A DATE WITH DESTINYLAND:


Destinyland in Tokyo's own Maihama, I knew this was the right place!


Umi is going to get filled with inspiration here!


AKI: "Good morning! Were you waiting long?"



UMI: "No! I just arrived as well."


AKI: "Really? Perfect."



UMI: *Sigh* "I'm nervous. Is this a...d-date?"


AKI: "Hm? Did you say something? The rides are pretty loud."



UMI: "N-Nothing! I have never been to Destinyland before, so I'm a little nervous."


AKI: "I went here once with Ayu when we were kids. But this place has changed a lot since then.
Oh? Umi! That park worker is waving at us!"



UMI: "Huh? Y-You're right! What should we do?"


AKI: "Picture time."


UMI: "P-Picture?!"


AKI: "This is the perfect chance to get a picture taken of the two of us. I'll go ask them!"


UMI: "W-Wait!"


...


AKI: "I'm glad we have  a picture for our memories right off the bat. Huh? Umi?"



UMI: "B-Best couple?!"


AKI: "Umi, what's wrong?"



UMI: "They just said we were the best couple!"


AKI: "Best couple? ...Us?"



UMI: "Yes! M-Maybe I misunderstood, but that's what it sounded like to me."


AKI: "Well, we came here just the two of us. So they must have been reffering to us."


UMI: "Um... That would make me very happy."


AKI: "Look, there's the castle! I wonder if the world-famous fireworks display is tonight?"



UMI: "Oh, he didn't hear me..."


AKI: "We've barely stepped into the park, and it's already so much fun, right, Umi?"



UMI: "Yes, it's amazing! I was a little nervous at the beginning, but now I'm bursting with excitement!"


AKI: "It feels like we're about to enter a really fun world."


UMI: "It's more than just attractions. Just stepping into this world opens the door to so much fun.
I... I want to make people happy, just like this!
I want to provide a thrilling experience for everyone from the moment I step onto the stage."


AKI: "That's the inspirational spirit! I have a feeling that today is going to be a really fun day!"


...


I'm here with Umi at Destinyland because I figured it might be useful reference material for her solo performance.



UMI: "That bottom-of-the-sea ride was fun! It really did feel like we were under the sea!"


AKI: "Kinda reminds me of scuba diving with Kanan."



UMI: "Now let's ride on a roller coaster next!"


AKI: "You mean the Super Scary Scream Machine from before?! We already rode it earlier, so I'm gonna pass."


UMI: "Really? It's scary, but also addictive! Amusement parks are amazing places!"


AKI: *Laugh* "You're pretty amazing yourself, Umi.
We've been on the Ferris wheel, go-karts, roller coaster... Pretty much all of the rides in the park."



UMI: "Oh no! It's almost time for the night parade. Shall we save the roller coaster for next time?"


AKI: "Let's do that!"


Thank goodness...



UMI: "Hey, that character over there. Isn't that the Alpaca character from that movie Kotori was telling me about?"


AKI: "ALPACA? WHERE?!"


UMI: *Giggle* "You seem excited."


AKI: "Y-Y-Yeah... Excited."


More like terrified.


UMI: "I'm going to get his autograph for Kotori."


AKI: "Go ahead! I-I'll just wait back here."


...





UMI: "Oh my gosh! The whole park is covered in lights!"


AKI: "Wow... How romantic."


Oops, did I say that out loud?



UMI: "I never thought I would feel this emotional at an amusement park."


AKI: "Me neither. We had a bunch of fun all day long, so I'm super satisfied."



UMI: "I had a lot of fun from the second we walked through the front entrance all the way to when night settled in. How about you?"


AKI: "Me? I was so ecstatic about going to the amusement park with you that my heart's been pounding ever since last night."



UMI: "That cannot be! I...felt the same way myself."


AKI: "You did?!"



UMI: "Yes. I am truly happy you invited me to go to Destinyland with you.
I had a lot of fun and now I have the mindset of wanting to bring more joy to others and to create a fun atmosphere.
I want to make my solo performance one that brings joy to everyone!"


AKI: "I'm glad to hear that! Now it seems like you can take to the solo stage without any fear.
I want you to show that smile of yours a whole bunch at your solo live show as well, I bet it'll be an awesome performance!"


UMI: "Th-Thank you very much. Hearing that makes me feel a little embarrassed, though.
I feel extremely happy to experience these feelings of yours.
I will also take to the stage with the intention of expressing my own feelings!"


AKI: "All right! Let's do our best, Umi!"


UMI: "I'm just so happy I got to go here with you today."


AKI: "I feel the same way, Umi."


UMI: "And, um. Well...it was my first date."


AKI: "R-Really? Your first? Th-That's embarrassing!"


I feel...honored? Is that the right word to use?


UMI: "If it's alright with you... Would you go on a date with me again sometime?"


AKI: "Yes, of course!"


I'm glad that Umi values our friendship.

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