Otonokizaka's Open Campus[]
Come in and tour our beloved Otonokizaka High School!
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Story 1 |
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| Honoka: Now let's have a great practice!
Kotori: Honoka, you set a great example with the way you always give it your all at practice. Nico: Hey, Eli and Nozomi aren't here yet. They must be slacking off. Umi: The two of them are busy all day with student council business. Maki: They told us yesterday, Nico. Don't tell me you forgot already? Nico: Huh? I-I mean no, I didn't forget! Hanayo: I know it's only today, but it feels weird not having the whole group here. Rin: Things don't click without Eli and Nozomi. Honoka: Maybe we could help them with their student council stuff? Kotori: Couldn't hurt to ask. Umi: Let's just be careful not to get in their way. Honoka: Okay! Eli: Nozomi, can you take care of making the poster? Nozomi: Can do! Eli: Let's see... My first stop is to work out a schedule with the teachers. Kotori: Hi hiiiii! Nozomi: Huh? Oh, are you all here to check on us? Nico: We got worried when you two said you couldn't make practice. Honoka: Although to be honest, we really just missed you, hehehe. Rin: You two look busy. Eli: We really are, although I expect we'll finish today. I'm really sorry we had to skip practice. Umi: What exactly is the student council working on, anyway? Eli: We're getting ready for the upcoming open campus. Honoka: Open campus? Like the day middle school kids come visit, or something? Kotori: Yup, they take a field trip to learn firsthand what our high school is like. Nico: Unpopular schools like Otonokizaka High have to work extra hard to entice people to apply. Honoka: How the heck are we unpopular?! Maki: I don't see how any school entices anyone. Don't they just sit in on lessons? Eli: Well, we're trying to expand lately, like giving tours of the buildings and introducing them to clubs and sports teams. Nozomi: We even made a video presentation showing all the school organizations! Rin: Ooh, do we get to watch it too? Nozomi: Umm... I guess, if you don't mind cramming into a room full of junior high kids. Rin: Oh yeah... Honoka: I know... What if we held a µ's performance? Nozomi: That'd be fun, but it'd be unfair if we were the only club that got to do something. Honoka: That's true. Kotori: Remember, it's not an excuse for us to have fun, it's for the middle schoolers. Maki: The current plan sounds like a snoozer. I think fun is the way to go. Umi: This is potentially the place where'll they'll be almost every day for three years. We don't want to put them to sleep on their first visit. Nozomi: True... Eli, maybe we should think about this a little more? Eli: Hmm... So open campuses are boring, huh? Umi: Don't feel bad, Eli. That's just the kind of event it is. Eli: Well, I agree it's worth trying something different if there's the potential to get prospective students more engaged. Nico: Now you're talking! You can't decide what high school you want to attend just by sitting in on a couple of classes. Eli: What do you think, Honoka? Honoka: Me? Eli: What would you say makes for a good open campus? Honoka: Let me think... I guess I just wish they were more fun! Honoka: Sure, checking the classes and touring the buildings is important, but there's so much more to Otonokizaka than that! Honoka: Actually, I'd say classes wouldn't even crack the top ten. Umi: Oh, Honoka... Honoka: I'd want to show everyone just how much fun awaits them if they enrolled. Hanayo: People would be so excited to see a big even before starting school! Maki: I bet it would get more people to apply, too. Nozomi: The more fun things are to tell people about, the better. Kotori: I know I'd love to see more of the fun side of Otonokizaka! Eli: That makes sense... Showing how much fun Otonokizaka can be would make our applicants happy too. Eli: Give me some time to brainstorm. Everyone sit tight! |
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Story 2 |
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| Eli: So, I thought about it for a while and came up with an idea. Basically...
Eli: We'll add elements of a school festival to the next open campus. Umi: But we'll still keep all the traditional elements of an open campus, right? Eli: Absolutely. People still need a chance to observe classes and tour the facilities, but this way they can have some fun afterwards too! Nozomi: A school festival... including refreshment stands? Eli: Yes. If we really buckle down and start working now, we should be able to finish in time. Hanayo: Refreshment stands means there'll be plenty of tasty treats! Kotori: This sounds great! Honoka, do you think you can set up a Homura Bakery booth, too? Honoka: Oh geez, red bean paste again? Umi: Is it that big of a deal? Eli: There's no question it's important to visit the school before enrolling, but where's the fun if it's all lectures and complicated discussions? Nozomi: Eli... Eli: This is our chance to show people what Otonokizaka's really like in a way that no open campus has before! Umi: You're right. If we're going to do this, we want to make sure it's for the good of the school. Nico: I guess we should start figuring out what kind of shops we can put together? Eli: Yes, and start rounding up other people who'd like to help as well. Eli: I'm sure there are lots of clubs and teams who'll want to help make this the best open campus ever. Honoka: Okay, I'll start asking everyone I know! Rin: I'll work with the sports teams! Maki: Do you think a lot of people will want to participate? Eli: I'm sure of it! Come on Nozomi, let's get done with the paper work first. We're making this happen! Hanayo: La la la... "Come One, Come All! Local Residents Welcome Too!" Kotori: Don't Miss the Otonokizaka Open Campus! And... done! Umi: Normally only prospective students would be invited, but this is going to be a truly OPEN campus, huh? Kotori: Yeah! I invited some of my friends and they promised to come! Nozomi: Eli's intention was for everyone to have a good time, so the more the merrier! Hanayo: I think it'll be a little embarrassing if people from the neighborhood come by, even though I'd be happy to see them. Nozomi: Yeah, every school is built on the efforts of the parents, guardians, and local people. Eli: I'm back from telling the health center about the event! Hanayo: Great, then we're clear to serve food at the refreshment stands? Eli: Yes, we may be short on time, but it looks like we've got all the permissions we need to proceed. Umi: I'm impressed you convinced all the teachers, given how different this will be from a normal open campus. Nozomi: They've known full well that Eli can deliver. Plus the presentation she handed to the school was perfect. Eli: I wanted to make sure we wouldn't get shut down because we didn't have permission. Not after everyone was so willing to help. Nico: Eli can do anything when she sets her mind to it. Maki: Then why are you the one acting so smug, Nico? Eli: I think the teachers agreed because every student organization wanted to do it, not just us. Really, it's thanks to everyone. Kotori: Then we should have enough people to take turns minding the shops that we'll be able to walk around too. Rin: Hey hey, the volleyball team said they're gonna do an intramural game! Honoka: I've got news too. The drama club promised to put on a show! Nozomi: Volleyball and drama, huh? We're really getting a packed schedule now. Hanayo: And Maki's holding a piano recital, aren't you Maki? Kotori: Huh? Are you, Maki? Maki: Yes. Since there weren't many events, I didn't think many people would come. But if we've got so many other participating now, maybe I shouldn't bother. Rin: Don't be silly! Nozomi: Maki, don't talk like you're just filling out the schedule. Kotori: I can't wait to hear you play. Rin: We'll be there with bells on... all of us. Maki: I get it, I get it! Now give me some air! Rin: Oopsie, I got carried away. Honoka: Ooh, you think we can set up a venue for µ's? Eli: Absolutely. Let's show everyone what we can do. Nozomi: µ's was the first thing I put in the schedule. Honoka: Awesome! We'll have to practice extra hard so we don't disappoint. Umi: This is shaping up to be a really fun open campus. Eli: I just want people to learn all about Otonokizaka and have a great time doing it. Nozomi: Yeah, let's make this open campus a huge success! |
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| Honoka: We got a beautiful day for the open campus!
Umi: Yeah, I'm sure we'll all have a blast today. Hanayo: Ah, Maki! Umi: Are you headed to the auditorium already? Maki: Yes, it's a little early, but I wanted to get some hands-on time with the piano before the recital. Honoka: We're all gonna be there! Maki: Promise? I'll be checking the seats to make sure no one's missing. Umi: Best of luck, Maki. Maki: I shan't disappoint. See you later. Hanayo: Is it just me, or was that a really cool exit line? Honoka: Maki really is a virtuoso on the piano. Let's grab the front row seats so we can see her up close! Honoka: Oh my gosh. Kotori's shop. Multicolored. Chocolate-covered. BANANAS. Kotori: Teeheehee. Welcome one and all to Kotori's Choco-Banana Stand! Hanayo: These are adorable. They're all chocolate-covered bananas? Kotori: Yup! That's mint chocolate, that's strawberry, and that one's green tea! Umi: I see you've got no shortage of topping too. Kotori: Yeah, little chocolate flowers, tiny birdies... I made tons of them. Honoka: Gimme gimme gimme gimme GIMME! Kotori: Care for a banana, young lady? Honoka: No need to talk, just take my money! Kotori: Thank you very much. Would you care for a milk tea with tapioca to go with that? Honoka: Would I ever! Kotori: Thank you. Come again. Teehee! Umi: Kotori's a heck of a saleswoman... And lucky for her, she's got a huge crowd of potential customers. Kotori: It's not just middle schoolers, I see people I know from around town and kids from other high schools, too. Rin: Hey everybodeeeeey! Hanayo: Rin! How was the volleyball game? Rin: A lot more heated than I expected. People were cheering so loudly I think it really fired everyone up. Rin: It even made me want to get in there and play. I think next time I'll sign up for the volleyball team too! Nico: Your flower hairpin is cute, but it lacks impact. Nico: I think this unicorn brooch would really suit you. Nico: See? Adorable. Now get out there are show the world what a cutie pie you are! Honoka: Huh? Hey, that's Nico over there. Nico: You over there, let's bring out your natural beauty with this stunning pearl bracelet... Nico: A deep pink lipstick... Oh my, a looker like you will be fighting the fans off with a stick! Rin: Ooh, Nico looks like the ladies on the shopping channel! Hanayo: She's offering people fashion advice. Nico: Oh, you're here, huh? Can I offer you some advice as well? Rin: Nico, you cut such a dashing figure. Honoka: So you're selling accessories as well as advice? Nico: Yes. They're handmade by Eli herself. Hanayo: Whoa, Eli made all of these?! They look like something you'd get in a real store... Maybe even prettier! Eli: Why thank you. You can also make yourself a custom piece out of whatever parts you like. Kotori: I am SO in. You gotta teach me how, Eli. Nozomi: Huh? Is everyone here? Make sure you all come by my fortune-telling booth after you're done here. Rin: Oh boy, a fortune by Nozomi... Holy smoke, look at that line! Eli: Oh yes, the line for Nozomi's booth goes on forever! Nico: She's giving me a run for my money. Nozomi: My predictions are VERY accurate. Nico: Are they, or are you just taking people for a ride? Nozomi: Oh mighty spirits of the great beyond... Make Nico Yazawa's grades sink a teensy bit. Nico: H-Hey, cut it out! That's such a mean thing to pray for. Hanayo: Clearly Nozomi's powers are not too be trifled with. I think I'll get in line, too. Umi: Same here. And after we'll have to go see Maki's piano recital. Honoka: An after that is Umi's kendo demonstration! Kotori: A bunch of people from your dojo are here to aid you, right Umi? Umi: Yes. We spent a lot of time training together for today. I hope everyone enjoys the demonstration. Rin: You bet! Maki's piano recital, Umi's kendo demo, this is gonna be a great day! |
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| Kotori: Maki played the piano so beautifully.
Honoka: I'll say. It reminded me of the day we first met. Maki: You really threw me for a loop, asking me if I wanted to be an idol out of nowhere. Honoka: Hahaha. Yeah, I remember thinking the whole idea might've been completely crazy. Honoka: But I thought your piano playing really was splendid. I remember being moved. Maki: I... I know. You don't have to say it out loud. Honoka: Maki... Maki: I feel the same. While I was playing today, it took me back to the day we first met, Honoka. Maki: Like I said, you threw me for a loop back then. But now, I'm really glad you asked me. Honoka: Heehee. And I'm glad I asked! Rin: µ's might never have made it without Maki's piano, you know? Eli: And Umi, your kendo demonstration was thrilling. I'm so happy for you. Nozomi: I thought the way you and all the other kids fought so hard was pretty cute. Umi: Thank you all so much. Seeing you all there inspired me to do my best. Nozomi: Now I want to see you dance too, Umi. Umi: Eep! Umm, sure, perhaps one day. Kotori: Hey, something smells GOOD. Umi: Very good, kind of like soy sauce. Honoka: Grilled rice balls! Hanayo: Welcome! Rin: I've been waiting for this! Honoka: Hi Hanayo, hi Rin. Umi: There must be hundreds of rice balls here. Hanayo, did you make all these yourself? Hanayo: No, you can't do that at a small stand like this. I just asked one of the local businesses for help. Rin: And I asked a ramen shop too. Honoka: So the two of you teamed up? Rin: We're serving a special ramen designed for girls. It's packed with veggies and other healthy ingredients. Hanayo: But the rice balls are for everyone. We've got a wide variety of flavors. Kotori: Yum yum! Maki: I love how you're serving mini portions. That way you don't end up stuffing yourself. Hanayo: Our shift is up in a few minutes. Once we're done, let's all go help out at the Homura Bakery stand. Honoka: Get your Homura steamed buns here! Kotori: Nothing's sweeter than Homura Bakery's steamed buns! Umi: Here are your three buns. Enjoy! Kotori: A half dozen? Certainly, let me go box those up for you. Rin: Wow, they're making a killing. Umi: You had a huge supply this morning, but it looks like they're almost sold out. Honoka: Yup! Once we sell the rest, let's get the stage ready. Rin: I wonder if everyone will be there. Honoka: I guarantee it. I included a flyer about the show with every order. Rin: Oh yeah, and I told everyone who got a bowl of ramen to come see µ's live on stage. Nozomi: I told my customers the µ's show would bring them good luck. Honoka: That's the last one. Thank you! Kotori: Well Honoka, you sold every last steamed bun. Eli: Congratulations on a job well done, everyone! Maki: Eli, it must've been a rough day for you, having to go around checking on everyone. Eli: Not at all. Everyone here thrived and we didn't have any real problems. Umi: Seeing the people from around town having a good time really put me at ease. Nozomi: In other word, it was a huge success! Eli: Maybe if the even was flashier, more people would've come, but you know... Eli: This just seems more like Otonokizaka's style... Hehe! Honoka: Yeah! Today represented everything I love about our school. Nico: And the last event is out µ's stage show. Kotori: Whoa, take a look at our audience! Hanayo: Holy cow! It's still a while before the show starts, but almost every seat's taken! Eli: Everything else today went so well, we have to make the grand finale extra special! Nozomi: Please let our power touch the hearts of everyone who came to visit Otonokizaka! Honoka: Come on, let's give the crowd a song they won't forget! |