Whoa! So many people came to watch it! And aren't those TV cameras in the back?

They are! This fashion show has so many eyes on it! I'm getting super pumped!

*Groan* Five minutes and twenty seconds until it begins. *Homph* *Sigh* Five minutes and fifteen seconds. *Homph*

Ugh, I wrote “people” on my hand then ate it so I could literally swallow my fear, but the more times I try this the more nervous I get. I'm losing my mind, zura.

I think you might be better off giving that up.

We practiced our posing and model walk as much as we could, but it's still not perfect. I'm so frustrated that we have to go out there without polishing everything.

We're all letting our anxiety go to our heads. I think this is a job for my cards.

Nozomi's tarot cards! I'm sure they can give us a hint to make this show a success.

Indeed. Something to calm our nerves would be very helpful. By all means, Nozomi.

Got it. Cards, show us the way. Here I go.

We have the Wheel of Fortune, reversed. It means failure, accidents, or taking a turn for the worse.

Why would you draw a card like that at a time like this?!

I can't take it anymore, zura! It's all so bleak I can't see a thing, zura!

All right, guys, it's showtime! We just have to go with the flow and try to enjoy ourselves!

Yeah!

Yeah…

[Fade in/out.]

I'm up first, so I'm heading out. Here I go!

[Fade in/out.]

Oh wow! The camera flashes are blinding!

I'm really a runway model! *Giggle* I have to make sure they get the best photos possible!

Thank you all so much for coming today! Be sure to check out this new store too!

I'm next on the runway. Here I go.

[Fade in/out.]

*Whimper* I feel just as nervous as I do before a live show, or maybe even more so!

O-Oh no, I need to smile. Smile. For live shows and the runway, I absolutely cannot forget to smile.

*Chuckle* I feel like smiling helped relieve some of my nerves. I have to do my best so my performance does not take away from the beauty of this dress!

[Fade in/out.]

*Sigh* I-I have returned.

Welcome back, Shizuku!

This means four of us have finished our runway walk. So Hanamaru and Ai are up. Next is…

I-It's…m-me. Here I…g-go.

You got this! Good luck!

[Fade in/out.]

Whoa! Zuramaru was freaking out this whole time, but she's walking like a champ! She might be the kind of person that is actually fine once she's onstage.

That reminds me, I heard that she was shaking like a leaf through her whole first live show with Aqours. But she still swallowed her fear and got on stage.

That is most likely what is happening now. Watching her is making me feel very emotional and nostalgic.

I can tell she's grown so much, even if she's shaking with anxiety. My cards are saying the same. Should I do another reading?

I'm fine without it.

Whoa! That was a quick answer.

Seeing the reversed Wheel of Fortune must have given her quite a shock.