Chika Ep. 18: A Darkened Friendship
Ruby and You have felt the same awkwardness that you have. Concerned about the future of your friendship, you suggest an idea to the other two.
Player
Hello… Huh? Ruby, are you by yourself? Are Chika and You not here yet?
Ruby
Chika went to participate in an event meeting today. You's with the swim team.
Player
Oh, right. I do remember them saying they'll be out today. Sorry I was late.
Ruby
It's all right. I knew you were coming anyway. Keep your eyes on me during today's practice!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Whoa, the sun's already setting. Good work today, Ruby. I think you've got a good handle on the choreography.
Ruby
Thanks for being with me today. I want to practice more to make sure I can keep up with Chika and You properly.
You
Heeey!
Player
Hey, You! Have you finished with the swim team already?
You
Yeah. I'm sorry I haven't really been able to join practice. I've been doing a lot of singing and dancing practice on my own though, so I think I've mastered it already!
Ruby
Wow. That's amazing, You.
Player
You're pretty amazing yourself, Ruby!
You
By the way, Chika's…not here today, huh. I was hoping us three CYaRon! members could go home together for the first time in a while.
Player
Can we talk about Chika? I think she's been trying a little too hard recently.
Player
She's been thinking of a bunch of dance and song variations, advertising the live show, and planning future event performances all by herself… Not that it's bad, but…
Ruby, You
…………
Ruby
I was thinking the same thing. It does look like Chika's putting in a lot of hard work by herself.
Ruby
Song and dance aside, she's also doing everything from buying first-aid supplies and materials we're low on, to cleaning the clubroom and organizing the props herself.
Ruby
I told her not to push herself too hard the other day, but she told me she was all right and not to worry about her…
You
I'm sure she's thinking that she wants to do everything she can for our group. She always gets tunnel vision for the things she likes doing. That's just how she is.
You
I wish she would rely on us more. CYaRon! is made up of the three of us, after all.
Player
You… Ruby…
Player
(Oh no… If things go the way they are, these three might not be on the same page for the live show. What should I do?)
Player
Oh, I know!
[Fade in/out.]
Chika
Go out?
You
Yeah! The three of us should spend some time together before the live show.
Chika
But what about practice?
| Option 1: “Taking a day off is fine.” |
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| Player Just one day off is fine! Chika, you've been so busy with practice and the event meetings. You haven't even had time to take a breather, right? Chika Now that you mention it… When was the last time I hung out with everyone? |
| Option 2: “Let your mind and body relax!” |
| Player With the show drawing nearer and nerves higher than ever, your singing and dancing might get stiffer. Why not have some good fun and let your mind and body relax? Chika True… My body has been feeling sluggish recently. |
Player
See? I knew it! Now, it's time for the three members of CYaRon! to have some fun!
Ruby
If we refresh ourselves, I'm sure we'll be able to put on a good performance when the actual show rolls around.
Chika
You're right. Okay, let's hang out somewhere!
You
Yay! When should we meet? The swim team's off this weekend so I'm free.
Ruby
Me too.
Chika
Me three! Let's lock it in for this weekend then. Where should we go?
Player
(Nice, they all look like they're enjoying themselves. I hope this opportunity unites the three of them.)
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