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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