Hello readers! I present to everyone chapter 34! What's going to happen in this chapter? Let's find out! Let's start this chapter!
Normal POV
In the few days that passed, the others practiced long and hard. Each had weaknesses and difficulty, yet they were able to overcome each strict training. Aichi was also strict on Kai. When Kai tried to seduce him secretly while practicing, Aichi would just shrug him off, which made Kai question him every night with a pout that never failed to make Aichi giggle. Soon, the day of the auditions came and they were all nervous. The MCs were Nagisa and Chieri.
" Hello, everyone! The special audition has finally arrived! Are you excited for the members who are going to join us?!" Nagisa ask
" Yes!"
" Now, without further ado, we'll introduce the judges! The first judge is our manager and producer of AKB, Tsubasa-san!" Chieri introduced
Tsubasa entered and sat at her table.
" Next, this judge is our leader of AKB, Takamina-san!" Nagisa introduced
Takamina entered and sat at her table.
" Next is our cheerful and passionate member, Yuuko-san!" Chieri introduced
Yuuko entered and sat at her table.
" Lastly, he is our very first boy member, and his popularity soared when he first joined, let's welcome Aichi-san!" Nagisa introduced
Aichi entered and sat at his table.
" Now then... I realize that Aichi-san is the only boy in the judges' table." Chieri said
" I noticed that from the beginning they told me. I was honestly flustered that I have to be here judging but I have to thank everyone in Akibastar for voting for me nevertheless." Aichi said
The crowd cheered in response.
" Now, before we go on to the performance, do the judges have any standards for the judging criteria?" Nagisa ask
" As long as I can see hard work and persistence to join in their performances, I will consider them." Tsubasa said
" I just want to see the best of their performance and prove to me that they are suitable to join." Takamina said
" There are kids in here too. But what I want to see is that the songs that they have chosen, whether or not, it suits their own personality." Yuuko said
" Show me the best shine that you have on stage. Your determination shows in your performance. I look forward to it." Aichi said
" I heard that they've changed the rules a little here and there." Takamina said
" That's right... After the group performance, the individuals in the group will have to perform their personal songs to have a fairer judging in them joining AKB. If the group and individuals get more than 30 points, they'll be able to join." Chieri explained
" What's the total?" Yuuko ask
" The total marks is 50. Now that we know the criteria, let's invite the first group up! It's Starlight Idol!" Chieri introduced
The three came up on stage.
" Hello, everyone! I'm Starlight Idol's Kourin!"
" I'm Starlight Idol's Suiko!"
" I'm Starlight Idol's Asaka!"
" So, what is Starlight Idol going to sing?" Nagisa ask
" The name of our song is 'Move on now'." Suiko replied
" I'm getting excited! Let's start!" Nagisa said
The performance started with the lights dimmed.
~ Move on now song start~
" Tsuyoki ni move,heart ni kiss, kono mama mirai mo kaereso
Yumemiru jibun de koi shitai, datte watashi ga watashi no heroine
doki doki shiteru, tomaranai
ashita e Move on now! Koishiteru
kyuuseichou suru watashi, chanto miteite
furimukasetai tokimeki no surprise
kimagure ja nai atsui omoi hajimatteru no
chikazukitaiyo tokubetsu na onna no ko ni narou
dokidoki shiteru, unmei ni kataomoi
tomaranai, watashi dake no story
itsudatte, akogare wo genjitsu ni dekiru no wa, shinjiru chikara
Kirakira shiteru, kagayaki ni tobikomou
Te ni irete, naritai watashi ga iru
Shojiki ni, hashagu kokoro de oikoshite yuku yo
kakedashite ima
Dokidoki shiteru
Kiseki ni Wink, mitsumete Touch
Kokokara zenbu ga hajimaru
Tomaranai
Kanjite tsunagattestep UP
Motto kando shitaiyo everyday
Itsudatte
Tsuyoki ni Move,heart ni Kiss
Konomama mirai mo kaereso
unmei wo furimukasetai
Ashite e Move on Now!
~ Move on now song end~
The audience cheered once more.
" Now before the judging, would the judges like to say a few words?" Chieri ask
" In every movement that they did, I was really impressed. Each and every small detail, they would easily take note of." Tsubasa said
" It was good. I've never seen a group performance for a long time and this is really the best." Takamina said
" It suits them. It really does. They've improved a lot from the first time I saw them." Yuuko said
" Now those are good comments! But why isn't Aichi-san joining in?" Chieri ask
" I do have some things to say about their performance. Firstly, it is good and it does meet what I'm expecting. However, I do notice some things. Asaka-san, you forgot a line in the song where you're supposed to join in with Suiko-san, am I right?" Aichi ask
" Y-Yes!"
" Kourin-san missed a step and almost did something wrong instead, right? I saw that you were confused then." Aichi said
" Y-Yeah..."
" That might give you guys a minus, but overall, it was still good." Aichi said
" Thank you very much."
" Now then, let's see how many points they can get! Judges, please give the marks!" Chieri said
The marks raised as it finally ended.
" Congratulations, you got 39 marks! Now I got one more question... Aichi-san, you gave them so much criticism, why is it that amongst the judges, you're the one who gave the highest mark?!" Nagisa ask
The other three judges looked over to Aichi as they noticed a 15 on his mark screen. Takamina's given mark was 9, the same as Yuuko's. Tsubasa gave a 6.
" Not all bad comments can mean bad marks, right?" Aichi ask
" R-Right..."
" Now then, it's onto the individual performance! Who's going to go up first?" Nagisa ask
" But wait! We have a little script here... Special Event?" Chieri ask
Aichi blinked and looked at his own script. There was really a Special Event marked after the first group performance.
" Seems that there are four events that are going to be shown... Each event are after the group performance... But I didn't know about this..." Aichi said
" We put it at the last minute and didn't have the time to tell you..." Takamina said
" Oh..."
" Now then, we are now announcing the best couple award for the AKB Awards! Here are the candidates!" Nagisa announced
The screen flashed the first couple.
" The first candidate is the Miwa and Misaki couple! Let's take a look at this video!" Chieri announced
" There's even a video...?" Misaki ask
The video showed Misaki and Miwa chatting with each other before Misaki suddenly pinched Miwa's ear for saying something unnecessary and walked off with him.
" The second candidate is the Ren and Asaka couple!" Nagisa announced
The video showed Ren and Asaka meeting each other with Asaka fawning over Ren as usual and with Ren carrying a kitten with him while they were shopping together.
" The third candidate is the Kamui and Emi couple!" Chieri announced
The video showed Kamui blushing red while Emi was talking to him and they walked off to somewhere.
" And now... The last candidate is Aichi and Kai!" Nagisa announced
Aichi choked on his drink while Kai fell over from his chair.
" WHAT?!"
The video showed Aichi and Kai doing a dance to the music, with Kai holding Aichi's hand while he dances and doing some moves that he doesn't show to Akibastar before. When the two finished, Aichi accidentally tripped and Kai caught him before going into an awkward moment.
" W-When was that taken?!" Aichi ask
" Now... The winner for the award is Aichi and Kai!" Chieri announced
" HUH?!"
" What's with that?! I was never told about it!" Aichi said
" Seems like we have some sneaky people taking videos..." Takamina said
Ren and Miwa were snickering secretly at the backstage. Two smacks were given to them as the MCs continued while ignoring the commotion backstage.
" Now then, it's time for the first member from Starlight Idol to come up! Kourin Tatsunagi!" Nagisa announced
" Hello! My name is Kourin Tatsunagi!" Kourin greeted
" What song are you going to sing?" Chieri ask
" Unfinished."
" Okay! Let's start!"
~ Unfinished song start~
" Motto hayaku..."Kimi no basho e" e...
Inoru koe ga kodamashi tsuzukeru
Itami tae susumu imi wo
Sagasu ima kasoku shiteku
(we are tossed by the waves of pain and tears
I'm tossed into the fray
tossed by various fortune
wake up your brain!
flashed in the sky
It's a burst of sensation)
"Akirame" ga kureta anraku chintai no sekai
Itsukara datta darou?
Ware no koe mo wasureteta
Hiza wo tsuku boku ni kimi ga sashidasu keshiki
MONOKURO no asa ga fui ni kagayaki hajimeta
Kawarazu ni ite to negau koto-
Kawariyuku toki ni ikiru bokura-
Hontou no koe wo...
Ii enu yume wo...
Kimi to tsunagatta sora e hibikasete!
Motto tsuyoku... kono ryoute de
Namida subete furiharaetara
"Kondo koso wa..." tsubuyaku ima to
Kizu sae mo muda ni shinai
Itsuka kimi ga shimesu basho e
Usui hane ga yakare you tomo
Nou no oku de kuchi wo hiraku
"Shinjitsu " e kasoku shiteku."
~ Unfinished song end~
" That was good! What do the judges think about this?" Nagisa ask
" It's a good song. She sang it really clearly and I'm not surprised either." Tsubasa said
" I think it's a good performance that deserves to be praised." Takamina said
" Adding to what they were saying, it's overall a good performance." Yuuko said
" I agree with them but I think you can do better with your coord. What's the name of your coord?" Aichi ask
" Uh... Shining Coord." Kourin replied
" I agree that 'Unfinished' is a good song. However, your coord doesn't match the feelings that the singer is trying to give out. Unless, you remake it into a happier tune, maybe I would accept it. That's all." Aichi said
" Woah... I've never seen you so stiff and cold before, Aichi-kun. You're becoming like Kai and Leon-kun." Ren said
" What's that supposed to mean?" The three ask
" And how did you get a mic from backstage?" Yuuko ask
" Easy! I took it from Nagisa-kun!" Ren replied
Sweat drop...
" Go back... We need to announce the results..." Chieri said
" Okay!"
Ren went back into the backstage.
" Now then... How much will the judges give Kourin-san?!" Nagisa announced
The score was showed.
" 40! You've passed! And the scores show that Aichi-san's really serious about it." Chieri said
Takamina and Tsubasa gave a 10 each while Yuuko gave a 15 and Aichi gave a 5.
" Okay, up next we have Suiko Tatsunagi!" Nagisa announced
" What is your song?" Chieri ask
" Wasurenagusa." Suiko replied
" Let's extend a round of applause to Suiko-san!" Nagisa announced
The lights dimmed.
~ Wasurenagusa song start~
" Meguriawanakattara konna aisenakatta
Zutto "wasurenaide" itte
Yurari yurari mai ogiru
Ima mo mune wo shimetsukeru
Kisetsu ga mata meguru tabi
Kagayaki wa monokuro to nari
Minamo ni hikaru tsuki ni
Kimi no egao o kabeteta
Meguri aeta koto de konna ni setsunakunatta
Meguri aeta koto de konna yume wo mita
Meguri awanakattara konna aisenakatta wa zutto "wasurenaide" itte
Kimi ni saita wasurenagusa."
~ Wasurenagusa song end~
There were cheers and claps from the crowd.
" That was an amazing performance! What do the judges think?" Nagisa ask
" Spectacular. The performance and dance moves were splendid, as expected of the oldest member of Ultra-Rare." Tsubasa said
" Oldest?" Suiko thought
" The singing was completely nice and the way you dance is... Yuuko, you explain." Takamina said
" Beautiful! Absolutely dramatic and stunning!" Yuuko said
" What about Aichi-san?" Chieri ask
" Why don't the scores prove how I feel the performance is?" Aichi ask
" Sure! Now let's view the scores!" Nagisa announced
The screen flashed the numbers as the score was shown.
" Amazing! 49 marks! Aichi-san gave more marks this time!" Chieri announced
" I only have one word for this performance. Wonderful." Aichi said
" And that's his judging! Now, let the last member of the Starlight Idol come out! Asaka-san!" Nagisa announced
Asaka came out of the curtains as she prepared herself.
" If you're ready, let's start!" Chieri announced
~ Chase the world song start~
" Kono hitomi wa azayaka ni mau kimi shika shiranai
Fumikonde mezameru sekai e
Utsumuki sugite chiisai boku dake no keshiki ga
Kumitateta JIORAMA no uso dato
Awase tsurai shiten ni kizuite iru
Kakedashite yuku mirai wa utsukushisa wo te ni
Sorezore ga toberu basho wo toikaketeku
Kono hitomi wa azayaka ni mau kimi shika shiranai
Kasoku shite hajimete yukeru boku wa boku no saki e
Motto takaku motto tsuyoku kimi ni todokitai
Fumikonde mezameru chasin' the world "
~ Chase the world song end~
" Too awesome! That's Starlight Idol! Now, what do the judges think?" Nagisa ask
" Ah... There's too much to think about... Nice job, Asaka!" Takamina said
" However when it comes to emotions, well..." Yuuko said, eyeing Aichi
" Don't sabotage me. I'm not going to go up there." Aichi said, taking notice
" Geh... He noticed..." Yuuko said
" Whatever the case, you're going have to go up there soon. I won't say anything for now, but what about you?" Tsubasa ask, quickly gesturing to Aichi who was surprised
" I just told you not to sabotage me... Never mind..." Aichi sighed
" T-That's the judging... But the points determine everything! Let's see it!" Chieri announced
The points started to be shown as it was done.
" 45! That's a high mark too! Wow! Now, our next group will now come out! PrettyLove Idols!" Nagisa announced
The three came out of the curtains as they greeted the crowd.
" Hello! We're the PrettyLove Idols!"
" Hello! So, what's your song?" Chieri ask
" Doshaburi Happy!"
" Okay! Whenever you're ready, let's start!" Nagisa announced
~ Doshaburi Happy song start~
Mai - Emi - Rekka - All
" Doshaburi ha-happy. Dondon to yume wo arai age.
Hora kimi ni. Watashi ni mo. Chiisana me, Mirai nobiro!
Heart diet wa yame, yameyo. Nandemo challenge big ni, nare.
Start dash, motatsuittate. Last spurt ikou.
Ijippari ga saa, maketa toki mo furisosogu. Zenbu, subete uketomeyou.
Doshaburi ha-happy. Kujikesou na tokimo, issho da you.
Kimi ga ite, kimi ga ite, tsuyoku naru.
Musunde wa wa wa. Yuujou da, yuuki hajimarun da.
Doko datte, doko demo ii, ima sugu, kakemeguru!
Doshaburi Luck-Lucky! Ganbaritai kimochi, makesou na.
Shunkan no, taisetsu na, kagi ni naru.
Doshaburi ha-happy. Dondon to yume wo arai age.
Hora kimi ni. Watashi ni mo. Chiisana me, Mirai nobiro!
~ Doshaburi happy song end~
" Wow! Nice performance! It's amazing!" Nagisa said
" But let's hear what the judges say." Chieri said
The four seemed to be discussing. All were carrying the mics in their hands as they spoke, pretending to discuss.
" Well?" Yuuko ask
" I don't think we should comment." Takamina said
" What do you think?" Tsubasa ask, again directing to Aichi
" ... Why am I involved in this...?" Aichi ask
" Just show the points." Yuuko said
" R-Right... So the points that the judges give PrettyLove Idols is?!" Chieri announced
The screen showed the points.
" 46 points! Good job! Now, for the next event as this is the end of the group performance!" Nagisa announced
The director of the variety show suddenly appeared on stage.
" For the next event, we're going to do a game." The director said
" Oh no..." Aichi sighed, anticipating the next moves
" Will the three members please step up on stage? It'll be a simple game with some additional people." The director said
Aichi sighed as he went up on stage with Leon and Ren.
" Why us...?" Leon ask, eyebrow twitching
" I agree..." Aichi said
" Now, the additional people, will you please step up on stage?" The director said
Kai, Miwa, Naoki, Shingo, Asaka, Misaki and Kourin were up on the stage as well.
" Now then... All of you will be assigned to a room each and you guys will have to come up with a short drama within one hour." The director said
" One hour?!" Naoki exclaimed
" So, this is your partners. Asaka and Misaki, Naoki and Shingo, Leon and Kourin, Ren and Miwa and lastly, Aichi and Kai." The director announced
" Us again?!" Naoki exclaimed
" You guys are really enjoying this." Aichi muttered
" This is awkward..." Kourin said
" You can only hope we can work well..." Misaki said
" Yay! I'm with Miwa-kun!" Ren cheered
" Now, you can go to your assigned rooms. There aren't enough rooms for now so Ren and Miwa pair can stay here. But they won't be able to do any short drama because of this. They'll be making some snacks for after your practice, so when we call one pair by one pair, they'll be eating the snacks made by them." The director explained
" Okay."
" Now, please head onto your rooms." The director said
The others headed to their assigned rooms while Miwa and Ren looked through the ingredients.
" Should we just make something simple? I'll make some sushi, there's already rice prepared surprisingly." Miwa said
" Then, I'll make some ham and canned tuna sandwiches." Ren said
They took their needed ingredients as they quickly started to make some.
" Why are your tomatoes sliced in so many varieties of sizes?" Miwa ask
" Sorry... I think I cut them too thick as well..." Ren said
" Should I make some canned tuna sushi roll?" Miwa ask
" If you want... You know, I have this thought. Since we made so many nice snacks to eat already, why don't we prank them?" Ren suggested
Miwa thought about the idea for a bit.
" Then I'll make salt sushi roll." Miwa said
" Nice idea!" Ren said
They high fived each other as Ren thought about his one.
" I think I'll make a vinegar sandwich. Oh, and since Kai likes spicy... I saw tabasco on the table just now." Ren said
Miwa couldn't help but laugh at that.
" You're that evil." Miwa laughed
" Of course! He's always mean to me! Ah... But won't he punish me even more?" Ren ask
" I think Nee-chan will do that to me too and especially Aichi too." Miwa said
" Then why are you doing this...?" The remaining three judges thought
" Here! Everything is done!" Ren exclaimed
" Phew! That was hard work!" Miwa said
" I'll call the first group out then." The director said
The groups came out one by one to give their short drama and have a share of the salty sushi and sandwiches as it was finally Aichi and Kai's turn to come out. With a bit of comical added, their short drama was finally over as they sat down to eat their snacks. Ren handed them his sandwiches first as he suddenly realized something. He secretly handed Miwa a note as he read it and paled.
' I gave Aichi-kun the one with tabasco by mistake! The one thing he can't handle too much is spiciness!'
" Uh oh..." Miwa muttered
But it was too late as Aichi and Kai bit into their sandwiches. Kai was the first one to react as he immediately spit the bread out.
" What did you put inside?! It's extremely salty!" Kai said
" Uh..."
Aichi had swallowed his bitten part as he immediately grimaced.
" Aichi? What's wrong?" Kai ask
Aichi's cheeks turned extremely red as Kai sniffed his sandwich.
" Tabasco?! Are you crazy?! You know he can't handle this kind of stuff!" Kai scolded
" I'm sorry! The tabasco one was supposed to be for you!" Ren said
" Whatever! Get me some water or something to cool him down!" Kai said
" Y-Yes!"
" Are you alright?!" Kai ask
" Spicy..." Aichi muttered
Kai leaned in after hearing some more muttering as his eyes widened. He grabbed Aichi's hand and started to run somewhere with him. A few minutes later, Kai came back.
" Where's Aichi?" Miwa ask
" Ren. Give me the bottle of Tabasco." Kai said
Ren hesitantly passed the bottle to Kai as he checked it and before Ren knew it, the bottle was swung down on his head.
" Ow!"
" This thing expired a month ago!" Kai scolded
" Huh?!"
Ren took the bottle again and checked the expiry date.
" Uh oh..."
" You're lucky Aichi vomited it back out or he would've gotten an even worse food poisoning!" Kai scolded
" I'm sorry..."
At that time, Aichi came back with his hand still covering his mouth.
" You're looking green. Are you okay?" Miwa ask
" Yes..."
" Don't worry! Here! Have some of my sushi! I promise you there's nothing inside!" Miwa said
He passed a non salty one to Aichi and Kai as they ate it with suspicion.
" There's too much rice in this one." Kai said
" Why is the seaweed so tough to chew?" Aichi ask
" I tried some myself and I still don't get it either." Miwa replied
" At least it's safe to eat..." Kai thought
But it wasn't for long when Aichi had taken the salty one by mistake and ate it. He started to chew it while grimacing. 3... 2... 1...
" W-Why is this so salty?!" Aichi exclaimed, pointing to the one he took
" Uh... That's the one that I laid lots of salt in..." Miwa replied
" And you were trying to make us eat that?!" Kai ask
" I was but after what happened to Aichi, I didn't dare to give it to you guys!" Miwa replied
Aichi was already fidgeting from the saltiness as he suddenly laid his head on Kai's chest while shaking his head. Kai blushed and looked away from both Aichi and the audience.
" Well, well~ Our plan worked even better than we imagined~" Miwa teased
" Didn't you get closer to Aichi-kun thanks to us, Kai~?" Ren teased
Kai glared at them and grabbed the tabasco sandwiches before stuffing them into Miwa and Ren's mouth (Aichi's half eaten one went into Ren's mouth). After a few minutes...
" T-That was quite some show..." Nagisa ask
" Y-Yeah..."
(That was how Ren and Miwa ended up in the infirmary with food poisoning)
Aichi and Kai walked back to the audition with Aichi pushing Kai away the whole time. After he walked back to his own seat at the judges' table, he stayed silent until the next performance had to come up.
" N-Next, we have Emi-chan with her solo! Let's welcome her!" Chieri announced
Emi came out as she took a spare mic from Nagisa.
" H-Hello... My name is Emi!" Emi greeted
" Emi-chan! So, what's the name of your song?" Nagisa ask
" Uh... Egao ni Eeru!" Emi said
" Now, let's start Emi-chan's song!" Chieri announced
~ Egao ni Eeru song start~
" Itsu demo shita o muite ita. Sono me ga ima mite iru no wa."
" Totemo toi bashoda yo ne. Soko made ikitai da yo ne!"
" Hitoribotchidatta, senaka ga. Oikaketaku naru senaka ni."
" So, min'na to issho ni!"
" Tanoshi-so ni warattari, kuyashi-so ni nayan dari."
" Isshokenmei ni hashiridashite kureta nda!"
" Tatta ichi-mai no kado no muko ni hikatta mirai ni."
" 'Arigato'tte, egao de itte kara, oikakeyou!"
~ Egao ni Eeru song end~
" Wow! That was a cute and nice song! Let's give her a big round of applause! Now, it's time for the judges to give their comments!" Nagisa said
" Every single thing matches your song. From your coord to your choreography, I'd say it's a job well done." Tsubasa said
" Well... Tsubasa-san stole away what I was about to say, so... That's was awesome!" Yuuko said
" I agree. I'm sure you were nervous at first but it's alright now!" Takamina said
" T-Thank you very much!" Emi bowed
" Aichi-san... is still out of it..." Chieri said
They turned their heads to see Aichi still thinking about something.
" N-Now... Let's see our judges' score for Emi-chan! Here's her total score!" Nagisa announced
The scoreboard came up as the score was revealed.
" 45 points! At least Aichi-san was listening." Nagisa said
Tsubasa had given Emi 10 points, Takamina had also given her 10 points, Yuuko also gave her 10 points and Aichi given her 15 points.
" Now, up next is Emi's friend, Mai Tobita! Let's invite her up on stage!" Chieri announced
Mai came out of the curtains as she bowed to the audience.
" Hello! I'm Mai Tobita!" Mai greeted
" Mai-chan! What song will you be singing?" Nagisa ask
" Uh... Rekka-chan lent me her song! It's called 'Sweet Time Cooking Magic'!" Mai said
" Alright! Let's hear this song! Let's start!" Chieri announced
~ Sweet Time Cooking Magic song start~
" Itadakimasu!
Kokoro to kokoro wo awase hora
Yume! Oto no! FURU KOOSU Ajimi shitai
Minna to no oshaberi wa marude ICHIGO no shibun onpu
Nayami wa ne CHANSU PIRI kara na shigeki hachi bun onpu
Chanto shite nakya okorareru kedo
Oishii oto ga konna ni afureteru
Itadakimasu!
Konete konetara namida mo ne egao e to kawaru
Sweet time Cooking magic
Yume no kiji ni yuuki shoushou to yuujou wo PARA PARARI
Gokkun Makenai aji!"
~ Sweet Time Cooking Magic song end~
" Wow! That was the song we heard before! Now, the judges' comments?!" Nagisa announced
" We watched this performance before. But it was better than the last one." Tsubasa said
" It's cute and refreshing. I like it." Takamina said
" Me too! What about Aichi?" Yuuko ask
" I'm quite impressed by the performance." Aichi said
" He may look like he's concentrating but he's not... Still distracted by what happened, I guess..." Yuuko thought
" Now, let's see the scores for Mai-chan!" Nagisa announced
The scoreboard flashed the score as Chieri announced it.
" Now, Mai-chan's total points is also 45 points! The judges have all given the same points to her as well!" Chieri announced
" Now, let's invite the last member of PrettyLove Idols! Come on out, Rekka-chan!" Nagisa announced
Rekka was handed the mic as she took it.
" Hello, everyone! I'm a member of PrettyLove Idols! I'm Rekka Tatsunagi!" Rekka greeted
" What's your song?" Nagisa ask
" Haato Iro Toridori mu~"
" Okay! Now, let's start her song!" Chieri announced
~ Haato Iro Toridori mu song start~
HAPI HAPI HAPI naru naru HAPI Naru~
Ki ni nareba naru hodo ne Yume no jitsu na~ru
Otome no HAATO damon Taira ja tsumaranai
KIRAMEKI WAKU WAKU wo mori nose DEKOre DEKO-!
Tonari no tomodachi to te wo tsunaide mitara
Sono mata tonari to mo tsunagarimashita
Tooku ni mieteru niji mo sugu ni zettai todoku yo
HAPI HAPI HAPI naru naru HAPI Naru~
Ki ni nareba naru hodo ne Tanoshiku na~ru
RE-I-N-BOO no michi Yuku no de aru
Omoroi ne Afure dasu Hora nana iro TORI DORIIMU daa
~ Haato Iro Toridori mu song end~
" Now that was a great song! What will the judges think about it?!" Nagisa announced
" That was a really happy song. It's enough to make people want to smile." Tsubasa said
" I agree with that statement." Takamina said
" Happy naru~!" Yuuko cheered
" Well... I can agree with all their statements." Aichi said
" Now, let's see the points for Rekka-chan!" Nagisa announced
The scoreboard showed her score.
" 48 points! Tsubasa-san and the others so gave an extra one point each while Aichi-san remained the same! Now, let's thank Rekka-chan once more!" Chieri announced
Rekka went to backstage as the next team was called out.
" Now, let's invite the Souryuu Sisters up on stage!" Nagisa announced
" Hello! I'm Sharlene!"
" I'm Jillian!"
" So, what songs will you two be doing?" Chieri ask
" ALIVE." Sharlene replied
" Now, let's start this song!" Nagisa announced
~ ALIVE song start~
Watashi, anata, kare, kanojo...
Dare mo ga hajime wa hitori de aruki dasu
Keredo yagate
Sono ryoute ippai ni kakaeru yo
Kakegae no nai kazoku koibito nakama
Taisetsu na kanjou
ALIVE furete naite
Yuragi ikiteiku
Sore ga watashi
Subete wo shinji wakare kawatteku
Tsumi kasaneteku
ALIVE mayoi asobi warai tsuyoku nari
Sore ga anata
Kokoro to kokoro wa
Michiteku
Hito wa
Hito wo
Aishi ikiteiku
Koko ni
Ima ni
Tadori tsuku made no
Dekigoto mo
~ ALIVE song end~
" That was a great song! Now, let's listen to the judges' comments!" Nagisa announced
Aichi was about to say something when Tsubasa cut him off.
" You'll see in our scores." Tsubasa said
" O-Okay... Let's check the scores then!" Chieri announced
The score is revealed.
" 40 points! It seems that each of the judges has given them 10 points each!" Nagisa announced
" Now, it's time for our next event!" Chieri announced
Aichi finally realized why he was cut off.
" All the couples shown in the first event, except for the Kamui and Emi couple, please proceed to the backstage. There are outfits prepared for this event." Nagisa announced
Aichi sighed as he stood up and went to backstage.
" While they're all changing, we'll all have a brief 5 minutes break before we continue the event." Chieri announced
At the backstage... Their eyes were twitching while looking at the outfits prepared.
" Are you serious...?" Misaki sighed
" We better hurry... We only have five minutes..." Miwa said
" Yeah..."
" And how in the world did you recover so quickly?" Kai ask
" Our guts!" Ren exclaimed, sticking his chest out proudly
Sweat drop...
" Right..."
They quickly finished changing as the brief break ended.
" Welcome back, everyone! Let's invite our three couples!" Chieri announced
Aichi and the others came out as they were in waiter outfits.
" Here's the game for them! The males will sit down on the chair over here while the females will be blindfolded. They'll have to pour the metal jug of water in their hands into the cup the males have on their heads. There'll be a red indicator on the cup, it doesn't matter if the cup overflows. As long as the water crosses the indicator." Nagisa explained
" What about us?" Kai ask
" Just decide amongst the both of you." Chieri replied
" You'll pour the water?" Kai ask
" I'm fine with anything." Aichi replied
" Still angry at them?" Kai ask
" Not telling." Aichi replied
The other four sighed at them. The game started with Misaki and Miwa going first. Misaki already has the blindfold wore around her eyes with the jug in her hands.
" And begin!"
" Move forward, Nee-chan!" Miwa said
" I know!" Misaki said
She carefully made her way towards Miwa as she felt for the cup. Once she did, she poured the water as the others started to giggle.
" Nee-chan! Move the jug back!" Miwa shouted through the water in his mouth
The water was hitting his face straight as Misaki moved her hand position back a little but accidentally tilted it to the left.
" Nee-chan, to your right!" Miwa shouted
Misaki moved again as the water was finally filling up. However, before it reached the indicator, she stopped.
" You think it's enough?" Misaki ask
" I'm not sure. I can't take it down until you want to stop." Miwa said
" I'll stop here then." Misaki said
She removed the blindfold as she noticed Miwa's soaked hair and face.
" S-Sorry..." Misaki said, half giggling
" And you didn't fill it up..." Miwa said
" I asked before already." Misaki said
" Yes, yes..."
The two went to the side as Miwa wiped himself with a small towel. Asaka and Ren went up next. Asaka put on the blindfold as Ren put the cup on top of his head.
" I'm ready, Asaka!" Ren shouted
" Yes!"
Asaka walked forward as she arrived at Ren's side. Once she felt where the cup was, she started pouring the water. But...
" Asaka! My clothes are getting wet! Move the water jug forward!" Ren shouted
" S-Sorry!"
Asaka managed to pour until the indicator but it overflowed slightly as she stopped.
" I'm stopping here!" Asaka said
She removed her blindfold as she saw the also soaked Ren.
" Oh! L-Let's go to the side and dry you up!" Asaka exclaimed
" Yes..."
It was now Kai and Aichi's turn. As much as Aichi didn't want to do it, it was for Akibastar's sake... He put on his blindfold while ignoring Kai a little.
" This is bad..." Miwa muttered
" He's still mad?" Ren muttered
" Probably..."
" I think we should help them a little." Asaka said
" Agreed."
" If you guys are ready, you can start now!" Miwa shouted
" I'm ready." Aichi said
" Me too." Kai said
" Then start your move, Aichi!" Miwa shouted
Aichi cautiously moved forward as he took each step carefully and finally made contact with the cup. He poured the jug and hit directly at the mark, however, when the cup was already filled to the line...
" Aichi! You're a bit too far from the cup! Move your jug forward a little!" Miwa shouted
Aichi listened and water started dripping from Kai's head as Miwa and Ren silently laughed.
" A little to the right!" Ren shouted
Again, Aichi listened as Kai kept silent while the water poured.
" I think I'll stop here..." Aichi said
He removed his blindfold as he saw the soaked Kai and had to keep his laughter in.
" You actually succeeded... Yet, you listened to those idiots' prank..." Kai said
" Oh, is that so?" Aichi said
Kai took a towel and wiped himself off. The game was finally over, with one last one to go...
" Let's give our couples another round of applause! Now, let's continue with Jillian-san and Sharlene-san's individual performances! Let's have Sharlene-san up on stage!" Nagisa announced
Sharlene came up on stage as she took the mic.
" Hello! I'm Sharlene Chen from Souryuu Sisters!" Sharlene greeted
" What will be your song?!" Chieri ask
" Vanity Colon!"
" Alright! Let's hear this song!" Nagisa announced
~ Vanity Colon song start~
" Onna no ko no VANITI Naisho KORON
Mochi aruko Namida to uso to SHUGAA
Me wo tojite ne Aruku to ne Bou ni butsukaru
Okoranaide Shinkokyuu Kore wa shikou JIKKEN
Shinpai sare chau yo Dakedo Demo ne Angai heiki
Onna no ko no BANITI Himitsu dayo
Soko no hou Doryoku to ai to kimi"
~ Vanity Colon song end~
" That was great! I could feel the fairytale aura coming out from your song and dance!" Nagisa said
" But what would the judges think?!" Chieri ask
" From the voice down to the coord, it's perfect!" Yuuko said
" But there are some moves that needs some polishing, but it only reduces your scores a little bit. So don't worry." Takamina said
" Your song has a relaxing effect to it. I like that part of it." Tsubasa said
" But... that coord is missing something... Did you try to add any accessories to fit to it?" Aichi ask
" Ah! I forgot about it! I-I'm sorry!" Sharlene exclaimed, bowing
" No, no... It's fine..." Aichi said, sweat dropping
" Now that the comments have been said, let's see her total score!" Chieri announced
The screen showed the scores.
" 39 points! Sharlene-san passes!" Nagisa announced
" Next, let's invite her sister! Jillian Chen up on stage!" Chieri announced
Jillian came up on stage and took the mic.
" Hello, I'm Jillian Chen from Souryuu Sisters!" Jillian greeted
" Now, what's your song?!" Nagisa ask
" BT 37.5." Jillian replied
" That song is..." Takamina exclaimed softly
At the backstage...
" I gave her that song. I find that a fit for her for some reason. Let's see how she fares." Misaki said
Back on stage...
" Now, let's start!" Chieri announced
~ BT 37.5 song start~
" Kimi kanade kokoro KURARI binetsu
Karamu nanairo no ito hodoitara…
Mou SAATI SEBUN point FAIBU!
Ittai Nani ga tadashii ka
Zentai doko ga GOORU nano ka
Shutout HItomi tojitetara wakaru hazu mo nakattan dayo
Hoo hiyasu mukai kaze BANE ni
Chiisana tsubasa demo jibun wo dakishimete
Kimi kanade kokoro KURARI binetsu
Oshi yoseru oto ni MOSSHU GAARU
Atsuku naru kodou no oku ni PAWAA
Hadaka no mirai e motto takaku namida mo mikata ni shite
Hoteru yume mou SAATI SEBUN point SHIKKUSU!"
~ BT 37.5 song end~
" Amazing! Nice performance!" Yuuko exclaimed
" This is a nice song." Takamina said
" The way you danced was absolutely stunning." Tsubasa said
" I have no comment at this point." Aichi said
" The comments have been made! So, how much is Jillian-san's score?!" Chieri announced
The screen showed the score.
" 45 points! Amazing! Now, let's welcome the last group up on stage! Passionate Soul!" Nagisa announced
Naoki and Shingo came up on stage.
" Now, what's your song?!" Chieri ask
" Boy Meets Girl." Shingo replied
" Alright! Let's start this song!" Nagisa announced
~ Boy Meets Girl song start~
Boy Meets Girl Sorezore no Afureru omoi ni kirameki to
Shunkan wo mitsuketeru Hoshi furu yo no deai ga aru youni...
Boy meets Girl Ano koro wa Ikutsu mo no DOA wo NOKKU shita
Azayaka ni egakareta Niji no DOA wo kitto mitsuke dashitakute...
Yoake made utatteta Anata ga tokui na SWEET LOVE SONG
Yake ni omoi dashichatte SUUTSU KEESU ni iretokou
Tabidachi wo kimeta no wa Ikioi dake janai kara
Anata to sugoshita hi wa Ni juu seiki de saikou no dekigoto!
Boy Meets Girl Deai koso Jinsei no takara sagashi da ne
Shounen wa itsu no hi ka Shoujo no yume Kanarazu mitsumeru
Boy meets Girl Kagayaita RIZUMU tachi ga odori dashiteru
Asa mo hiru mo yoru mo kaze ga minami e to Kokoro wo tokimekaseteiru."
~ Boy Meets Girl song end~
" I've listened to this enough times to know that you two have improved." Takamina said
" That was amazing!" Yuuko said
" Yes, it's the best performance I've seen from both of them." Tsubasa said
" It was a nice performance." Aichi said
" Now, let's see their score!" Nagisa announced
The score appeared on the screen.
" 45 points! Congratulations! Now, let's get to the last game! Will the previous couples come out?!" Chieri announced
Mattresses were placed on the floor as Aichi had a really bad feeling...
" Now then, the rules and games are simple. The males will lift up the women with their feet and either go up or down with their legs." The director explained
" Huh?!"
" I don't need to explain with the male couple what to do. Now, will the males please lie down on the mattresses laid out in front of you?" The director said
Of course, Kai took the opportunity to lie down and get ready as Aichi sweat dropped.
" Now the partners... Please get ready your positions." The director said
Each partner grabbed hold of the guy's hands as the guys placed their feet on their stomach.
" And... Start!"
The whistle was blown as the guys bended their knees. The whistle was blown a second time as they lifted their legs up. This went on continuously until Tsubasa stopped the director.
" Kai, you... You've been trying to kiss Aichi since just now, haven't you? I mean, your feet lowered so much that Aichi just avoided you." Tsubasa said
" Hmph." Kai said
The director continued as Ren finally lost the strength in his legs.
" Ren Suzugamori and Asaka Narumi are eliminated."
" Sorry, Asaka..." Ren said
" I-It's fine, Ren-sama." Asaka said
Now all that's left was Misaki and Miwa and Aichi and Kai.
" You're really light today. Didn't eat anything?" Kai ask, raising his eyebrow
" It's none of your business and are you implying that I'm heavy before?" Aichi ask
" No. You were light every single time I carry you. I'm just kidding about just now." Kai replied
" Hey, Kai. No flirting." Miwa said
" Concentrate, Miwa! You're losing strength!" Misaki said
" Sorry, Nee-chan... I'm at my limit..." Miwa said
He placed Misaki down as Kai placed Aichi down after the whistle was blown.
" Congratulations, Aichi-san and Kai-san! You've won all the games! At the next episode of your variety show, you guys will be given a special advantage! So, everyone! Don't miss the next episode!" Chieri announced
" Now, let's take a break before the solos come in!" Nagisa announced
And that's the end of this chapter! A very long update because it's hard to think of games... Oh well. I'll see everyone in the next chapter!