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Ch. 7 Ep. 6: Setsuna's Secret

Kasumi, Ayumu, and Emma are jealous you went to Harajuku without them, so you have a relaxing pajama party. You watch an old video that Emma treasures, and Kasumi is jealous as you reminisce about old times with Ayumu.

Player

So, what should we do?

Karin

I think this is a good opportunity to find out Setsuna's secrets.

Setsuna

Wait, my secrets?! Don't you guys already know mine…?

Karin

No one cares that you're the student council president. You are who you are.

Karin

We want to know the real secrets about Setsuna Yuki, the school idol!

Setsuna

What? I don't have any secrets, though.

Karin

We want to know what the normal you is like. You must have secrets about your normal life, right?

Setsuna

My normal life…

Shizuku

I'm curious too.

Shizuku

Like whether your expressiveness on stage is a natural talent, or if you do some kind of special training.

Karin

Yeah. You're interested about that too, right Shizuku?

Shizuku

I am.

Setsuna

Uhh… Wh-What should I do?

Player

Setsuna, why don't you just show them how you are normally?

Setsuna

But that's… I'm not sure…

Player

They both want to know, so if you explain things you'll have more people to talk to about it.

Setsuna

Talk? You're right. If can't do it, I'll just stop.

Setsuna

I will tell you my secret!

[Fade in/out.]

Shizuku

Why are we all in the club president's room?

Player

Setsuna, here's that DVD I recorded.

Setsuna

Thank you.

Setsuna

Umm, *Ahem* Karin, Shizuku, I'm about to show you my favorite DVD. It became as such 2 years ago. It was a cold day…

Karin

You're going off again. You don't have to talk so much, just show us the DVD.

Karin

This is the secret to your performance, right?

Setsuna

Oh, sorry. I was getting off track, wasn't I?

Setsuna

That's correct. This DVD gives me courage and hope.

Shizuku

*Gulp* I won't miss a single second!

Setsuna

That's good, Shizuku! Don't miss a single frame!

Player

I'm going to play it now.

[Fade in/out.]

Setsuna

Ah… Uhhh… But it…

Shizuku, Karin

…

Setsuna

I know. I understand that logic. You're right.

Setsuna

If I were you I'd say the same thing. But they have their own reasons for doing that. It's not about logic.

Setsuna

Oh, every time I see this scene my heart aches. They both have feelings for each other but neither of them can see it.

Setsuna

They need to talk more, but they're too afraid to talk when they're around each other!

Karin

Setsuna, this anime is your favorite DVD?

Shizuku

Wasn't this based off a light novel? I didn't realize they'd made it into an anime.

Karin

Just when I thought Setsuna's secrets would be revealed, we get…anime?

Setsuna

Karin, Shizuku! This is not just any anime!

Setsuna

This anime gives me courage and the will to strive! I mean look at it! Watch this scene!

Setsuna

After all that was said, she still follows him without question. Any normal person would have left at this point.

Setsuna

But, she feels that he has some inexplicable reason for all of it, and she trusts that, supporting him the whole time.

Setsuna

It's no small act to build a relationship with so much trust.

Setsuna

You can see in this one scene just how much story isn't shown on screen!

Shizuku

I see…

Karin

But the party was just obliterated because of the main character.

Karin

How can they fight the boss in this shape?

Setsuna

Just watch… There it is!

Setsuna

No matter how much they fight, their bond holds strong and they can't abandon each other!

Shizuku

That seems…like a very convenient plot point.

Setsuna

But doesn't it feel great seeing how everything turns out for the best, just like you hope it will?

Karin

It is quite relieving to see it turn out the way you expect it to.

Setsuna

I love it so much because there are no surprises and twists. You can just have fun watching it.

Setsuna

Now, let's head into the final scenes!

[Fade in/out.]

Karin

*Sniff* That was so interesting!

Shizuku

Karin, pass the tissues… *Sniff* I'm sorry for calling it just another anime. It was incredible!

Karin

I can't believe the main character was so selfish because he was injured in real life.

Karin

You can't hate him for wanting to fulfill a dream in the virtual world that he couldn't in the real world.

Shizuku

The characters helping him recover were his managers in real world.

Shizuku

They couldn't do anything about his injury in the real world, but they could in the game, so Setsuna stayed by Yuki's side.

Setsuna

We watched the entire series. All 13 episodes in five hours.

Setsuna

I went off again because I thought I could teach you all about my favorite thing! I'm sorry!

Karin

It's fine, Setsuna. I'm actually thankful for it.

Karin

I think some of that story can be applied to all of us. Plus, your explanation was great.

Shizuku

Yes, the passion Setsuna has for it helped me believe. It definitely immersed us into the story.

Player

You're talented when it comes to conveying what you love to other people, Setsuna.

Karin

Yeah, something about the things you say and do has an irresistible allure to them.

Karin

I guess the secret isn't in the technique but just how much Setsuna loves it.

Shizuku

The power of empathy. I've learned a lot from this.

Shizuku

I hope I can leave the same impression on the people who watch us.

Setsuna

You're not mad?!

Karin, Shizuku

Not at all!

Player

Isn't that great, Setsuna? Now you can have fun talking with everyone about anime.

Setsuna

Y-Yes, I'm so glad.

Setsuna

Oh, guys! I have a copy of the book this is based off, hidden in the student council room. You can borrow it whenever you want.

Karin

You have something like that in the student council room?!

Setsuna

I-I know it's not right, but I can't have it at my house. Anime and manga and stuff is banned there.

Setsuna

I've been wanting a copy of this anime for so long…

Shizuku

I see, so that's why we're in the club president's room.

Setsuna

Yes, that's right.

Karin

Right, you've suffered a lot.

Karin

But now I understand how you want to protect the things you love! If you ever need it, I can hold onto some stuff for you!

Shizuku

Yeah, me too! I can record it for you, so just let me know!

Setsuna

Karin, Shizuku… Thank you so much!


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