SOLO LIVE 17 - UMI SONODA:


AKI: "Your solo debut is finally here, Umi! How are you feeling?"



UMI: "Yes. I can't say I'm not worried at all, but...
You gave me so much support. You even took me to Destinyland. I feel like I could not have accomplished all this without you."


AKI: "The amusement park sure was fun. I'm glad you had a good time."



UMI: "I did. The amusement park gave me a much-needed boost when I had lost all confidence about going up on stage alone.
It was then that I thought I would like to give my audience a fun experience like that of an amusement park.
Moreover, I did not want to betray your efforts to help me. I want to make this performance something we can both be proud of. Please wish me luck."


AKI: "For sure! Good luck, Umi!"


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UMI: "Well, here I go! LOVE ARROW SHOT!"


*CROWD CHEERS*


I worried for nothing.


Umi is expressing herself so well, I really can't believe I had been so worried.



UMI: "Just for this moment today, please focus on me! I want to invite you into my own little world!"


Solo live performances are amazing. Everyone's attention is fully on Umi.



UMI: "Please sing along with me for my song!"


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UMI: "Oh my gosh, I had such a fun time!"


AKI: "Good work on your solo debut, Umi! You were incredible. It's hard to believe you were ever nervous about it!"



UMI: "I kept thinking about showing everyone a fun time... But now that it's over, I think I might have been the one having the most fun!
I showed off my own world that was different from when the nine of perform together... I didn't know there were new worlds so close to me yet to be discovered.
You gave me the courage to set out and explore a whole new world.
Now I want to be the one who gives my audience courage, as a school idol."


AKI: "Umi... I tried to give you courage before your solo debut, but now I feel like you're the one giving me courage.
Watching you soar straight towards your goals gives ke courage and inspiration, Umi."



UMI: "Is that so? *Giggle* Perhaps we are mutually supporting each other."


AKI: "I'll bet that your performance at today's live show gave many people courage."



UMI: "I really hope you're right. I'd be happy if my feelings reached someone."


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*MEANWHILE*


AI: "I tell ya, it was incredible! I'm so proud of her!"


SHIZUKU: "For Rina to perform without the Rina-chan Board, it must have taken a great amount of courage."


KARIN: "We could all learn a lot from her, if we want the courage to beat Saint Snow, A-RISE and Liella? I think I got their names right."


AI: "Hear that Rinari? You've inspired us all! ...Rinari?"


RINA: *Sigh* "...It was over so soon. It felt like a dream.
Umi was so beautiful... I wish I could be like her."

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