Chika Ep. 6: - What's Up?
You video chat with Chika to talk about how things have been lately. As you're talking, she begins to show interest in one particular topic.
Player
I wonder if there's any new information on events I haven't seen. I'll just search on the web for school idol events and see what I get.
Player
Hmm? A video call? Who is it? Oh!
[Taking out phone.]
Player
Good evening, Chika!
Chika
Good evening! Yay, you picked up!
Player
It's been a while. This is a happy surprise! Usually we just voice call or text. Video calling's a nice change.
Chika
*Giggle* I surprised myself! My heart was pounding when I pressed the call button. I thought about giving you a normal phone call, but I really wanted to talk face-to-face.
Player
Well, I'm glad I get to see your face while we speak. So, what's up?
Chika
Oh, nothing in particular. I just thought we could catch up, you know? I was wondering how you've been. Wait, you're not busy, are you?
Player
I'm okay to talk. I was checking out the latest event info right before you called, looking for upcoming events that'd be a good fit for the Nijigasaki girls.
Chika
Ooh, events! I bet there are more events in Tokyo than you can shake a light stick at!
Player
Yup. Oh, jackpot! An event looking for performers! I'll talk to everyone about it tomorrow. So, how about you all? Does Aqours have plans to appear in any upcoming events?
Chika
Nope, nothing right at the moment for us. There were a few really cool events on the radar, but, well…
Chika
We couldn't quite get everyone's schedules to align, so we had to pass on them.
Player
That stinks. Dia's on the student council, Mari's the chairwoman, and You's on the swim team, right? It must be hard getting all nine of your schedules to line up.
Chika
Right. But since we've got this time to rest and recharge, we're using it to compose songs and think up new dances!
Chika
Plus, we're doing study sessions for the members who tend to fall behind on their studies because of live shows and practices. Gotta get our grades back up while we can.
Player
*Chuckle* I bet Aqours will be more powered-up than ever the next time I see you all. Clearly, we can't afford to slack off!
Chika
Now that you mention it, the Nijigasaki girls all perform solo instead of as a group, right?
Player
Right. They were apparently planning to work as a group when the club was first founded, but now solo performances are the default.
Chika
Wow, performing solo… So does that mean when they perform at events, all nine of them aren't necessarily there?
Player
That's right. Sometimes all of them appear at the same event, other times it's only one. I spend a lot of time checking on event dates and discussing them with the girls.
Player
But apparently, they all do their own research, too! Sometimes one of them will grab me and show me an event she wants to sign up for.
Chika
Wow, neat. But they all sing and dance on their own, right? I wonder what that feels like.
| Option 1: “Are you interested in going solo?” |
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| Player Are you interested in going solo? Chika Hmm… Maybe a bit. I've never done it before, so I can't help but be a little curious. |
| Option 2: “Does Aqours always perform as a group, no matter what?” |
| Player Does Aqours always perform as a group, no matter what? You've never had solo appearances? Chika Nope. Sometimes we'll split off into groups of two or three to sing, but never solo. |
Player
I suppose you don't really get many opportunities to perform on your own when you've organized yourselves as one big group.
Player
But hypothetically, say someone was going to ask for one member of Aqours to sing as a solo act. It would fall on you, right?
Chika
What?! Me? Why?
Player
Because you're the leader, Chika. I figure they'd totally pick you to be the face of the group.
Chika
The face of the group? R-Really? Could I actually pull that off?
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