Mari Ep. 16: What Makes Me Feel Invincible
You head to the clubroom at Uranohoshi Girls' High School to have a meeting about Guilty Kiss' live show, and see Mari on your way there. She's happily humming to herself. What is she up to?
Player
We're starting the sub-unit live show preparations today! I'm gonna work hard to help them put on something spectacular.
Player
I wonder if those three are already in the clubroom. Hm?
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
*Hum* Hee hee!
Player
Hey, Mari! You look happy. What's going on?
Mari
*Giggle* I'm just happy that I can prepare a live show together with you again. That's why you're here today, right?
Player
Yeah. I was just headed for the clubroom. What about you, Mari? Aren't you going there yourself?
Mari
Of course I'll be there. I just wanted to get myself motivated with this before I went!
Player
Is that a music player? Are you listening to that… Er, what was it? “Instant metal,” right?
Mari
It's “industrial metal”! Honestly, I've never heard anyone make that mistake before.
Player
S-Sorry. So were you listening to industrial metal? I remember you saying you liked that kind of music.
Mari
I do love metal, but that's not what I was listening to this time. I was listening to a certain three-girl group who are about to get together right now!
Player
Oh, Guilty Kiss!
Mari
Correct! I love all of Aqours' songs, but Guilty Kiss songs hit my heart in a special way.
| Option 1: “Did you guys have metal songs?” |
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| Player Did you guys even have any metal songs? Mari I like songs that aren't metal too, you know! Didn't I just say that I love all of Aqours' songs? |
| Option 2: “They're so cool!” |
| Player They're all so cool! Mari Right? Listening to our songs before gearing up to do something, like before a live show or even right now, really energizes me and gives me maximum motivation! |
Mari
Aqours and Guilty Kiss songs always give me courage. Everyone's voices and feelings they carry make me feel invincible.
Player
I see. So that's why you're always so energetic. The power of the music everyone puts themselves into is your secret.
Mari
Yup. I rely on your power, too.
Player
Me? But I don't sing anything.
Mari
You're always giving us your support. Even if you don't sing, you're still a shiny and powerful source of energy!
Player
Really? Is that why I feel extra tired after talking to you? It's because you've been taking all my energy?
Mari
What the… I-I make you tired?!
Player
Ahaha! I'm kidding, I'm kidding! It was a joke. I'm sorry!
Mari
Geez. Since when did you start telling such mean-spirited jokes? I need you to remain pure-hearted forever, for my sake!
Player
Hmm. I'll see what I can do.
Mari
Are you aware that “I'll see” usually means “no”?
Player
That's really not what I meant! You're the one who's misinterpreting me now, Mari!
Player
You don't tire me out. It's actually the opposite. I get lots of energy from all of you. And it's not just me—everyone around the world who hears your music feels the same.
Player
Aqours, μ's, and Nijigasaki… You all have different kinds of songs, but all of them are full of earnest, straightforward feelings.
Mari
That makes me happy. We'll have to give a performance that's especially energizing for this next Guilty Kiss live show! I'll be counting on your support!
Player
For sure! Let's create the best live show ever together!
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