Riko Ep. 34: A Shimmering Blue Miracle
You and Riko have been working on writing a song together. As the two of you take a break and go for a walk, looking out over the beautiful sea of Uchiura, you reflect on your memories of the past.
Riko
Mmm, that feels good! After being shut up writing in the music room, breathing the outdoor air really brings me back to life.
Player
Yeah. It really relaxes your tensed up body too! I just know I can keep on writing that song now. The sea is so pretty and soothing too.
Riko
*Giggle* You say that every time you come to Numazu.
Player
Well, it's so pretty! I can't help saying it!
Riko
But isn't Nijigasaki right by the sea too? And yet, you still came here to look at the sea…aren't you tired of it?
Player
Not at all. The sea here is special. It's thanks to this sea that I connected with Aqours.
Player
Whenever I look at the sea, I remember how my heart pounded the first time I met all of you. So the Numazu sea is especially important to me. I'll never get tired of it!
Riko
I see. I'm delighted that you feel that way. It would be a shame if I'm the only one to hear that. You should tell everyone next time.
| Option 1: “I'll tell them a hundred times!” |
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| Player Yeah! I'll tell them a hundred, no, a thousand times! Riko That might be a little much…but I'm sure everyone would still be happy to hear it. |
| Option 2: “It's a little embarrassing…” |
| Player Huh? Uh…saying it over again might be a little embarrassing. Riko Why?! But you said it so freely just now! All the other girls love the Uchiura sea too, so I know they'll be pleased. |
Riko
…I feel the same as you. Everything began at the sea. That's the sea where I met you too.
Player
Yeah. I came to Numazu to understand the appeal of Aqours, and ended up helping out at the Summer Festival… It was hard work, but a lot of fun.
Riko
You really challenged yourself to try new things, like planning the fansite.
Player
And we went to that concert together. And you helped me out when I was having trouble with songwriting… Thanks so much for that.
Riko
Right back at you. You helped me out too, you know.
Riko
You helped me with my unit's live show, went around Numazu with me and Ai, went to the amusement park… They're all such lovely memories.
Riko
…Ah.
[Fade in/out.]
Player
*Pant* *Pant* …Why did you suddenly run back to school? What's wrong?
Riko
Sorry. I came up with a melody, so I had to write it right away. Want to listen to it?
Player
You're okay with me hearing it?
Riko
I want you to. It was remembering all the times I've spent with you that helped me come up with it.
Player
Riko… I understand. I'd love to hear it.
Riko
Okay. Here goes!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
(It's peaceful, but sometimes intense… I can really feel it deep inside my chest. A majestic melody just like the sea itself, that could take me anywhere…)
Player
Riko…I'm so glad I met you and the other girls. Let's stay together. I want to share more unforgettable experiences with you that sparkle like the sea…like that song!
Riko
Yeah, me too.
Riko
I want to put everything—the miracle of meeting you, that sparkle, the happiness I felt—all of it into song.
Riko
This melody is a prayer for that sparkling miracle to live on forever and ever.
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