Ruby Ep. 31: Private Practice
Ruby is practicing the dance she wants to perform on her live stream, but she keeps slipping up. Still, she's eager to do her best, and you're keeping a supportive eye on her.
Player
Now that the dance choreography is finalized, today's the day you can finally start practicing for the next live show.
Ruby
Yeah! I'm going do my best to make it a big success!
Player
Don't be so stiff. You have to be relaxed if you want to produce good, smooth movements.
Ruby
I'll try!
Player
*Laugh* You look so determined, Ruby.
[Fade in/out.]
Ruby
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!
Ruby
One, two—Ah! Wh-wh-whoa…! Ack!
Player
Ruby! Are you okay?!
Ruby
I-I'm fine. I really can't get my head around that step I just tried.
Player
You did say that step could give you trouble when we were coming up with the choreography. Does it hurt anywhere? Do you have any grazes or have you twisted something?
Ruby
I'm a-okay. It wouldn't be able to hide if I had something wrong with me, so I'm just glad I'm not hurt.
Player
Have you really not told any of the Aqours girls about the live stream?
Ruby
Yeah. If I did, they'd surely help me out in all kinds of ways. It's not like I wouldn't be happy about it. It's just this time, I want to try doing it on my own.
Ruby
Though having said that, I am relying on you quite a bit…
Player
Don't worry about me. I may always be having you helping me out, but I'm not an Aqours member at the end of the day.
Ruby
That's not I what mean. Sure, we don't sing and dance together on stage.
Ruby
But I…and Aqours can't do without you. I really do think you're a friend of ours.
| Option 1: “That's so touching.” |
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| Player Thank you! It's so touching to think that a group of girls as lovely as Aqours consider me a friend. I've got to make sure I don't let you all down! Ruby I'm gonna do my best too. It's because of you believing and helping us out along with all the fans anticipating our work that I can give it my all! |
| Option 2: “That's more praise than I deserve.” |
| Player Ruby… Why, thank you. That's more praise than I deserve. I'll support you as much as possible so I don't let you down. Ruby I'm gonna do my best too. If I perfect this dance routine, the people watching the stream will end up becoming Aqours fans! |
Player
I know, but don't run yourself into the ground, okay?
Player
You said earlier you were glad you weren't hurt because you wouldn't have been able to hide it, but hiding things that hurt or are difficult isn't any good anyway.
Ruby
I understand. The live stream would all be for nothing anyway if it had failed from me hiding away my troubles.
Player
I care about that live stream, but I also care about you. You're always caring and worrying about others, after all.
Ruby
I guess so. I was trying to think about myself, though…
Player
Must be a unconscious thing, then… Still, it's a good thing you have me around to look after you, then! Don't you worry, Ruby!
Ruby
Th-Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Player
Now, how about we resume this practice session? You up for it, Ruby?
Ruby
Of course I am! I'm gonna do my Rubesty to perfect this routine!
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