Ch. 41 Ep. 2: Elation!
The girls observe Aqours' rehearsal. They see and notice how uncompromising Aqours are right before a live show.
Player
It's Aqours!
Kaoruko
It looks like they're still rehearsing, so be quiet, okay?
Player
O-Okay. The show hasn't even started yet, and my heart's already about to burst from excitement.
Setsuna
So all the Aqours girls are performing here, huh.
Hanayo
We're gonna see Aqours do their thing right here on this stage… Oh, it's so exciting!
Nico
I wonder what kind of performance they're gonna show us!
Honoka
Aww, this is so cool. I hope we also get to perform at a place like this soon.
Eli
First, we've got to really nail down Akihabara as our home turf.
Karin
Okay, then we'll take Odaiba.
Kanata
We've gotta focus more on school idol activities in our local area!
Ayumu
Huh? Did they stop rehearsing?
Shizuku
Do you think something happened?
Lanzhu
Want me to go ask them?
Kotori
Oh, it looks like they're about to resume!
Ai
Whoa! They're changing formation!
Rin
They are! How incredible!
Shioriko
I suppose they must've decided to do so in that short break they just took. If that is the case, that is truly astonishing…
Umi
This kind of thing is what makes Aqours so outstanding, isn't it?
Player
They focus on all the little details to get the best out of their performances. They're so incredible!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Hey! Welcome, everyone!
Player
Yeah, thanks for inviting us! What you did just now was incredible!
Ruby
What we did just now?
Hanamaru
What did we do?
Player
You temporarily stopped the rehearsal, and after a quick little talk, you immediately changed formation, right?
You
Oh, thaaat.
Riko
I guess when you're onstage, the things that you didn't notice during practice become apparent to you, right?
You
Like how big the stage is, or the lighting.
Kanan
Yeah, yeah! We can change things up based on stuff like that.
Yoshiko
Indeed. All to allow Yohane to exhibit her maximum magical power.
Dia
Putting that aside, we also want to show you all the very best we have to offer.
Chika
We're gonna give you the best live show ever, so have fun!
Kasumi
I-I'm amazed… They're practically outshining the sun today…
Rina
This is the power of performing on your home turf.
Chika
Oh, yeah! Here, these are the pamphlets being handed out to everyone in the venue today! Go on, have some!
Ruby
We made it to express our gratitude to everyone who came over to see us today.
Hanayo
Whoa… Woooooow! This is awesome! Can we really take something so wonderful?! For free?!
Emma
This is just lovely! I can't wait for everyone outside to see it too.
Dia
Huh? Outside?
Shioriko
Yes. There is already a large number of people gathered out there. The line for the costume exhibition area is super long too.
Aqours
Whaaat?!
Hanamaru
So many unexpected things just keep happening, zura!
Player
That's the power of the Aqours promo video for you.
Chika
Wow… I never would have imagined!
Chika
Well, we actually kind of intended that video to be a challenge to μ's.
Nico
A challenge? Well, we're ready to take it on anytime!
Chika
*Giggle* I figured you'd say that, Nico!
Chika
We've long admired μ's and have always seen them as role models. They were our example of what we should continue to strive for.
Chika
But more than that, we don't want to just be mere admirers. We want to show them how much we've grown.
Chika
So we packed all of those feelings into our promo video!
Honoka
You guys getting those feelings across to the whole country is what made today's live show possible.
Nico
Well, I can tell you've got grit, that's for sure. Now I'm even more excited for today! Show me just how powerful Aqours really is!
Eli
We can't wait to see just how strong your feelings are.
Nozomi
Yeah. It's quite the honor to have other groups who want to challenge us.
Nico
Just don't go thinking we'll lose to you guys, okay?!
Mia
Wow. You sure are a yappy one, Nico. I'll have to call you Little Puppy No. 2.
Nico
Hold on! Whaddya mean by puppy?! And why am I No. 2?! You've got a big mouth for a 14-year-old!
Mia
I was a college student in the States, you know. So I'm technically your senior.
Nico
Excuuuuuuse me?!
Eli
Honestly, Nico, let's just leave it at that for now.
Nozomi
Sorry about the fuss.
Kanan
*Laugh* I think it helped us relax a bit, if anything.
Chika
We'll show you our true power! Be ready for it!
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