NOVEL WEB Chapter 24: XXII(B) - Project SEKAI and the Live Begins Now
Few Hours Later – 5:30 P.M.
3rd POV
After talking to Leo/need and 25-ji about Project SEKAI, Riku, Aya, Hatate , Marina with some help from Mafuyu and her friends, Dendi and the boys also helped as to show thanks for letting them use the studio, has finished setting up the front of the Live House and they are currently welcoming the guests outside as there are only 30 minutes before the event begins. The other band girls have arrived at 4:30, and he noticed some scouts have arrived amongst the crowd.
Riku: You guys can go, we can handle this. You're guests after all.
Riku told Dendi and the other girls to go as the CiRCLE staff is more than capable of handling this. After getting a nod from Dendi, he took the girls as they head downstairs.
S. Aya: How many have we welcomed?
Hatate: About 1,074. Just a few more and we can begin.
While they were waiting, the girls of μ's arrived along with Aichi.
Riku: Aichi you've made it.
Aichi: Yeah, we've come here not just to watch, but this might give μ's some ideas for a new song.
Riku: I see. Well just follow Hatate and you're good. Aya, you can go ahead.
S. Aya: Roger!
Aya left Riku as he was still waiting for the last guest to arrive. As only 5 minutes left, he saw a young girl with slightly wavy short hair that is a light pink color and her bangs cover most of her forehead. She has a small portion of her hair tied up with a flower hairpin. Her eyes are a slightly darker pink color than her hair.
The girl noticed that Riku was staring at her, and she went to Riku's location as she asked for directions.
???: Umm....is this Live House CiRCLE?
Riku: Yes, you came to the right place. Come on, the event starts in 5 minutes.
???: Thank God. I thought I was lost for a second, thank you very much kind sir. I am Sakurada Miyu. A pleasure to meet you kind sir.
Riku: Such politeness and elegance. Ahem, I'm Nagae Riku, the owner of this Live House. You can call me Riku.
Miyu: You're Riku? Finally I get to meet you!
Miyu was beyond happy as she held Riku's hands in excitement.
Riku: Excuse me?
Miyu: Sorry! I got too excited. It's just an honor to meet my idol.
Riku: Your idol? Me?
Miyu: I've been watching you perform when you were playing for OG. And ever since then, I've become a huge fan of yours. And you can call me Miyu!
Riku: So you're a fan of mine? And first name basis already?
Miyu: I think it's fair for us to call each other by our names, I mean you did say that I can call you "Riku" right?
Riku looked at Miyu while she was smiling as if he saw an angel.
Riku: Very well then, Miyu. Just follow Hatate over there and she'll guide you. I gotta call in the performers so we can start.
Miyu did a bow as she left Riku and went inside. Riku was still a bit dazed from the conversation he had with the girl he just met.
Riku: Well that's new.....Never thought I'd encounter a girl so prim and proper.....I can tell that we'll see each other again...or is it just me...anyway.
Riku called in the staff to clean up the entrance as he enters the live house to call in the girls.
Live House CiRCLE - Waiting Room – 6:00 P.M.
The event starts now and Riku is in the waiting room along with Peakey P-key, Leo/need, Poppin'Party, Raise A Suilen and Roselia who have already changed to their stage outfits.
Riku looked at them as he gave his speech for the girls.
Riku: Alright girls, this is it. Tonight, this is where everything starts. You have practiced for weeks for this moment and make it count. A lot of people will be watching you play but don't get nervous just by that alone. As long as you girls play to the best of your abilities, you'll be fine. Get that negative feeling off of you and enjoy yourself out there. Trust in your band mates as they trust you, remember that they got your back. I know some of you are here to prove a point, some of you are here to spread the message, and some of you are here to show what you are really capable of. Just play having fun and not playing scared. Okay?
Girls: HAI!
Riku: Good. Now then, let's do the rundown of the order. Peakey P-key will be the first to go. The stage is yours, set up the tempo and go crazy.
Shinobu: Don't need to tell me.
Kyoko: We'll show them what Peakey P-key is made of.
Kyoko answered with a wink as Riku nodded and turned to Leo/need.
Riku: Leo/need will go second. Show me that humans and A.I. can coexist perfectly. Miku, Make us proud.
Ichka: Leave it to us!
Miku: We'll do our best!
Riku heard Miku's answer as he smiled. Then he turned his sights to Poppin'Party.
Riku: PoPiPa will go third. The five of you, are you prepared?
Poppin'Party: HAI!
Riku: I like that spirit. Raise A Suilen will go next to last. This is your debut. Give them hell Chu².
Chiyu: Don't worry! We'll make this showy!
Riku: And lastly....Roselia for the main event.
Yukina:.............
Riku: Don't need to say anything. Peakey P-key, stand by. Get ready as Hatate calls you out.
Lisa: Wait, you're not the hosting?
Riku: I'm needed at the VIP area. And Hatate is the perfect one for this, I trust her that she can do the job well. Good luck girls.
After Riku gave his good luck to the girls, he went to the VIP area that is above the crowd. As to why this was built, Kyoya was the one who recommended to make this.
Dendi: Riku my boy! You're finally here! I got to say, this place is amazing! It's like I'm at TI all over again!
Riku: Thank you for the praise. I can see the scouts over there.
Riku pointed at the direction where there are several people were quietly observing the event with their phones in hand.
Kuro: Guess if they find someone that they can reel in, they'll sure make some calls.
Riku: Agreed...hopefully it goes smoothly....
Gh: Why you so down all of a sudden?
Riku: Roselia....their vocalist, Minato Yukina has a grudge on the business side of our profession. It.....ruined her father's music career because of it. And you know businesses are nowadays....if you don't meets the standards, you're cut off...
Ivan(MinD_ContRoL): You know if they want to go pro, they have to deal with this eventually right?
Riku: I know...hopefully those scouts know what they're doing.
While Riku was talking to the pros, the band girls who are also in the VIP area looked around the place.
Aya: Look at the crowd below.....I hope Kasumi-chan and the rest handle this.
Chisato: No need to worry Aya-chan. They're more than capable. And besides, this is gonna be us in a few months.
Aya: Right.....I forgot about that.
Tomoe: What are you doing Himari?
Himari: I'm taking pictures, and post it.
Tsugumi: Are you sure about that Himari-chan?
Himari: Don't worry! I asked Riku and Ayaya for permission and they approved and the best part is, I get paid for doing it!
Tomoe/Tsugumi: YOU GET PAID?!
Moca: He~ so Hii-chan is getting the moolah.....wonder if I can buy some bread with that?
Himari: Moca!!
Ran(mumbling): Idiots.
Kanon: Fueeeee...
Misaki: Are you alright Kanon-san?
Kanon: I'm okay Misaki-chan, I just feel like I'm watching the Future World Fes again.
MisakI: I mean It does kinda feel like one...although smaller.
Kokoro: Wonder where onii-chan is? Emu!!!!
Kokoro called out the person named Emu and the who turned around is a short girl with big sparkly pink eyes and pink hair cut into a short, messy bob. When the girl saw the one who called her, she ran to Kokoro and gave her a huge hug.
Emu: Kokoron! Long time no see!
Kokoro: It's nice to see you again! How's the theme park?
Emu: It's been going well. Ne Kokoro, I like to introduce my friends to you! The one with the grayish green hair is Nene.
Nene: Kusanagi Nene. Nice to meet you.
The girl named Nene introduced herself nervously.
Emu: This is Tsukasa.
The man named Tsukasa has orange-yellow eyes, short scruffy blonde hair with peach tips, and he introduced himself with his signature proud and big smile.
Tsukasa: Sup! I'm Tenma Tsukasa! Emu has told stories about you. Here's to us getting along!
Tsukasa reached his hand to Kokoro waiting for a handshake and Kokoro shook his hand with a smile of her own.
Emu: And this is Rui.
The man named Rui has thin, yellow eyes with red eyeliner along the crease, and uneven, choppy purple hair with two cyan streaks. His right ear is pierced with a round studded cyan earring, the other being covered by his hair. He introduced himself to Kokoro with a gentle voice.
Rui: Pleasure to meet you Kokoro. I am Kamishiro Rui. Since you're Emu's old friend, I consider you one of my friends as well. And hopefully we get to perform together one day.
Kokoro: Thank you! Wait, perform? Emu, you have a group?
Emu: Yup! It's called Wonderlands x Showtime! Me, Tsukasa, Nene and Rui are performing at the Phoenix Wonderland!
Kokoro: Awesome! If you don't mind, can my band Hello Happy World! join in too?
Kokoro's band mates hearing that tried to protest as they had already plans made, even Kaoru.
Away from the band girls, Aichi and μ's are waiting for the show to start.
Umi: Are you sure it's a good idea for us to be here?
Aichi: If you want a chance to win Love Live this year, then us coming here is the perfect opportunity. Though they're not idols, they are still performing in front of a huge crowd. Get some insight and use those on your Live.
Eli: A logical choice...it's starting.
We go to the stage with Hatate as she kicks off the event.
(A/N: Caption will be in BOLD whenever someone talks on the microphone.)
Hatate: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Live House CiRCLE's first Live Event! Tonight, we'll be showcasing 5 talented young groups. I'll be your host for tonight's event for I am Himekaidou Hatate. Everybody, are you ready?!
The cheers were loud as Hatate only nodded in satisfaction.
Hatate: Good! Now let's get this show on the way. The first performer is a DJ group. Known as the best young DJ group of Yoba Academy, they accepted the call and now they will show why they are the best. Everybody, Peaky P-key onstage!
Hatate snapped her fingers and the light turned on and Peakey p-key is on the stage in formation.
Kyoko: Now then...let's get this started! Electric Chaos Countdown!
Electric Chaos Countdown
(By: Peakey P-key)
-Ten-
-Nine-
-Eight-
-Seven- -Six- -Five-
-Four-
-Three-
-Two-
-One-
"Peaky P-key"
sotaiseiriron gan mushi shite
juryokuhanten shita koi wo shinai?
Let me sing! tengoku e to tsurete itte ageru
Super beat BPM wa toransu ijo
Super beat EDM no go ranshin
Super beat Motto! Super beat Motto!!
Super beat reddo zon made kanji sasete?
a-na-ta no ko-e wo
-Four- tenka muteki
-Three- denran muso
-Two- -One- sono na to wa?
"Peaky P-key" Hey!!
nana ju oku aru no miso wo Peaky
shigeki teki pikipiki ni shichaunda Peaky
sen oku aru ginga ni made Peaky
todoku kurai no Mix wo
ne...
-Ten- kono Doki Doki
-Nine- shinpaku rizumu
-Eight- kyoyu dekiru?
-Seven- -Six- -Five-
-Four- oto no Kiss no
-Three- kauntodaun
-Two- hade ni
-One- sakebe
"Peaky P-key"
saijo saiko no jinsei ni shite
yume ga yume janai koto shomei shitai
We can fly! shin sekai wo misete ageru kara
Super beat Gan Gan to tsutau teion
Super beat Age Age ni tobu onnatsu
Super beat Check it out! Super beat Check it out!!
Super beat genkai ijo ni kikasete hoshi
a-na-ta no ko-e wo
-Four- joshiki NG
-Three- josho Only
-Two- -One- sono na to wa?
"Peaky P-key" Hey!!
ongaku ni seigen nante nai Peaky
genjitsu shugi nante ronpa shichae Peaky
bun mawase chikyu wo tan teburu de Peaky
sozo ryoku wa mugen da
ne...
-Ten- kono Waku Waku
-Nine- kanjo ribido
-Eight- kyomei dekiru?
-Seven- -Six- -Five-
-Four- hitotsu ni naru
-Three- kauntodaun
-Two- koko ni
-One- utae
"Peaky P-key"
Super beat madamada koe daseru desho?
Super beat sonnan ja tari yashinai
Super beat Motto! Super beat Motto!!
rinkai ten made futto sasete?
a-na-ta no ko-e wo
-Four- tenka muteki
-Three- denran muso
-Two- -One- sono na to wa?
"Peaky P-key" Hey!!
nana ju oku aru no miso wo Peaky
shigeki teki pikipiki ni shichaunda Peaky
sen oku aru ginga ni made Peaky
todoku kurai no Mix wo
ne...
-Ten- shin jidai no
-Nine- doa ga hiraku yo
-Eight- kyokan dekiru?
-Seven- -Six- -Five-
-Four- denran suru
-Three- kauntodaun
-Two- hade ni
-One- sakebe
"Peaky P-key"
When the girls ended the song, cheers can be heard from the crowd. Kyoko seeing the cheers made her smile, she looked at Shinobu who's showing a small smile.
Kyoko: Thank you for the cheers! Now then, onto the next.....we were planning to use this in the near future but...there's a bit of a change in plans. Shinobu, if you will.
Shinobu: Fine....Wish You Luck.
Wish You Luck
(By: Peakey P-key)
sorezore no mirai e kakeru
kimi ga kureta yume wo daite
mune no naka kanjiru no wa
kono basho de te ni ireta kakegae no nai chikara
in my heart, turn on
kanarazu sekai e iku yo soredake wa yuruganai
unmei no maku yo agare
spread the wings
kokoro kara tsukamaeta honmono wa itsushika
sorezore no goal wo mezashite
jibun jishin wo sekai e to
kizamu tame hashiridasu
dakara koso kagayaita
tatoe ima wo ushinatte mo kamawanai
sore ga watashi-tachite wo kazase akashi wo shirusou
Wish You Luck
eien no owari wa kitto kanashiku wa nainda
kimi wo omou kimochi wa kawaranai
itsuka kuru tabidachi no hi e
taisetsu na sayonara wo tsutaeyou
doko made mo ikerunda
senaka wo sotto osu no wa hitotsu hitotsu no memory
dearest, forever
shizuka ni moe tsudzukeru hitomi wa mabuta no ura de
saigo no shunkan wo matteru
don't look back
takaramono hitotsuzutsu uketoru tabi yume wa
osore nado nai to utatta
jibun jishin wo sekai e to
egaku tame kono iro de
azayaka ni massugu ni
watashi wa ikite yukitai donna hi mo
sora hareteyuku
tsugi no basho e sugu ni tobitatou
Wish Me Luck
wakare no sono toki wa kitto sabishiku wa nainda
kimi to watashi no kanosei no tame
hitsuyo na monogatari dakara
futatabi no deai made mata ne, to
kimi ga ite hajimatta sorezore no mirai wa
kono saki mo tsudzuite yuku yo
jibun jishin wo sekai e to
takaraka ni hyomei shite
kore made mo korekara mo
kotae wa watashi no naka ni aru kagiri
zutto mayowazu ni
kurayami no nakade mo arukeru
Wish You Luck
eien no owari wa kitto kanashiku wa nainda
kimi wo omou kimochi wa kawaranai
itsuka kuru tabidachi no hi e
taisetsu na sayonara wo tsutaeyou
The song ended and cheers started to come out of the crowd as they enjoy the performance. On the upper side in the VIP area.....
Aichi: They're good....
Nico: So that's a DJ Unit...kinda resembles to what us School Idols do.
Umi: You're right, a combination of sing and dance while following the beat. Now I see why you wanted us to come here.
Aichi: And I don't want the tickets go to waste.
Nozomi: Ah...so Maki-chan, got a new idea?
Maki: Not yet...I still need more.....
XBOCT: Yo Danil look.
Dendi's former teammate called him and both of them saw the scouts that Riku mentioned are starting to make some phone calls.
Dendi: They're making their move very fast.
Artstyle: And this is just the first.
Amer(Miracle-): Wait, where's Riku?
Kuro: He left a while ago and he said that he was going back stage.
The pros understood as Riku is the owner.
Meanwhile in the Waiting Room
Rei: So this is how Peakey P-key play...
Masuki: Are ya sure that ya didn't poke the bear Chu²?
Chiyu: Can it. I know what I'm doing.
Reona: Then what's our plan Chu²-sama?
Chiyu: All will be revealed once we take the stage.
Lisa: They really set up the tempo don't you think?
Yukina: They did a very good job doing it. That means we have to step up our game.
Kasumi: We'll have to give it our all!
Backstage
Peakey P-key were at the back stage as they're currently resting.
Yuka: That was exciting! I know we do a lot of performances at Yoba, but this is nuts!
Esora: I know, we should do this more often.
Shinobu: We can, if we have enough time for it. Remember, we're still students.
Kyoko: Shinobu's right. But at least we get to show how we go right? That can be considered as progress.
Riku: That was a great performance from you girls.
The Peakeys looked at the direction where the voice came from and it was Riku.
Esora: Riku-kun! You're here to congratulate us?
Riku: Like I said, you girls did great. How are ya'll feeling?
Kyoko: To be honest...It was heavy. I know we performed multiple times, but this is the first time we've performed at that scale.
Shinobu: And with some big names watching us to boot.
Riku: You'll get used to it. Now head back to the waiting room and call for Leo/need okay?
The Peakeys left as they call for Leo/need, while Riku waited for them to arrive, hedecided to help out in setting up Leo/need's instruments. And after a few minutes Ichika and the others arrived.
Ichika: So we're next.
Saki: Nervous Ichika?
Ichika: I don't wanna lie but yeah, I'm nervous....this will be the first time we get to perform in front of people and this will be the first time they'll see Miku.
Miku heard that as she talk through Ichika's phone.
Miku: Don't worry Ichika, everything will be okay. Like Riku said, just play like you're having fun and not playing scared.
Ichika: You're right. Thank you Miku.
Riku: I can see you're ready. Good luck. That's your cue. Get in position and wait for Hatate's signal.
Leo/need nodded as they head to the stage and went to their respective instruments. As Hatate introduces them to the crowd.
Hatate: Peakey P-key really made a huge first impression! But this next group will leave a bigger one. This group is formed by 4 childhood friends who were separated for years. Now reunited as a band, they show what they're made off in this stage. ladies and gentlemen, Leo/need onstage!
At Hatate's cue, the lights turned on and Ichika and her friends are at the stage.
Ichika: We are.....Leo/need! Let me introduce the members. Keyboard, Tenma Saki.
Saki: Yay!
Saki did a few notes as when Ichika introduced her.
Ichika: Bass, Hinomori Shiho.
Shiho struck a few chords with a cool face.
Ichika: Drums, Mochizuki Honami.
Honami showed a few moves and Saki introduced Ichika to the crowd.
Saki: Guitar/Vocal, Hoshino Ichika.
Ichika did a few strums on her guitar and she introduce the final member.
Ichika: And finally, also Guitar and Vocal.....Hatsune Miku.
The crowd was confused as there were only four of them, but the crowd was shocked when out of thin air, a young girl with dark teal hair wearing a black school uniform holding a guitar appeared on the stage. The people in the VIP area shared the same reaction.
Ran: What in the...
Maya: Whoa.....awesome....
Chisato: Maya-chan.....
Misaki: Is that what I think it is?
Rui: You're thinking is correct my dear friend...Miku is an A.I.
The girls were shocked by Rui's statement.
Kanon: But how do you know that she's and A.I.?
Tsukasa: Simple, because Miku is also a member of Wonderlands x Showtime. But I know that this must be kept secret...what made them choose to publicize Miku?
Rui: I don't know.....
Nene: Maybe if we ask the owner of this place, we'll find out.
Emu: That's a great idea Nene!
Tomoe: It's starting.
As Tomoe said that, Ichika grabbed the microphone and said one word. Similar to Riku did at the Future World Fes.
Ichika: needLe.
needLe
(By: Leo/need ft. Hatsune Miku)
torimodoshitai hiiroo mitai ni
nigawarai baibai wa mou ii yo
naku toki wa oshiete yo zettai
joudan mo joozu ni waraenai
kiratteru mitaidatta kizutsuke chatta
mousou mo mainasu bakaride
kamawanaide hoshikatta kimi mo soudatta
daijoubu nomikonda yume mo
daijoubu kakaekonda yume mo
kitai mo koukai mo zenbu hakidasou
tsunageyou dansen shita sutoorii
susumeyou wantenpo nichijou ni
kimi wo sasu sono hari wa watashi ga ubatte agerukara
torimodoshitai hiiroo mitai ni
nigawarai baibai wa mou ii yo
naku toki wa oshiete yo zettai
dou datte ii sonzai janai
kantan ni ai wa owaranai yo
hanarebanare mo yureruomoi mo
kotae wo kika sete
mouichido kanadete ikou
nan datte da yo kimi ga waraunara
surechigau mae no sekai made
hontou ni motometa kotae wa nai
hekonde wa shimaikonda kurikaeshite ita
"dou datte ii" mo honne ja nai
dareka no "hitsuyou" datte tashikametakatta
daijoubu watashi wa hitori da
daijoubu minna mo hitori da
waratte mou ichido yarinaoseru yo ne
tsunageyou dansen shita sutoorii
susumeyou wantenpo nichijou ni
kimi o sasu sono hari wa watashi ga ubatte ageru kara
torimodoshitai hiiroo mitai ni
nigawarai baibai wa mou ii yo
naku toki wa oshiete yo zettai
tsunageyou dansen shita sutoorii
susumeyou wantenpo nichijou ni
kimi o sasu sono hari wa watashi ga ubatte ageru kara
torimodoshitai hiiroo mitai ni
nigawarai baibai wa mou ii yo
naku toki wa oshiete yo zettai
dou datte ii sonzai ja nai
kantan ni ai wa owaranai yo
hanarebanare mo yureru omoi mo
kotae o kikasete
mou ichido kanadete ikou
nan datte utau yo kimi ga warau nara
surechigau mae no sekai made
surechigau mae no sekai made
After the song, cheers from the crowd were heard, for the first time they see human and A.I. performing together was a sight to see and some of them started taking pictures.
Dendi: The vocalists voice is so gentle....
LighTOfHeaveN: And not just that, the A.I.'s voice really compliments the bands overall.
XBOCT: Like they're a perfect fit?
Artstyle: Yeah. Then this will be one of the few bands that will never separate.
Back to the stage, Ichika is trying to take a short breather before they begin the second song.
Shiho: Can you go on Ichika?
Ichika: Yeah, just need a breather...
Honami: Remember, we're here for you Ichika.
Ichika looked at her friends and just smiled. She turned to Saki as they made eye contact as they begin the second song.
Ichika: Stella.
Stella
(By: Leo/need ft. Hatsune Miku)
namida ga yoru ni tokete
sora ga kyou mo tooku naru
mirai ga tojita you ni
kurayami ga michite iru
aa, minikui kokoro mo
kasuresou na kotoba mo
subete misukashita you ni
hoshi ga kagayaite ita
"yotaka no you ni takaku
sora o kakete iketara
kirei datte hayasarete
tokubetsu ni nareta no ni"
sou, utsumuita me ni wa
akogare shika utsuranai
dareka no kaita chizu ja
tomoru basho wa sagasenai
aa, bokura no genjou wa
ijirashiku furatto shite
ki o nukeba asu ga
kinou ni natte shimau
kore wa sou kyou o
akiramenakatta yue no sutoorii
kazekiribane hibikasete
sora o mezashite
mijime ni natte iya ni nattatte
kagayaiteru yume o
kanaeru hane wa
tokku no tou ni haete ita
hakidasu iki ga shiro samete
koe mo kikoenaku natte
moeagaru taion ga
yozora o kogasu made
dare yori motto motto mukou e tte
habataita hoshi no isshun o (woah)
aa, yozora wa zutto matte iru
tomoru hi o, matte iru kitto kitto
"itsuka" nante gomakashite
"dareka" ni nasuritsukete
"dokoka" nante nagusamete
"nanika" ni sugatte iru
aa, sore koso ga boku da
yogore kitta kokoro da
yotaka ni wa narenai na
dakara kyou o tonda nda
aa, bokura no ketsumatsu wa
omoshiroi hodo naabasu de
yosoku nante hitotsu mo
ate ni naranai kara
kore wa mada boku o
akiramenakatta yue no sutoorii
kareta nodo o hibikasete
koukai o oikoshite
sekai ni totte boku ni totte
fusawashikatta yaku nante
iranai shiranai
shosen boku wa boku datta
sore nara douka kono
namida o wasurenaide
tsukare hatete kono
sora kara ochiru made
ima yori motto motto mukou e tte
habataita hoshi ga naite iru (woah)
aa, yozora ga shirakedashite iru
hi ga noboridashite iru sotto
are kara hajimatte
kore kara owatte iku
hitotsu, hitotsu, isshun o
tashikamete iku
dare tomo onaji janai
dare ni mo nite inai
hitori, hitori, totemo futashika na
sora o tonde iru no sa
bokura no genjou wa
kimochi hitotsu de shaapu shite
obiete ita asu o
kinou ni kaete shimaeru
kore wa sou kyou o
akiramenakatta yue no sutoorii
kazekiribane hibikasete
sora o mezashite
mijime ni natte iya ni nattatte
kagayaiteru yume o
kanaeru hane wa
tokku no tou ni haete ita
hakidasu iki ga shiro samete
koe mo kikoenaku natte
moeagaru taion ga
yozora o kogasu made
dare yori motto motto mukou e tte
habataita hoshi no isshun ga
aa, yozora o terashidashite iru
awaku hikatte iru zutto zutto zutto
Leo/need has finished singing as the crowd started to cheer. Meanwhile at the back, we see Riku watching them perform with a warm smile on his face. Human and A.I. performing in the stage together. Something that his mother wished for to happen for a long time.
Riku: I wish you could see this mother....your dream is turning into a reality...
As Riku was still remembering his mother, Leo/need minus Miku are already heading towards him, Riku noticed them coming and congratulated them.
Riku: Very nice work out there.
Saki: Thanks for the praise owner-san! Put it there!
Saki was asking for a high five and Riku did just that.
Ichika: How was our performance?
Riku: It was perfect. Your voice along with Miku's was perfect. I never expected that you would have such a beautiful voice.
Ichika blushed at Riku's comment on her voice, Saki was elbowing her friend as she teased her.
Saki: Is Ichika here developing a crush?
Ichika: I-It's not like that Saki!
Miku suddenly appeared in the screen where Riku was watching everything, it appears that Miku hijacked it so she can talk.
Miku: Bad Riku! Don't tease Ichika!
Riku: I wasn't teasing her Miku, I was just being honest. But still, a job well done to all of you. Now you girls head back to the waiting room and get some rest, and call Poppin'Party to come here.
Leo/need left as they head back to the waiting room. But Miku for some reason chose to stay behind.
Riku: Now this is a sight, Why did you stay Miku?
Miku: I want to ask something.....did I make my creator proud?
Riku just sighed as he looked at Miku straight.
Riku: She is. Even she's not here anymore, I'm pretty sure that she'll be damn proud of you. This is the first step to her dream.
Miku: Thank you Riku. I'll do my best to make sure my creator's dream turns to a reality! I had to go back to the SEKAI. Talk to you again Riku!
Miku got out of the screen to god knows how as the screen itself returned to normal.
Riku: Good grief. And you've come early, Poppin'Party.
Riku turned around and Poppin'Party is already there, ready to go.
Kasumi: Poppin'Party, reporting for duty!
Kasumi did a salute to Riku and Arisa just smacked her head lightly. Riku just chuckled and decided to go along with it.
Riku: At ease private. No need to be tense. Do your best and I'm sure you will shine out there.
Kasumi: HAI! We'll do our best to make you proud senpai!
Riku: Is she that energetic Arisa?
Arisa: Well just this once. She's been hyped up all day, so I can call this a plus.
Riku: Hmmm....Rimi, are you okay?
Rimi: Hai...I just need to calm my nerves.
Riku: Don't worry, you've got your friends with you. Tae, Saaya, how're you feeling today?
Saaya: Pretty nervous to be honest, this is the first time we're performing with that many people watching us.
Saaya admitted her nervousness, but Tae puts her hand on Saaya's shoulders to cooze her down.
Tae: Like senpai said, you got us with you. Right senpai?
Riku: Hm....now get into position as Hatate gives the signal. Good luck.
Poppin'Party: HAI!
Now at the stage, Hatate is back as she introduces Poppin'Party to everyone.
Hatate: Now we're at the halfway point of the event. The third group is a band that is still new to the scene, but make no mistake, for the potential they have is endless. Witness as they sing to reach the stars, Poppin'Party onstage!!
Hatate did her thing and the lights turned on and Poppin'Party is on stage.
Kasumi: Lead Guitar, Hanazono Tae!
Tae did a few strums as she waved to the crowd.
Kasumi: Bass, Ushigome Rimi!
As nervous as Rimi was, she did a few strums and waved.
Kasumi: Drums, Yamabuki Saaya!
Saaya did a sample and finishes off with a smile.
Kasumi: Keyboard, Ichigaya Arisa!
Arisa did a few notes and did a light bow.
Kasumi: And lastly, Guitar and Vocal, Toyama Kasumi! And we are...Poppin'Party!!
The crowd started to cheer as introductions have been made. Kasumi looked at her friends and turned back to the crowd as she smiles brightly to them.
Kasumi: Let's do this! Teardrops!!!
Teardrops
(By: Poppin'Party)
Tiadoroppusu·reboryuushon kimi ga oshiete kureta ne
NON STOP saakyureeshon ashita wa SO GOOD!
Massugu yumemita shunkan (YOU, YOU, yumemiteta?)
Mirai e habataku shoujo (ME, ME, mirai e FLY OUT)
Kyou wa nanka chotto hai na mentaru? (nee nee sore tte SO COOL!)
Demo ne kyuu ni nakitaku natte (nakanaide DON'T CRY)
Kokoro no shigunaru wo nozoite mitara (STOP OR GO?)
Aka kara ao ni kawaru (dakara ima sugu ni)
Sekai no doko yori mo mabushii basho e!
Issho ni kakeagaru PEOPLE!
Kono yubi tomare!
Tiadoroppusu·reboryuushon namida zenbu atsumetara
HEARTBREAK jenereeshon atarashii basho e yukou
Dare yori mo dokomademo nani yori mo
Itsumademo kono te wo hanasanai kara
Yume kara mezameta shunkan (YOU, YOU, yume utsutsu)
Mirai wo nukedeta shoujo (BACK, BACK, BACK TO THE PRESENT)
Kyou wa nanka chotto rou na tenshon (nee nee sore tte NO CHANCE?)
Dakara kyuu ni nakitaku natta? (Nakanaide DON'T CRY)
Kokoro no chuuningu wasurenaide ne (UP OR DOWN?)
Ao kara aka ni kawaru (dakedo ima dake wa)
Keisoku fukanouna rain wo koete!
Ashita ni tachimukau hito!
Kono yubi tomare!
Tiadoroppusu·reboryuushon namida zenbu atsumetara
HEARTBREAK jenereeshon atarashii kimi ni aeru
Dare yori mo dokomademo nani yori mo
Itsumademo kono yubi hanasanaide ne
Yumemite yabureta shunkan (TICK, TACK, ima tte WHAT TIME?)
Mirai ga mienai shoujo (KNOW, KNOW, mirai wa NO WAY)
(Kono te wo hanasanai)
Dakedo tiadoroppusu·reboryuushon namida zenbu afuretara
NON STOP saakyureeshon atarashii yume ni aeru
Dare yori mo dokomademo nani yori mo
Itsumademo kono te wo hanasanai kara
Hanasanai kara
Hanasanai kara
Hanasanai kara
The song ended and crowd goes wild, on the VIP area, the pros were very impressed on PoPiPa's first song, they can feel the girls passion through it, and they seemed to notice, some of the scouts were impressed as well.
Meawhile at the Waiting Room
Sayo: Toyama-san and the rest have improved. Don't you think so Minato-san?
Yukina: Yes, they've improved more than I expected.....but.....
Rinko: But what Yukina-san?
Chiyu: They're still immature.
The girls turned their attention to Chiyu as she was observing PoPiPa's performance as well.
Rokka: Immature?
Chiyu: They haven't seen the other side of the world that they've stepped in. They're still immature in the eyes of those who commit to this life.
Shinobu: I agree to the gremlin here.
Chiyu: HEY!
Kyoko: But let's not jump to conclusions right now, they still have another song to go.
Back to the stage
Kasumi: I'm glad that you like the first! Let's keep it up. Time Lapse!!!
Time Lapse
(By: Poppin'Party)
Hi ga ochite utagoe wa hoshi to nari
Nagaredasu Time Lapse
Sou kanjitsuzukeru
Oh oh...
"Tomare" no sain ga jirettai jirettai
Kanjou no supiido ga kanetsu suru kanetsu suru
Kono hen de shoukyuushi kana? Sonna himanai to
Yumemiru haato ga kasoku suru kasoku suru
Oh oh... Time Lapse Starry Sky
Hoshi wa mawaritsuzuketeru kimi mo mita no?
Bisokudo no emooshon oikakete
Kakugo no monogatari wo kasanete
Utagoe to tokimeki ga hibiki ai
Afuredasu Time Lapse
Mou osae kirenai
Oh oh...
Yumemiru watashi wo tomenaide tomenaide
Sore yori watashi ni tsuite kite tsuite kite
Kokora hen de iindesho? Sonna koto nai no
Akirameru watashi wo akiramete! Akiramete!
Oh oh... Time Lapse Memories
Toki wa hashiritsuzuketeru kanjiru desho?
Bisokudo de tsukamaeta jounetsu wo
Tsunageta monogatari de misete yo
Hikari sashi hana hiraki hashiridasu
Mekurumeku Time Lapse
Mou todome kirenai
Oh oh... Time Lapse Starry Sky
Yume wa afuretsuzuketeru kimi mo mita no?
Bisokudo de oikaketa koumyaku ni
Gonin no monogatari wo kasanete
Mayowazu ni tomarazu ni dokomademo
Meguri yuku Time Lapse
Mou seishi kirenai
Oh oh...
Hi ga ochite utagoe wa hoshi to nari
Nagaredasu Time Lapse
Sou kanjitsuzukeru
We go to the waiting room as Roselia, RaS, Peakey P-key and Leo/need watch Poppin'Party's last song, Yukina and Chiyu let out a smile of approval.
Chiyu: Che. Looks like I have to take back those words.
Yukina: My thoughts exactly. Toyama-san showed us what she really intended to do.
Kyoko: Same as always....Kasumi.
Yuka: You say that as if you know her Kyoko.
Kyoko: Well yeah, me and Kasumi go way back, she dragged me around most of the time and it's kinda fun to be honest. And if she is going for something, she will always see it through.
Ako: So you two are childhood friends?
Kyoko: Yup. Aside from Shinobu, Kasumi is one as well.
Shinobu: So you have another one.....
Esora: Are you by chance jealous Shinobu? You dear Kyoko getting taken away by-
Shinobu lets out a glare at Esora as if it could kill her.
Shinobu: Talk and I'll kill you.
Chiyu: Anyway.....RaS, we're next. Let's move out!
Chiyu and the rest of Raise A Suilen got up and left the waiting room as they head to the back stage.
Now we go back to the back as Poppin'Party are celebrating with Riku.
Kasumi: We did well, did we senpai?
Riku: A very great performance from the five of you, the last bit you did at Time Lapse is something I didn't expect. All in all, great work. I'm proud of you.
Kasumi: Hehehehehe~
Seeing Kasumi being all dere from Riku's compliment, out of instinct, Riku went for Kasumi's head and went for a headpat.
Kasumi: !!!
Arisa and the others saw what Riku did surprised them.
Arisa: R-Riku-san?!
Riku: Sorry, I did it on an instinct.....are you okay Kasumi?
Kasumi: I-I don't mind.....just give me a heads up.....
Chiyu: Be grateful that you received a headpat from Riku.
They turned around and see Raise A Suilen right behind them.
Riku: Looks like you're ready for war Chu².
Chiyu: More than ready. Can't wait to show that pink gremlin who's the better group.
Riku: Easy there. Kasumi, you and the rest can head back.
Kasumi: Okay. Good luck ROCK!!
Poppin'Party left as RaS is preparing and Riku noticed Rei was not herself.
Riku: Something wrong Rei?
Rei: U-Uh...it's nothing....don't mind me...
Riku: Rei, don't keep everything to yourself. If you want someone to talk to, I'm right here....when I have some free time.
Rei: (chuckling) I'll take up on your offer....thanks.
Riku: Anytime. But for now, focus on your performance. Show me why Chu² chose you.
Rei: Hai. I will show you....and I'll make sure your eyes are always on me.
Everyone in the back stage were just surprised to what Rei said and stopped what they're doing....it's kinda like a confession. Realizing this, Rei began to blush hard as she hides her face from Riku.
Rei: F-FORGET WHAT I SAID JUST NOW!!!
Chiyu: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! YOU REALLY WENT FOR IT LAYER!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! OW!!!!
Riku did a chop on his younger cousin's head as he warns her.
Riku: You're too loud, the crowd will notice your laugh. And Rei....don't worry, I'll keep an eye on you.
Riku saying that made Rei blush more, and Chiyu laughed again, much to Riku's last warning.
Riku: Anyway, you girls get in to formation. Good luck.
We go to the stage as Hatate calls out the next band.
Hatate: Now we're down to two. This band consists of some of the best young talent that Japan has to offer, and with them in one band, they shall race to the top! Their debut starts now! Raise A Suilen onstage!!!!
The light turns on and Raise A Suilen is at the stage and Chiyu has the mic on her hand.
Chiyu: We are.....Rise A Suilen!! Guitar, LOCK!!
Rokka did a few riffs and the crowd got hyped.
Chiyu: Drums, MASKING!!
With no hesitation, Masuki showed the crowd a sample of her drums and finished it off with a grin.
Chiyu: Keyboard, PAREO!!
Similar to Masuki, Reona didn't hesitate and hit up a few keys with a bright smile on her face.
Chiyu: Bass and Vocal, LAYER!!
Rei did a few strums on her bass with her eyes closed. Rei held the mic as she introduced the DJ.
Rei: And DJ, Chu².
Chiyu: Like Hatate said, this is our band's debut. I scoured the country in search of the best young talent that can be a part of my band. It took long, but now I've done it. I will tell you all this right now. GET READY WORLD!! RAISE A SUILEN IS COMING FOR YOU!!
With Chiyu's declaration, the crowd was in a frenzy. The pros above were smirking from the young girl's words.
Dendi: Confident aren't we?
Kuro: This might be more interesting than I thought.
XBOCT: She basically challenged us. How will we answer?
Dendi: Well, let's just see.
Back at the stage, Chiyu was grinning as the crowd was cheering for them. But she knows that this is just the start.
Chiyu: LAYER. Do the honors.
Rei: It would be my pleasure. R·I·O·T.
R·I·O·T
(By: Raise A Suilen)
Come into the world
Hibiki wataru no wa zetsumyouna sonzai igi no concerto
Buatsui rule wa yaburi sutete
Let's shake it down! Saa koe takaku
Kikoeta no nara...
Just follow me, and trust me
Shouri no megami kara always netsushisen ukete
Passions run R·I·O·T passions run R·I·O·T
Mutekina flavor wo matowasu
Sassato shirohata wo futte kousanshina to
Passions run R·I·O·T passions run R·I·O·T
Mudana arasoi ni wa get tired
Kozaiku wa iranai shoumen kara go ahead
Sakaraenai shougeki de Bang!
"Don't waste your breath."
Come into the world
Oritatsu sugata wa zetsudaina kagayaki no fantastic art
Shikou no ongaku wo ajiwae to
Let me show you yoishirereba ii
Bokura no oto wa sekai e to hyoui suru
Kowairo ni chuudokusei too many mazete
Passions run R·I·O·T passions run R·I·O·T
Kouyoukan ni mi wo yudanete wa
Johakyuu subete hikkurume kyoui wo haramu
Passions run R·I·O·T passions run R·I·O·T
Shoumi kigengire wa get away
Oshaberi wa hitsuyou nai choukaku dake please give me
Kokorozuyoku yusabutte Bye!
Come into the world
Misete miserareta jounetsu de aburidasu azayaka
Bokura no shuuhasuu ni tuning shite
All of you abireba saigo
Hanarerarezu ni oborete shimau darou
"There's nothing to worry."
Come into the world
Hibiki wataru no wa zetsumyouna sonzai igi no concerto
Buatsui rule wa yaburi sutete
Let's shake it down! ...Saa koe agero!
Come into the world
Oritatsu sugata wa zetsudaina kagayaki no fantastic art
Shikou no ongaku wo ajiwae to
Let me show you yoishirereba ii
Bokura no oto wa sekai e to hyoi suru
The song ended and everyone was cheering from RaS. They know that it's their debut, but they didn't know that their debut will be this hard. We go to the band girls on top and their reactions speak for themselves.
Maya: As expected of KING...uhehehehehehe~
Tomoe: Didn't expect that Masuki is that good. Wonder if she's up for Taiko, I want to have a match with her.
Hina: Did you see that Eve-chan? PAREO-CHAN played 3 keyboards the same as Riku-kun!
Eve: I know! Like master like student! So Bushido!
Misaki: Tae was right. Rei-san's voice is the real deal.
Tsugumi: And it's much more mature than yours Ran-chan.
Ran: And I can see why nii-san chose them.
Meanwhile with the pros....
Kuro: Is that girl really 14? She played that turntable like an actual pro.
Amer: And not just her. That PAREO girl plays a bit similar to Iku.
Dendi: This is getting exciting...wish that Japan gets added to the circuit next year.
Now back to the stage, Rei waited for the crowd to quiet down as they prepare for the next song.
Rei: EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'
EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'
(By: Raise A Suilen)
Kokoro no fuchi kara shita wo namezuri
Kurai jumon narabete Aiming for...
Egao de kyoubousa wo Calm down tashinamete
Kamen wo tokkae hikkae yatteru
Show time!
Hi? What happened?
Tsuneni nanika no shindoroomu de dorodoro
Anshin? (NO!) Heijoushin? (NO!)
Itsumade yatten no? Ohima nandesu no?
Listen with attention...
Let's buchikowashite
(Countdown 3, 2, 1)
Ready go!
Mark my words!
Nani mo kamo ima sugu sarakedase (EVERYBODY)
Kemono mitaku sakebe yo You can change your world!
Bokutachi no uta de "Welcome to US"
Let it go... Let it go... Let it go...
(Get your gun! Let's Shoot! Bang! Bang!)
Shoushisenban uchikudake!
(Get your gun! Let's shoot! Bang! Bang!)
Gizenshatachi yo baibai
Okuchi wo hirakeba fukidasu moyamoya
Fuhei fuman barizoogon etc...
Sodatete itanda Do you know? Itsu no mani
Hibana ga odorideshi hashagu
Show time!
Hi? Are you all right?
Otokui no iiwake wo narabete ii wa ne?
Daiji? (NO!) Ichidaiji? (NO!)
Yoku akinai na kocchi wa mou akichattenda
Listen with attention...
Mae ni narae ni
(Countdown 3, 2, 1)
Narauna!
Mark my words!
Nani mo kamo ima sugu tokihanate (EVERYBODY)
Kemono mitaku hajizu ni You can change your world!
Bokutachi no uta de "Welcome to US"
Onore no imi sashishimese yo (I say, You say, We say)
"Koko" de (I say, You say, We say)
Listen with attention...
Kaishingeki no Chance
(Countdown 3, 2, 1)
Ready go!
Mark my words!
Nani mo kamo ima sugu abakidase (EVERYBODY)
Kemono mitaku shoujiki ni You can change your world!
Mark my words!
Nani mo kamo ima sugu sarakedase (EVERYBODY)
Kemono mitaku sakebe yo You can change your world!
Bokutachi no uta de "Welcome to US"
Let it go... Let it go... Let it go...
(Get your gun! Let's shoot! Bang! Bang!)
Shoushisenban uchi kudake!
(Get your gun! Let's shoot! Bang! Bang!)
Gizenshatachi yo baibai
(Don't run away!) Don't run away!
(Don't run away!) Don't run away!
(Don't run away!) Don't run away!
(Don't run away!)
Mark my words!
Hang in there. It's up to you.
(Don't run away!)
Hang in there. It's up to you.
(Don't run away!)
Hang in there. It's up to you.
(Don't run away!)
Hang in there. It's up to you.
(Don't run away!)
We go to Riku who is watching the whole thing, his eyes was closed and nodding.
Riku: They really didn't disappoint. They really made one hell of a first impression.
As Riku opened his eyes, Roselia were already at the backstage.
Riku: Oh, you're here early. There's still time you know?
Sayo: Udagawa-san was....a little impatient.
Ako: It's finally our turn! I can't wait to let loose on stage!
Lisa: Just don't go overboard.
Masuki: Ah, you're already here? I thought Riku was gonna tell us ta call ya girls out. Guess we don't have ta do that.
Chiyu: Well Minato Yukina? How did our band perform?
Chiyu is waiting for Yukina to answer as she was just staring at her.
Yukina: Your band really are the real deal. Just like Riku-san said back then.
Chiyu: Told you we're legit. Anyway, we've warmed up the stage for you. End this with a bang.
Yukina smiled At the little one's words as she replied with confidence.
Yukina: Say less.
Raise A Suilen left backstage as they return to the waiting room, leaving Riku and Roselia.
Riku: I guess this is it.
Yukina: Indeed. But this is just the first step of Roselia's journey.
Riku: I think there are no more words need to be said. You know what needs to be done. Get in position and good luck.
Rinko: Thank you.....Riku.
Riku looked at Rinko and just gave her a headpat and left backstage as he returned to the VIP area.
Ran: This is it....Roselia's next.
Tomoe: I'm pretty sure everyone here will focus on them.
Tsugumi: Himari-chan, how's the photos?
Himari: They're doing great!
Moca: Look who we have here~ Riku-san is here to join us~
Moca pointed out Riku who is walking in the VIP area. And before Riku got to them, he was tackled by Kokoro, but he managed to catch her on time.
Kokoro: Onii-chan!!
Riku: Whoa there! Careful....
Kokoro: Hehehehe...oh right! Onii-chan, I want to introduce you to my friend. Emu!!!
When Kokoro called Emu, she and her friends followed Emu to where Kokoro is at.
Kokoro: Emu, this is Nagae Riku, the owner of this live house and also my big brother!
Emu was circling Riku as if she was scanning him.
Emu: So you're the onii-chan that Kokoro has been talking about.....WONDERHOY!!! I'm Otori Emu! Pleasure to meet you Riku!
Riku: First name basis already? Sure why not. Pleasure to meet you Emu.
Emu: Now that we know each other, let me introduce you to my friends. The one with the bright hair is Tsukasa.
Tsukasa: Sup! Tenma Tsukasa!
Riku: Tenma? So you're Saki's brother?
Tsukasa: Yup! Saki is my precious little sister! Emu, let me introduce the rest. The shy one is Nene.
Nene: Kusanagi Nene...
Rui: Forgive Nene as she has her share of problems. I'm Kamishiro Rui. A pleasure to meet you.
Riku: Pleasure to meet you too Rui-kun.
Rui: "kun"?
Riku: I have another friend that has the same name as you, hence I called you with "kun".
Rui: I see. It's understandable.
Riku: Anyway, I'm happy that you're enjoying the event. As the owner, I'm happy. Now if you all excuse me, I have somewhere to go. Do enjoy the main event.
Riku left Kokoro and Wonderlands x Showtime as he wanders around the VIP area to see if the guests are satisfied, only to encounter a pink haired angel.
Miyu: Riku-san! What a coincidence!
Riku: Miyu? So you're in the VIP area too?
Miyu: Yes. One of my friends gave their ticket to me because she couldn't come. May I ask why are you wandering around?
Riku: Well as the owner, I have to see the feedback of all guests here, and from those feedback, I can identify on what needs to be adjusted for the next event.
Miyu: I see, I guess that there is so much to do when you're the owner. Are you having a hard time?
Riku: I'd be lying if I said I wasn't. But I'm getting the hang of it. So, are you enjoying the event?
Miyu: Hai. The atmosphere here is different compared to us performing.
Riku: Wait. You're a performer?
Miyu: I'm with the DJ group called Lyrical Lily.
Riku: So you're a DJ then.
Miyu: Hai. Normally I would be here with my friends but....
Riku: You only have one ticket right?.....interesting...well it's nice to have a chat with you Miyu. I get the feeling that we'll meet again.
Miyu: I can feel it too. Then until we meet again.
Miyu bowed as she excused herself and went back to her spot. After having a conversation with Miyu, Riku went to where Mafuyu and the others are.
Riku: How are you four faring?
Mafuyu: We're doing okay nii-san but.....I can't say the same to Kanade.
Mafuyu pointed it out and Riku looked at Kanade who is close to collapsing.
Riku: What happened to her?
Mizuki: She's not used to see this many people, she just needs to get used to it sooner or later. But i gotta say, this place is booming.
Riku: It ain't a sold out but from the looks of it, I think I can say that this is a success...they're starting. Pay close attention, this might give you some ideas.
Now we go back to the stage where Hatate makes her final call.
Hatate: And now....the moment that you've been all waiting for. It's the main event!! These five young girls have it all. Talent, skill, dedication, devotion, passion and the commitment to make it to the top. Tonight, they will show that they can be the best. Will they make everyone here become devoted to them? Only one way to find out. Roselia, onstage!!!!
At Hatate's signal, the lights turned on and Roselia is on stage but Hatate is still on the stage.
Hatate: Yukina-san, can I?
Yukina stared at Hatate and looked at her fellow members who nodded.
Yukina: Very well, you may.
Hearing Yukina's approval made Hatate smile.
Hatate: Now.....the members. Giutar, Hikawa Sayo!
Sayo did a few strums and ended with a riff.
Hatate: Bass, Imai Lisa!
Lisa strummed her bass as she winked to the crowd.
Hatate: Drums, Udagawa Ako!
Ako did something that only she can do, and that is by drumming in a fast pace to hype the crowd up.
Hatate: Keyboard, Shirokane Rinko!
Opposite to Ako, Rinko played a few keys as if she's playing in a recital.
Hatate: And finally.....vocals, Minato Yukina!
Hatate left after she introduced Yukina who is smiling.
Yukina: Thank you for the introductions Himekaidou-san. Now let's not delay this any longer.....Black Shout.
Black Shout
(By: Roselia)
Kurai yoru mo (fighting)
Obiezu ni ima (smiling)
Shinjita michi (running)
Mayowazu susumou kuro demo ii (all right)
Shiro janakute mo (OK)
Fujouri wo kowashi
Watashi wa koko ni ima ikite iru kara
(SHOUT!)
(BLACK SHOUT)
(BLACK) Fuan ni afureta
(SHOUT) Yononaka no iroha
(BLACK) Iradachi to tomo ni
Jiyuu wo ubatteku
(BLACK) Monokuro no ame ga
(SHOUT) Sekai wo kakushite
(BLACK) Sora wa azawarai shizunda
Jama suru mono (shitto)
Furiotoshite (shoudou)
Watashi no iro (honnou)
Torimodoshitai kara...!
Tatoe asu ga (missing)
Ikidomari demo (going)
Jibun no te de (breaking)
Kirihirakunda
Sukumu karada (get up)
Tsuyoku idaite (stacking)
Kakugo de fumidashi
Kanaetai yume kachitore ima sugu ni!
(SHOUT!)
(BLACK) Arikitari nante
(SHOUT) Iya nano subete ga
(BLACK) Itsumo to onaji ni?
Sonna no arienai
(BLACK) Koe wo takaraka ni
(SHOUT) Honne ni kotaeru
(BLACK) Nageku yori zutto daiji de
Yuuwaku ni wa (nando)
Madowasarezu (gensou)
Furueta mune (rinto)
Atsuku narashitanda
Shigarami kara (hinder)
Toki hanatsu ima (relight)
Nisemono ni wa (don't go)
Naritakunai no
Amae sutete (begin)
Tsuyosa ni kaeru (wake up)
Kagayaite sugata
Tsukame mirai wo ketsui no tenohira de
(SHOUT!)
Yuragu shisen (zanzou)
Mamoru youni (issou)
Kataku musubi (gyutto)
Yuuki de tsunagu kara
Tatoe asu ga (missing)
Ikidomari demo (going)
Jibun no te de (breaking)
Kirihirakunda
Sukumu karada (get up)
Tsuyoku idaite (stacking)
Kakugo de fumidashi
Kanaetai yume kachitore ima sugu ni!
(SHOUT!)
As Roselia ended the first song, the pros in the VIP area were quiet from what they saw on stage.
Dendi: Ayo Kuro, you saw that right?
Kuro: They're good....young.....but good.....how come Japan doesn't have any pros playing internationally?
Riku: Because Japan is only on the rise for a few years now.
They looked at the direction and saw Riku coming to them.
Amer: Where were you?
Riku: I was at the backstage. As I was saying, Japanese music is starting to get noticed just now, is because for years, K-Pop has always overshadowed J-Pop.....for several reasons...and that includes.....you know what....and as for why there are so few Japanese pros aside from me, we Japanese are well.....have a difficult time to adapt to a new environment because majority of us can't speak English.
Ivan: Then How come you can speak English fluently?
Riku: Dude, I'm the next head of a family that has a hold of Japan. It's kinda obvious that I need to learn English. Now pay attention.....the second song is starting.
We go back to the stage where Yukina waits for the crowd to quiet down as she closed her eyes. Took a deep breath and said one word.
Yukina: Brave Jewel.
Brave Jewel
(By: Roselia)
Jibun wo semenaide dakishimenasai
Yowasa wo shiru mono wa tsuyosa wo yadosu
Anata wa te ni shiteru kara
Hikari ni tenmetsu shita yami sasowarezu oikakenaide
Nakama no me hanasanai koto
Takami wo mezasu kara koso deau kabe
Kokoro ga hanbiraki no mama uketomenaide
Kizuguchi kabaeba honmono wa toozakaru dake
Heiwa ni motarezu umorezu
Every day, Let's do the best!
Get in, Get in, Your heart
Jundo takai omoi wa houseki to nari
Namida mo ase mo mina jibun wo terasu
Mugen ga tsuzuru kanousei nigitte
Akiramenai to sakende mite
Yuruganai chiheisen no you hateshinai sonzai to nare
Ready go now!
Tatakai butsukari mayotte ochikonda sonna hi demo
Tomotta honno chiisana kibou
Furue ga haritsukunaraba kizuna kazashite hagaseba ii
Nukegara ni wakare wo tsugete
Amattarui wo asobi hayaku owari ni shimashou
Ketsui no tenohira hitofuri
Every day, Let's do the best!
Get in, Get in, My heart
Kizukiageta mono wa muda ni naranai
Hitomi koraseba zenbu miete kuru hazu
Yuuki wo hitoshikiri suikondara
Obie wo shunji ni haki kitte
Inochi no manabi wo mune ni kanadete mirai no uta wo
Ready go now!
Anata no sonzai wa ima mo dareka wo sasae
Daijina hito ni wa shoujiki ni
Donna mono ni demo shinken ni
Zenshin de kotaenasai
Jundo takai omoi wa houseki to nari
Namida mo ase mo mina jibun wo terasu
Mugen ga tsuzuru kanousei nigitte
Akiramenai to sakende mite
Yuruganai chiheisen no you hateshinai sonzai to nare
Ready go now!
The song ends as the crowd goes wild. In the VIP Area, Riku and the pros were clapping and Riku see most of the scouts are making calls.
Riku(thoughts): Things are going very smoothly....it's only a matter of time.
Timeskip.......
Live House Circle Lobby - 10:30 P.M.
Riku POV
The event was a huge success. And I can see from the people who came to watch, left with happy faces. Especially the old Na'Vi and Nigma, they enjoyed the event so much, they called the other bands to watch the stream.
Yes, without the girls knowing, I streamed the entire event just in case and Aya was in charge of that. As for the photos, I gave Himari the reins to take pictures of the event.....of course we were willing to pay for her services...only for Moca tryin' to take the money that Himari earned to buy some bread. Fortunately it was avoided quickly.
Minutes after Roselia's performance, we began to clean up the entire venue, it was a hassle at first, but the girls offered help and like they say "never turn down free help". Which made things easier.
After the cleanup, Leo/need and Peakey P-key left as they head home. I also informed Miku before she left with Ichika about what we talked about in my office.
It's 30 minutes till 11 and it's just me, PoPiPa, RaS and Roselia in the lobby.
Riku: Once again, You girls made a wonderful performance out there, with this, CiRCLE's reputation will reach to new heights.
Chiyu: Nothing to thank us for, we just did what we needed to do.
Lisa: To think that we get a lot from this Live....we don't have to worry about the costs for a while.
Sayo: Yes. But with that much money....we really need an account to put it.
Riku: Don't worry, we already had it covered. The moment you became a member of CiRCLE and did a Live Event here, the host band has a bank account created beforehand. I'll just give you the info of the account at a later date.
Rokka: Chu²-san, does our band have a bank account?
Chiyu: I had my mother help me make an account. Since I'm still 14, I need my mother's consent for it.
Masuki: Then we got no problems with it then.
Chiyu: Exactly. Well we gotta go. That was a great Live, oi Iku! If there is another event like this, give me a call.
Riku: I'll see what I can do. Do be careful on your way home.
Chu² waved as she and her band went home.
Riku: So Kasumi, how's your experience here in CiRCLE?
Kasumi: It was the best senpai! We get to see everyone shine, and we learned a lot from everyone! I can't wait to do our own live show!
Yukina: Your own?
Kasumi looked at Yukina who was looking at her with intent.
Kasumi: Yukina-senpai?
Yukina: Poppin'Party....you are not ready to hold your own Live show.
Poppin'Party: !!!
Yukina: For now.
Saaya: For now? What do you mean senpai?
Yukina: You five are not yet ready, there is still time for you to grow. Remember what Himekaidou-san said on the stage when she introduced your band, your potential is endless. Don't rush things or it will hinder your progress. The reason why we Roselia was able to hold our own live show is because we were serious about it.
Kasumi: But we were serious!
Yukina: I know. Me and the others saw it when you sang Time Lapse. Me and Tamade-san can tell that you were serious. It's just.....it's too early for you to hold your own live. Think about it. If we decide to do another.....We'll give your band an invite to perform with us.
Arisa: Wait really?
Yukina: I mean it. Your band has earned it. It's time for us to leave. Thank you for hosting our live show Riku-san.
Riku: Hey, we helped each other with this so no thanks are needed. Be careful out there okay.
Sayo: Thank you for your concern Riku-san.
Ako: Rin-Rin.....is something wrong?
Without thinking, Rinko just hugged me from out of nowhere and hugging me tight surprising PoPiPa and Roselia.
Riku: Rinko?
Rinko: Thank you.....
I didn't say anything and returned the hug. After me and Rinko broke the hug, she said her goodbyes and left with her friends leaving me and PoPiPa left.
Tae: Senpai....are you and Rinko-senpai by chance dating?
Arisa did a chop on Tae's head while the latter was holding her head in pain.
Riku: No we're not. Rinko does this most of the time, and I don't mind.
Saaya: For a second I thought you two were an official couple right there.
Riku: I don't mind if that were the case but....my priorities are elsewhere at the moment.
Rimi: Senpai.....about what Yukina-senpai said....are we really not ready to hold our own live show?
Riku: I don't want to sugarcoat it but she's right. For now, you're not yet ready. You're still new to this one, take some time to develop. From what I've learned, you girls have only performed to a live crowd at least 3 times including this.
Arisa: Then what about RaS? They just made their debut and they plan on holding their own-
Riku: Because they know the ups and downs on what it needs for a live show and they are committed to it. You girls haven't learned it yet. For now, learn. Perform in live events as much as you can, build up your reputation and you'll go from there. Remember, learning is the best teacher and I-
Before I get a word in, the front door opened and one of the men in suits showed up.
MIS(Men in Suit): Riku-sama, Oyakata-sama requests your presence! The situation has changed!
My brows furrowed to what he said and I let out a sigh.
Riku: Very well. I'll go as soon as I close the Live House. You, take these girls home safely.
MIS: By your command!
Riku: Sorry about the fuss. You girls follow him as he takes you home. Don't worry he can be trusted.
Kasumi: If you say so....
Riku: Good. Now get going.
Kasumi and the others left with one of the suits as they go home, while I close up the Live House and head home.
Nagae Estate - 11:00 P.M.
I finally reached home and from what Eiji-san told me that I have to head to my grandfather's office. As I reached the office, grandfather is there along with Yuyuko-san and Youmu.
Riku: Yuyuko-san, Youmu. What are you two doing here?
Kyoya: I called them here. Firstly, I want to say congratulations on your live house's successful event.
Riku: Thanks. But let's get the elephant out of the room. What did one of our men say "the situation has changed" mean?
Yuyuko: Take a look at this.
Yuyuko-san hands me a file and reading through it....
Riku: So they're going for that huh?
Yuyuko: They're not aware that the info they got is outdated...but with your age...
Riku: Yeah....I think I waited for too long...
Kyoya: As the family condition go. The next head of the Nagae must be betrothed before he/she reaches 20. With you being 19, makes you in a tight situation.
Riku:.....
Kyoya: I know you and Rinko are working on things but.....we have little to no options. The back up plan was Mafuyu but it won't do because she's a half Nagae.
Riku: Fine....I'll go with your plan.....I just don't know what to say to Rinko, after we promised each other.
Yuyuko: Don't worry Riku-kun. we've got this under control, just trust us.
Riku: So....who's my fiancé?
Kyoya: The meetup between you and your fiancé will be at the 12th of June as me and the other family scheduled. I will obviously accompany you.
Yuyuko: I will go as well as your godmother.
Riku: Very well....is that all?
Kyoya: Riku....I know that you're not happy with all of this, but trust me...this will benefit not only you, but the whole of Japan in the future. Just wait till the meet up. As to how you will explain to Rinko, she and her family can come along with us at the meet up.
I don't know what he meant by that, but I'll play along.
Riku: Okay, I'll tell her that. I need to go. I'm tired and I need some rest.
Kyoya: I understand. You had a busy day. I'll clear out your schedule so you can have the rest of the week off.
Riku: Thanks.....I needed that.
I left my grandfather's office as I head straight to my room. I changed my clothes and hit the bed. As I was laying on the bed, I'm thinking on what me and my grandfather discussed.
Riku: I have a fiancé.....I know that I'll have one but.....I'll worry about that later....
I decided to not think of it as I go to sleep.
Meanwhile with Kyoya and Yuyuko
3rd POV
We cut to Kyoya and Yuyuko. As for Youmu, Yuyuko dismissed her for the night which leaves the two family heads left. The two were having a chat while having a drink.
Yuyuko: Are you sure it's the best choice for Riku?
Kyoya: They gave me a timer. If Riku hasn't gotten engaged before the end of July, then I have to abdicate my spot. You know the ideals of the branch family.
Yuyuko: Pure-blood fanatics...why can't they just accept reality? I mean, no offense to you.
Kyoya: None taken. True I may be a part of the Branch Family before...but I became their enemy the moment I rejected their ideals. By the way....you've sent the letter right?
Yuyuko: I did it yesterday....
Kyoya: Good.....at least we've taken the right procedures.....
While they were talking, Yuyuko's phone vibrated on the table. Yuyuko picked up her phone and as she read the message, she lets out a mischievous smile.
Kyoya: Yuyuko....what are you thinking?
Yuyuko: Ufufufufufufufu~ Have a look.
Yuyuko showed the message to Kyoya and he was surprised from the content of the message.
Kyoya: Yuyuko, you know Riku is the one doing this right? How come you have the info?
Yuyuko: I received reports that there's been some re-construction in my territory. That's when I found out that Riku-kun has something to do with it....And it's safe to say, I will fully support this. The other families wholeheartedly agree to this one as well.
Kyoya: Then that's good. Riku has been wanting to do this for a long time. If all goes well.....
Yuyuko: Then this will be Japan's biggest competition ever.
Yuyuko and Kyoya continued their conversation and the phone was left on the table and it's still active. On the screen it shows the name of the project and it's called the "Gensokyo Grand Festival".