RUBY-H: "I'm desperate."

AKI: "Desperate?"

RUBY-H: "Why wouldn't I be? Whoever wins this contest can perform at the Tokyo Dome in the next School Idol Festival..."

AKI: "Now that you mention it, your whole demeanor took a turn when I mentioned that. So, does reaching the Tokyo Dome mean a lot to you?"

RUBY-H: "Are you familiar with the history of B-Komachi?"

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RUBY-H: "Are you familiar with the history of B-Komachi?"

AKI: "I know about Ai, the legendary star idol."

I looked up at the large Ai poster proudly displayed in the karaoke booth.

I looked up at the large Ai poster proudly displayed in the karaoke booth

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AKI: "She was a generational talent. Fourteen years ago, there was supposed to be a big showdown between the original B-Komachi and Golden Calf's QUASAR at the Tokyo Dome. But, unfortunately, Ai was murdered that day by a crazed stalker."

RUBY-H: "There's your answer."

AKI: "I don't follow."

RUBY-H: "It was her dream to perform at the Tokyo Dome

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RUBY-H: "It was her dream to perform at the Tokyo Dome.
She worked hard for eight years to get that spot... That day was supposed to be her crowning achievement. B-Komachi VS QUASAR in a legendary live show battle.
But that was taken from her...
It's not fair...
It's not fair...
It's not fair...
It's not-"

AKI: "I see you're passionate about this... So, as the interiors to the B-Komachi name, you want to finish the story. What was stolen from her, you want to take back.
I respect that; it seems you've greatly respected the group's legacy, and I'm sure you're a huge Ai fan yourself."

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