Ch. 42 Ep. 10: Creating More Treasure
After Honoka and Nico's small argument at the quiz show wrap-up party, Nico ends up blaming herself. However, there's still something she has to get across. How exactly does she feel?
Nico
*Siiigh* I hate myself.
Nozomi
For what? For getting eliminated on the treadmill?
Nico
It's not that!
Nico
…I went too far in what I said to Honoka.
Eli
But nothing you said was a lie, correct?
Nico
Right, but I still think it was a bit immature of me.
Nozomi
You care so much for the younger students, Nico-chi! You're a true upperclassman!
Nico
C'mon now, don't tease me!
Nozomi
Being straightforward about how you feel is a good thing.
Nozomi
Arguments like this happen all the time anyway.
Eli
Honoka won't be bothered by it.
Nico
I guess you're right. She is pretty easygoing, after all.
Eli
Yes, you can always count on her for that.
Nico
But I have to stand my ground too!
Nico
That easygoing nature of hers is helpful at times, but I want to get through to her too.
Nico
I need her to understand that μ's have to change.
Nozomi
But I can see why she feels confused.
Nozomi
If she thinks this is the most fun things can be, then of course she'd want to keep things the same. Not everyone wants change.
Nico
I know that! I know change can be painful.
Nico
But we all understand that it's just as rewarding as it is painful, right?
Nico
Nozomi. Eli. The two of you changed because of Honoka, right? And so did I.
Nico
I entered high school wanting to be a school idol, but it just didn't work out. I went to the trouble of setting up the Idol Study Club and was left as its only member.
Nico
Then, when I became a third-year, I resigned myself to the fact that I'd graduate without fulfilling my dream.
Nico
Honoka gave me my last chance to do this.
Nico
I'm sure you two didn't end up here for the same reasons as me…
Eli
…but even if we found ourselves here in different ways, we're all in the same spot now, aren't we?
Eli
We're all completely committed to something we used to think there was no future in.
Eli
I completely sympathize with the idea of making μ's even better, even if that leads to clashes with other members.
Nozomi
I knew things hadn't gone well for you, Nico-chi, so I was real happy to see you get into school idol activities with Honoka and the others and enjoy yourself.
Nozomi
On top of that, seeing Eli-chi slowly change over time was another part of the fun.
Nozomi
Then, before I knew it, I'd become interested in school idols too.
Nozomi
I started wanting to become an idol alongside Nico-chi and Eli-chi.
Eli
We've all gotten to this point by going through changes.
Nico
I'll never forget this time spent practicing and performing in μ's. I never want to forget it.
Nico
I'll always be proud of it. It's a treasure that'll stay vivid in my mind, no matter how much time passes.
Nico
So I want to make even more memories. As long as I'm still in μ's, I want to make tons of treasured memories that I can always be proud of alongside my best friends.
Nico
And to make that happen, μ's have to keep growing. We have to change!
Nozomi
So we have to change to make treasured memories we can always be proud of, huh…
Nozomi
That makes sense. I think you're right, Nico-chi.
Eli
I want memories so strong that they never fade, no matter how much time passes.
Nico
Right?!
Nico
And to make them happen, we have to do something amazing that'll make the world gasp in awe.
Nico
With me in μ's, we can do it!
Nozomi
Your confidence is truly limitless.
Nico
Well, I am the galaxy's number one school idol, after all!
Nico
Be confident in yourself as well, Nozomi! You too, Eli. We've gotta lead the way!
Eli
I want μ's' treasure chest packed to the brim.
Nozomi
I want to make so many treasured memories that they're spilling over the edges.
Nico
That's it! Now you get it!
Nico
Okay, let's continue this conversation at my house!
Eli
*Giggle* You did all that running and you're still raring to go?
Nozomi
The galaxy's number one school idol has to always be in tip-top form, huh?
Nico
Of course! You betcha!
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