Ch. 2 Ep. 10a: Main Stage of Dreams!

In the end, Nijigasaki's members perform separately. The group lessons everyone took helped them level up, though. Now, the event with the main stage of the School Idol Festival riding on it is finally tomorrow!

The day before…

[Fade in/out.]

Player

I'm too nervous to sleep.

Player

I'm going to try messaging her.

Choice: Which member will you contact?

[Taking out phone.]

If Ayumu was picked
Player Ayumu, it's finally happening tomorrow. I wanted to share my gratitude before your performance. Thank you so much for joining the school idol club with me! Ayumu What are you saying? I'm the one who should be thanking you. Ayumu Oh, but I did want to ask you for a favor. I want you to tell me, “Try your best,” like you always do. I think that will really help me try my best tomorrow! Player Try your best, Ayumu! I'll be right by your side watching tomorrow!
If Kasumi was picked
Player Hi, Kasumi. It's finally happening tomorrow. Are you nervous? Kasumi Hiii! Thank you so much for messaging me! I'm not the least bit nervous. More importantly, make sure to keep your eyes on me tomorrow. You're in for a surprise! Player Laugh That sounds promising. I'll make sure not to take my eyes off of you for a single second tomorrow. Try your best!
If Shizuku was picked
Player Shizuku, it's finally happening tomorrow. I'm really excited to see you up on stage! Shizuku Thank you so much. I feel like my expressiveness has really improved. I think it's thanks to the group practice! I can't wait to show you what I can do tomorrow. Player I can't wait either. I'm looking forward to a performance so amazing I won't be able to tear my eyes off of you!
If Karin was picked
Player Are you still awake, Karin? I can't sleep, so I thought I'd shoot you a message. I'll be cheering for you as hard as I can tomorrow. Karin Too nervous to sleep? Chuckle Me too. I was just about to message you myself. Player I'm glad I'm awake then. It's weird for me to be this nervous though, huh? You're the one who's going to be standing on stage. Karin I'll take it to mean you're really putting yourself in my shoes. Player I feel like I'm more nervous than if it were me! Karin, try your best tomorrow! I'll be watching from your side the whole time.
If Ai was picked
Player Ai! I can't sleep! Ai Who cares if you can't sleep?! That's my line! Player Ngh, I'm sorry. Ai Just kidding! I'm always happy to get a message from you! And you know what else? You need to believe in me, 'cause I'm gonna blow everyone away with my performance tomorrow! Player Laugh I'm relieved to hear you say that. You're really amazing, Ai. I won't take my eyes off of you tomorrow!
If Kanata was picked
Player Kanata, I can't wait to see you enjoying yourself with all your might today! I'm sending this late at night, so that you can see it first thing in the morning. Kanata I'm awake, I'm awake! I'm awake for once! The usual drowsy Kanata is too nervous to sleep tonight. Kanata But messaging you made all of my nerves disappear. Thank you. Nighty-night. Player Good night, Kanata. Sweet dreams!
If Setsuna was picked
Player It's finally happening tomorrow, Setsuna! I'm too excited to sleep! Setsuna Me too! I think this is my first time literally trembling with excitement. But tomorrow's a day I've been waiting for for a long time, so I'll try my best! Make sure to watch me! Player Of course! I can picture your powerful performance even now. Have fun tomorrow, Setsuna!
If Emma was picked
Player Emma, it's finally happening tomorrow. Try your best! I'll be right by your side watching! Emma Wow, I'm so happy you messaged me! I received messages from my siblings in Switzerland earlier too. They said they're cheering me on from afar. Emma Giggle I have people close by and people far away cheering me on. I'm so excited for tomorrow I can't stand it! Player There are tons of people that see you trying your best and want to cheer you on. I think you'll be able to see that for yourself tomorrow!
If Rina was picked
Player Rina, are you nervous? You didn't have that much time to practice alone because of the group lessons. I was worried and felt like I should message you. Rina I'm fine. Looking forward to it even. Because tomorrow I can perform for you. Rina I'm actually really happy we had group lessons. You have no reason to be worried. Please watch me tomorrow. Player Thank you, Rina. I'll be right by your side watching you tomorrow!

[Putting phone away. Fade in/out.]

Player

(At last, it was the day of the competition. Everyone looked like they were having fun while performing. Nijigasaki's members entering as solo acts was the right call!)

Player

You're all amazing! At this rate, Nijigasaki really will take over the finals!

Emma

Yeah, I got a much better response than last time.

Shizuku

Me too! I think the group lessons really motivated me.

Kanata

Right? We were able to teach each other our skills. Ai taught me how to get the audience fired up. I'm going to try it out today.

Ai

It'll definitely work! Give it a try!

Karin

What rankings make it to the finals?

Player

That's…um…

Ayumu

Oh…

Rina

What's wrong?

Ayumu

Ow, ow, ow. My leg is cramping up. Maybe from nerves? Haha—oww, it hurts!

Emma

O-Oh no!

Shizuku

Ayumu, please sit here!

Kanata

Where does it hurt? The bottom of your foot? Your calf?

Ayumu

Ngh… Th-The calf.

Setsuna

Ayumu, I'm going to take off your shoe. This might hurt a little, but I'm going to stretch out your leg. Please try to bear it.

Ayumu

Ow, ow, ow…

Karin

Just a little longer.

Ai

Y-You can do it, Ayumu! It's udderly devastating that your calf hurts, but don't have a cow! I'll put you back in a good moo-d!

Ayumu

*Laugh* Ai, don't make me laugh! It hurts to laugh!

Rina

Oh, the tightness disappeared. I think you're better now.

Ayumu

Huh? Oh, you're right.

Emma

Drink some water, Ayumu. Sometimes leg cramps are caused by dehydration. Being too cold or tense can be bad too, so you should keep your track jacket on as long as you can.

Ai

Did…my pun just heal Ayumu's injury?!

Karin

No, no, it was thanks to Setsuna.

Setsuna

*Laugh* I think Ai helped too.

Ayumu

You distracted me from my pain.

Ai

See, Ayumu said I helped too! Puns are great in any situation!

Everyone

Hahaha!

Player

Oh, Ai is up next! Break a leg! You've got this!

Ai

All right, here I go! I'm in a super good mood now! Make sure to check me out!

Player

I really love Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.

Even if the members stand on the stage alone, they all help each other and lift each other up behind the scenes.

The more that happens, the less lonely they'll feel up on stage, right?

They don't seem nearly as nervous as their first time on stage. Even if they're not next to each other, their hearts are one. That's what I love about the Nijigasaki idols.

[Fade in/out.]

Ayumu

I wonder if they'll announce the finalists soon.

Shizuku

I'm so nervous.

Karin

I hope I can make it to the finals this time!

Rina

Does standing on the finals stage feel different than standing on the preliminaries stage?

Emma

What did you think when you were a finalist, Setsuna?

Setsuna

Well… I thought it felt quite different. It felt like everyone watching had really high expectations.

Ai

Was the pressure too much?

Setsuna

Nope! Right, Shizuku?

Shizuku

That's right. It was more like a gentle push.

Ai

Really? I wanna stand on a stage like that too!

Kasumi

Me too. My costume is perfectly in place. I'm ready for the finals!

Player

Oh! They're announcing the finalists now!

[Fade in/out.]

If Ayumu was picked
Player Ayumu, congrats! I'm as happy as if I won myself!
If Kasumi was picked
Player Kasumi, you did it! I knew you'd make it to the finals!
If Shizuku was picked
Player Shizuku, congrats! Your expressiveness is truly amazing!
If Karin was picked
Player Karin, congrats! I watched you countless times during practice, but I still ended up captivated.
If Ai was picked
Player Yes! You made it to the finals, Ai! I'm happy I got to see the lively performance you promised yesterday!
If Kanata was picked
Player Kanata, congrats! Being true to yourself really paid off!
If Setsuna was picked
Player You're amazing, Setsuna! Let's aim for number one this time!
If Emma was picked
Player Emma, you made it to the finals! Me, and your brothers and sisters, and so many other people will be cheering you on!
If Rina was picked
Player Rina, congrats on ranking! Keep being yourself while you take on the finals!

If someone other than Rina was picked
Rina Congrats! Try your best!

If someone other than Shizuku was picked
Shizuku Congratulations! You worked so hard. I completely understand why you made it to the finals!

If someone other than Kasumi was picked
	If the picked Member is a 1st Year
	Kasumi Whine I'm frustrated, but congrats!
	Else
	Kasumi Whine I'm frustrated, but congratulations!

If someone other than Ayumu was picked
	If the picked Member is a 1st or 2nd Year
	Ayumu Wow! Wow, you're amazing! Congrats!
	Else
	Ayumu Wow! Wow, you're amazing! Congratulations!

If someone other than Ai was picked
Ai You did it! I can't wait to see your amazing performance!

If someone other than Setsuna was picked
Setsuna Congrats! I may have lost today, but I won't lose next time! Please put on a wonderful performance!

If someone other than Karin was picked
Karin Congratulations. It's all up to you now!

If someone other than Kanata was picked
Kanata Sigh I'm so disappointed! I'm happy you won though! Try your best!

If someone other than Emma was picked
Emma Congrats! Here, drink some water before you go back on stage. Stay calm and try your best!

If Ayumu was picked
Ayumu My heart is racing. I'm trembling with excitement. Watch and see what I can do!
If Kasumi was picked
Kasumi Sob I finally made it to the top! Well, almost. But the top position will be mine!
If Shizuku was picked
Shizuku I'm nervous. But I'll imagine that I'm with all of you and try my best!
If Karin was picked
Karin All this support is too much pressure. But, I hold up well under pressure. Here I go now. Make sure to watch me!
If Ai was picked
Ai All right, I did it! I just need to keep this up! Cheer for me, okay?
If Kanata was picked
Kanata Wow! I'm in the finals. I did good! I just have a little more to go, so please send me some power!
If Setsuna was picked
Setsuna I really feel like I received everyone's power of love! Even when I was on stage, our hearts were one!
If Emma was picked
Emma This is like a dream! If I shared this news with the past me back in Switzerland who was dreaming of being a school idol, I would've fainted! I need to hurry before I wake up!
If Rina was picked
Rina Okay, here I go!

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