A Midsummer Night's Hopes Ep. 1
Emma
I'm really looking forward to helping out at the festival. I'm getting so excited!
Eli
Yes. I just hope we can make ourselves useful.
Nico
Ah, Kanan and Mari are here!
Mari
Ciao! Thanks for coming all the way out here, everyone!
Kanan
Thanks for coming. We really appreciate the extra hands.
Nico
We should be the ones thanking you! I can't believe we get to stay at the Hotel Ohara while we're helping out! *Giggle* I can't wait!
Mari
I hope you're excited. We're gonna shower you with world-class hospitality while you're here!
Shizuku
So, I know that we'll be helping out with the festival, but what exactly will we be doing?
Eli
Will we be helping with stalls and the like? Since it is a festival and all.
Kanan
Actually, we want you to play music in a hayashi group for us.
Everyone
A hayashi group?!
Emma
Whoa! Hayashi? You mean, like how they play taiko drums and flutes at festivals?!
Kanan
Exactly! We want you to help make it lively, together with the locals.
Mari
Let's spice up the summer festival nights with a fiery hayashi beat!
Nico
H-Hold on a second!
Nico
Are you sure us amateurs can play in a hayashi group? I've never done anything like this before.
Shizuku
Me neither. I wonder if we can handle this…
Eli
I didn't think I'd hear you two of all people give up before we've even started. Personally, I'd love to give it a try.
Eli
We don't get many opportunities like this, after all!
Emma
I've never done it before either, but I want to give it a shot!
Nico
I mean, I want to try doing it too…
Eli
Right? It's a festival after all. Don't you want all the people who come to have a good time?
Eli
Or are you two not confident you can entertain the visitors?
Nico
I-I've got plenty of confidence, thank you!
Nico
Leave it to me! This festival's sure to be a huge success now that I, Nico-Ni, am here!
Shizuku
I want to entertain everyone too. And on top of that, I want to enjoy the festival together with everyone!
Mari
Thanks, guys! Let's all work together to make this a wonderful summer festival!
Kanan
And don't worry. I've asked a local hayashi group to show you all the ropes.
Eli
Thank you. Let's put on a great hayashi performance and make the festival even more fun for everyone!
Everyone
Yeeeah!
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