Mari Ep. 14: Something Feels Off
Aqours invited you to their school to help them compose songs for their solo live shows. Mari's in high spirits, but you can tell something's up with her… And you're not the only one.
Player
Here I am at Uranohoshi! I've gotten used to just dropping in by now.
Player
(Aqours has been performing as an idol group until now… But they've decided to give their first-ever solo performances, and I get to be part of the big event. I have to help as best as I can!)
Player
(We finished writing up the lyrics last time, so today we'll be composing music to go with those. They told me that they've been working without me, so I'm gonna check on their progress…)
Mari
Hiii! Thank you for comiiiiing!
| Option 1: “You scared me!” |
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| Player Eeek! You scared me… Mari? Mari Yes, it's me! Your favorite girl Mari is here to greet you! I was just on my way to the clubroom, myself. I caught sight of you and thought we could go there together! |
| Option 2: “No need to shout.” |
| Player Waaah! Wh-What was that for, Mari? Don't just shout at me all of a sudden! Mari Aww, I'm sorry! I was on my way to the clubroom when I saw a looovely sight—you! I was so excited all my volume sliders went to max! Forgive me, okay? |
Mari
I'm so happy you came today. Everyone's so cheery with you around! Are you sure you don't wanna be an Aqours member? Going once, going twice… Haha, kidding!
Player
S-Sure. Um, Mari? Today, you're really…
Player
Or I guess, um… You're in another great mood today, huh?
Mari
My heart's always so full up with good vibes it's on the brink of burning! C'mon, let's go to the clubroom together!
Player
Wh-Whoa, Mari! I'm coming, you don't need to drag me!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Hello!
Dia
Mari! How many times must I tell you to open the door quietly before you listen?!
Player
H-Hi.
You
Hey there! Wait. You look kind of worn-out…
Player
*Laugh* I'm fine.
Chika
Hey, I know we wrote up these lyrics last time, but is it okay to change them up a bit?
Hanamaru
There's, um, some words I wanna replace too…
Ruby
I have a part I could phrase a bit better, too, if that's all right… Is it all right with you, Riko?
Riko
You three, I swear… If we keep rewriting it to fit every little change, we'll have to rewrite the entire song to fit it.
Player
Are the compositions for Chika and Hanamaru's songs finished already?
Riko
We've only come up with general ideas for the chord progressions for everyone's… Ah, except for Mari's.
Player
You're incredible, Riko! Though I guess Mari's song still needs to be written. Is there a part you're having trouble with?
Yoshiko
It's because she took forever to write her lyrics, isn't it? Mari was the last one out of all of us to finish hers.
Mari
My bad. My mind just went blank when I tried to come up with anything. It felt way harder than last time! I still got them done though, didn't I? I deserve some praise!
Kanan
Leaving all the work to someone else, just like when we were little.
Mari
That was when we were kids! Focus on the here and now! Anyway, we should get started. We need to have nine songs ready before the event starts. Busy, busy, busy!
Kanan, Dia
…
Chika
All right, everyone! Let's pull out all the stops so we can get ready for our solo live shows!
You, Hanamaru, Yoshiko, Mari, Ruby, Riko
Yeah!
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