Sure it's great and all that Ayu's fan club is growing and stuff. Not a bad idea for her to hang out with Yu, I guess she could use a friend here.
I let Yu know that if she ever wants to help our club out then she knows to call me.
Though her time might be consumed by running Ayu's fan club.
SHIZUKU: "Senpai?"
AKI: "Oh, hey Shizuku. Sorry I was staring out into space like that...
I've been thinking about what makes you uniquely you, and-"
SHIZUKU: "I'll stop you there. I think I know what you're about to say."
AKI: "Huh?"
SHIZUKU: "I wanted to tell you this yesterday, but, you know what happened..."
AKI: "I thought I told you already, it's completely fine that nothing went to plan."
SHIZUKU: "I thought long and hard about what you said to me the other day, about my favorite things and what I enjoy.
My uniqueness comes from my love of acting!"
AKI: "Yes, my thoughts exactly."
SHIZUKU: "I love acting...but I can't really share that passion with my fans.
I want my fans to see me act, so I was thinking of ways I could show them that side of me. But I got kind of stuck...
So, for a change of pace, I watched a musical DVD I got that day."
AKI: "Yeah?"
SHIZUKU: "It was so fun to watch. I felt so happy after I watched it, and it inspired me to want to create a story like that of my own.
I love plays and musicals. And singing, of course! I also love really good storytelling.
AKI: "Can't argue with great storytelling."
SHIZUKU: "I want to share these feelings with my fan club! So, I thought maybe I could think up my own story, and express it in my performances."
AKI: "That's a great idea, Shizuku. Very uniquely you."
SHIZUKU: "Thank you, Senpai!"
AKI: "Happy to support you."
SHIZUKU: "The only thing is, how will I tell my story? Maybe I could write a script, then publish it on my fan club's official website.
But it's not very fun for fans to just read a script online. Hmm... What to do..."
AKI: "Can I offer a suggestion?
I think you shine the brightest when you're playing a role. I'm positive that your fans feel the same way. You should show everyone how brightly you can shine."
SHIZUKU: "How, though?"
AKI: "Why don't you do a live reading of your play for your fan club?"
SHIZUKU: "A live reading?"
AKI: "Yeah."
SHIZUKU: "I like that!"
AKI: "It's something that can only be experienced by your fan club."
SHIZUKU: *Giggle* "You may be right about that. At my next show, my fans will be so surprised if they come to hear me sing. But then I come out on stage and do a reading of my play."
AKI: "For sure!"
SHIZUKU: "Oh, but maybe that will disappoint them..."
AKI: "Hmm... I think they'll be happy to see you perform regardless, but if you're worried, maybe you could add some singing... That's it! You should do both!"
SHIZUKU: "Huh? Both?"
AKI: "Yeah! Like your favorite theater company does. It doesn't have to be a musical, but why not put on a performance that combines a live reading and some songs?"
SHIZUKU: "A combination of live reading and songs?"
AKI: "Yeah! I'm absolutely sure your fans will want to see both. So let's give it to them!"
SHIZUKU: "That's a wonderful idea! We'll have twice as much fun in a performance with both live reading and singing! I really want to do this at my next solo live!"
...
AKI: "Great job today, everyone."
AI: "As usual, practice was like pushing a car uphill today. You could say I'm exhausted!"
RINA: "Sounds like you've still got some gas left in the tank."
AI: "No way, I'm running on fumes right now. I gave it everything I got.
I hope Rina isn't feeling too beat up from practice, she's got her fan club launch event...tonight!
KARIN: "I can't wait to get back to the dorm and wash off the sweat."
KANATA: "I can't wait to..." *Snore*
SHIZUKU: "K-Kanata! You will not get any proper rest if you fall asleep here!"
EMMA: "She's right. You gotta have a proper meal before that. Food tastes so good after practice."
SETSUNA: "Looking after your health is also a part of practice. We must eat well, sleep well, and prepare for the next day!"
AKI: "And with that, let's call it a day."
KASUMI: "Oh, I'm gonna stay behind for a bit!"
AYUMU: "Are you replying to your fan letters today as well, Kasumi?"
KASUMI: "Of course. It's one of my daily tasks!"
KARIN: "I'm really amazed at how dedicated you are. I mean, you must he completely worn out from practice."
AI: "Hey, look! Each and every one of Kasukasu's letters is so cute and customized!"
EMMA: "Yeah, they're all adorable. I'd be really happy if I received a reply like that."
RINA: "Isn't it tough to stay behind every day? Rina-chan Board says, 'Thumpity-thump'."
KASUMI: "First and foremost, Ai! I'm not Kasukasu, I'm Kasumin!"
Technically she's not even called that...
KASUMI: *Sigh* "Now then, let me answer all of your questions. I think you should be able to really feel my cuteness come through in each and every one of my responses!
This is because all of my fans have had their hearts captivated by my super cuteness!
So I need to be cute in everything I do!
There is no room for compromise when it comes to cuteness! Cute makes right! All of our needs, desires and instincts seek cuteness! Cuteness is almighty!"
AYUMU: "It's amazing how committed she is to her cause."
SHIZUKU: "Yes, I genuinely admire that about Kasumi."
KANATA: "She's the perfect model of a school idol. I wanna write some replies as well, but I gotta get home and cook for Haruka. She said tomorrow was a big day or something."
SETSUNA: "I would also like to stay, however, my parents would be concerned if I came home late."
KASUMI: "Don't worry about me. You guys can all hurry on home."
AI: "If you insist! I've been fighting it off this whole time, but I'm so sleepy I could probably give Kana a run for her money."
SHIZUKU: "Don't push yourself too hard, okay? Make sure you go home before it gets too late, Kasumi."
KASUMI: "Yeah, yeah, I know."
AYUMU: "All right, then. See ya tomorrow, Kasumi."
KASUMI: "Yup! Bye!"
...
KASUMI: "Huh? Why aren't you both going home?"
AKI: "Well, I was just thinking of updating the website. I was actually planning on doing it tomorrow, but I changed my mind."
KASUMI: "Oh yeah? I didn't happen to influence that decision, did I?"
AKI: "Not at all. Rina has a live show tonight so she's here too. She's just working some maintenance on the Rina-chan Board right now."
KASUMI: "Rinako's performing tonight?"
AKI: "It's the launch event for her fan club."
KASUMI: "Another one?! I already have the Ayumu Uehara Fan Club and the Ai Pals to worry about..."
AKI: "Um...you see...about that..."