You Ep. 22: A Sacred Pilgrimage
You tell Setsuna that you happened to watch one of the Uranohoshi swim team practice sessions. She expresses interest in taking a look as well, for a typical Setsuna-style reason.
Player
And then the swim team let me watch their practice session but wow, You really is amazing. She just kept on swimming and swimming without slowing down.
Setsuna
*Giggle* I can imagine You swimming energetically as clear as day.
Setsuna
Her beautiful and steadfast style of dance is a product of not just her daily practices, but also her swimming experience.
Player
Yeah. Her form is really beautiful. When you see her face peek above the water as she breathes, you can tell that she's concentrating really hard, even through her goggles.
Player
And it made my heart race just like when I'm watching her perform at a live show.
Setsuna
That's it! I want to watch Uranohoshi's swim team practice as well! Would you mind if I tagged along next time you visited?!
Player
Wha?! But it's not like I'm always watching them practice! I only did it the other day because I got my schedule mixed up.
Setsuna
Oh, is that so… Then let's make sure we get permission from them first, and then go and watch!
Player
You seem very curious about the swim team. *Giggle* I should've expected as much. It's what You likes to do outside of her idol activities, so—
Setsuna
Take a look at this!
Player
Huh? Is this…a website for an anime?
Setsuna
It's one of the big hits of this season! It's about a swim team in a school near the ocean.
Setsuna
Look at the background in this scene here, and here as well. Doesn't it look super similar to Uchiura and Uranohoshi?!
Player
Oh… Now that you mention it, it does a little, I guess?
Setsuna
Right?! I just have to see if they actually referenced Uchiura and Uranohoshi! Let's go! The truth waits for no one!
Player
*Laugh* I see. I should've expected as much.
[Fade in/out.]
You
Welcome to Uranohoshi Girls' High School!
Player
Hello!
Setsuna
Long time no see, You!
You
I can't believe you came all the way out here to check out the swim team! I'm honored. I feel like I could swim a million laps today!
Setsuna
I've been so excited for this day to come too! Getting to go on such a sacred pilgrimage is like a dream come true.
Player
I mean, sure they look similar, but there's no actual proof that it was based on Uchiura, right?
You
Based on Uchiura? What do you mean?
Player
Oh, sorry. It's, um, an anime that Setsuna's currently watching.
You
Ohh! The one about the swim team! I know that one! I've been watching it too.
| Option 1: “Did it pique your interest as a member of the swim team?” |
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| Player Wow, really? Did it pique your interest as a member of the swim team? You It did! I wasn't really interested at first, but I got a bit curious when it started getting popular online. |
| Option 2: “You watch anime?” |
| Player Really?! I never knew you watched anime much, You. You Yoshiko told me that there was a show about a swim team airing. I think there was an article about it in the game magazine she reads. |
Setsuna
Wh-Wh-Wh-Whoa! I see you're a woman of culture as well! So, what are your thoughts?!
You
It's pretty good! The practices were pretty realistic and all the characters are really cute as well. The captain's my favorite. She's so dependable and skilled.
Setsuna
Ahhhhhh, I love her too! She's the one that keeps the colorful cast really grounded! Just seeing her on-screen makes me feel that the cast is safe and protected!
You
She's always so calm and collected, but she's also got a cheeky side to her, right? And she looks so beautiful when she swims. I wish I could be like her!
Player
Wow, I never thought they would hit it off so well…
Setsuna
I'm so happy we could meet today, You! I can't wait to see the swim team in action!
You
Same here! Let's head to the pool right away then. Full speed ahead!
Setsuna, You
Aye aye!
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