It's time huh? It came around sooner than expected, I just gotta wait for the call from the dressing room.
*RING*
Oh, speak of the devil. Looks like it's time to see them in costume.
Opening the door and seeing what was on the other side was like an oasis, everyone...
AKI: "Everyone looks amazing! The costumes turned out better than I could have ever dreamed of!"
KARIN: "Not bad right? The suspenders suggestion was just what I needed, thanks Boss."
AKI: "No problem, say... Are we missing one?"
RINA: "I'm ready... Presenting the new and improved Rina-chan Board!"
AI: "Whoa, Rinari! What's up with that new face?! That's super high tech!"
KASUMI: "Is that like, a computer screen?"
RINA: *Giggle* "This is a new item we developed just for concerts, the Auto Emoticonverter Rina-chan Board!"
KASUMI: "Auto-who-what-now?"
KARIN: "I was wondering what you might do about the board. I never imagined you'd come up with something like this, though."
AKI: *Chuckle* "With Rina's programming and a little help from the computer and data analysis clubs."
AI: "Seriously?! The techies at our school are incredible! I should get them to make something for me, too!"
RINA: "They might help you out if it's something productive."
KARIN: "Can you see in front of you?"
RINA: "Yeah. Its internal camera shows me all my surroundings on a screen inside."
AYUMU: "Really?! I thought it was strange for a second there how you could walk without falling everywhere with it on."
EMMA: "Rina, this is great. Now you can dance on stage no problem!"
SHIZUKU: "This is so cool. Rina! You're like something straight out of a movie!"
SETSUNA: "How surprising. I bet you're the only school idol in the country with a getup like this!"
AKI: "Speaking of idols and screens... I've kept a close eye on the competition, they're good. But I know that you're all going to do great out there."
AYUMU: "You think so?"
AKI: "I know so. The group contest opened the show, surprising but it looks like they want the solo acts to perform last."
AI: "For real?! Wow, the pressure is on!"
EMMA: "Who won the group contest?"
AKI: "μ's... By a landslide, they are undefeated in group idol competitions after all..."
SHIZUKU: "That was to be expected."
AKI: "Hey, wake up! Now is not the time for napping."
KANATA: "Zzzz...huh? Akihiko! Care to join Kanata for a power nap?"
AKI: "P-Power nap? You need to be preparing mentally for the contest."
KANATA: "This is how Kanata prepares."
AKI: "Hmmm... I guess that you do have the sleepy idol vibe in your performance. So I believe you."
Kanata must have nerves of steel to be so cool headed going into this. Still... Everyone looks so nervous.
AYUMU: "Ahhh, it's almost our turn."
RINA: "Rina-chan Board says, 'Pit-a-pat'."
SHIZUKU: "Would you two like some hot barley tea? Having something warm your stomach will help you relax."
AI: "My grandma gave me some candied sweet potato to share with everyone. Want some?"
KANATA: "Oh, I want some!"
KASUMI: "I-It's good to get some carbs in your system before exercising, right? Maybe, I'll have some, too."
SETSUNA: "Kasumi, sweet potatoes can be tough to digest."
KASUMI: "Huh?! Oh, I knew that!"
KARIN: "Kasumi looks so nervous."
EMMA: "Oh? Karin, I think your shoes are on the wrong feet."
KARIN: "What?!"
I guess that everyone is on edge. It's their first event so it's only natural, there are so many people out there. I just wish there was something I could do.
Wait... there is!
AKI: "Let's gather around for a pep talk before you go out there!"
AI: "Awesome idea! Let's do it!"
KARIN: "S-Sure, why not?"
AYUMU: *Groan* "This makes me even more nervous."
That'a not my intention. I gotta make this count to calm everyone.
AKI: "Everyone, you've all come so far. Kasumi, you've been practicing so hard, all that practice has made you even cuter! It's time to live your dream and perform as a school idol."
KASUMI: "Of course it has! I'm the cutest idol!"
AKI: "Shizuku, it's time to show off everything you've learned in drama club. I just know... You'l be able to give the performance you've envisioned this time!"
SHIZUKU: "Yes! I'm fired up now!"
AKI: "Rina, even if you have to use your board. I bet you'll be able to convey your feelings to the audience just fine! Time to debut the Rina-chan Board to the world of idols!"
RINA: "Yes, I'm bursting with emotion. I want to hurry up and sing. Rina-chan Board says, 'Woo-hoo!'"
AKI: "Ayu, you've come a long way since telling your first joke for the 'Lets Make Rina Laugh Tournament'. It's no different from your approach to becoming a school idol... It's amazing how quickly you improve once you start something!"
AYUMU: "I've been looking forward to challenging myself today! Don't take your eyes off me Aki!"
AKI: "I won't! Hey, Ai, do you want an extra pair of socks? In case you get cold feet!"
AI: *Laugh* "Your puns are the worst. They're great at calming me down though!"
AKI: "Setsuna, after all I have heard about the infamous, mysterious idol. The hype has matched your efforts in training, there is no telling what strategy you will take out there... I'm so excited! To see what THE Setsuna Yuki can do. Time to shine, your arrow of love will pierce through everyone's hearts!"
SETSUNA: *Giggle* "I'm shooting to fill your heart with love, too!"
AKI: "Kanata, I heard you scored 100 points on your quiz the other day. The only question that remains is... What are you gonna score onstage today?"
KANATA: "Ten thousand points!"
AKI: "Karin, I can tell you're just loving your costume. And that allure you're giving off will make everyone fall head over heels for you!"
KARIN: "I won't be held responsible if people hurt themselves swooning at the sight of me!"
AKI: "Emma, the air around you is always so carefree and peaceful. I hope you can fill the entire building with that feeling today."
EMMA: "I'll have to make sure no one nods off, though!"
AKI: "We are the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Performing we are separate, but deep down together... We are one! LET'S DO THIS!"
EVERYONE: "YEAH!"
Give 'em hell Nijigasaki!