Love Live!: SHOWTIME [PART 7]

CUTENESS EXISTS FOR ME:

NICO: "True cuteness exists for Kasumi?! THAT'S what she said?"

AKI: "Yeah, she told me to tell you that."

It's better to leave out the 'old gremlin' part, I don't want to piss Nico off any more than she is now.

NICO: "Heh. That's an intriguing thing to say."

AKI: "Intriguing?"

NICO: "I'll make her see through the Live Show Battle that the REALLY true cuteness exists for me."

AKI: "Eh?"

NICO: "What?"

AKI: "I thought you'd be angrier."

NICO: "Well, I do think she has some nerve to challenge me, the galaxy's number one school idol. But actually taking on a challenge is really difficult, you know?"

AKI: "Are you saying that Kasumi has taken a difficult step by challenging you?"

NICO: "Yep. You can't take on a challenge unless you strongly believe you'll win, right?
Maybe she's worried about whether she can actually win, but I suppose she deserves some props as a school idol for not showing that weakness."

AKI: "So that's how you see Kasumi. You really are an ally to everyone who tries their best.
I'm sure it would be encouraging to Kasumi if she heard what you said just now."

NICO: "We've gone and decided to have this Live Show Battle, so her only choice is to give it her all! If she really puts her mind to it, she's bound to gain a lot from it as well.
Even though I don't think Kasumi will ever beat me, no matter how many times she tries!
Both Kasumi and I are serious about being school idols. The only way we can learn about each other is to perform.
So the battle should be fair and square! Bring it on! Right?"

AKI: "That's pretty cool of you. You're a cute school idol with this cool side to you, too.
That's why I can't take my eyes off you."

NICO: "........."

AKI: "Nico?"

NICO: "S-Stop that!"

AKI: "You took off your jacket, is it hot in here or something?"

NICO: "You'll make me a embarrassed if you say super sincere things like that!"

AKI: "Huh?"

NICO: "Then I'll get attached before you suddenly leave me..."

AKI: "N-Nico?!"

NICO: "Nothing! Here I go! Another day, another energy-filled practice session in preparation for the Live Show Battle!"