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Nozomi Ep. 14: Wanting to Find a New Side of Me

Nozomi heads over to Nijigasaki to gain knowledge that might help her do something new in her solo efforts. There, she is blown away by Ai's performance and mentions how different Ai is to her. What does she come to realize?

Nozomi

*Swoon* You're as amazing as ever, Ai! The energy was incredible!

Ai

Gee, you're making me blush!

Player

Hm? What are you all watching together?

Setsuna

We were watching the footage of our live shows so that Nozomi could see the differences between everyone's performances!

Nozomi

I'm studying them because I want to try and make my performances even more unique to me.

Kasumi

I think my performance is the cutest one around, but you like Ai's live show, don't you, Nozomi?

Nozomi

That's right! Ai's just so good at pumping the audience up.

Kanata

Ai's live shows get me all hype as well.

Player

So are there any aspects of your performance that could give Nozomi a hint as to how she can own her performance better, Ai?

Ai

Hmm, I wonder? Maybe it's my upbeat energy?

Kanata

It might be because Ai's so passionate about having fun herself?

Nozomi

That could be it! I really admire that about her.

Ai

*Laugh* My passion to have fun won't be outshone by anyone! I mean, if I'm gonna perform, I wanna make sure I enjoy myself!

Kanata

Hmm. You're full of passion to have fun as well, right, Nozomi?

Nozomi

I am, but I think my thoughts are more along the lines of whether everyone's really enjoying themselves or not.

Player

I can see that. You put more value on whether or not everyone else is having fun rather than yourself.

Kasumi

So maybe you should prioritize your own enjoyment then? Don't you agree, Ai?

Ai

My way of thinking is that if I'm having the time of my life, then everyone must be enjoying themselves as well!

Ai

But, honestly, I don't think either train of thought is right or wrong. You should do what feels right to you.

Ai

It's just that…you also want to try and change yourself, don't you?

Nozomi

*Gasp*

Nozomi

Wow… I didn't realize you saw right through me so well, Ai.

Ai

*Chuckle* I can tell just by looking at you! You can change your vibe as much as you want, whenever you want!

Nozomi

I feel like I discovered a new side of me when I performed my first solo live show. I figure if I keep taking on new challenges, then I'll find out even more about myself.

Nozomi

That's why I do want to give it a try, but it also feels like I might drift away from my true self… What do you think?

Player

What do I think?

Option 1: “You won't know until you try!”

Player

For now, I think you should just give it a shot. You might not think it'll suit you, but you won't know until you try!

Nozomi

You're right! Maybe there isn't just one single way to act like my true self.

Option 2: “Why don't you embrace them both?”

Player

Why don't you embrace your desires to make sure everyone has fun and to have fun yourself equally?

Nozomi

Yeah, you have a point. Ensuring that others have fun and having fun yourself are both important!

Player

You might end up with a performance different from your past ones, but I don't think it's a bad thing for you to be passionate about wanting to enjoy yourself.

Nozomi

Yeah. I want to bring joy to others and have fun myself. Why did I think I had to choose one or the other?

Setsuna

When you put it like that, you have a point. You should be able to equally focus on them both, rather than favor one over the other!

Kasumi

You're on your own when it's showtime for a solo performance, so you should really put yourself out there as well!

Kanata

Yup, yup. I'm sure your efforts will benefit your performances in μ's as well.

Ai

Give a totally pumped-up performance so you can lift up all of μ's along with you!

Nozomi

You're right! Not only can I support everyone, but I can also pull them up together with me depending on the type of performance I give.

Nozomi

I feel like I can give it my all now! Thank you for showing me all of your amazing performances today, and for teaching me about what's important, everyone!

Ai

We'll all roll up together to watch your next performance so I hope you'll dazzle us with the new you!

Nozomi

For sure! I'm on it!

Nozomi

I want to refine the details of my solo live show a little more. I feel like I'll be able to discover another new side of me once I've put together another show.

Player

Sure! Let's put together a solo live show that will bring out some of your new charms!


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