Maki Ep. 8: Matching Pens
Maki says that there's no point in performing a solo show if it's no different from a regular live show. The two of you go to ask the Nijigasaki girls for their insight as soloists, but Maki seems more fixated on something else.
Player
…And so every member of μ's will be performing their own solo live show!
Ayumu
That's awesome! I can't wait to see all the performances. This might even be nine times more fun than usual!
Maki
We've never done any solo performances before, but you all have, right? That's why I'm here. I want to hear what it's like.
Setsuna
So you want to know how this will differ from ÎĽ's' usual live shows.
Ai
I'm so glad you came to us! Just say the word and we'll spill all!
Ayumu
What comes to mind when you think about solo live shows, Maki?
Maki
Hmm… I think it's an opportunity for you to show off the results of your own practice since it's not a group performance.
Maki
What kind of feelings do you hold close to you when preparing for a live show?
Setsuna
My line of thinking might be a bit different than yours, but…the thing that always matters most for me is that everyone who comes to see me has a good time.
Maki
Huh? But that's not any different from our regular shows.
Ai
I don't think it matters whether it's a solo or a group performance. What's important is still important!
Maki
So you're saying that the core approach is the same? Huh, I never thought of it like that.
Player
Oh, that might be useful for later. I'll write it down. Now, where did I leave my pen?
Ayumu
You wanna use mine? We've got the same one!
Player
Thanks, Ayumu!
Maki
Oh… That pen…
Player
Ayumu and I bought matching ones when we went shopping a bit ago. It feels great to write with. I just love it.
Maki
Oh yeah? You two are pretty close, huh?
Ai
Oh, is someone getting jealous?
Maki
A-As if!
Player
What's wrong?
Maki
Nothing! Just hurry up and tell me more about your solo live shows!
Setsuna
Okay!
[Fade in/out.]
Ayumu
I see how this works! You can learn all kinds of new stuff when you just talk things out!
Ai
It kinda helps you reflect on how you do things yourself, ya know? I love these kinds of talks.
Maki
Thank you, everyone. I think all this will really help me figure out what I need for my own solo live show.
Setsuna
Not at all! The pleasure is all here.
Maki
*Chuckle* Just be sure you actually come see our performances, okay?
Ayumu
For sure!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
So hey, did you catch anything you could maybe use for your own show back there?
Player
Uh… Maki? Why are you just standing there?
Maki
Matching pens… I didn't realize your pen was part of a pair.
Player
Umm…
| Option 1: “Do you want to use it too?” |
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| Player Do you want to use it too? Maki No! I have a pen I can write just fine with. |
| Option 2: “Why don't we talk about your solo live show?” |
| Player More importantly, why don't we talk about your solo live show? Maki More importantly? Yeah, sure, it might not seem like such a big deal to you. Player (Did she want to try using my super-nice-to-write-with pen?) |
Maki
Anyway, I'm glad I spoke to the Nijigasaki girls today. Thanks for the suggestion.
Maki
They definitely had a different perspective on things… I'm gonna try rethinking things a little more.
Player
Wait, Maki! (She's gone…)
Player
(She seemed a little off today… I wonder what's wrong?)
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