Maki Ep. 18: I like Them a Lot...I Guess
Maki received a paper fan from Mari to use to cheer on school idols. Maki refuses to use it, claiming that it's too embarrassing.
Maki
What do I do with this?!
Player
Is that the paper fan you got from Mari? You might as well use it to cheer on some school idols!
Maki
Not you too…
Maki
Using a paper fan to cheer for complete strangers is just too embarrassing for words.
Player
Is it?
Maki
Don't you think so? Could you cheer for someone that you've never met before?
Player
I…
| Option 1: “I always thought you were wonderful, Maki. Even since before I met you.” |
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| Player I always thought you were wonderful, Maki. Even since before I met you. Maki Wh-What are you talking about?! That wasn't what I was asking about at all! Maki Saying things like that with a straight face… Honestly, I can't believe you! Player Y-You don't need to get so mad. |
| Option 2: “There are lots of things that make me want to cheer for someone!” |
| Player Listening to songs, watching self-intro videos, scrolling through their social media… There are lots of things that make me want to cheer for someone, even a stranger! Maki That's true. There are ways to learn about a person even without actually meeting them. |
Maki
Maybe I do sometimes cheer for people I've never met sometimes, like you said.
Maki
I only learned this after becoming one myself, but school idols have to do everything by themselves, don't they?
Maki
That's why even if I haven't met them, I know they must all be working their hardest. I do feel like cheering them on.
Player
Yes, I know what you mean. You really like school idols a lot, don't you, Maki?
Maki
I… I suppose I do. I really like school idols a lot…I guess.
Maki
B-But even so! It's still embarrassing to cheer them on with a paper fan.
Player
I just realized something. You can use your paper fan to cheer on school idols you HAVE met, right?
Maki
What do you mean?
Player
You could cheer for people close to you, like everyone in μ's. I'm sure they'd be really pleased, don't you?
Maki
Those close to me? You're right. I could cheer for them without any reservations.
Player
The sub-unit live show is soon, so how about you cheer for Eli and Nico?
Maki
Good idea. I'll think about it.
Player
What do you think are Eli and Nico's best points?
Maki
Umm… It makes me really happy when I get to sing with them. I like their singing voices.
Maki
I also like watching them practice over and over to meet their lofty goals. I'm always delighted that I get to stand on stage with them.
Player
You must really love them.
Maki
I-I don't know if I'd go that far… But I guess maybe a little bit.
Player
*Chuckle* Let's make a paper fan for you to cheer for them with, Maki!
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