Yoshiko: Pool Grand Opening Live Show?
Ruby: Does that mean performing while swimming? I’m not a very good swimmer, so I don’t think I could sing and dance at the same time.
Kanan: Nah, no way the show is actually IN the pool. Look, it says “Perform on a special poolside stage.”
Chika: Aww, that’s too bad. I thought we were gonna get to try our hands at synchronized swimming!
Riko: *Chuckle* Silly Chika. By the way, Dia, where exactly is this pool?
Dia: It’s at this water park in a neighboring prefecture. The e-mail says that they renovated the park recently, and that this event is also to unveil the new changes.
Chika: Oh wait, I saw that place on TV the other day! They added some more attractions and really spruced things up!
You: But, it seems kinda far from Uchiura. It’ll be pretty late by the time we get home after the show. Should we go for it anyways?
Dia: Yes, I think we should try applying. It’ll be a great opportunity to expose more people to Aqours.
Mari: I agree! We should apply and see what happens.
Chika: *Laugh* A poolside live show sounds like a lotta fun! Should our costumes be swimsuits? Summery dresses could be nice, too.
Riko: They said we can use the pool as much as we want until the live show. Should we take the opportunity to go for a swim and check it out?
Yoshiko: Fabulous idea, little demon Lili! Incidentally, I must say, this pool full of waves, which draw near and then retreat, pulls at Yohane’s heartstrings.
Ruby: Hey, Kanan. What’s that clear ball floating on top of the pool?
Kanan: A water walking ball, I think? You can get inside it and walk on top of the water. It’d be hard to use in the ocean, but I bet it’s really fun in a pool.
Ruby: Cool! I think I’d be okay in something like that. Yoshiko, Hanamaru, we should all play together in it!
Yoshiko: Hmph. I can’t imagine anything duller than getting inside a big buoy and bobbing on the water’s surface! Yohane seeks the extraordinary amongst the ordinary!
Hanamaru: Okay then, I guess it’ll just be you and me, Ruby. *Sigh* I was hoping the three of us could hang out. Too bad, zura.
Yoshiko: I-I never said I wouldn’t go with you! But after that’s done with, we have to go to the wave pool, got it?!
Dia: Err, everyone, I haven’t even applied yet. There’s no guarantee we’ll get to play at the water park.
Chika: Oh, whoops. Sorry, sorry. So, how do we apply?
Mari: It says to submit a group introduction, a promo video for one of our songs, and a profile for each member.
You: Hmm. Wait a sec, there’s like, no time left until the deadline! If we don’t get everything done at top speed, we won’t make it.
Dia: Don’t worry! I’ve already got member profiles and a promo video prepared that I can send. All we really need is an introduction about the group.
Dia: Aqours is a school idol group made up of students from Uranohoshi Girls’ High School, a school on a small peninsula in Uchiura Bay. How does that sound?
Dia: Since we’re applying for a water park event, I wanted to mention our proximity to the water. What do you think?
Mari: *Chuckle* I feel like our determination really comes through in that lovely statement. I’m impressed, Dia! Let’s go with that.
Kanan: Yeah, I think it sounds good, too. Also… Oh.
You: What is it?
Kanan: Well, this big organization actually made a reservation at the diving shop for the day after this event.
Kanan: It’s a large group, so we need to start prepping the day before. Shoot, how am I gonna handle this?
You: Oh, really? Is there any way you can make time for both events?
Kanan: Let me see. If I start from the moment the event ends, I can take the bus, and… Yeah, as long as I leave right after the show is over, it should be fine.
Dia: Okay, if you’re absolutely sure. But please, be honest and let us know of you have to bow out, all right?
Kanan: *Laugh* Got it. I’ll make sure to talk to you if anything comes up.
Dia: Good. You can always depend on me. All right then, I apologize for keeping you all waiting. Let’s begin our practice.
You: Yeah! Everyone, let’s give it our all!
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