Ch. 45 Ep. 9: Go, Gaming Passion!
The night ends quickly as you find yourself at the final stretch. You each continue with your respective duties, but will you finish on time?!
Rina
*Yawn* Good morning.
Player
Morning. Did you get some rest?
Rina
Yeah. I feel mentally recharged. Rina-chan Board says, “Sharp.”
Setsuna
There's six hours left. We're on the home stretch, girls. Let's give it everything we've got!
Mia
Yeah!
Rina
*Giggle* You two are raring to go, huh?
Mia
Uh—
Mia
I-I mean, Setsuna's always so excited. I just get caught up in it.
Setsuna
You know, in Japan we say, “Conform to the customs of the land you enter” and “What you mix with will rub off on you.”
Setsuna
So, you're right to get caught up in it. Believe in yourself.
Mia
No thanks. I'll stick with being me.
Setsuna
I thought it was lovely to see you filled with excitement.
Player
Don't worry, Setsuna. Nothing is going to stop Mia from getting hyped up!
Mia
Stop! That's not happening!
Mia
Well, I guess it will now, for a bit. Little Baby's right on the money. Of course I'll get caught up in this—the whole contest is on the line.
Mia
Let's keep pushing at full speed 'til noon!
Setsuna
Yeah!
Player
I love this feeling. I know that I'm tired, but at the same time, I'm on the edge of my seat with my heart racing…
Rina
It feels like…a live show.
Mia
Oh yeah, you're right. I thought I was feeling some kind of déjà vu as well.
Mia
I'm tired, but it all feels worth it.
Setsuna
There are some nerves mixed in with the exhilaration too.
Player
So that's how all you girls feel when you do a live show.
Player
I think I've just learned more about you.
Player
Wait, what are we doing just standing around chatting?! We're still only 80% done, so we're not completely out of the woods yet.
Mia
I'm done with the music, so I can work on something else.
Player
Then, can you help Setsuna with what she's doing?
Mia
Got it! You can count on me.
Player
I'll play through it and check for anything not working quite as it should.
Rina
Yes, please.
Player
If anyone gets tired, go take a look at the comments flooding in on the live stream. They'll give you the energy to keep going!
Setsuna
The messages from the School Idol Club, ÎĽ's, and Aqours will push us on.
Rina
Everyone's giving us the strength to carry on. We should give it everything we have.
[Fade in/out.]
Lanzhu
You can do it, girls! I'm right here with you!
Shioriko
Lanzhu, please stop monopolizing the screen and let the rest of us see too.
Lanzhu
What? But I don't wanna miss a single thing!
Ai
I just can't take my eyes off it. Can they actually finish in six hours?!
Shizuku
This is Rina and the girls we're talking about. They'll get it done.
Kasumi
Aww, look at the eyebags on the Prez! I wish I could do something for her!
Kanata
I want to help them have the best sleep of their lives after this contest is over.
Emma
Let's get a bunch of food ready for them.
Ayumu
Good idea. Maybe we should make some sandwiches.
Lanzhu
Real meaty ones! Packed with energy for tired bodies!
Karin
That sounds nice, but I think we should make something a bit easier on the stomach as well. Like soup, maybe?
Emma
I can make some!
Kanata
Maybe I could make some congee too.
Karin
I have to say, though, Rina's been full of surprises. I didn't realize she was so strong-willed…
Karin
We're the ones supporting them, but I feel like I'm being cheered on.
Karin
I'm just hoping they'll end up happy with what they achieved.
[Fade in/out.]
Player
…Final checks finished.
Rina
How is it? Is there anything we should tweak?
Player
All good! We're done!
Setsuna
We did it!
Mia
Only five minutes left. It sure was a close one.
Rina
Thank you, girls. We managed to make a really wonderful game.
Rina
Let's upload it together.
Setsuna
*Giggle* I'd rather leave that to you, Rina.
Mia
Right. That's the leader's job.
Rina
But…
Player
This is all that's left. You do it for us, Rina.
Rina
All right.
Rina
A game for everyone, made by all of us…
[Fade in/out.]
Rina
…Aaand send!
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