. Thank you very much...
Nene: Oh, okay. Thank you very much...Planning Committee Member
Hehe. We're all in the same year, so let's keep things informal. Let's do our best together!
Planning Committee Member: Hehe. We're all in the same year, so let's keep things informal. Let's do our best together!Nene
(Thank goodness. They all seem really nice.)
Nene: (Thank goodness. They all seem really nice.)Planning Committee Chair
Everyone, can I have your attention?
Planning Committee Chair: Everyone, can I have your attention?Nene
...!
Nene: ...!Planning Committee Chair
I know it's a little early, but I'd like to begin our first meeting since everyone seems to be here now.
Planning Committee Chair: I know it's a little early, but I'd like to begin our first meeting since everyone seems to be here now.Planning Committee Chair
My name is Shiina, and I'm the student council president at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy. My school has been asked to lead this year's event, which means I'll be serving as the chair. I look forward to working with all of you.
Planning Committee Chair: My name is Shiina, and I'm the student council president at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy. My school has been asked to lead this year's event, which means I'll be serving as the chair. I look forward to working with all of you.
*Applause*
Planning Committee Chair
First, I'll be explaining what our work is going to involve...
Planning Committee Chair: First, I'll be explaining what our work is going to involve...
Nene
(I see...)
Nene: (I see...)Nene
(This festival is basically divided into two parts. The stage performances and all the exhibits.)
Nene: (This festival is basically divided into two parts. The stage performances and all the exhibits.)Nene
(And the members of the planning committee each need to choose which to work on.)
Nene: (And the members of the planning committee each need to choose which to work on.)Nene
(So, I'd like to help with the stage performances. Helping with them should give me some good experience...)
Nene: (So, I'd like to help with the stage performances. Helping with them should give me some good experience...)Planning Committee Chair
Alright, please make your choices now. You'll all be talking with your groups once things have settled.
Planning Committee Chair: Alright, please make your choices now. You'll all be talking with your groups once things have settled.
*Crowd Chattering*
Nene
(Okay, the group for stage performances is... Over here.)
Nene: (Okay, the group for stage performances is... Over here.)
*Footsteps*
Stage Leader
You're all here to help with the stage performances, yes? If so, let's start talking about what we'll be doing.
Stage Leader: You're all here to help with the stage performances, yes? If so, let's start talking about what we'll be doing.Nene
Okay!
Nene: Okay!Stage Leader
First, this joint festival involves two different stages.
Stage Leader: First, this joint festival involves two different stages.Stage Leader
One is the "Club Activities Stage". That's where the brass bands, choruses, film clubs and such from each school will be performing and presenting.
Stage Leader: One is the "Club Activities Stage". That's where the brass bands, choruses, film clubs and such from each school will be performing and presenting.Stage Leader
We'll mostly be running support for them, by preparing anything they need and organizing places to practice.
Stage Leader: We'll mostly be running support for them, by preparing anything they need and organizing places to practice.Nene
I see...
Nene: I see...Stage Leader
Then, we have the other one... The "Planning Committee Performance Stage".
Stage Leader: Then, we have the other one... The "Planning Committee Performance Stage".Nene
The "Planning Committee Performance Stage"...?
Nene: The "Planning Committee Performance Stage"...?Stage Leader
The members of the planning committee are being asked to come up with their own performance and be a part of it.
Stage Leader: The members of the planning committee are being asked to come up with their own performance and be a part of it.Stage Leader
In simple terms, it's meant to be something we can create on our own, without having to be a part of any clubs and such.
Stage Leader: In simple terms, it's meant to be something we can create on our own, without having to be a part of any clubs and such.Stage Leader
Again, we'll mostly be supporting the clubs with their performances. But for this, we're being asked to plan and run everything ourselves.
Stage Leader: Again, we'll mostly be supporting the clubs with their performances. But for this, we're being asked to plan and run everything ourselves.Nene
Oh, that could be interesting...
Nene: Oh, that could be interesting...Nene
(I didn't realize we'd be doing so much.)
Nene: (I didn't realize we'd be doing so much.)Stage Leader
Anyway, I'd like to immediately get down to nuts and bolts, but...
Stage Leader: Anyway, I'd like to immediately get down to nuts and bolts, but...Stage Leader
We're still in talks with the advisors for the clubs at each school, so we don't know which are going to be participating yet.
Stage Leader: We're still in talks with the advisors for the clubs at each school, so we don't know which are going to be participating yet.Stage Leader
So today, I'd like for us to start discussing what we'll be doing for our own performance.
Stage Leader: So today, I'd like for us to start discussing what we'll be doing for our own performance.Stage Leader
Any ideas?
Stage Leader: Any ideas?Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
Umm... Are we allowed to do whatever we like for this?
Nene: Umm... Are we allowed to do whatever we like for this?Stage Leader
Yes, but we won't be able to do anything that involves special equipment or skills, since we want as many people as possible to participate.
Stage Leader: Yes, but we won't be able to do anything that involves special equipment or skills, since we want as many people as possible to participate.Planning Committee Member
Right. Which means musical instruments are out. No bands or orchestras.
Planning Committee Member: Right. Which means musical instruments are out. No bands or orchestras.Nene
Oh, good point... That would exclude a lot of people.
Nene: Oh, good point... That would exclude a lot of people.Planning Committee Member
Then, what about a chorus?
Planning Committee Member: Then, what about a chorus?Planning Committee Member
Hmm... What if one of the schools sends over a chorus? We might want to avoid doing the same thing as someone else.
Planning Committee Member: Hmm... What if one of the schools sends over a chorus? We might want to avoid doing the same thing as someone else.Planning Committee Member
Yeah, true! This is harder than I thought.
Planning Committee Member: Yeah, true! This is harder than I thought.Nene
...
Nene: ...Nene
(Something that lots of people can participate in while also being fun, huh...?)
Nene: (Something that lots of people can participate in while also being fun, huh...?)Nene
(But everyone's good at different things... What kind of performance would allow us to work as one and make use of our talents?)
Nene: (But everyone's good at different things... What kind of performance would allow us to work as one and make use of our talents?)Nene
Wait...!!
Nene: Wait...!!Nene
S-Sorry, but I have an idea!
Nene: S-Sorry, but I have an idea!
The next day Wonderland SEKAI 
Tsukasa
Yes, I see! Which is when you arrived on doing a musical!
Tsukasa: Yes, I see! Which is when you arrived on doing a musical!
KAITO
It's true, musicals involve more than simply acting. There's singing, dancing, art... Quite a lot goes into them.
KAITO: It's true, musicals involve more than simply acting. There's singing, dancing, art... Quite a lot goes into them.Nene
Exactly. The theatre clubs apparently do regular plays for the most part, so we shouldn't overlap with their stage performances either.
Nene: Exactly. The theatre clubs apparently do regular plays for the most part, so we shouldn't overlap with their stage performances either.
Emu
Hehe. Getting to put on a show with people from the other schools sounds like a lot of fun!
Emu: Hehe. Getting to put on a show with people from the other schools sounds like a lot of fun!
Miku
And you were chosen to lead the production of your guys' musical, right, Nene?! That's so cool☆
Miku: And you were chosen to lead the production of your guys' musical, right, Nene?! That's so cool☆Nene
Oh, yeah... Everyone sorta said that they wanted someone who knew how to handle things, and that just happened to be me.
Nene: Oh, yeah... Everyone sorta said that they wanted someone who knew how to handle things, and that just happened to be me.
MEIKO
Still, the fact is that you were chosen to be the leader!
MEIKO: Still, the fact is that you were chosen to be the leader!
Len
Let us know if there's anything we can do to help!
Len: Let us know if there's anything we can do to help!Tsukasa
Yes, be sure to ask us as well!
Tsukasa: Yes, be sure to ask us as well!Nene
Thanks. But aren't you guys gonna be busy, Tsukasa? You have to prepare for your own performances.
Nene: Thanks. But aren't you guys gonna be busy, Tsukasa? You have to prepare for your own performances.
Rui
Yes, Tsukasa and Emu will be performing as actors, while I'll be working as a director. But I'm sure we'll be able to lend a hand with whatever you might need.
Rui: Yes, Tsukasa and Emu will be performing as actors, while I'll be working as a director. But I'm sure we'll be able to lend a hand with whatever you might need.Emu
Yeah, don't be afraid to ask us to do stuff behind the scenes in addition to our jobs as actors!
Emu: Yeah, don't be afraid to ask us to do stuff behind the scenes in addition to our jobs as actors!Nene
Thanks, you guys...
Nene: Thanks, you guys...Nene
I really appreciate it. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to successfully juggle writing a script and recruiting people, all while practicing.
Nene: I really appreciate it. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to successfully juggle writing a script and recruiting people, all while practicing.
Rin
Wait, Nene, you're gonna write the script?
Rin: Wait, Nene, you're gonna write the script?Nene
Yeah. I learned a lot when I wrote the screenplay for the film we made for the arts festival, so I wanted to try doing it again.
Nene: Yeah. I learned a lot when I wrote the screenplay for the film we made for the arts festival, so I wanted to try doing it again.Nene
Oh, actually... We know roughly what we're going to do as the planning committee, but we still haven't figured out any specifics. Mind helping me brainstorm?
Nene: Oh, actually... We know roughly what we're going to do as the planning committee, but we still haven't figured out any specifics. Mind helping me brainstorm?Tsukasa
Not at all!
Tsukasa: Not at all!Emu
We gotta make it a excitingly wonderhoy story☆
Emu: We gotta make it a excitingly wonderhoy story☆Rui
Can you tell us what the plan is so far?
Rui: Can you tell us what the plan is so far?Nene
So far... We want to include a variety of songs from a mix of genres in order to let a lot of people participate.
Nene: So far... We want to include a variety of songs from a mix of genres in order to let a lot of people participate.
Luka
Oh, that sounds wonderful. You'll get to swim in a sea of different songs, all on one stage.
Luka: Oh, that sounds wonderful. You'll get to swim in a sea of different songs, all on one stage.Tsukasa
Hmm... In that case, why not have musicians specializing in different genres appear?
Tsukasa: Hmm... In that case, why not have musicians specializing in different genres appear?KAITO
Yes, that should make it easier to include the different songs you want, and let you adjust the script to suit your actors too.
KAITO: Yes, that should make it easier to include the different songs you want, and let you adjust the script to suit your actors too.Emu
Oh, then... What if the protagonist learned to love music by becoming friends with those musicians?!
Emu: Oh, then... What if the protagonist learned to love music by becoming friends with those musicians?!Nene
Oh, that could be good...! Then...
Nene: Oh, that could be good...! Then...
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A few days later Scramble Crossing
*Footsteps*
Nene
(Thank goodness... The others really helped get my script together.)
Nene: (Thank goodness... The others really helped get my script together.)Nene
(But I still have a mountain of work left.)
Nene: (But I still have a mountain of work left.)Nene
(For now, I need to focus on recruiting. I need a cast, songwriters, people to play in the band... I'm also gonna need costume and set designers...)
Nene: (For now, I need to focus on recruiting. I need a cast, songwriters, people to play in the band... I'm also gonna need costume and set designers...)
???
Kusanagi?
???: Kusanagi?Nene
Huh...?
Nene: Huh...?
*Footsteps*
Nene
M-Momoi?!
Nene: M-Momoi?!Airi
I thought it was you! Fancy seeing you here!
Airi: I thought it was you! Fancy seeing you here!Airi
Also, sorry if I startled you. You didn't move after the walk light turned green, so I was wondering if everything was okay.
Airi: Also, sorry if I startled you. You didn't move after the walk light turned green, so I was wondering if everything was okay.Nene
Huh? Oh, you're right...
Nene: Huh? Oh, you're right...Nene
Sorry, I didn't notice at all. I have a lot on my mind right now...
Nene: Sorry, I didn't notice at all. I have a lot on my mind right now...Airi
A lot on your mind? Is something bothering you?
Airi: A lot on your mind? Is something bothering you?Nene
No, nothing's bothering me... I just have a big laundry list of things to do at the moment.
Nene: No, nothing's bothering me... I just have a big laundry list of things to do at the moment.Nene
And I'm trying to figure out how to get through it.
Nene: And I'm trying to figure out how to get through it.Airi
Then, can you tell me more about what you're doing?
Airi: Then, can you tell me more about what you're doing?Nene
Huh?
Nene: Huh?Airi
Because it's easy to get stuck while trying to solve everything on your own, right?
Airi: Because it's easy to get stuck while trying to solve everything on your own, right?Airi
Talking to someone else can help clear things up. So, Kusanagi, tell me what's on your mind!
Airi: Talking to someone else can help clear things up. So, Kusanagi, tell me what's on your mind!Nene
Momoi...
Nene: Momoi...Nene
Thank you. So, the thing is...
Nene: Thank you. So, the thing is...
Airi
I see... And you're trying to find people to join you right now.
Airi: I see... And you're trying to find people to join you right now.Nene
Yes. The other planning committee members helped me make posters to put up, but I'm still having a hard time recruiting...
Nene: Yes. The other planning committee members helped me make posters to put up, but I'm still having a hard time recruiting...Airi
Yeah, being in a musical doesn't exactly sound like the easiest thing...
Airi: Yeah, being in a musical doesn't exactly sound like the easiest thing...Airi
But I'm sure people will be interested after you tell them what you're doing.
Airi: But I'm sure people will be interested after you tell them what you're doing.Airi
I just happen to have a few targets in mind!
Airi: I just happen to have a few targets in mind!Nene
R-Really...?!
Nene: R-Really...?!Nene
Umm... Would it be possible for you to introduce them to me?!
Nene: Umm... Would it be possible for you to introduce them to me?!Airi
Sure thing! I'll try asking my friends who play music or are in arts clubs!
Airi: Sure thing! I'll try asking my friends who play music or are in arts clubs!Nene
...! I really appreciate it!
Nene: ...! I really appreciate it!Airi
Then, let's exchange contact info! I'll tell anyone who agrees to help how to get a hold of you...
Airi: Then, let's exchange contact info! I'll tell anyone who agrees to help how to get a hold of you...Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Airi
Hm? Is something wrong?
Airi: Hm? Is something wrong?Nene
Oh, no... It's just... You don't have to if you don't want to.
Nene: Oh, no... It's just... You don't have to if you don't want to.Nene
But is there any way I could have you join this show's cast...?
Nene: But is there any way I could have you join this show's cast...?Airi
Wait, me?
Airi: Wait, me?Nene
So... Do you remember the show we did on top of that mountain for New Year's? You seemed to have a lot of fun while dancing, and your ad-libbing was perfect...
Nene: So... Do you remember the show we did on top of that mountain for New Year's? You seemed to have a lot of fun while dancing, and your ad-libbing was perfect...Nene
Oh, but I know you're really busy as an idol, so you don't have to if you can't...!
Nene: Oh, but I know you're really busy as an idol, so you don't have to if you can't...!Airi
You know, since you're offering, why not? I'm in!
Airi: You know, since you're offering, why not? I'm in!Nene
What? A-Are you sure?
Nene: What? A-Are you sure?Airi
Yeah. I'll have to check with Haruka, the others and our manager, but I should be able to pencil it into my schedule. We're actually a little free right now.
Airi: Yeah. I'll have to check with Haruka, the others and our manager, but I should be able to pencil it into my schedule. We're actually a little free right now.Airi
Also...
Airi: Also...Airi
I really like the idea behind your musical. I think it's going to be wonderful.
Airi: I really like the idea behind your musical. I think it's going to be wonderful.Airi
The story of a girl who's encouraged by her musician friends to take steps towards making her dream come true.
Airi: The story of a girl who's encouraged by her musician friends to take steps towards making her dream come true.Airi
My goal as an idol is to spread hope to others, so that really strikes a chord with me!
Airi: My goal as an idol is to spread hope to others, so that really strikes a chord with me!Nene
...!
Nene: ...!Nene
I appreciate you saying that. My friends and I worked really hard on this story...
Nene: I appreciate you saying that. My friends and I worked really hard on this story...Airi
Oh, but I don't have any formal acting experience, so you'll need to show me the ropes.
Airi: Oh, but I don't have any formal acting experience, so you'll need to show me the ropes.Nene
Of course!
Nene: Of course!Airi
Then, I'll run it by our manager and the others. We'll talk again later! See you!
Airi: Then, I'll run it by our manager and the others. We'll talk again later! See you!
*Footsteps*
Nene
(Thank goodness... Momoi agreed to help.)
Nene: (Thank goodness... Momoi agreed to help.)Nene
(But I can't rely on her for everything. I need to look for more people on my own, too.)
Nene: (But I can't rely on her for everything. I need to look for more people on my own, too.)Nene
(So, for now... I should try asking some of my classmates.)
Nene: (So, for now... I should try asking some of my classmates.)Nene
(Who else might be interested?)
Nene: (Who else might be interested?) The next day Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A Nene
...which is why I'd like you two to join the cast of our show. What do you two think, Shiraishi, Shinonome?
Nene: ...which is why I'd like you two to join the cast of our show. What do you two think, Shiraishi, Shinonome?An
Are you talking the show from the poster that's up at the entrance? I'm in! I really wanna join!
An: Are you talking the show from the poster that's up at the entrance? I'm in! I really wanna join!An
I'd been thinking about it already, actually. Singing with kids from the other schools sounds super fun!
An: I'd been thinking about it already, actually. Singing with kids from the other schools sounds super fun!Akito
Yeah... I appreciate you inviting me to sing with you guys...
Akito: Yeah... I appreciate you inviting me to sing with you guys...Akito
But I'm not sure how I feel about doing a musical. Really not my wheelhouse.
Akito: But I'm not sure how I feel about doing a musical. Really not my wheelhouse.An
Yeah, good point. I really can't see you belting an "I Am" song on stage, Akito.
An: Yeah, good point. I really can't see you belting an "I Am" song on stage, Akito.Akito
Quiet, you.
Akito: Quiet, you.Akito
Anyway, I'm gonna have to pass. But let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. These kinds of things always involve some kind of manual labor, right?
Akito: Anyway, I'm gonna have to pass. But let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. These kinds of things always involve some kind of manual labor, right?Nene
Oh, in that case, would you mind helping us move stuff the day of? We're still a bit shorthanded there...
Nene: Oh, in that case, would you mind helping us move stuff the day of? We're still a bit shorthanded there...Akito
Yeah, no problem. It should make for a good workout.
Akito: Yeah, no problem. It should make for a good workout.Nene
Thanks, you two.
Nene: Thanks, you two.Nene
(Some of my classmates have already agreed to help design costumes and the set, which just leaves...)
Nene: (Some of my classmates have already agreed to help design costumes and the set, which just leaves...)Nene
Hey, do you guys know anyone who can write songs?
Nene: Hey, do you guys know anyone who can write songs?Akito
Write songs?
Akito: Write songs?Nene
*Nod* If possible, I'd like to have some original songs to go with our original script.
Nene: *Nod* If possible, I'd like to have some original songs to go with our original script.An
Oh, then, what about Toya? He's really good at writing and arranging songs!
An: Oh, then, what about Toya? He's really good at writing and arranging songs!Akito
Yeah, he might be interested in writing songs for your show.
Akito: Yeah, he might be interested in writing songs for your show.Nene
I see...
Nene: I see...Nene
Thanks for telling me. I'll try asking him later.
Nene: Thanks for telling me. I'll try asking him later.
Toya
I see. Writing songs for a musical...
Toya: I see. Writing songs for a musical...Toya
Okay. If you think I'm the right person, then I'll help.
Toya: Okay. If you think I'm the right person, then I'll help.Nene
R-Really?
Nene: R-Really?Toya
It's going to be my first time writing songs for a musical, but it'll be good experience for me to broaden my skillset.
Toya: It's going to be my first time writing songs for a musical, but it'll be good experience for me to broaden my skillset.Nene
Thank goodness... I really appreciate it, Aoyagi.
Nene: Thank goodness... I really appreciate it, Aoyagi.
Mizuki
Heh heh heh. I couldn't help but overhear your guys' conversation.
Mizuki: Heh heh heh. I couldn't help but overhear your guys' conversation.Nene
Huh?! A-Akiyama?
Nene: Huh?! A-Akiyama?Mizuki
So, do you plan on making your own costumes for this musical?
Mizuki: So, do you plan on making your own costumes for this musical?Nene
Y-Yeah, that's the plan...
Nene: Y-Yeah, that's the plan...Mizuki
Then, can I also join the team?!
Mizuki: Then, can I also join the team?!Nene
Huh? That'd be huge, but are you sure?
Nene: Huh? That'd be huge, but are you sure?Mizuki
Absolutely! These kinds of costumes always include a bunch of frills and lace, so designing them should be a blast!
Mizuki: Absolutely! These kinds of costumes always include a bunch of frills and lace, so designing them should be a blast!Nene
I see. Then, welcome aboard.
Nene: I see. Then, welcome aboard.Mizuki
Yay! Toya, I know we won't be working on the same stuff, but let's do our best!
Mizuki: Yay! Toya, I know we won't be working on the same stuff, but let's do our best!Toya
Yes, let's.
Toya: Yes, let's.Nene
(I didn't think this many people would agree to help...)
Nene: (I didn't think this many people would agree to help...)Nene
(Now I'm really glad that I went out of my way to talk to them.)
Nene: (Now I'm really glad that I went out of my way to talk to them.)Nene
(But there's still a ton left to do.)
Nene: (But there's still a ton left to do.)Nene
(For the sake of everyone who agreed to help, I have to keep on working hard!)
Nene: (For the sake of everyone who agreed to help, I have to keep on working hard!)
Our Strengths Combined
Characters
Transcript
A few days later Civic Center - Meeting Room Nene
Umm... That's everything the costume designers will be doing.
Nene: Umm... That's everything the costume designers will be doing.Nene
Thank you all for your time. I know this probably felt like an eternity, but we've covered the actors, composers, band, art team, lighting and costume groups' tasks.
Nene: Thank you all for your time. I know this probably felt like an eternity, but we've covered the actors, composers, band, art team, lighting and costume groups' tasks.Nene
Does anyone have any questions?
Nene: Does anyone have any questions?Nene
Umm... Okay, if no one has any questions, then I'd like to end this planning meeting.
Nene: Umm... Okay, if no one has any questions, then I'd like to end this planning meeting.Nene
Thank you all again for coming today. Let's do our best to make our show a good one.
Nene: Thank you all again for coming today. Let's do our best to make our show a good one.
*Applause*
Planning Committee Member
Nice work, leader!
Planning Committee Member: Nice work, leader!Nene
Th-Thanks. I was so nervous...
Nene: Th-Thanks. I was so nervous...Nene
(But...)
Nene: (But...)
*Crowd Chattering*
Costume Designer
This is such a great story! I can't wait to start designing the costumes for it!
Costume Designer: This is such a great story! I can't wait to start designing the costumes for it!Set Designer
How do you guys wanna design the set?
Set Designer: How do you guys wanna design the set?Nene
(I'm so relieved that I was able to get enough people, and hold this planning meeting...)
Nene: (I'm so relieved that I was able to get enough people, and hold this planning meeting...)
???
Kusanagi.
???: Kusanagi.Nene
Oh, Hoshino...! And the rest of Leo/need.
Nene: Oh, Hoshino...! And the rest of Leo/need.Nene
Thank you all again for agreeing to help on such short notice. I know I sorta invited you out of the blue.
Nene: Thank you all again for agreeing to help on such short notice. I know I sorta invited you out of the blue.Ichika
No, thank you for thinking of us. Let's do our best to make this musical a really good one.
Ichika: No, thank you for thinking of us. Let's do our best to make this musical a really good one.
Saki
What she said! We have to do our absolute best, after Airi went out of her way to tell us about this!
Saki: What she said! We have to do our absolute best, after Airi went out of her way to tell us about this!
Honami
Hehe. I agree. But I am a little nervous. This is pretty different from what we normally do...
Honami: Hehe. I agree. But I am a little nervous. This is pretty different from what we normally do...Nene
Oh, right.
Nene: Oh, right.Nene
Hoshino's going to be acting, Tenma's writing songs, Mochizuki's on set design, and you're going to be in the band, Hinomori...
Nene: Hoshino's going to be acting, Tenma's writing songs, Mochizuki's on set design, and you're going to be in the band, Hinomori...
Shiho
I was a little surprised to hear that you're going to join the set designers, Honami.
Shiho: I was a little surprised to hear that you're going to join the set designers, Honami.Honami
Emu invited me. Also, a person from one of the other schools already volunteered to play the drums...
Honami: Emu invited me. Also, a person from one of the other schools already volunteered to play the drums...Ichika
Hehe. Let's all do our best. I'll work on my acting, too.
Ichika: Hehe. Let's all do our best. I'll work on my acting, too.Nene
Thanks... I know you've all been really busy since going pro.
Nene: Thanks... I know you've all been really busy since going pro.Saki
Don't worry about that! Our record company has already given us the green light♪
Saki: Don't worry about that! Our record company has already given us the green light♪Honami
*Nod* They said official school events are fine, so there's no need for you to worry about us.
Honami: *Nod* They said official school events are fine, so there's no need for you to worry about us.???
Huh?
???: Huh?
*Footsteps*
Airi
Well, no wonder it's so lively over here. Look at all these familiar faces!
Airi: Well, no wonder it's so lively over here. Look at all these familiar faces!Saki
Hi, Airi!
Saki: Hi, Airi!
Shizuku
Hi, Shii! We haven't seen each other since breakfast♪
Shizuku: Hi, Shii! We haven't seen each other since breakfast♪Shiho
Ugh... Hi, Shizuku.
Shiho: Ugh... Hi, Shizuku.Ichika
Are you also participating, Shizuku?
Ichika: Are you also participating, Shizuku?Shizuku
Yes, Airi invited our entire group.
Shizuku: Yes, Airi invited our entire group.Shizuku
Unfortunately, Haruka and Minori won't be joining us. They're scheduled to work right when we'll be preparing for it...
Shizuku: Unfortunately, Haruka and Minori won't be joining us. They're scheduled to work right when we'll be preparing for it...Shizuku
So, we plan on working extra hard in their place.
Shizuku: So, we plan on working extra hard in their place.Honami
Yes, let's do our best together. Which team have you decided to join?
Honami: Yes, let's do our best together. Which team have you decided to join?Shizuku
I'll be designing costumes with Mizuki and the others.
Shizuku: I'll be designing costumes with Mizuki and the others.Shizuku
Hehe. Just wait, Shii. I'm going to make you the cutest costume.
Shizuku: Hehe. Just wait, Shii. I'm going to make you the cutest costume.Shiho
Yeah, I don't think the band needs cute costumes for this...
Shiho: Yeah, I don't think the band needs cute costumes for this...
*Footsteps*
Emu
Hi, everyone!!
Emu: Hi, everyone!!Nene
Hey, Emu. Oh, you brought Shinonome with you.
Nene: Hey, Emu. Oh, you brought Shinonome with you.Nene
Umm... Thank you very much for agreeing to help.
Nene: Umm... Thank you very much for agreeing to help.
Ena
Yeah, thanks for inviting me.
Ena: Yeah, thanks for inviting me.Airi
Hehe. I really wasn't expecting you to join, Ena.
Airi: Hehe. I really wasn't expecting you to join, Ena.Ena
Well, how could I say no to Emu's smiling face?
Ena: Well, how could I say no to Emu's smiling face?Emu
Hehe! Let's make the best, sparkliest, most wonderhoy set ever♪
Emu: Hehe! Let's make the best, sparkliest, most wonderhoy set ever♪Nene
Everyone.
Nene: Everyone.Nene
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all again for agreeing to help.
Nene: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all again for agreeing to help.Nene
I'm looking forward to working with all of you, and I promise to do my best to make this show a good one!
Nene: I'm looking forward to working with all of you, and I promise to do my best to make this show a good one!Ichika
Kusanagi...
Ichika: Kusanagi...Ichika
Yes, let's do our best together!
Ichika: Yes, let's do our best together!Nene
(We have a cast, songwriters, a band, set and costume designers now. There's a ton of things to keep track of...)
Nene: (We have a cast, songwriters, a band, set and costume designers now. There's a ton of things to keep track of...)Nene
(But with all of us working together, it's sure to turn out great...!)
Nene: (But with all of us working together, it's sure to turn out great...!)
What Music Means to Us
Characters
Transcript
A few days later Rehearsal Room Nene
Okay, let's begin practicing for the show.
Nene: Okay, let's begin practicing for the show.Nene
Actually, before we do... I should probably introduce myself again. My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm the leader of both this show and this cast, and I'm looking forward to working with all of you.
Nene: Actually, before we do... I should probably introduce myself again. My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm the leader of both this show and this cast, and I'm looking forward to working with all of you.An
Same here! Hehe. This is so exciting♪
An: Same here! Hehe. This is so exciting♪Ichika
I'm a little worried about acting... I've never done it before in my life.
Ichika: I'm a little worried about acting... I've never done it before in my life.Airi
That's okay! We just gotta help each other out and do our best together!
Airi: That's okay! We just gotta help each other out and do our best together!Nene
So, for today's agenda...
Nene: So, for today's agenda...Nene
First, we'll go over the story, and then decide roles. After that, time permitting, we'll try to squeeze in a quick table read.
Nene: First, we'll go over the story, and then decide roles. After that, time permitting, we'll try to squeeze in a quick table read.Nene
The director and actors from the troupe I'm in will be assisting me with deciding your roles. So, can you guys introduce yourselves?
Nene: The director and actors from the troupe I'm in will be assisting me with deciding your roles. So, can you guys introduce yourselves?Emu
Hi! I'm Emu Otori! I really want this show to make everyone smile, and I look forward to working with all of you!
Emu: Hi! I'm Emu Otori! I really want this show to make everyone smile, and I look forward to working with all of you!Rui
My name is Rui Kamishiro. I'm a third-year at Kamiyama High School. It's my pleasure to be here.
Rui: My name is Rui Kamishiro. I'm a third-year at Kamiyama High School. It's my pleasure to be here.Tsukasa
My name is Tsukasa Tenma, and I too am a third-year at Kamiyama High School! That's Tenma, written as "soaring pegasus"—
Tsukasa: My name is Tsukasa Tenma, and I too am a third-year at Kamiyama High School! That's Tenma, written as "soaring pegasus"—Nene
We don't have much time, so can we skip that part?
Nene: We don't have much time, so can we skip that part?Tsukasa
What?! But you told us to introduce ourselves! However, I understand we must use our limited time to its best advantage...
Tsukasa: What?! But you told us to introduce ourselves! However, I understand we must use our limited time to its best advantage...Tsukasa
In any case, let's all do our best to make this show a spectacular one! I look forward to working with all of you!
Tsukasa: In any case, let's all do our best to make this show a spectacular one! I look forward to working with all of you!
*Applause*
Nene
Alright, let's start going over the story.
Nene: Alright, let's start going over the story.Nene
This story's titled "A Dream On A Melody". The protagonist is named Lulu, and she lives in the biggest mansion in town.
Nene: This story's titled "A Dream On A Melody". The protagonist is named Lulu, and she lives in the biggest mansion in town.Nene
Lulu is a sheltered girl, who doesn't know much about the world outside her mansion. But one day, she hears someone singing from the window, and decides to sneak out into town.
Nene: Lulu is a sheltered girl, who doesn't know much about the world outside her mansion. But one day, she hears someone singing from the window, and decides to sneak out into town.Nene
That's where she meets our cast of musicians, who help her see the beauty of music.
Nene: That's where she meets our cast of musicians, who help her see the beauty of music.Ichika
The beauty of music...
Ichika: The beauty of music...Nene
The musicians teach Lulu how to sing, and she begins sneaking into town without the butler's permission to go sing and hear the others perform.
Nene: The musicians teach Lulu how to sing, and she begins sneaking into town without the butler's permission to go sing and hear the others perform.Nene
As time goes on, she becomes friends with the other musicians, and she starts dreaming of becoming a musician who can make everyone smile.
Nene: As time goes on, she becomes friends with the other musicians, and she starts dreaming of becoming a musician who can make everyone smile.An
Hey, that's a cool development!
An: Hey, that's a cool development!Nene
Anyway, things are fun for a while...
Nene: Anyway, things are fun for a while...Tsukasa
But one day, the butler catches her sneaking out of the mansion...
Tsukasa: But one day, the butler catches her sneaking out of the mansion...Nene
And Lulu is forced to return to her old, confined life.
Nene: And Lulu is forced to return to her old, confined life.An
What?! That's terrible...
An: What?! That's terrible...Airi
Pretty standard development, but I'd like to hear how things unfold from here...
Airi: Pretty standard development, but I'd like to hear how things unfold from here...Nene
Then...
Nene: Then...Nene
The musicians all gather outside of her mansion and begin singing. Through their performances, they tell each other how they feel about her and this situation.
Nene: The musicians all gather outside of her mansion and begin singing. Through their performances, they tell each other how they feel about her and this situation.Nene
They fill Lulu with so much courage that she decides to tell everyone in the mansion about her dream...
Nene: They fill Lulu with so much courage that she decides to tell everyone in the mansion about her dream...Nene
The story ends with her setting out into the world to become a musician.
Nene: The story ends with her setting out into the world to become a musician.Ichika
That's so beautiful.
Ichika: That's so beautiful.Rui
Alright, now that we've had a chance to go over the story, let's start deciding roles.
Rui: Alright, now that we've had a chance to go over the story, let's start deciding roles.An
Okay!
An: Okay!Rui
Normally, roles are given out based on a individual's style and acting abilities.
Rui: Normally, roles are given out based on a individual's style and acting abilities.Rui
However, that's going to be difficult this time around. Most of you have no acting experience, after all.
Rui: However, that's going to be difficult this time around. Most of you have no acting experience, after all.Rui
So, for this show, I thought that we could try assigning you all roles which match your personalities.
Rui: So, for this show, I thought that we could try assigning you all roles which match your personalities.An
Roles which match us?
An: Roles which match us?Rui
Yes, since that should make it much easier for all of you to follow your characters' feelings and ways of thinking.
Rui: Yes, since that should make it much easier for all of you to follow your characters' feelings and ways of thinking.Rui
So, we'll need you all to introduce yourselves, and tell us about your feelings regarding singing.
Rui: So, we'll need you all to introduce yourselves, and tell us about your feelings regarding singing.Ichika
Our feelings regarding singing...?
Ichika: Our feelings regarding singing...?Nene
Yes, because this story involves instilling joy, inspiring bravery and encouraging others to move forward through the power of singing.
Nene: Yes, because this story involves instilling joy, inspiring bravery and encouraging others to move forward through the power of singing.Nene
So, knowing how you personally feel about singing should make it easier for us to assign roles to all of you.
Nene: So, knowing how you personally feel about singing should make it easier for us to assign roles to all of you.Airi
I see...
Airi: I see...Rui
Alright, let's go in order. I'm sorry, Hoshino, but would you mind introducing yourself first?
Rui: Alright, let's go in order. I'm sorry, Hoshino, but would you mind introducing yourself first?Ichika
Oh... O-Okay!
Ichika: Oh... O-Okay!Ichika
Umm... My name is Ichika Hoshino. I'm a second-year at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy.
Ichika: Umm... My name is Ichika Hoshino. I'm a second-year at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy.Ichika
I'm currently the vocalist for our band... My goal is to sing and perform in a way which allows me to reach the hearts of many different people.
Ichika: I'm currently the vocalist for our band... My goal is to sing and perform in a way which allows me to reach the hearts of many different people.Ichika
I'm also hoping that my singing will bring others together and help them forge strong bonds.
Ichika: I'm also hoping that my singing will bring others together and help them forge strong bonds.Ichika
That's what I want to do. Just like my hero.
Ichika: That's what I want to do. Just like my hero.Nene
(So straightforward. That answer does suit her well...)
Nene: (So straightforward. That answer does suit her well...)An
My turn next!
An: My turn next!An
I'm An Shiraishi, and I'm a second-year at Kamiyama High School! My goal is to sing and stand on top of the world!
An: I'm An Shiraishi, and I'm a second-year at Kamiyama High School! My goal is to sing and stand on top of the world!Tsukasa
The world! That's an excellent goal!
Tsukasa: The world! That's an excellent goal!An
My partner, teammates and I are gonna accomplish that by pushing each other to keep getting better!
An: My partner, teammates and I are gonna accomplish that by pushing each other to keep getting better!An
That's what it means for me to sing!
An: That's what it means for me to sing!Airi
Hehe! That goal suits you so well, An!
Airi: Hehe! That goal suits you so well, An!Airi
As for me, my goal is to become a super idol who can spread hope to tons of people!
Airi: As for me, my goal is to become a super idol who can spread hope to tons of people!Airi
I plan on doing so by pushing myself to become a better dancer and conversationalist!
Airi: I plan on doing so by pushing myself to become a better dancer and conversationalist!Airi
And singing obviously means a lot to me, since it's my best tool for spreading hope to everyone!
Airi: And singing obviously means a lot to me, since it's my best tool for spreading hope to everyone!Rui
Hehe...
Rui: Hehe...Rui
You've certainly made your honesty and determination clear.
Rui: You've certainly made your honesty and determination clear.Emu
Look how much Airi's sparkling!
Emu: Look how much Airi's sparkling!Nene
(They all come from different genres, but they're all passionate about what they do.)
Nene: (They all come from different genres, but they're all passionate about what they do.)Nene
(They should help make this show a success.)
Nene: (They should help make this show a success.)Rui
Okay, next... Would you mind introducing yourself?
Rui: Okay, next... Would you mind introducing yourself?Cast Member
Yes, I'm...!
Cast Member: Yes, I'm...!
Rui
Okay, I believe that's everyone.
Rui: Okay, I believe that's everyone.Rui
So, Nene, would you mind finishing us off? What does it mean for you to sing?
Rui: So, Nene, would you mind finishing us off? What does it mean for you to sing?Nene
Wait, me?
Nene: Wait, me?Rui
Yes. You're a part of this cast, aren't you?
Rui: Yes. You're a part of this cast, aren't you?Nene
Yeah, but... My plan was just to fill whatever role was left over. Do I really need to?
Nene: Yeah, but... My plan was just to fill whatever role was left over. Do I really need to?An
Are you sure? Since we're here, I kinda want to hear what your feelings are regarding singing, Kusanagi!
An: Are you sure? Since we're here, I kinda want to hear what your feelings are regarding singing, Kusanagi!Airi
Me too. Also, don't say you're just gonna play whatever's left. You should also play the role that suits you the best.
Airi: Me too. Also, don't say you're just gonna play whatever's left. You should also play the role that suits you the best.Rui
Hear that?
Rui: Hear that?Nene
A-Alright, fine...
Nene: A-Alright, fine...Nene
Umm...
Nene: Umm...Nene
My goal is to become a world-class musical actress.
Nene: My goal is to become a world-class musical actress.Nene
And I want to make as many people as I can smile through my singing.
Nene: And I want to make as many people as I can smile through my singing.Cast Member
A world-class musical actress? That's so cool...!
Cast Member: A world-class musical actress? That's so cool...!Cast Member
Does that mean you wanna sing on Broadway?
Cast Member: Does that mean you wanna sing on Broadway?Nene
Oh... I know it's a really lofty goal, considering where I currently am as a singer...!
Nene: Oh... I know it's a really lofty goal, considering where I currently am as a singer...!An
Wait, really?
An: Wait, really?Nene
Huh...?
Nene: Huh...?An
I don't think that's lofty at all, Kusanagi. I mean, you're such an amazing singer!
An: I don't think that's lofty at all, Kusanagi. I mean, you're such an amazing singer!Ichika
Yeah.
Ichika: Yeah.Ichika
I think your dream is wonderful, and it suits you really well.
Ichika: I think your dream is wonderful, and it suits you really well.Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
Thanks...
Nene: Thanks...Nene
I know it's a big dream, but my goal is to make it come true no matter what.
Nene: I know it's a big dream, but my goal is to make it come true no matter what.Rui
Now, let's start deciding roles based on what you've all shared.
Rui: Now, let's start deciding roles based on what you've all shared.Rui
Starting with the show's most vital role. I'd like to begin by choosing who is going to play our protagonist...
Rui: Starting with the show's most vital role. I'd like to begin by choosing who is going to play our protagonist...An
Oh, I nominate Kusanagi to play her!
An: Oh, I nominate Kusanagi to play her!Nene
What...?!
Nene: What...?!An
You're the perfect pick, based on what you just told us!
An: You're the perfect pick, based on what you just told us!Airi
Yeah, you and she do seem to sync up pretty well, in terms of having the courage to chase after such big dreams.
Airi: Yeah, you and she do seem to sync up pretty well, in terms of having the courage to chase after such big dreams.Cast Member
I agree with them! Plus, it'll be nice having a veteran leading the way, you know?
Cast Member: I agree with them! Plus, it'll be nice having a veteran leading the way, you know?Cast Member
I also vote for you!
Cast Member: I also vote for you!Nene
U-Uhh...
Nene: U-Uhh...Rui
Right. Based on what you said, Nene, I also believe you should play her.
Rui: Right. Based on what you said, Nene, I also believe you should play her.Rui
However, you're also busy as a member of the planning committee, so juggling both roles won't be easy.
Rui: However, you're also busy as a member of the planning committee, so juggling both roles won't be easy.Rui
Which is why I'm going to leave it up to you. Keep in mind that we have a few other suitable candidates.
Rui: Which is why I'm going to leave it up to you. Keep in mind that we have a few other suitable candidates.Nene
...
Nene: ...Nene
(Yeah, juggling both duties isn't going to be easy. Both are big responsibilities...)
Nene: (Yeah, juggling both duties isn't going to be easy. Both are big responsibilities...)Nene
(But...)
Nene: (But...)Nene
I'll do it.
Nene: I'll do it.An
Really?!
An: Really?!Nene
Yeah. You all have faith in me, and I want to answer that trust.
Nene: Yeah. You all have faith in me, and I want to answer that trust.Nene
(And it's true, I did feel some kinship with her, with the way my friends gave me the push I needed to start really going after my dream...)
Nene: (And it's true, I did feel some kinship with her, with the way my friends gave me the push I needed to start really going after my dream...)Nene
I promise to do my absolute best, with all of you beside me.
Nene: I promise to do my absolute best, with all of you beside me.Rui
Okay, Nene will be playing our protagonist.
Rui: Okay, Nene will be playing our protagonist.Rui
Now, let's decide the other roles as well. Starting with the first musician our heroine meets...
Rui: Now, let's decide the other roles as well. Starting with the first musician our heroine meets...
A few hours later Tsukasa
Considering that this is the first time on stage for many of you, you're projecting your voices incredibly well! I'd like for you all to bring the same energy next time!
Tsukasa: Considering that this is the first time on stage for many of you, you're projecting your voices incredibly well! I'd like for you all to bring the same energy next time!Cast Member
Okay!
Cast Member: Okay!Nene
Alright, we're just about out of time. That concludes today's practice. Thank you all for coming.
Nene: Alright, we're just about out of time. That concludes today's practice. Thank you all for coming.Everyone
Thank you!
Everyone: Thank you!An
I'm exhausted! Wow, acting's so hard...
An: I'm exhausted! Wow, acting's so hard...Airi
Really? I thought you did a great job of playing your character, An.
Airi: Really? I thought you did a great job of playing your character, An.Ichika
She is the musician who gets Lulu to feel passionate about music, after all.
Ichika: She is the musician who gets Lulu to feel passionate about music, after all.An
You two were also perfect, Airi, Ichika! I loved how you played the musician who inspires courage in her, and the musician who shows her how fun music is!
An: You two were also perfect, Airi, Ichika! I loved how you played the musician who inspires courage in her, and the musician who shows her how fun music is!Airi
Hehe. Who would've guessed that we'd all be playing musicians? It's a big responsibility, but let's all do our best!
Airi: Hehe. Who would've guessed that we'd all be playing musicians? It's a big responsibility, but let's all do our best!Airi
As actors and friends, we're going to give you all the support we can, Kusanagi!
Airi: As actors and friends, we're going to give you all the support we can, Kusanagi!Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
Thank you. I really appreciate it!
Nene: Thank you. I really appreciate it!
Feelings Into Songs
Characters
Transcript
Rehearsal Studio Planning Committee Member
So, we'll need you all to write these eight songs for this show.
Planning Committee Member: So, we'll need you all to write these eight songs for this show.Saki
Wow, they cover all these different genres!
Saki: Wow, they cover all these different genres!Planning Committee Member
Yes, one for each musician that's going to appear in this show.
Planning Committee Member: Yes, one for each musician that's going to appear in this show.Toya
I see... The songs should feel drastically different from one another, because each musician has their own distinct style.
Toya: I see... The songs should feel drastically different from one another, because each musician has their own distinct style.Nene
Yes.
Nene: Yes.Nene
That's why I'd like you to come up with something with a rock feel for Hoshino, pop for Momoi and street for Shiraishi.
Nene: That's why I'd like you to come up with something with a rock feel for Hoshino, pop for Momoi and street for Shiraishi.Ichika
Writing songs for all these different genres won't be easy, but it should also be very rewarding.
Ichika: Writing songs for all these different genres won't be easy, but it should also be very rewarding.Ichika
Let's do our best to write songs that everyone will enjoy.
Ichika: Let's do our best to write songs that everyone will enjoy.Saki
Yeah!
Saki: Yeah!Nene
Still, Hoshino, are you sure about this? You're already playing a character, and you want to work on writing songs too...?
Nene: Still, Hoshino, are you sure about this? You're already playing a character, and you want to work on writing songs too...?Ichika
Yes. Given the song count, I feel like Saki and them are going to need help. Also, if possible, I'd like to write the song I'm going to sing.
Ichika: Yes. Given the song count, I feel like Saki and them are going to need help. Also, if possible, I'd like to write the song I'm going to sing.Nene
I see... Then, thank you again.
Nene: I see... Then, thank you again.Planning Committee Member
I'm the leader of the songwriting team, so let me know if you ever need any help.
Planning Committee Member: I'm the leader of the songwriting team, so let me know if you ever need any help.Ichika
Thank you, I will.
Ichika: Thank you, I will.Toya
Then, let's start deciding which songs we're each going to write.
Toya: Then, let's start deciding which songs we're each going to write.Saki
Oh, can I go first?! I really wanna write the song for Airi's character!
Saki: Oh, can I go first?! I really wanna write the song for Airi's character!Saki
This melody popped into my head while listening to you guys talk! What do you think?!
Saki: This melody popped into my head while listening to you guys talk! What do you think?!Toya
That's very like you, Saki.
Toya: That's very like you, Saki.Toya
Then, since she needs a street song, I'll write the one for Shiraishi.
Toya: Then, since she needs a street song, I'll write the one for Shiraishi.
A few hours later
*Synth Playing*
*Guitar Strum*
*Tap*
*Click*
Nene
(Everyone goes about writing songs so differently...)
Nene: (Everyone goes about writing songs so differently...)Nene
(Hoshino and Tenma prefer to use their instruments, while Aoyagi likes to work on his computer.)
Nene: (Hoshino and Tenma prefer to use their instruments, while Aoyagi likes to work on his computer.)Nene
(Some of them start from the chords, some from the melody... Everyone's style is different. I'm having fun just watching them...)
Nene: (Some of them start from the chords, some from the melody... Everyone's style is different. I'm having fun just watching them...)Toya
Excuse me.
Toya: Excuse me.Toya
I've finished writing a part of the chorus. Would you mind giving it a quick listen?
Toya: I've finished writing a part of the chorus. Would you mind giving it a quick listen?Planning Committee Member
Wait, already?
Planning Committee Member: Wait, already?Toya
Yes, but it's still very rough. I need someone to tell me if it goes with the character's concept.
Toya: Yes, but it's still very rough. I need someone to tell me if it goes with the character's concept.Nene
Okay, I'll give it a listen.
Nene: Okay, I'll give it a listen.Saki
Oh, I wanna listen to it too! Lemme hear what kind of song you came up with, Toya!
Saki: Oh, I wanna listen to it too! Lemme hear what kind of song you came up with, Toya!Ichika
Would it be alright if I also listened to it?
Ichika: Would it be alright if I also listened to it?Toya
Of course. I'd appreciate it if you all gave me your honest opinion. Anyway, I'll play it now...
Toya: Of course. I'd appreciate it if you all gave me your honest opinion. Anyway, I'll play it now...
*Tap*
Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Saki
Wh-Whoa...!
Saki: Wh-Whoa...!Ichika
Yeah... You can feel how reserved the protagonist is, and how dreary it is being stuck in her mansion all day. This is incredible...!
Ichika: Yeah... You can feel how reserved the protagonist is, and how dreary it is being stuck in her mansion all day. This is incredible...!Toya
I see. I'm glad to hear that.
Toya: I see. I'm glad to hear that.Nene
I also thought it was really good. I can already see the protagonist singing this song.
Nene: I also thought it was really good. I can already see the protagonist singing this song.Nene
However...
Nene: However...Nene
I don't know how to describe it... But something doesn't feel quite right...
Nene: I don't know how to describe it... But something doesn't feel quite right...Toya
Something doesn't feel right?
Toya: Something doesn't feel right?Nene
Like something is missing...
Nene: Like something is missing...Toya
Which means my song is failing to capture some key aspect of your character.
Toya: Which means my song is failing to capture some key aspect of your character.Toya
Kusanagi, would you mind telling me more about Lulu, the protagonist?
Toya: Kusanagi, would you mind telling me more about Lulu, the protagonist?Nene
Huh?
Nene: Huh?Toya
I may be able to figure out what's missing if I know what she's going to feel when she sings this song.
Toya: I may be able to figure out what's missing if I know what she's going to feel when she sings this song.Nene
O-Okay. Umm...
Nene: O-Okay. Umm...Nene
Like Hoshino said just now, Lulu's a very reserved and shy girl, especially due to the fact that she's been stuck in her mansion for so long.
Nene: Like Hoshino said just now, Lulu's a very reserved and shy girl, especially due to the fact that she's been stuck in her mansion for so long.Nene
Because of that, she's developed a fascination for the world outside her window. Unfortunately, she's always been too scared to go out.
Nene: Because of that, she's developed a fascination for the world outside her window. Unfortunately, she's always been too scared to go out.Nene
Despite being constantly bored, she spends each day basically doing the same thing.
Nene: Despite being constantly bored, she spends each day basically doing the same thing.Toya
A fascination for the world outside...
Toya: A fascination for the world outside...Toya
Then, what if I made it sound more like this?
Toya: Then, what if I made it sound more like this?
*Tap*
Saki
Oh, it's got a totally different feel to it now!
Saki: Oh, it's got a totally different feel to it now!Nene
Yeah...! That's incredible. This suits her a lot more.
Nene: Yeah...! That's incredible. This suits her a lot more.Toya
Ah, that's good to hear.
Toya: Ah, that's good to hear.Toya
Her fascination for the outside world appears to be what was missing.
Toya: Her fascination for the outside world appears to be what was missing.Toya
I tried including more of her curiosity, anticipation and desire to experience new things.
Toya: I tried including more of her curiosity, anticipation and desire to experience new things.Nene
I see...
Nene: I see...Saki
That's amazing, Toya! It only took you a second to figure out how Lulu feels and add it to the song!
Saki: That's amazing, Toya! It only took you a second to figure out how Lulu feels and add it to the song!Ichika
Yeah...! The part you just added is such a beautiful expression of her desire to experience new things... It's crystal clear.
Ichika: Yeah...! The part you just added is such a beautiful expression of her desire to experience new things... It's crystal clear.Toya
Thank you very much. Then, I'll try expanding on what I have now.
Toya: Thank you very much. Then, I'll try expanding on what I have now.Planning Committee Member
Okay, thank you!
Planning Committee Member: Okay, thank you!Saki
Alright! We can't let Toya hog all the glory! Let's write songs that send shivers down Nene's spine!
Saki: Alright! We can't let Toya hog all the glory! Let's write songs that send shivers down Nene's spine!Ichika
Right. Would you mind telling us a little more about the characters we're working on, Kusanagi?
Ichika: Right. Would you mind telling us a little more about the characters we're working on, Kusanagi?Nene
Sure! Let's see... Momoi's character is...
Nene: Sure! Let's see... Momoi's character is...
Len
Wow...! This song's awesome!
Len: Wow...! This song's awesome!Toya
You think so?
Toya: You think so?
KAITO
I agree! I think it's particularly cool how the leadup to the chorus builds up and become more rhythmical!
KAITO: I agree! I think it's particularly cool how the leadup to the chorus builds up and become more rhythmical!
MEIKO
It's such a wonderful expression of the protagonist's desire for things to change.
MEIKO: It's such a wonderful expression of the protagonist's desire for things to change.
Kohane
Hehe. I'm really looking forward to hearing An and Kusanagi singing your songs, Aoyagi!
Kohane: Hehe. I'm really looking forward to hearing An and Kusanagi singing your songs, Aoyagi!Akito
She's off practicing on her own like she usually does, so I'm sure she'll do a good job.
Akito: She's off practicing on her own like she usually does, so I'm sure she'll do a good job.Toya
Yes, I heard. I promise to put everything I have into this song.
Toya: Yes, I heard. I promise to put everything I have into this song.
Kanade
Yes, it's good. This song is a nice expression of who you are, Hoshino.
Kanade: Yes, it's good. This song is a nice expression of who you are, Hoshino.Kanade
I think you also did a good job of capturing how the character you told me about feels.
Kanade: I think you also did a good job of capturing how the character you told me about feels.Ichika
Really...?! Thank goodness!
Ichika: Really...?! Thank goodness!Ichika
Still, I don't think either of us expected to run into both of you here.
Ichika: Still, I don't think either of us expected to run into both of you here.Saki
I know, right?! What are the odds?!
Saki: I know, right?! What are the odds?!
Mafuyu
Hehe. We actually come to this diner fairly often.
Mafuyu: Hehe. We actually come to this diner fairly often.Ichika
I had no idea. Also, we're sorry for bothering you both when you're trying to relax...
Ichika: I had no idea. Also, we're sorry for bothering you both when you're trying to relax...Kanade
No, that's okay. We like listening to songs that others have made, and I'm really glad we could help.
Kanade: No, that's okay. We like listening to songs that others have made, and I'm really glad we could help.Ichika
Oh, then... If you don't mind me asking...
Ichika: Oh, then... If you don't mind me asking...Ichika
How would you two go about making improvements to this song?
Ichika: How would you two go about making improvements to this song?Kanade
Hmm... Well... I feel that it's good as it is...
Kanade: Hmm... Well... I feel that it's good as it is...Kanade
But I suppose you could make it so the melody stands out a little more.
Kanade: But I suppose you could make it so the melody stands out a little more.Mafuyu
Right. It's a musical, so it's important to make the lyrics clearly audible.
Mafuyu: Right. It's a musical, so it's important to make the lyrics clearly audible.Ichika
I see... Then, I'll see what I can do starting with the pre-chorus or thereabouts...
Ichika: I see... Then, I'll see what I can do starting with the pre-chorus or thereabouts...Saki
Oh...! Could you two also comment on my song?!
Saki: Oh...! Could you two also comment on my song?!Mafuyu
Hehe. Sure.
Mafuyu: Hehe. Sure.
Ideas Given Form
Characters
Transcript
Rehearsal Studio Shiho
Stop.
Shiho: Stop.Shiho
You, on the drums... Nakanishi. You rushed ahead a bit just now. You need to stay in tempo.
Shiho: You, on the drums... Nakanishi. You rushed ahead a bit just now. You need to stay in tempo.Nakanishi
I'm sorry!
Nakanishi: I'm sorry!Shiho
On the other hand, Sugawara on the sax. You're falling behind a little.
Shiho: On the other hand, Sugawara on the sax. You're falling behind a little.Sugawara
Understood.
Sugawara: Understood.Shiho
Alright, let's try that again from the top.
Shiho: Alright, let's try that again from the top.Band Member
Okay!
Band Member: Okay!
Miku
<Looks like Shiho's hard at work.>
Miku: <Looks like Shiho's hard at work.>
Luka
<Yes. She's playing with a slightly different type of band compared to normal, one which includes saxophones and trumpets...>
Luka: <Yes. She's playing with a slightly different type of band compared to normal, one which includes saxophones and trumpets...>Luka
<But she's doing an incredible job, like I thought she would.>
Luka: <But she's doing an incredible job, like I thought she would.>
Shiho
(Okay, the rhythm section is playing more in sync now. And the wind instruments are sounding good.)
Shiho: (Okay, the rhythm section is playing more in sync now. And the wind instruments are sounding good.)Shiho
(But...)
Shiho: (But...)Shiho
Stop.
Shiho: Stop.Nakanishi
Oh, I'm sorry... Did I rush ahead again?
Nakanishi: Oh, I'm sorry... Did I rush ahead again?Shiho
No, you stayed in rhythm just fine.
Shiho: No, you stayed in rhythm just fine.Shiho
But we're still sorta all over the place.
Shiho: But we're still sorta all over the place.Band Member
Wait, really?
Band Member: Wait, really?Shiho
Yes, I think it has to do with how we each let notes ring and stuff.
Shiho: Yes, I think it has to do with how we each let notes ring and stuff.Shiho
We all have our own styles, so it'd be nice to pick a lead and stick with them in terms of accentuating, extending or cutting our notes.
Shiho: We all have our own styles, so it'd be nice to pick a lead and stick with them in terms of accentuating, extending or cutting our notes.Shiho
(A song's feel can change a lot depending on how the notes are handled. But for this one, who can we have...?)
Shiho: (A song's feel can change a lot depending on how the notes are handled. But for this one, who can we have...?)
*Door Opening*
Planning Committee Member
Pardon me. I'm here to see how you're all doing.
Planning Committee Member: Pardon me. I'm here to see how you're all doing.Nene
I decided to tag along...
Nene: I decided to tag along...Shiho
Oh... Hi, Kusanagi.
Shiho: Oh... Hi, Kusanagi.Nene
Hi. Umm... Is the band coming along, Hinomori?
Nene: Hi. Umm... Is the band coming along, Hinomori?Shiho
Yeah, we're doing better than I expected. But I'm a little lost on how we should play this song.
Shiho: Yeah, we're doing better than I expected. But I'm a little lost on how we should play this song.Shiho
The one where the protagonist sneaks out to go see the town... Can you tell us what sorts of emotions we should be trying to express here?
Shiho: The one where the protagonist sneaks out to go see the town... Can you tell us what sorts of emotions we should be trying to express here?Nene
What sorts of emotions...?
Nene: What sorts of emotions...?Nene
This is when she discovers just how much she loves music after meeting the musicians, so it'd be great if you could express how happy and excited she is.
Nene: This is when she discovers just how much she loves music after meeting the musicians, so it'd be great if you could express how happy and excited she is.Shiho
Happy and excited...
Shiho: Happy and excited...Shiho
Then, we should try to add a bit of a spring. Follow Sugawara's lead, shorter sounds with a bit of emphasis.
Shiho: Then, we should try to add a bit of a spring. Follow Sugawara's lead, shorter sounds with a bit of emphasis.Band Member
Okay!
Band Member: Okay!Shiho
We'll try playing the prelude. One, two, three...
Shiho: We'll try playing the prelude. One, two, three...Nene
Wow...!
Nene: Wow...!Nene
(Their sound has a nice spring to it... I can tell how excited Lulu is right now!)
Nene: (Their sound has a nice spring to it... I can tell how excited Lulu is right now!)Shiho
Okay, that sounds much better.
Shiho: Okay, that sounds much better.Shiho
But we still have room for improvement...
Shiho: But we still have room for improvement...Shiho
You guys on the trumpets sound a little choppy compared to everyone else. Conversely, guitars, you've got natural sustain, so you need to let go of the strings earlier—
Shiho: You guys on the trumpets sound a little choppy compared to everyone else. Conversely, guitars, you've got natural sustain, so you need to let go of the strings earlier—Band Member
Y-Yeah, you may be right, but do we really have to be that picky about this?
Band Member: Y-Yeah, you may be right, but do we really have to be that picky about this?Shiho
Oh...
Shiho: Oh...Shiho
Sorry, I just don't want to cut any corners.
Shiho: Sorry, I just don't want to cut any corners.Shiho
Our songwriters put a huge amount of effort into these songs, so I want to give them the respect they deserve.
Shiho: Our songwriters put a huge amount of effort into these songs, so I want to give them the respect they deserve.Shiho
After all, we only get one chance to play them together like this. If there's anything at all we can do, I want to do it. No regrets.
Shiho: After all, we only get one chance to play them together like this. If there's anything at all we can do, I want to do it. No regrets.Shiho
I hope you can understand where I'm coming from here.
Shiho: I hope you can understand where I'm coming from here.Band Member
Hinomori...
Band Member: Hinomori...Band Member
You're right... These kinds of opportunities don't come around often, so we should give it our best shot.
Band Member: You're right... These kinds of opportunities don't come around often, so we should give it our best shot.Shiho
Thanks, you guys.
Shiho: Thanks, you guys.
Miku
<I'm looking forward to their performance during the show.>
Miku: <I'm looking forward to their performance during the show.>Luka
<Me too. I'm sure they're going to sound incredible.>
Luka: <Me too. I'm sure they're going to sound incredible.>
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Gym Ena
Let's see... We've got our paints, brushes, water and palettes... Yeah, that should be everything.
Ena: Let's see... We've got our paints, brushes, water and palettes... Yeah, that should be everything.Ena
So, let's get started, shall we? I need you all to paint following these lines.
Ena: So, let's get started, shall we? I need you all to paint following these lines.Set Designer
Okay!
Set Designer: Okay!Emu & Honami
Okay☆ Okay!
Emu & Honami: Okay☆ Okay!
*Hologram Appearing*
Rin
<Oh, there's Ena...>
Rin: <Oh, there's Ena...>
Len
<Wow... She told us that they'd be painting on some big wooden boards, but those are gigantic.>
Len: <Wow... She told us that they'd be painting on some big wooden boards, but those are gigantic.>Rin
<And they're about to turn them into a town.>
Rin: <And they're about to turn them into a town.>Len
<That's so cool...>
Len: <That's so cool...>Emu
I'm gonna make this street yellow! Brushy-brush-brush♪
Emu: I'm gonna make this street yellow! Brushy-brush-brush♪Ena
(Hehe. Emu's being bold as always.)
Ena: (Hehe. Emu's being bold as always.)Ena
(How's Honami doing...?)
Ena: (How's Honami doing...?)Honami
...
Honami: ...Honami
Brush carefully. Stay within the lines...
Honami: Brush carefully. Stay within the lines...Ena
(Yeah, I had a feeling she'd be nervous...)
Ena: (Yeah, I had a feeling she'd be nervous...)
*Footsteps*
Ena
Honami.
Ena: Honami.Honami
Eep! Oh, Ena, it's you...
Honami: Eep! Oh, Ena, it's you...Ena
It's okay. Try to relax. If you make a mistake, we can always fix it.
Ena: It's okay. Try to relax. If you make a mistake, we can always fix it.Honami
R-Right... Thank you very much.
Honami: R-Right... Thank you very much.Honami
But I don't want to ruin your wonderful drawings...
Honami: But I don't want to ruin your wonderful drawings...Honami
I want to get it right the first time.
Honami: I want to get it right the first time.Ena
Honami...
Ena: Honami...Ena
(That makes me really happy, but...)
Ena: (That makes me really happy, but...)
*Footsteps*
Nene
Hello, Shinonome. Hi, Emu, Mochizuki.
Nene: Hello, Shinonome. Hi, Emu, Mochizuki.Emu
Oh! Hi, Nene!
Emu: Oh! Hi, Nene!Ena
Hey, can we help you?
Ena: Hey, can we help you?Nene
Umm... I decided to go around to see if anyone needed help. I have some time on my hands right now.
Nene: Umm... I decided to go around to see if anyone needed help. I have some time on my hands right now.Nene
Wow... This town is gorgeous... Did you draw all these, Shinonome?
Nene: Wow... This town is gorgeous... Did you draw all these, Shinonome?Ena
*Nod* I'm glad you like what you're seeing.
Ena: *Nod* I'm glad you like what you're seeing.Nene
Yes, this is incredible. It's exactly what I envisioned.
Nene: Yes, this is incredible. It's exactly what I envisioned.Nene
You've done a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of a town where musicians are able to sing and play whatever songs they like. I can feel freedom and excitement in the air.
Nene: You've done a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of a town where musicians are able to sing and play whatever songs they like. I can feel freedom and excitement in the air.Ena
Freedome and excitement...
Ena: Freedome and excitement...Ena
If that's what you have in mind, then we may want to take a different approach.
Ena: If that's what you have in mind, then we may want to take a different approach.Honami
Huh?
Honami: Huh?Ena
Instead of a blue sky, we might want to make it more colorful. Something like this...
Ena: Instead of a blue sky, we might want to make it more colorful. Something like this...
*Brush Stroke*
Ena
We could have musical notes and five-line staves floating in the air like this. What do you think?
Ena: We could have musical notes and five-line staves floating in the air like this. What do you think?Emu
Wow...1
Emu: Wow...1Nene
I really like it...! This makes the town look even more fun.
Nene: I really like it...! This makes the town look even more fun.Emu
Oh, I'm gonna draw some too! Here's an eighth note with a big smiley face♪
Emu: Oh, I'm gonna draw some too! Here's an eighth note with a big smiley face♪
*Brush Stroke*
Honami
Hehe. These notes are all smiling. That's so cute.
Honami: Hehe. These notes are all smiling. That's so cute.Ena
Hey, Honami... Why don't you try drawing some?
Ena: Hey, Honami... Why don't you try drawing some?Honami
What? Me?
Honami: What? Me?Ena
Yeah. We're trying to add an air of freedom, and I think your drawings will do a great job of that.
Ena: Yeah. We're trying to add an air of freedom, and I think your drawings will do a great job of that.Ena
Also...
Ena: Also...Ena
We don't get to draw together like this very often, so I'd like to have as much fun as we can.
Ena: We don't get to draw together like this very often, so I'd like to have as much fun as we can.Emu
Yeah, me too! I wanna draw lots and lots with you, Honami☆
Emu: Yeah, me too! I wanna draw lots and lots with you, Honami☆Honami
Okay...! I don't know how my drawings are going to turn out, but I'll try my best.
Honami: Okay...! I don't know how my drawings are going to turn out, but I'll try my best.Honami
Then... I'll try drawing a treble clef here. Umm...
Honami: Then... I'll try drawing a treble clef here. Umm...
*Brush Stroke*
Emu
Wow...! It looks like a really excited puppy!
Emu: Wow...! It looks like a really excited puppy!Ena
Alright, in that case... I'll throw in some effect lines here and...
Ena: Alright, in that case... I'll throw in some effect lines here and...
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*Door Sliding*
Tachibana
Hinomori, Akiyama, I've finished putting in the basting stiches for the protagonist's dress. Can you two tell me what you think?
Tachibana: Hinomori, Akiyama, I've finished putting in the basting stiches for the protagonist's dress. Can you two tell me what you think?Mizuki
Oh, show us!
Mizuki: Oh, show us!
*Rustle*
Mizuki
Wow! These frills are so adorable! And this lace adds a nice accent! I really like it!
Mizuki: Wow! These frills are so adorable! And this lace adds a nice accent! I really like it!Shizuku
Yes, I also think it looks wonderful. The subdued color gives it an air of sophistication. Kusanagi's going to look so good in it.
Shizuku: Yes, I also think it looks wonderful. The subdued color gives it an air of sophistication. Kusanagi's going to look so good in it.Tachibana
You think so? Thank goodness! I went for a classy design because I knew the director would look awesome in it!
Tachibana: You think so? Thank goodness! I went for a classy design because I knew the director would look awesome in it!Shizuku
Director...?
Shizuku: Director...?Mizuki
Oh, I totally forgot! Class A made that film with Kusanagi as the director, right?
Mizuki: Oh, I totally forgot! Class A made that film with Kusanagi as the director, right?Tachibana
Yeah! I was also a costume designer for that, but I didn't get to make anything for her that time. So, I'm really glad that I do for this show.
Tachibana: Yeah! I was also a costume designer for that, but I didn't get to make anything for her that time. So, I'm really glad that I do for this show.Shizuku
Hehe. Then, that means I also need to put as much effort as I can into Kusanagi's costume.
Shizuku: Hehe. Then, that means I also need to put as much effort as I can into Kusanagi's costume.Shizuku
So, Tachibana, I was thinking about embroidering her hair ribbon. Can we talk a little later about what sort of design would be best?
Shizuku: So, Tachibana, I was thinking about embroidering her hair ribbon. Can we talk a little later about what sort of design would be best?
*Door Sliding*
Nene
Pardon me.
Nene: Pardon me.Tachibana
Oh, Kusanagi! The costumes are coming along really nicely!
Tachibana: Oh, Kusanagi! The costumes are coming along really nicely!Nene
They are? That's good to hear.
Nene: They are? That's good to hear.Mizuki
Hey, Kusanagi! Welcome!
Mizuki: Hey, Kusanagi! Welcome!Nene
Oh, Akiyama...
Nene: Oh, Akiyama...Tachibana
Nice timing! We just finished putting in the basting stitches for your dress, so can you come try it on for us?
Tachibana: Nice timing! We just finished putting in the basting stitches for your dress, so can you come try it on for us?Nene
Huh? N-Now?
Nene: Huh? N-Now?Tachibana
Yes, we need to see if it fits properly. Also, I really wanna see you in it!
Tachibana: Yes, we need to see if it fits properly. Also, I really wanna see you in it!Shizuku
Me too. Actually seeing you in it will help me come up with the right embroidery designs.
Shizuku: Me too. Actually seeing you in it will help me come up with the right embroidery designs.Tachibana
So, without further ado... Let's head to the next classroom over♪
Tachibana: So, without further ado... Let's head to the next classroom over♪Nene
Huh? W-Wait, don't pull...!
Nene: Huh? W-Wait, don't pull...!Mizuki
Haha. Have fun!
Mizuki: Haha. Have fun!
*Door Sliding*
Kamiyama High Student
Oh, I'm also done with this suit, so I'd like to see someone try it on.
Kamiyama High Student: Oh, I'm also done with this suit, so I'd like to see someone try it on.Kamiyama High Student
In terms of the actor's height and build... Akiyama, can you lend me a hand?
Kamiyama High Student: In terms of the actor's height and build... Akiyama, can you lend me a hand?Mizuki
Huh? Yeah, sure...
Mizuki: Huh? Yeah, sure...Kamiyama High Student
No, wait... You don't like wearing these kinds of clothes, right?
Kamiyama High Student: No, wait... You don't like wearing these kinds of clothes, right?Mizuki
(Oh...)
Mizuki: (Oh...)Mizuki
No, that's totally fine! I just really like cute clothes is all. I don't have a problem with cool clothes. Thanks though!
Mizuki: No, that's totally fine! I just really like cute clothes is all. I don't have a problem with cool clothes. Thanks though!Kamiyama High Student
Okay, that's good to hear!
Kamiyama High Student: Okay, that's good to hear!Mizuki
Let's do our best to make this suit just as glamorous as the protagonist's dress!
Mizuki: Let's do our best to make this suit just as glamorous as the protagonist's dress!Kamiyama High Student
Yeah!
Kamiyama High Student: Yeah!
The Will to Succeed
Characters
Transcript
Rehearsal Studio Airi
"Hehehe. Hello there, young lady! Aren't you just the cutest?"
Airi: "Hehehe. Hello there, young lady! Aren't you just the cutest?"Airi
"I'm a musician who loves to dance and sing! Would you like to hear me sing something?"
Airi: "I'm a musician who loves to dance and sing! Would you like to hear me sing something?"Nene
"U-Umm..."
Nene: "U-Umm..."An
"You should also listen to me! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"
An: "You should also listen to me! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"Nene
"Th-Then, just for a little bit..."
Nene: "Th-Then, just for a little bit..."Airi
"♪————————"
Airi: "♪————————"An
"♪————~~~~~!"
An: "♪————~~~~~!"Nene
"Wow... That's amazing...!"
Nene: "Wow... That's amazing...!"Nene
"You two are completely different in terms of styles, but both your performances were so powerful. I was really moved!"
Nene: "You two are completely different in terms of styles, but both your performances were so powerful. I was really moved!"Nene
"I didn't realize music could be so free and fun...!"
Nene: "I didn't realize music could be so free and fun...!"Ichika
"Then, why don't we sing together?"
Ichika: "Then, why don't we sing together?"Ichika
"I'd like to sing that song I taught you the other day."
Ichika: "I'd like to sing that song I taught you the other day."Nene
"Okay!"
Nene: "Okay!"Nene & Ichika
"♪——————!"
Nene & Ichika: "♪——————!"
Airi
Phew... How'd we do?
Airi: Phew... How'd we do?Nene
Really well! You're all reciting your lines much more naturally now.
Nene: Really well! You're all reciting your lines much more naturally now.An
Yes! That means the four of us practicing together was the right call!
An: Yes! That means the four of us practicing together was the right call!Ichika
Yeah!
Ichika: Yeah!Nene
But...
Nene: But...Ichika
Huh?
Ichika: Huh?Nene
Oh, so... You're all doing an amazing job already.
Nene: Oh, so... You're all doing an amazing job already.Nene
But I feel like you would sound even better if you could really stay in character as you sing.
Nene: But I feel like you would sound even better if you could really stay in character as you sing.Airi
Stay in character as we sing?
Airi: Stay in character as we sing?Nene
Yes. This is a musical, which means a song's lyrics are also your lines.
Nene: Yes. This is a musical, which means a song's lyrics are also your lines.Nene
So, try to sing with that in mind, channeling your characters' emotions into each word.
Nene: So, try to sing with that in mind, channeling your characters' emotions into each word.An
I see...
An: I see...Ichika
Channel our characters' emotions into each word...
Ichika: Channel our characters' emotions into each word...Ichika
Now that you mention it, I never really thought of these lyrics as lines until just now.
Ichika: Now that you mention it, I never really thought of these lyrics as lines until just now.Airi
Me neither. I think we were all focusing really hard on singing well, but in a musical, singing itself is part of acting.
Airi: Me neither. I think we were all focusing really hard on singing well, but in a musical, singing itself is part of acting.Airi
Alright, let's take a quick break. Then we'll do that part again, incorporating the advice Kusanagi just gave us.
Airi: Alright, let's take a quick break. Then we'll do that part again, incorporating the advice Kusanagi just gave us.An
Okay!
An: Okay!
???
Knock knock. Pardon us!
???: Knock knock. Pardon us!Airi
Huh? That sounded like...
Airi: Huh? That sounded like...
*Door Opening*
Minori
Hi, everyone! We brought you all some treats!
Minori: Hi, everyone! We brought you all some treats!Nene
Oh...! Hanasato, Kiritani!
Nene: Oh...! Hanasato, Kiritani!An
And Kohane!
An: And Kohane!Kohane
Hehe. Minori and Haruka said they'd be taking over some refreshments, so I decided to stop in too.
Kohane: Hehe. Minori and Haruka said they'd be taking over some refreshments, so I decided to stop in too.Kohane
I also wanted to take a photo for the show's pamphlet.
Kohane: I also wanted to take a photo for the show's pamphlet.Nene
Oh, that's right... You're helping the production team with their photography work.
Nene: Oh, that's right... You're helping the production team with their photography work.Minori
Anyway, we brought you all some drinks!
Minori: Anyway, we brought you all some drinks!An
Wow, thanks! These are just what we need right now. It got really warm while we were singing!
An: Wow, thanks! These are just what we need right now. It got really warm while we were singing!
Haruka
We also figured that you'd be hungry, so we brought some food to help you recharge.
Haruka: We also figured that you'd be hungry, so we brought some food to help you recharge.An
Wait, really?! Mini rice balls and... Oh, pickles too?!
An: Wait, really?! Mini rice balls and... Oh, pickles too?!Haruka
Yeah, because they're a good source of electrolytes. Here, try some.
Haruka: Yeah, because they're a good source of electrolytes. Here, try some.Ichika
I will. Oh, these pickles are delicious...!
Ichika: I will. Oh, these pickles are delicious...!Nene
You're right... And you can pop these mini rice balls right into your mouth.
Nene: You're right... And you can pop these mini rice balls right into your mouth.Nene
Thank you all for bringing these.
Nene: Thank you all for bringing these.Minori
Oh, that reminds me...! Airi, come with us for a second!
Minori: Oh, that reminds me...! Airi, come with us for a second!Airi
Huh?
Airi: Huh?Haruka
You have a few fans besides us who want to show you their support.
Haruka: You have a few fans besides us who want to show you their support.Airi
Oh, do you mean...?
Airi: Oh, do you mean...?
*Footsteps*
*Hologram Appearing*
Miku
<Hi, Airi! How's practice going? Good?>
Miku: <Hi, Airi! How's practice going? Good?>Airi
Miku, KAITO!
Airi: Miku, KAITO!
KAITO
<Hehe. We heard that you were rehearsing for a musical, so we decided to come cheer you on!>
KAITO: <Hehe. We heard that you were rehearsing for a musical, so we decided to come cheer you on!>Miku
<We know acting's really tough, but it's great how you're trying something new! So, break a leg!>
Miku: <We know acting's really tough, but it's great how you're trying something new! So, break a leg!>Airi
Thanks!
Airi: Thanks!Airi
Unfortunately, you just missed us practicing. We're taking a break right now.
Airi: Unfortunately, you just missed us practicing. We're taking a break right now.Airi
Why don't you guys stick around and watch us practice for a bit?
Airi: Why don't you guys stick around and watch us practice for a bit?KAITO
<Oh, are you sure?>
KAITO: <Oh, are you sure?>Airi
Yeah, of course. If anything, I'd like you guys to point out anything that catches your attention.
Airi: Yeah, of course. If anything, I'd like you guys to point out anything that catches your attention.KAITO
<Okay. Then, we'll watch for a little bit.>
KAITO: <Okay. Then, we'll watch for a little bit.>Miku
<We promise to do our best to help you, Airi!>
Miku: <We promise to do our best to help you, Airi!>
The day before the show Wonderland SEKAI Nene
"♪——————!"
Nene: "♪——————!"Nene
(Okay, I'm doing pretty well...)
Nene: (Okay, I'm doing pretty well...)Nene
(But this is the scene where Lulu channels everyone she's met and all her new emotions into song...)
Nene: (But this is the scene where Lulu channels everyone she's met and all her new emotions into song...)Nene
(I need to dig deeper. I can still sound better...)
Nene: (I need to dig deeper. I can still sound better...)
*Footsteps*
Luka
Hello, Nene♪
Luka: Hello, Nene♪MEIKO
It's so late, but you're still practicing. I really admire your work ethic!
MEIKO: It's so late, but you're still practicing. I really admire your work ethic!Nene
Oh, MEIKO, Luka...
Nene: Oh, MEIKO, Luka...MEIKO
But the show's tomorrow, no? Don't push yourself too hard.
MEIKO: But the show's tomorrow, no? Don't push yourself too hard.Nene
I know... But I want to do everything I can.
Nene: I know... But I want to do everything I can.Nene
Because I absolutely want things to go well tomorrow.
Nene: Because I absolutely want things to go well tomorrow.Luka
Hehe. You sound so motivated.
Luka: Hehe. You sound so motivated.Nene
Yeah, I mean...
Nene: Yeah, I mean...Nene
I think our show's really going to be something special. Everyone's put so much effort into it...
Nene: I think our show's really going to be something special. Everyone's put so much effort into it...Nene
Tsukasa and the others helped me come up with a script and the right effects...
Nene: Tsukasa and the others helped me come up with a script and the right effects...Nene
Aoyagi and his team did an great job of capturing each character's emotions in their respective songs...
Nene: Aoyagi and his team did an great job of capturing each character's emotions in their respective songs...Nene
Hinomori and the band decided to put on the best performance they can by not cutting any corners.
Nene: Hinomori and the band decided to put on the best performance they can by not cutting any corners.Nene
And...
Nene: And...Nene
Shinonome and the others asked me what kind of set I'd envisioned, and blew me away by coming up with something even better.
Nene: Shinonome and the others asked me what kind of set I'd envisioned, and blew me away by coming up with something even better.Nene
What I just said also applies to the other teams. They've all done their absolute best for this show.
Nene: What I just said also applies to the other teams. They've all done their absolute best for this show.MEIKO
They've all helped make this show a reality...
MEIKO: They've all helped make this show a reality...Nene
Yeah. Including the other cast members too, of course.
Nene: Yeah. Including the other cast members too, of course.Nene
It can't have been easy, since a lot of them are doing a musical for the first time, but they practiced and persevered...
Nene: It can't have been easy, since a lot of them are doing a musical for the first time, but they practiced and persevered...Nene
Seeing them work so hard made me want to also do better.
Nene: Seeing them work so hard made me want to also do better.Nene
Before I knew it, I was having fun and cherishing every minute of this experience. I've really loved working with them.
Nene: Before I knew it, I was having fun and cherishing every minute of this experience. I've really loved working with them.Luka
Nene...
Luka: Nene...Nene
That's why I want to give the audience tomorrow the best show possible.
Nene: That's why I want to give the audience tomorrow the best show possible.Nene
I want to do everything I can to make that happen.
Nene: I want to do everything I can to make that happen.MEIKO
You've become so strong.
MEIKO: You've become so strong.Luka
Yes, and so cool.
Luka: Yes, and so cool.Nene
Huh? You think so...?
Nene: Huh? You think so...?Nene
A-Anyway, promise you'll all come see us tomorrow.
Nene: A-Anyway, promise you'll all come see us tomorrow.MEIKO
Yes, of course!
MEIKO: Yes, of course!Luka
We're very much looking forward to seeing it!
Luka: We're very much looking forward to seeing it!
All of Us Together
Characters
Transcript
*Crowd Chattering*
The day of Shibu Fest Backstage Nene
This audience is bigger than I was expecting...
Nene: This audience is bigger than I was expecting...Tsukasa
Yes. This is an official Shibuya event, after all.
Tsukasa: Yes. This is an official Shibuya event, after all.Ichika
This feels so different from one of our usual shows...
Ichika: This feels so different from one of our usual shows...An
Yeah, I know what you mean! The crowd always cheers and stuff during the events we perform in, but things are so quiet here.
An: Yeah, I know what you mean! The crowd always cheers and stuff during the events we perform in, but things are so quiet here.Cast Member
I'm starting to get a little nervous...
Cast Member: I'm starting to get a little nervous...Cast Member
What do I do if I forget my lines...?
Cast Member: What do I do if I forget my lines...?Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Band Member
I'm scared. What if we miss our cue to start playing? We might end up confusing the cast...
Band Member: I'm scared. What if we miss our cue to start playing? We might end up confusing the cast...Cast Member
Deep breaths... Huff...
Cast Member: Deep breaths... Huff...Nene
(Everyone's so tense.)
Nene: (Everyone's so tense.)Nene
(Which makes sense... I mean, a lot of them are doing this for the first time.)
Nene: (Which makes sense... I mean, a lot of them are doing this for the first time.)Nene
(What's the right thing to tell them in this situation?)
Nene: (What's the right thing to tell them in this situation?)Airi
Don't worry!!
Airi: Don't worry!!Cast Member
Huh?
Cast Member: Huh?Airi
Have confidence in the all the hard work you've put in until now. As long as you play the way you practiced, this show's gonna be absolutely awesome!
Airi: Have confidence in the all the hard work you've put in until now. As long as you play the way you practiced, this show's gonna be absolutely awesome!Airi
Your efforts are going to pay off! Believe in yourselves!
Airi: Your efforts are going to pay off! Believe in yourselves!Tsukasa
Yes, Momoi's absolutely right! You've all come such a long way.
Tsukasa: Yes, Momoi's absolutely right! You've all come such a long way.Tsukasa
I know that for a fact, since I've been with you all since day one! You've all become wonderful actors!
Tsukasa: I know that for a fact, since I've been with you all since day one! You've all become wonderful actors!An
Tenma...
An: Tenma...An
In other words, instead of feeling scared or worried, we should be telling ourselves that we're gonna succeed, right?!
An: In other words, instead of feeling scared or worried, we should be telling ourselves that we're gonna succeed, right?!Ichika
I agree with that.
Ichika: I agree with that.Ichika
Let's have confidence in our abilities, and give the audience a show they're going to remember!
Ichika: Let's have confidence in our abilities, and give the audience a show they're going to remember!Emu
Yeah! Let's send them all home smiling☆
Emu: Yeah! Let's send them all home smiling☆Nene
(You guys...)
Nene: (You guys...)Nene
You're all right.
Nene: You're all right.Nene
We aren't going up on that stage alone.
Nene: We aren't going up on that stage alone.Nene
The cast, the band, the songwriters and everyone else...
Nene: The cast, the band, the songwriters and everyone else...Nene
All the people who were involved in making this show happen are by your side.
Nene: All the people who were involved in making this show happen are by your side.Nene
They're your friends and allies. So, don't worry.
Nene: They're your friends and allies. So, don't worry.Cast Member
Kusanagi...
Cast Member: Kusanagi...Band Member
Right...!
Band Member: Right...!Nene
Let's go out there and put on the best show ever!
Nene: Let's go out there and put on the best show ever!Everyone
Yes! Yeah!
Everyone: Yes! Yeah!
Seating Area Announcement
Our special presentation of "A Dream On A Melody", brought to you by the planning committee, will begin momentarily.
Announcement: Our special presentation of "A Dream On A Melody", brought to you by the planning committee, will begin momentarily.Kohane
...! It's starting soon... I-I'm getting nervous...
Kohane: ...! It's starting soon... I-I'm getting nervous...Toya
Me too...
Toya: Me too...Akito
Wait, why are you guys feeling nervous?
Akito: Wait, why are you guys feeling nervous?Mizuki
When do we get to see the backgrounds you and the others made, Ena?
Mizuki: When do we get to see the backgrounds you and the others made, Ena?Ena
During the scene where the protagonist sneaks into town. I'm really proud of what we made, so get ready.
Ena: During the scene where the protagonist sneaks into town. I'm really proud of what we made, so get ready.Kanade
You helped design the costumes, right, Mizuki?
Kanade: You helped design the costumes, right, Mizuki?Mizuki
Yup! I'm also really proud of what we made, so keep your eyes peeled♪
Mizuki: Yup! I'm also really proud of what we made, so keep your eyes peeled♪Minori
Oh, they're dimming the lights!
Minori: Oh, they're dimming the lights!Haruka
Break a leg, you guys.
Haruka: Break a leg, you guys.
*Buzzer*
*Boom*
Young Lady
*Sigh* "I'm so bored..."
Young Lady: *Sigh* "I'm so bored..."Young Lady
"I'm tired of sewing, playing with dolls and reading. It's all so dreary."
Young Lady: "I'm tired of sewing, playing with dolls and reading. It's all so dreary."Young Lady
"They say the outside world is full of dangers. I haven't the courage to go out, but..."
Young Lady: "They say the outside world is full of dangers. I haven't the courage to go out, but..."Young Lady
"But..."
Young Lady: "But..."Young Lady
"♪————..."
Young Lady: "♪————..."Toya
(The protagonist is feeling a mix of both fear and excitement regarding the outside world...)
Toya: (The protagonist is feeling a mix of both fear and excitement regarding the outside world...)Toya
(I see. So that's how she's chosen to express the feelings in this song.)
Toya: (I see. So that's how she's chosen to express the feelings in this song.)Nameless Musician
"♪————"
Nameless Musician: "♪————"Music-loving Girl
"♪————"
Music-loving Girl: "♪————"Music-loving Girl
"Hehehe♪ I really love the way you sing, so I couldn't help but jump in!"
Music-loving Girl: "Hehehe♪ I really love the way you sing, so I couldn't help but jump in!"Nameless Musician
"Hehe. I also love the way you sing."
Nameless Musician: "Hehe. I also love the way you sing."Nameless Musician
"Do you also like this song?"
Nameless Musician: "Do you also like this song?"Young Lady
"Oh... A-Actually... This is my first time hearing it."
Young Lady: "Oh... A-Actually... This is my first time hearing it."Young Lady
"But I do think I enjoyed it... Now that I've heard you perform it."
Young Lady: "But I do think I enjoyed it... Now that I've heard you perform it."Nameless Musician
"Then, why don't I teach it to you? We can sing it together."
Nameless Musician: "Then, why don't I teach it to you? We can sing it together."Young Lady
"...! O-Okay!"
Young Lady: "...! O-Okay!"
Shiho
(Let's go, everyone.)
Shiho: (Let's go, everyone.)Nameless Musician
"Look over here!"
Nameless Musician: "Look over here!"Young Lady
"Wh-What's over there? Wow...!"
Young Lady: "Wh-What's over there? Wow...!"Young Lady
"This is incredible! So many people are singing in the plaza...!"
Young Lady: "This is incredible! So many people are singing in the plaza...!"Ena
(Oh... That background...)
Ena: (Oh... That background...)Kanade
It looks like a fun little town.
Kanade: It looks like a fun little town.Mafuyu
*Nod*
Mafuyu: *Nod*Dancing Musician
"Hehehe. Hello there, young lady! Aren't you just the cutest?"
Dancing Musician: "Hehehe. Hello there, young lady! Aren't you just the cutest?"Dancing Musician
"I'm a musician who loves to dance and sing! Would you like to hear me sing something?"
Dancing Musician: "I'm a musician who loves to dance and sing! Would you like to hear me sing something?"Street Musician
"You should also listen to me! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"
Street Musician: "You should also listen to me! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"Dancing Musician
"♪————————"
Dancing Musician: "♪————————"Street Musician
"♪————~~~~~!"
Street Musician: "♪————~~~~~!"Rui
(Okay, so far so good.)
Rui: (Okay, so far so good.)Rui
(Everyone seems relaxed, their delivery sounds natural...)
Rui: (Everyone seems relaxed, their delivery sounds natural...)Rui
(The band's putting on a wonderful performance, too. They're doing an impeccable job of showing how fun and free this town is, and how the protagonist's feelings are soaring.)
Rui: (The band's putting on a wonderful performance, too. They're doing an impeccable job of showing how fun and free this town is, and how the protagonist's feelings are soaring.)Rui
(But the hard part begins here.)
Rui: (But the hard part begins here.)Rui
(Lulu decides that she also wants to become a musician after becoming friends with them. But the butler soon catches her sneaking out of the mansion.)
Rui: (Lulu decides that she also wants to become a musician after becoming friends with them. But the butler soon catches her sneaking out of the mansion.)Rui
(She feels bad for making everyone worry, and decides to return to her boring old life.)
Rui: (She feels bad for making everyone worry, and decides to return to her boring old life.)Rui
(This is your time to shine, Nene.)
Rui: (This is your time to shine, Nene.)
Young Lady
"I'm so bored... More than ever before..."
Young Lady: "I'm so bored... More than ever before..."Young Lady
"It's as though all the color has faded from the world."
Young Lady: "It's as though all the color has faded from the world."Young Lady
"After all, I know how wonderful music is now. I know how it can bring joy to others...
Young Lady: "After all, I know how wonderful music is now. I know how it can bring joy to others...Young Lady
"But now I'll never..."
Young Lady: "But now I'll never..."???
"Let us see her!"
???: "Let us see her!"Young Lady
"...!"
Young Lady: "...!"Young Lady
"That voice... It came from outside the mansion. Could it be...?"
Young Lady: "That voice... It came from outside the mansion. Could it be...?"
*Footsteps*
Young Lady
"They're all outside the gate!"
Young Lady: "They're all outside the gate!"Tutor
"The young lady will no longer be setting foot outside of this mansion. I ask that you please disperse."
Tutor: "The young lady will no longer be setting foot outside of this mansion. I ask that you please disperse."Dancing Musician
"Is that what she said?"
Dancing Musician: "Is that what she said?"Tutor
"Yes, she does not wish to see any of you ever again."
Tutor: "Yes, she does not wish to see any of you ever again."Street Musician
"Ever again...?"
Street Musician: "Ever again...?"Nameless Musician
"♪————"
Nameless Musician: "♪————"Young Lady
"Huh...?"
Young Lady: "Huh...?"Young Lady
"That song... It's the first one I heard when..."
Young Lady: "That song... It's the first one I heard when..."Young Lady
"Hey, can you hear me?! Let's sing together again!"
Young Lady: "Hey, can you hear me?! Let's sing together again!"Nameless Musician
"♪————"
Nameless Musician: "♪————"Young Lady
"..."
Young Lady: "..."Street Musician
"♪————~~~!"
Street Musician: "♪————~~~!"Street Musician
"Are you really going to let your dream end like this?"
Street Musician: "Are you really going to let your dream end like this?"Street Musician
"I don't think you will!"
Street Musician: "I don't think you will!"Music-loving Girl
"I want to hear you sing more, Lulu!"
Music-loving Girl: "I want to hear you sing more, Lulu!"Young Lady
"But..."
Young Lady: "But..."
Dancing Musician
"It's okay! Be brave!"
Dancing Musician: "It's okay! Be brave!"Dancing Musician
"Yes, pursuing your dream isn't easy! Neither is staying true to your feelings."
Dancing Musician: "Yes, pursuing your dream isn't easy! Neither is staying true to your feelings."Dancing Musician
"But you have all of us on your side!"
Dancing Musician: "But you have all of us on your side!"Dancing Musician
"♪————————!"
Dancing Musician: "♪————————!"Saki
(Wow...!)
Saki: (Wow...!)Saki
(She's channeling all of her feelings into the song I wrote!)
Saki: (She's channeling all of her feelings into the song I wrote!)Saki
(Thank you so much, Airi...!!)
Saki: (Thank you so much, Airi...!!)Young Lady
"All of you..."
Young Lady: "All of you..."Young Lady
"Thank you... For reminding me of the joy I felt when I first heard you all perform. For giving me the courage to move forward."
Young Lady: "Thank you... For reminding me of the joy I felt when I first heard you all perform. For giving me the courage to move forward."Young Lady
"So..."
Young Lady: "So..."Young Lady
"Here's my response!"
Young Lady: "Here's my response!"
*Boom*
Young Lady
"♪————"
Young Lady: "♪————"Nene
(Thank you, everyone.)
Nene: (Thank you, everyone.)Nene
(I promise to take all the feelings you've put into this show, and sing like I never have before!)
Nene: (I promise to take all the feelings you've put into this show, and sing like I never have before!)Young Lady
"♪————~~~"
Young Lady: "♪————~~~"Ichika
(Kusanagi...)
Ichika: (Kusanagi...)Minori
Whoa...
Minori: Whoa...Haruka
Yeah...
Haruka: Yeah...Nameless Musician
"Wait, that song!"
Nameless Musician: "Wait, that song!"Music-loving Girl
"Wow...!"
Music-loving Girl: "Wow...!"Street Musician
"Yes, it's Lulu!"
Street Musician: "Yes, it's Lulu!"Tutor
"What...?! Was that really you just now? That was so beautiful..."
Tutor: "What...?! Was that really you just now? That was so beautiful..."
*Hurried Footsteps*
Young Lady
"Everyone!"
Young Lady: "Everyone!"Dancing Musician
"Lulu!"
Dancing Musician: "Lulu!"Young lLady
"I love singing more than anything!"
Young lLady: "I love singing more than anything!"Young Lady
"I want my songs to make everyone around the world smile..."
Young Lady: "I want my songs to make everyone around the world smile..."Young Lady
"That's my dream. So...!"
Young Lady: "That's my dream. So...!"Dancing Musician
"Yes, let's sing!"
Dancing Musician: "Yes, let's sing!"Dancing Musician
"All of us. Together. Now and forever!"
Dancing Musician: "All of us. Together. Now and forever!"Young Lady
"Yes!"
Young Lady: "Yes!"
*Applause*
What We Built Together
Characters
Transcript
A few hours later Shibu School Fest Stage Announcement
<With that, we would like to bring the Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival to a close. Thank you all very much for participating today.>
Announcement: <With that, we would like to bring the Shibuya City High Schools Joint Festival to a close. Thank you all very much for participating today.>
*Applause*
Nene
Phew...
Nene: Phew...Nene
(Between helping run everything and performing on stage, I had a really busy day...)
Nene: (Between helping run everything and performing on stage, I had a really busy day...)Nene
(But I'm glad I saw things through to the end.)
Nene: (But I'm glad I saw things through to the end.)Nene
(Now we just have to wait for the audience to all leave, take down everything and clean the stage...)
Nene: (Now we just have to wait for the audience to all leave, take down everything and clean the stage...)Emu
Great performance, Nene!
Emu: Great performance, Nene!Nene
Oh, everyone...
Nene: Oh, everyone...Nene
All of you also did an amazing job today.
Nene: All of you also did an amazing job today.Nene
Sorry for not saying so earlier. I've been running around all day...
Nene: Sorry for not saying so earlier. I've been running around all day...An
No, don't apologize! We knew you had your planning committee work!
An: No, don't apologize! We knew you had your planning committee work!An
Still, I sure had a lot a fun during the show!
An: Still, I sure had a lot a fun during the show!Ichika
Me too. I got kind of nervous before it began, but it was over before I knew it.
Ichika: Me too. I got kind of nervous before it began, but it was over before I knew it.Emu
Me three! I had a super duper fun time!
Emu: Me three! I had a super duper fun time!Airi
Your singing at the end was incredible, Kusanagi! You had me totally staggered!
Airi: Your singing at the end was incredible, Kusanagi! You had me totally staggered!Nene
Oh... Thank you very much...
Nene: Oh... Thank you very much...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
Yeah, that last song was pretty amazing. Nice performance, Kusanagi.
Shiho: Yeah, that last song was pretty amazing. Nice performance, Kusanagi.Nene
Oh, Hinomori...!
Nene: Oh, Hinomori...!Saki
Hehe. We're here too!
Saki: Hehe. We're here too!Nene
All of you...
Nene: All of you...Nene
Thank you again for all the effort you put in.
Nene: Thank you again for all the effort you put in.Nene
I never would've been able to make this show happen today if I were by myself.
Nene: I never would've been able to make this show happen today if I were by myself.Nene
The cast, band, songwriters, set and costume designers... All of you made it a reality. So, thank you very much.
Nene: The cast, band, songwriters, set and costume designers... All of you made it a reality. So, thank you very much.Shiho
Yeah, you couldn't have made it happen all on your own.
Shiho: Yeah, you couldn't have made it happen all on your own.Shiho
But it also wouldn't have been anywhere near as good without you pulling us all in the right direction.
Shiho: But it also wouldn't have been anywhere near as good without you pulling us all in the right direction.Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Airi
That isn't limited to just today. Right from the start, you went out of your way to talk to all of us and did everything you could to make this show a success.
Airi: That isn't limited to just today. Right from the start, you went out of your way to talk to all of us and did everything you could to make this show a success.Ena
She's right. We were able to come up with the perfect background designs because you took the time to come see us and give us advice.
Ena: She's right. We were able to come up with the perfect background designs because you took the time to come see us and give us advice.Toya
That also goes for the songs we wrote. You played a key role.
Toya: That also goes for the songs we wrote. You played a key role.Toya
Not only that, you brought out the full potential of each song during the show.
Toya: Not only that, you brought out the full potential of each song during the show.Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Airi
Thank you for being such a great leader, Kusanagi. I'm really glad I agreed to do this!
Airi: Thank you for being such a great leader, Kusanagi. I'm really glad I agreed to do this!Nene
...
Nene: ...Nene
Again, thank you all for being a part of this. I'm so glad that our show ended up being such a big success!
Nene: Again, thank you all for being a part of this. I'm so glad that our show ended up being such a big success!Nene
(I really am glad that I decided to do this.)
Nene: (I really am glad that I decided to do this.)Nene
(I told myself I shouldn't be afraid of trying new things, and sorta just dove right into the deep end...)
Nene: (I told myself I shouldn't be afraid of trying new things, and sorta just dove right into the deep end...)Nene
(But I got to work together with so many different people, and this ended up being a really great experience.)
Nene: (But I got to work together with so many different people, and this ended up being a really great experience.)Nene
(We worked as a team and made our show a success. We sent the audience home smiling.)
Nene: (We worked as a team and made our show a success. We sent the audience home smiling.)Nene
(Our show did that, and I couldn't be happier.)
Nene: (Our show did that, and I couldn't be happier.)Nene
(I am still a little nervous about training with the Morinomiya Revue...)
Nene: (I am still a little nervous about training with the Morinomiya Revue...)Nene
(But I plan to do my best, with our success today as a springboard.)
Nene: (But I plan to do my best, with our success today as a springboard.)Nene
(I have to believe that I'll get to continue putting on amazing shows, as long as I keep pushing myself to do more.)
Nene: (I have to believe that I'll get to continue putting on amazing shows, as long as I keep pushing myself to do more.)Tsukasa
Alright, why don't we all help clean everything up?!
Tsukasa: Alright, why don't we all help clean everything up?!Toya
Sounds good. I'd like to join, since I believe Akito's also helping.
Toya: Sounds good. I'd like to join, since I believe Akito's also helping.Shiho
Then, why don't we lend a hand too?
Shiho: Then, why don't we lend a hand too?Ichika & Saki
"Yeah!"
Ichika & Saki: "Yeah!"Ena
I-I'm not really cut out for manual labor...
Ena: I-I'm not really cut out for manual labor...Airi
Ena? We've come this far together, so let's finish it up together too!
Airi: Ena? We've come this far together, so let's finish it up together too!Ena
Oh... O-Okay, fine!
Ena: Oh... O-Okay, fine!Nene
Hehe...
Nene: Hehe...Nene
Then, let's keep doing our best until the very end!
Nene: Then, let's keep doing our best until the very end!Related Card Stories
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