Ch. 12 Ep. 5: What Is Your Dream?
Those who are trying their hardest deserve support. You and the club members want to help Shioriko out somehow. After receiving word that Riko's new song is finished, the club members and μ's head off somewhere.
Chika
You're here! Welcome to Uchiura!
Kasumi
So this is Uchiura! I've seen it so many times in my dreams! The sky is blue! The sea is beautiful! Oh, I'm getting so emotional!
You
Ahaha, c'mon, that's an exaggeration.
Kasumi
Uh, it is NOT! You have no idea how long I've waited for this day to come!
Hanayo
You must have really wanted to come here.
Kasumi
I sure did!
Nico
Look at you, getting all giddy over this. You're such a kid.
Maki
You're one to talk. What's with that pile of luggage at your feet? You know we're not going overseas, right?
Nico
G-Girls always pack a lot!
Rin
But we're all girls here, and you're the only one with a whole pile of luggage.
Nico
Argh! Whatever! Who cares!
Player
Are you sure it's okay for all of us to stay with you guys?
Mari
It's no problem at all! Both my family's hotel and Chika-chi's ryokan inn have vacancies, and our families are all supportive of our cause.
Player
Thank you. I'll help out with anything you need when we have some downtime.
Chika
You know that's just asking us to use you for free labor, right? Hahaha! Anyway, we don't wanna keep everyone else waiting, so let's get going.
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Riko
So that's what I have… What do you think?
Honoka
Yeah! This is great!
Shizuku
I can picture Aqours singing this so clearly in my mind! It's so awesome!
Emma
I totally know what you mean. I could picture it, too!
Nozomi
It fits our slogan perfectly. I don't think anything could top this.
Eli
Yes, this is even more incredible than I imagined. It's amazing you managed to write this in so little time.
Maki
Did you hear that? Sounds like everyone loves it.
Riko
Thank goodness. I was so nervous thinking you all might have had a different vision for it.
Rina
You had nothing to worry about.
Nico
That's right! I'd convince every last one of you to go along with it if you didn't like it!
Ai
Uh, but everyone does like it.
Eli
Right, so then we're all okay with using this song for the promo video?
Player
In that case, let's get filming. I'll be in charge of the camera work.
Karin
Lots of people are going to be watching, so be sure you get all our good sides.
Yoshiko
Be sure to record the soaring of the fallen angel's wings in the scriptures of the apocalypse, little demon.
Hanamaru
And where exactly are you gonna fly off to, zura?
Umi
Um, so what do we need to do for this?
Player
Well generally, I'll just have you all go about your work as usual. Afterward, I'll interview you all one by one. Sound good?
Kotori
That's so efficient! We can work and film at the same time. So what sort of things will you be asking us?
Player
Isn't it obvious? I'll be asking you all what your dreams are!
Kanan
Naturally.
Dia
Well then, shall we get started? There is quite a lot that needs to be done.
Ruby
Yeah!
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Setsuna
These are the types of merchandise Kanata and I are thinking of.
Kanata
I hope you're looking forward to it! Ooh, that sounded good.
Player
Those are some awesome ideas. I kinda want some myself.
Setsuna
Everyone, do stop by and pick some up when you come to the event.
Kanata
Please and thank you!
Player
Now, can I ask the two of you what your dreams are?
Setsuna
My dream is to become a school idol who can spread the love! I would like the world to become a place where everyone can spread their own love for things far and wide!
Setsuna
I understand that it's quite an ambitious goal, but that is exactly why I want to try my very hardest.
Player
I can tell how passionate you are about this. What about your dream, Kanata?
Kanata
My dream is to be on stage a whole bunch.
Kanata
I'm at my most self-indulgent when I'm a school idol. I want to have lots of fun with everyone, draw from their energy, and make it my own!
Player
We're definitely gonna make that dream come true! Next up will be Ayumu and Riko. How excited are you for the School Idol Festival?
Ayumu
I just heard the new song Riko wrote, so I'm even more fired up than before!
Player
Yeah, Riko's song was really amazing! Riko was the one who suggested making this new song.
Riko
You don't need to talk me up that much, girls…
Riko
But, um, yes. I asked everyone to let me write our new song this time.
Player
You already had a song you wanted to write in mind, right?
Riko
Yes. I wrote a song about all the things I want to tell everyone right now.
Player
It's a really great song, so I hope you'll all be looking forward to it! One more question. Do you have any dreams you hope will come true at the School Idol Festival?
Ayumu
Well, my dream is simply to stand on the stage.
Ayumu
You see, because…we have someone who's always supporting us behind the scenes. She works really hard every day because she loves school idols and wants to cheer them all on.
Ayumu
I feel like no matter what it is, I can put in a lot of effort if it means making her happy. I'm having so much fun lately too! So I want everyone to see us on stage.
Riko
My dream is to give a performance that will support those who have lost hope or are worn out from the fight for their dreams. I want to help them find their passion again.
Riko
I've struggled and run away from my dreams in the past before too.
Riko
But then Chika and You were there to grab me by the hand and pull me back onto my feet. I don't think I would be where I am today without them.
Riko
And now I have all of Aqours by my side. But not just them. I have everyone from μ's and Nijigasaki by my side too. I'm not alone anymore. I have people cheering me on.
Riko
Everyone has always helped support me, so I want to do the same for others. I want to help them with their dreams too. That's what I hope to convey.
Player
Thank you both for your beautiful messages! Let's make those dreams come true!
Ayumu, Riko
Yeah!
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