story:bond:nico:episode-12:en

Nico Ep. 12: A Rival Appears?!

Nico has worked very hard in the hopes of maintaining her title as the cutest school idol around and pulls off a hugely successful live show. However, a rival appears to challenge her crown.

Player

Kasumi! You came to watch Nico's solo live show!

Kasumi

I-I-I-It's not like I came here to watch her. Uh, yeah! I just happened to be passing by, that's all!

Player

Nico's live show was awesome! You agree with me after watching it as well, right, Kasumi?

Kasumi

Argh, way to drag me in! I wouldn't use the word “awesome,” I'd say it was pretty good. I'm glad you pulled it off without a hitch, Nico!

Nico

You're wrong! It wasn't just “pretty good,” it was the BEST solo live show uniquely performed by the one and only Nico-Ni, cutest in the galaxy!

Kasumi

You really think so? It would've totally been cuter if I was the one performing.

Nico

That's simply impossible! I'm the cuter one here, so it's pretty obvious that my performance would be cuter than yours!

Nico

Don't just stand there in silence, say something too!

Player

Say something too? Do you mean me?

Nico

Well, duh! Who do you think's cuter? Me or Kasumi?!

Player

That's a hard question…

Kasumi

Prez! You'll pick me, right? RIGHT?

Nico

You'll DEFINITELY pick me, won't you?

Player

Whaaa?! You're putting me in an awkward situation here!

Option 1: “Both of you are cute!”

Player

Nico, Kasumi, you're both equally cute!

Nico

EXCUSE ME?! There's no way Kasumi's cuteness is equal to mine!

Kasumi

That's right! I'm number one! The cutest one around! Nico won't understand unless you state it clearly!

Nico

Say WHAT?!

Option 2: “If I had to pick one…”

Player

If I had to pick between the two of you…

Nico

Hold it! Could you put a little more thought into your choice?! I'm obviously the cutest one here, BY FAR.

Kasumi

You're wrong there! The Prez totally thinks I'm way cuter than you, but she's just being nice to you by taking the vague approach.

Nico

There's no way that's true!

Player

Both of you have the wrong idea! Calm down!

Player

(Ack, this hole is just gonna keep getting deeper.)

Kasumi

Oh, I know! Something occurred to me while I was watching your solo live show just now.

Kasumi

There's a dance move during your solo song where you rotate your arms like this, right?

Nico

…What about it?

Kasumi

Your performance felt a little like stretching exercises, or something. I think you could've made it cuter.

Nico

That's not true! My cuteness was clearly on display, front and center. You couldn't possibly mimic my performance, could you?

Kasumi

Urgh… Your dance skills might be just a teensy-weensy bit better than mine… But, but! I could've totally captivated everyone more!

Kasumi

Besides! That wink you did during your first song? Both of your eyes were closed!

Nico

Eeek! Why were you watching so closely!? It was just a rare slip-up!

Player

Hmm…

Player

You know what? After listening to everything you've just said, Kasumi…

Player

You must really love Nico!

Kasumi, Nico

Excuse me?

Player

You've been talking about Nico this whole time and you have such a clear memory of her live show. You wouldn't be able to do that unless you loved her!

Kasumi

Ack… Y-You're wrong!

Kasumi

I haven't said a single word about loving Nico! Nico just looks bad compared to me, so I'm just stating the obvious!

Nico

L-L-Look bad compared to WHO?! I should be the one saying that to you!

Kasumi

*Growl*

Nico

*Snarl*

Player

Y-You two really don't have to glare at each other like that.

Kasumi, Nico

Hmph!

Player

I-In any case! You two should take some deep breaths! Deep breath in! And out!

Player

Oh geez, what a pickle. How should I deal with this?!


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