Hanamaru Ep. 24: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
After leaving the arcade, you all head to the bookstore at Hanamaru's request. One of her favorite authors is doing a signing, and she is thrilled to get a signed copy of her novel. You're relieved to see Hanamaru so cheerful.
Hanamaru
*Giggle* I'm so happy I got her autograph, zura!
Player
Who knew the author was doing a book signing today?
| Option 1: “She must be a really popular author.” |
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| Player That was some line. She must be a really popular author. Hanamaru Are you interested in her work?! I'd love to have you read her books, zura! |
| Option 2: “I'm happy for you!” |
| Player I'm happy for you, Hanamaru! Not only did you get the book you wanted, but you also got her autograph! Hanamaru Yeah! I'm over the moon, zura! I'll treasure this for the rest of my life, zura! |
Player
Seems like you're in a better mood now, Hanamaru. I've been a little concerned about you ever since we met at the school.
Hanamaru
Huh? I-I'm so sorry! Here we are finally getting to hang out and I had to go and ruin it…
Emma
Oh, Hanamaru, lift up your head. It's all right.
Hanayo
Yeah, don't feel bad. I had a great time going out with you today. Plus, I'm especially happy to see you smiling again!
Hanamaru
*Whimper*
Player
Hanamaru, do you want to talk about what's bothering you? Did something happen?
Hanamaru
…Aqours has a live show coming up, zura.
Hanamaru
We've been doing lots of dance practices but… I'm the only one still having trouble… I'm not making any progress…
Player
Is that why you didn't answer my calls or texts?
Hanamaru
I stayed extra late to practice. After that, I was so tired that I passed out as soon as I got home… It's been like that every day, zura.
Hanamaru
If you hadn't invited me to go out today, I was gonna practice some more.
Hanayo
Have you talked to Aqours at all?
Hanamaru
Nope. Everyone's got so much on their plates. I can't ask them to spend their precious time on me, zura. I'm already terrible… I'm enough of a burden as it is…
Emma
Hanamaru, don't cry…
Hanayo
You've been trying really hard on your own all this time, haven't you?
Hanamaru
Emma… Hanayo…
Emma
I totally get feeling panicked when things are going badly. I've also had moments like that. But when that happens, I go straight to the other School Idol Club members.
Emma
I just let myself vent with everyone else. I talk about my issues, I listen to theirs… Before I know it, the frustration's just gone.
Hanamaru
You talk…with everyone?
Hanayo
I've lost count of all my screw-ups. Even if I practice like my life depends on it, sometimes my body just won't do what I want it to, and I don't know how to handle it.
Hanayo
But when I opened up about it, no one in ÎĽ's got mad at me. They actually thanked me for telling them and then they helped me!
Player
I have a feeling that everyone in Aqours is waiting for you to come talk to them, Hanamaru. But if you're still nervous about it, you can always rely on us.
Hanamaru
Okay! Thank you all so much, zura!
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