Riko Ep. 33: Standing Close to the Beginning
Riko's live stream was a success. While looking back at it, Riko talks to you about what Numazu's ocean means to her.
Riko
Here, have some juice.
Player
Riko! Thank you. I'll have this right away.
Riko
We've both started to calm down. My heart was pounding right after the live stream finished, but it's gone back to normal now that I've listened to the ocean for a while.
Player
Me too. The sound of the ocean…or rather, the sea of Numazu might have mysterious properties. I feel so relaxed right now.
Player
I hope the viewers of your live stream were able to feel this too.
Player
I'm sure they did. If that wasn't enough, I'll just need to repeat myself.
Riko
I'm sure they did. If that wasn't enough, I'll just need to repeat myself.
| Option 1: “I'll do it with you!” |
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| Player I'll do it with you! Riko Thank you. If you're with me, I could show them the charms of Numazu twice or three times as much. |
| Option 2: “You're so motivated, Riko!” |
| Player You're so motivated, Riko! Riko Numazu has many charms that I'm yet to showcase, after all. |
Riko
I'm happy that so many people came to see my live stream. I was surprised to see many more viewers than I'd expected.
Player
I could see this coming. I'm sure many people around the world were looking forward to your live stream, Riko!
Riko
Ahaha, you're the only person who'd say that so enthusiastically.
Riko
I'm glad I chose the ocean as the backdrop for my first live stream. It's all thanks to your advice.
Player
A place that holds a lot of sentimental value to you… I guess the ocean was it for you, Riko.
Riko
Yes. For me, the ocean is where it all began. Happy things, things that make my heart race, and fated encounters… All of these were brought to me by the sea.
Riko
The beach was where I first met Chika, and the place where we chose our group name. I wouldn't have met Chika if I hadn't come to the sea for inspiration on songwriting.
Riko
I've come to the beach for both training and leisure, and my irreplaceable days in Numazu were always tied to the ocean. The sea is very important to me.
Riko
I think I was born again after moving here. I felt like I could introduce my new self by introducing the beach.
Player
So, in a way, today's live stream was a self-intro.
Riko
Yes. I…guess…that…makes sense…
Player
Riko?
Riko
I…I just realized how embarrassing this is! I introduced this beautiful, majestic sea as if it were myself…!
Player
A-Ahaha. Don't worry. It's not like you said that clearly. Your viewers thought you were just introducing the ocean.
Riko
So, you're the only one besides me who knows the truth.
Player
I won't tell anyone! Don't worry!
Riko
Hehe, please keep it a secret. You're the only one I can say these kinds of things to.
Riko
From here on out, I think there'll be many more things that I can only tell you. When that happens…would you lend me an ear?
Player
Sure.
Riko
Thank you. Please always stay by my side.
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