Eli Ep. 23: A Dazzling Figure at Practice
While watching Ayumu practice, Eli realizes that being a school idol doesn't mean having to smile all the time. In order to learn more about the charms of school idols as well, she requests to use Ayumu in an article.
Ayumu
You want to use…me?
Eli
I do. I was thinking of publishing a feature on you in the school idol newspaper.
Ayumu
I'm still not even all that good at dancing… I'm flattered that you'd ask, but are you sure you want to use me as a subject?
Player
I don't see why not! Besides, I can personally guarantee that you're a school idol who's brimming with charm!
Eli
*Chuckle* My thoughts exactly. And we promise not to be a bother, all right?
Ayumu
Well… Okay, I guess that won't be a problem.
Ayumu
…Oh, right. You wouldn't mind giving me some advice about dancing while you're at it, would you, Eli?
Eli
I could, but I think you would do better to find the answer yourself. After all, I feel as though you're only one step away from figuring it out on your own.
Ayumu
Oh, okay… Thank you very much.
Player
It's great that Ayumu agreed to be featured, isn't it?
Eli
Indeed. Still… I can't help but wonder if that was the right reply to her question. What do you think?
| Option 1: “I don't think there was anything wrong with your reply.” |
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| Player I know that you believe in her, so I don't think there was anything wrong with your reply, Eli. Eli Yes, I'm certain that Ayumu can manage it. And yet… |
| Option 2: “I think it's better for Ayumu to figure things out on her own.” |
| Player If Ayumu can find the answer on her own, then I think that's what she should do. Eli Yes, I think so too. Still… |
Eli
In the end, I'd like to be a source of strength for Ayumu, if only a little.
[Fade in/out.]
Ayumu
*Huff* *Huff* Nope, still not right…
Ayumu
Come on, remember how Karin did it… You've got to figure out what you're missing…
Eli
…Shall we keep an eye on Ayumu as she practices?
[Fade in/out.]
Player
(The whole time we've been here, Ayumu keeps redoing the same section over and over… She's trying really hard.)
Eli
Oh!
Ayumu
Yes…! I did it! I managed to pull it off too!
Eli
Amazing, Ayumu! That was perfect!
Ayumu
H-Huh?! How long have you two been here?!
Player
We've been watching you practice. You were so incredibly focused!
Eli
You looked radiant when you broke through that stumbling block. And that smile of yours is just fabulous!
Ayumu
Well, that's thanks to you telling me that I could do it.
Ayumu
If you hadn't said that, I might have given up. Thank you so much, Eli!
Eli
No… Thank YOU, Ayumu.
Eli
I really am glad that I asked you to be part of this feature. Your charm and school idol charm are one and the same!
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