Mari Ep. 25: A Source of Shiny Power
After taking to heart Mari's advice from the aquarium about having fun to pull off better performances, Shioriko has been steadily improving. You go to Mari to happily report how Shioriko has been progressing.
Player
The aquarium we went to before was really fun, wasn't it?
Mari
It sure was. I had a great time with you and Shioriko.
Mari
How was she after that?
Player
She started working very hard on her training and dance practice every day. She's aiming to deliver her best performance yet.
Player
I get the feeling she's made a breakthrough. Her expressions are brighter and there's less uncertainty in her movements.
Mari
I look forward to seeing her next live show, then! I wanna see what a leveled-up Shioriko performance looks like!
Player
Mari, you've been keeping in contact with Shioriko since we got back to Tokyo, right?
Mari
Yeah. We've talked about a bunch of stuff, like practice, hidden Aqours secrets, and so on!
| Option 1: “Shioriko sounded surprised.” |
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| Player By the way, it sounded like Shioriko was surprised for a sec when she was on the phone with you… Was that what I think it was? Mari *Giggle* I can just picture how shaken up she must've been by the big surprise! |
| Option 2: “Hidden secrets?!” |
| Player Hidden secrets?! Mari *Giggle* I'll let you in on them someday. Your jaw will be on the floor when you hear about them, no doubt! |
Mari
We also talked about some serious stuff like dance choreography and how to look when singing. I hope I'm being helpful to Shioriko, even if only a little.
Player
You definitely are. Shioriko's performance feels way more assured now. Her technique has changed, but I think her mental state has too.
Player
It's all thanks to your advice, Mari. You really are amazing!
Mari
Oh, I'm not that amazing! I only helped out a little bit.
Mari
Stuff like having a fun time with someone and enjoying every little moment…
Mari
Once Shioriko starts to notice those sorts of things in her everyday life, I think her horizons will expand even more.
Player
…
Mari
Oh? Why'd you get quiet all of a sudden? Are you in hungry mode?
Player
Your happy memories are a source of strength for you, right, Mari?
Mari
Yup. It's thanks to the fun times I spend with everyone that my shininess is always fully charged!
Player
I wonder if your memories of me also became a source of power for you… But there's no way I can be as important to you as all the Aqours girls.
Mari
What are you talking about? You've helped me out countless times since we first met.
Mari
The time I've spent with you is a treasure I could never hope to replace.
Mari
It's a warm light deep in my heart that gives me strength. And I'm sure it will continue to do so.
Player
Mari… I feel the same way. The memories I've made with you are all treasures. They never fail to give me the courage I need.
Mari
Really? Oh, that makes me so happy! It's lovely to know that we've both given each other priceless treasures.
Mari
Okay, so will you come along with me today as well? Fun memories are the source of my shiny power, and I want more of them!
Player
Yeah! Let's make more fun memories together… Today, tomorrow, and forever after that!
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