NO DAYS OFF - PART 2:


AKI: "Cute Nico's cute solo performance. I think it'll be a really good time!"



NICO: *STAAAAAAARE*


AKI: "Wh-What is it? I don't think I said anything strange."


NICO: "You always go on and on and on about how cute I am, but...do you really understand my charms?"


AKI: "Of course!"



NICO: "Then list one hundred of them."


AKI: "O-One hundred?!"


NICO: "You said I'm charming in a lot of different ways, didn't you? So list them for me."


AKI: "Uhh, what I find charming is that..."


Geez, I'm not sure if she even has one hundred charms. Not even the top idol in the world has that many... So I'll just state the obvious and hope for the best.


AKI: "...You're just ridiculously cute!"



NICO: "That's a cop-out! Don't try to get out of this.
Look into my eyes. Do you REALLY see my charms?"


AKI: "Yup. I've never once thought you weren't charming. I would never lie to you."


NICO: "Oh really?"


...



NICO: "Bring it on! We've beaten bigger opponents for much less! This contest will end the same way every single one of our contests have ended... With μ's standing tall, STILL undefeated!"


AKI: "Your arrogance will be your downfall, goodbye."


...



ELI: "Nico, you're exaggerating."


AKI: "No... For once she's actually talking sense."


NICO: "What do you mean for once?!"


...



NICO: "Who's in charge of making the contests here?"


AKI: "That's... Okay, fine. But one of the biggest things that I don't tolerate is foul of play! Stick to your original ruleset Nico..."


...


AKI: "Okay, fine. Maybe I let my opinion slip sometimes. Geez, for someone who was crowned a Queen Dunce, you sure have a good memory..."


NICO: "There you go again!"


AKI: "But come on! I would never maliciously lie to you."



NICO: "I guess not. You aren't that type of person."


AKI: "Am I not always telling you? I love how cute you are.
But there are a lot of great things about you other than your cuteness.
For example, I know that you've been practicing in secret."



NICO: "GAH! Have you been spying on me?!"


AKI: "I didn't mean to! I just happened to see you putting some extra practice in on the beach in Uchiura last week. I was on my way into Numazu, I was going to call out to you, but you were in the middle of dancing."


NICO: "So you saw me. I know I'm a cute and amazing school idol, but that doesn't mean I can learn everything in one practice session.
There are many times when I can't keep up with the other members. But I make sure to practice hard so I can still be the perfect school idol."


AKI: "Nico... You ARE the ideal school idol."



NICO: "Ideal school idol?!"


AKI: "You're an incredible school idol who's more than just a cutie. Everyone can see your charms, so they'll definitely want to see you perform solo.
I'll help you with it so that the people who come will notice even more of your charms!"



NICO: "You...always get me. You remind me of my D- *Ahem* I-I want my solo live show to capture everyone's hearts. Let's work hard together!"


AKI: "Yeah! ...Huh?"


NICO: "What's up?"


AKI: "I thought we were being watched for a second there."


NICO: "Meh, it's probably just one of my adoring fans! They can't resist the chance to get a glimpse of their favorite idol Nico whenever they can!"


AKI: "R-Right..."


...


HANAYO: (He's busy with Nico right now. *Sigh* I was wondering if he could give me any more advice. What he said last time really opened my eyes for my solo performance. The more I replay it in my head, the less nervous I get for my solo debut.)


...


AKI: "I thought of something that even you... I-I mean ONLY you can do."



HANAYO: "Only me?!"


AKI: "Yup. You said before that you saw yourself as someone who watches school idols but could never become one."



HANAYO: "Yeah..."


AKI: "There are probably lots of school idol fans who think that they could never become one."


HANAYO: "True. There might be more girls like me."


AKI: "Not just girls, but there are boys out there that want to let their idol spirit shine. So, how about putting on a performance for all the aspiring, school idol lovers out there?"



HANAYO: "A performance for those who love school idols? I see, that sounds like a great idea!
Even someone like me managed to become a school idol, after all."


AKI: "Even someone like you? Don't say it like that! I want you to be more confident. I think being a school idol really suits you. I bet there are a lot of other people who feel the same way."



HANAYO: "Yeah, you're right. Thank you.
I never really thought about how others see me. So that's really how I appear in your eyes?"


AKI: "Are you surprised?"


HANAYO: "Nope! I'm so happy to have you supporting me."


AKI: *Laugh* "I'm happy I'm able to support you, too."



HANAYO: "I feel like when I'm with you, I can meet a version of myself that I didn't know existed. Isn't it weird that I don't know things about myself?"


AKI: "Not at all. I can't confidently say I know everything about myself either. I feel that the person I least understand in this world is myself... I don't know what I want."



HANAYO: "A solo performance that will make people want to become school idols... I want to work towards that with you!"


AKI: "Yeah! Let's try our best, Hanayo!"



HANAYO: "In order to create a live show that gets people interested in school idols, I need to really put my love for school idols on full display. Oh, but I want people to feel closer to school idols. I should change the mood of the venue, and..."


AKI: "H-Hanayo?"



HANAYO: "Yeah... I think I'll be able to come up with a solo performance! Let's do this!"


...


HANAYO: (Ugh, did I get too carried away? Did I sound weird? Ohh... Somebody help me!)


RIN: "Kayo-chin?"


HANAYO: "R-Rin! Hi!"


RIN: "Why are you looking into our clubroom like that?"


HANAYO: "I-It's nothing!"


RIN: "Okay, if you say so. Isn't Aki coming in today to help us?"


HANAYO: "Yes, for the solo training."


RIN: "Great! I'm going to ask him if he can watch me practice. Wanna come with?"


HANAYO: "I'll be fine, I think I'm gonna go practice alome somewhere."


RIN: "Okay!"


HANAYO: (I wish I could be as confident as Rin).


AKI: "Don't say it like that! I want you to be more confident."


HANAYO: *Sigh* (He's right. Maybe I could show him how confident I am in front of the Alpacas tomorrow...)


A/N- Okay I thought I'd try something new this chapter.
What flashback effect does everyone prefer?
The vintage filter I've been using or this new pencil effect?


Also, the first episode of the new Nijigasaki anime is GLORIOUS!

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