Eli Ep. 9: Reassessing Myself
The chairwoman has still not approved the solo live shows, but the preparations must begin regardless. You decide to help out Eli.
Honoka
Eli! We've all started practicing for our solo live shows. I'm really looking forward to your solo live show, too!
Eli
I can't wait to see yours either, Honoka. I'm gonna have to practice hard if I want to keep up with the rest of you!
Player
It looks like everyone's solo live show preparations are going well.
Eli
Only because you're helping everyone, which I'm so grateful for. Maybe I'll ask for some support from you, too.
Player
Sure thing! We should start by deciding what you want to do for your solo live show.
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Eli
For my solo live show… First, I'd like to reassess myself.
Player
Reassess yourself?
Eli
I want to figure out the things I can and can't do. Then I can set some goals for my show.
Player
I see. Setting goals does seem like a good idea.
Eli
I can either show off my strengths or try to work on my weaknesses. Which do you think I should focus on?
Player
I'm not even sure you have any weaknesses, but…
| Option 1: “You should show off your strengths!” |
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| Player I want to see you shine, so I think you should show off your strengths. Your specialty is… Eli Dancing, I suppose. I used to do ballet, so I'm pretty confident about my dance performances. Player Yeah! I'm fascinated by your dancing because your movements are so pretty, right down to your fingertips. Eli But… If I just focus on my strengths, there isn't much room to grow. Player I don't know about that. As long as you don't think like that, I think you'll keep getting better. Eli So I have to fight against my own misconceptions? *Chuckle* I think you may be right. |
| Option 2: “You should overcome your weaknesses!” |
| Player It'd be great if you could work on the things you're insecure about. It really doesn't seem like you have many weaknesses, though. Eli That's not true. Nozomi often says I'm surprisingly careless. Player Really? That reminds me, there was that one time when you were at school at night… Eli *Groan* You don't have to bring that up. Player But you were really cute then, Eli. That wasn't a weakness at all. Eli Also, girls like Honoka and Nico are really energetic and charming. I don't have any of those qualities, though. Eli It hasn't really mattered much up to now because each of us in μ's can make up for what the other members lack. Player You don't think you're charming? (That's not true at all.) Eli Wh-Why are you looking at me with those doubtful eyes? Player Because you aren't just beautiful, you're also cute. I don't think that's a weakness at all. Eli Huh?! I honestly don't feel that way about myself. Player You're cute, Eli, so I don't think you have any weaknesses you even need to overcome! Eli No way. Almost nobody ever calls me cute, so this is really embarrassing. Player That's exactly the sort of thing that makes you so cute! Eli Okay, okay, enough. |
Eli
I think I'll follow your advice and try to show off my dancing skills.
Player
Yeah! I want to see you dancing a lot during your solo live show.
Eli
Help me practice, okay?
Player
What?! I can't dance.
Eli
That assumption is the only thing holding you back. I'll teach you, but I won't go easy on you!
Player
Oof. I guess you have a point.
Player
Okay, let's start with some warm-up exercises. I'll try not to slow you down!
Eli
Very good! *Chuckle* Let's just try our best, okay?
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