A Quietly Burning Fire/Card Story

* Episode
* Special Episode

**Transcript**

 CiRCLE- Lobby

Moca
Ah, if it isn't Sayo-san~. Hello there~.
**Moca**: Ah, if it isn't Sayo-san~. Hello there~.

Sayo
Oh. Hello, Aoba-san.
**Sayo**: Oh. Hello, Aoba-san.

Moca
Are you also planning on doing some solo practice~?
**Moca**: Are you also planning on doing some solo practice~?

Sayo
Yes, that is my intention.
**Sayo**: Yes, that is my intention.

Sayo
When you say 'also'... Does that mean you plan to do the same, Aoba-san?
**Sayo**: When you say 'also'... Does that mean you plan to do the same, Aoba-san?

Moca
Wow, brilliant deduction~! You could very well be the protagonist of a detective manga~.
**Moca**: Wow, brilliant deduction~! You could very well be the protagonist of a detective manga~.

Sayo
I have never had the pleasure of reading such a thing, unfortunately, but any normal person should be able to read between those lines.
**Sayo**: I have never had the pleasure of reading such a thing, unfortunately, but any normal person should be able to read between those lines.

Moca
Uh-oh~. Would you like to borrow one from me~? I bought one recently that I highly recommend~. A whole thirteen detectives make an appearance~. How thrilling~!
**Moca**: Uh-oh~. Would you like to borrow one from me~? I bought one recently that I highly recommend~. A whole thirteen detectives make an appearance~. How thrilling~!

Sayo
Thirteen, you say? That... does sound somewhat compelling, I must admit.
**Sayo**: Thirteen, you say? That... does sound somewhat compelling, I must admit.

Sayo
While I appreciate the offer, I am afraid that I must decline for now. I have come up with several arrangement ideas for our new song, so I must solidify and bring them to fruition.
**Sayo**: While I appreciate the offer, I am afraid that I must decline for now. I have come up with several arrangement ideas for our new song, so I must solidify and bring them to fruition.

Moca
Wow~, stoic~. I must follow your example~.
**Moca**: Wow~, stoic~. I must follow your example~.

Moca
Actually, I've been spending more time practicing than usual~.
**Moca**: Actually, I've been spending more time practicing than usual~.

Sayo
You have...? Any particular reason why?
**Sayo**: You have...? Any particular reason why?

Moca
To be honest, it's because of that joint concert we had with Roselia~.
**Moca**: To be honest, it's because of that joint concert we had with Roselia~.

Moca
Your guitar skills that day were, dare I admit, really rockin'~.
**Moca**: Your guitar skills that day were, dare I admit, really rockin'~.

Moca
When you have a lot of skill up your sleeve, it allows for more possibilities~. You can perform and stay cool the whole time~.
**Moca**: When you have a lot of skill up your sleeve, it allows for more possibilities~. You can perform and stay cool the whole time~.

Sayo
I personally believe that I have a lot of room for improvement... However, I am pleased to hear you say that. Thank you very much, Aoba-san.
**Sayo**: I personally believe that I have a lot of room for improvement... However, I am pleased to hear you say that. Thank you very much, Aoba-san.

Moca
It's easy to say when it's the truth~. As for me, I'm over here diving headfirst into secret training sessions, but it's not going so well~.
**Moca**: It's easy to say when it's the truth~. As for me, I'm over here diving headfirst into secret training sessions, but it's not going so well~.

Sayo
... I might have some advice regarding that. May I?
**Sayo**: ... I might have some advice regarding that. May I?

Moca
Of course, of course~. Or should I say... yes, please~.
**Moca**: Of course, of course~. Or should I say... yes, please~.

Sayo
Please bear in mind that this is only my opinion, but I think you would be able to practice more easily with a partner.
**Sayo**: Please bear in mind that this is only my opinion, but I think you would be able to practice more easily with a partner.

Moca
Oh my~. What brings you to that conclusion?
**Moca**: Oh my~. What brings you to that conclusion?

Sayo
During our joint concert, Aoba-san, you immediately noticed any mistakes made by your fellow members and acted accordingly.
**Sayo**: During our joint concert, Aoba-san, you immediately noticed any mistakes made by your fellow members and acted accordingly.

Sayo
In order to make those errors less transparent, you were skillfully able to ad-lib and bring about what I believe to be an exhilarating performance.
**Sayo**: In order to make those errors less transparent, you were skillfully able to ad-lib and bring about what I believe to be an exhilarating performance.

Moca
Oh~! To be praised by an expert such as yourself, Sayo-san, is enough to make me giddy~.
**Moca**: Oh~! To be praised by an expert such as yourself, Sayo-san, is enough to make me giddy~.

Sayo
I spend countless hours toiling away with private sessions in order to avoid making any mistakes while up on stage.
**Sayo**: I spend countless hours toiling away with private sessions in order to avoid making any mistakes while up on stage.

Sayo
You, however, excel in your ability to support, with superb precision, those teammates with whom you have spent much time with, fully comprehending their individual weaknesses.
**Sayo**: You, however, excel in your ability to support, with superb precision, those teammates with whom you have spent much time with, fully comprehending their individual weaknesses.

Moca
I can't deny that I do somehow have an understanding of how everyone performs~.
**Moca**: I can't deny that I do somehow have an understanding of how everyone performs~.

Sayo
One technique you are proficient in is matching the sounds around you as you perform and helping them flourish.
**Sayo**: One technique you are proficient in is matching the sounds around you as you perform and helping them flourish.

Sayo
Though spending time training one's individual skill set is undeniably important, it may be beneficial to instead practice with a partner if you wish to sharpen your particular strong points.
**Sayo**: Though spending time training one's individual skill set is undeniably important, it may be beneficial to instead practice with a partner if you wish to sharpen your particular strong points.

Moca
Very interesting~. Now I understand what you meant~. If that's how it is, then... maybe I'd better call someone up and have them come over right away~.
**Moca**: Very interesting~. Now I understand what you meant~. If that's how it is, then... maybe I'd better call someone up and have them come over right away~.

Sayo
... Aoba-san? Would you care to have me as your training partner for today?
**Sayo**: ... Aoba-san? Would you care to have me as your training partner for today?

Sayo
I do not wish to impose, of course.
**Sayo**: I do not wish to impose, of course.

Moca
You seriously wouldn't mind~? Hooray~.
**Moca**: You seriously wouldn't mind~? Hooray~.

Moca
Hm~, but are you sure you don't mind showing mercy to an enemy~? I'm a member of the rival band, after all~.
**Moca**: Hm~, but are you sure you don't mind showing mercy to an enemy~? I'm a member of the rival band, after all~.

Sayo
Absolutely not. If you were to become more skilled as a result of my actions, then I simply must strive to follow those footsteps. It's as simple as that.
**Sayo**: Absolutely not. If you were to become more skilled as a result of my actions, then I simply must strive to follow those footsteps. It's as simple as that.

Sayo
Helping each other to reach new heights. Is that not the true meaning of being rivals?
**Sayo**: Helping each other to reach new heights. Is that not the true meaning of being rivals?

Moca
Wow, Sayo-san~! That was really cool~! It's like something straight out of one of my oh-so-favorite battle manga.
**Moca**: Wow, Sayo-san~! That was really cool~! It's like something straight out of one of my oh-so-favorite battle manga.

Sayo
I cannot say whether this situation is similar to a manga. However, I can say that being able to assist one another as we aim for the top is what matters most, is it not?
**Sayo**: I cannot say whether this situation is similar to a manga. However, I can say that being able to assist one another as we aim for the top is what matters most, is it not?

Moca
You know, Sayo-san, I think you may actually be the hot-blooded type~.
**Moca**: You know, Sayo-san, I think you may actually be the hot-blooded type~.

Moca
Alright then, I'd be honored~. Teach me everything you can~.
**Moca**: Alright then, I'd be honored~. Teach me everything you can~.

Sayo
Of course. I look forward to playing with you.
**Sayo**: Of course. I look forward to playing with you.

**Transcript**

 Edogawa Music

Marina
Ah, Sayo-chan. Hello. Can't remember the last time I bumped into you here~. Looking to buy something?
**Marina**: Ah, Sayo-chan. Hello. Can't remember the last time I bumped into you here~. Looking to buy something?

Sayo
Marina-san, BanG Dreamer-san. Yes, I'm here to stock up on guitar picks. How about yourselves?
**Sayo**: Marina-san, BanG Dreamer-san. Yes, I'm here to stock up on guitar picks. How about yourselves?

Marina
We are... doing a bit of sales work, I suppose? These posters are for an upcoming event at CiRCLE, so we're gonna ask if they can be put up here.
**Marina**: We are... doing a bit of sales work, I suppose? These posters are for an upcoming event at CiRCLE, so we're gonna ask if they can be put up here.

Marina
Speaking of events, your joint concert with Afterglow was wonderful! Nice work!
**Marina**: Speaking of events, your joint concert with Afterglow was wonderful! Nice work!

Marina
Both bands were on fire that night, and you could really feel the energy bursting from the stage~! The fans were having the time of their lives!
**Marina**: Both bands were on fire that night, and you could really feel the energy bursting from the stage~! The fans were having the time of their lives!

Sayo
Indeed. Even from up on stage, their excitement was palpable.
**Sayo**: Indeed. Even from up on stage, their excitement was palpable.

Marina
I can imagine! No one can dispute that it was a major success!
**Marina**: I can imagine! No one can dispute that it was a major success!

Sayo
Agreed. When we had our initial clash with Mitake-san, I wasn't sure how things would develop... But we ultimately gained a lot from the experience.
**Sayo**: Agreed. When we had our initial clash with Mitake-san, I wasn't sure how things would develop... But we ultimately gained a lot from the experience.

Sayo
Not to imply that we had lost our way until now, but we must focus our energies and brace ourselves for any future competitions that may come our way.
**Sayo**: Not to imply that we had lost our way until now, but we must focus our energies and brace ourselves for any future competitions that may come our way.

Marina
Hm~... Sayo-chan, you're so mature.
**Marina**: Hm~... Sayo-chan, you're so mature.

Sayo
Me? Mature? I don't feel that's true...
**Sayo**: Me? Mature? I don't feel that's true...

Sayo
Before the performance took place, I bumped into Aoba-san by chance at the studio... and then, I... I went and provoked her.
**Sayo**: Before the performance took place, I bumped into Aoba-san by chance at the studio... and then, I... I went and provoked her.

Marina
Huh? You did that? That's not like you at all.
**Marina**: Huh? You did that? That's not like you at all.

Sayo
Even I believe my actions were somewhat out of line.
**Sayo**: Even I believe my actions were somewhat out of line.

Sayo
Nevertheless, I did so with the hope that Aoba-san would compete without pulling any punches.
**Sayo**: Nevertheless, I did so with the hope that Aoba-san would compete without pulling any punches.

Sayo
I wished to see a fighting spirit that almost certainly dwelled beneath her typical easygoing demeanor. To go head-to-head with that combative Aoba-san...
**Sayo**: I wished to see a fighting spirit that almost certainly dwelled beneath her typical easygoing demeanor. To go head-to-head with that combative Aoba-san...

Marina
Now I understand. You intentionally fanned the flames to rouse her.
**Marina**: Now I understand. You intentionally fanned the flames to rouse her.

Sayo
That's right, though it was apparently unnecessary. Aoba-san herself was already committed to taking our competition seriously. She was just keeping it to herself.
**Sayo**: That's right, though it was apparently unnecessary. Aoba-san herself was already committed to taking our competition seriously. She was just keeping it to herself.

Marina
No way! It's hard to imagine her being that way~.
**Marina**: No way! It's hard to imagine her being that way~.

Sayo
Fufu, please try asking her yourself the next time you meet.
**Sayo**: Fufu, please try asking her yourself the next time you meet.

Marina
You really think she'd come out and confess~?
**Marina**: You really think she'd come out and confess~?

Sayo
That... is a good point. I'm not sure, honestly.
**Sayo**: That... is a good point. I'm not sure, honestly.

Marina
But to be able to drive the calm and collected Sayo-chan to such lengths... That's proof of how intense your gig with Afterglow really was!
**Marina**: But to be able to drive the calm and collected Sayo-chan to such lengths... That's proof of how intense your gig with Afterglow really was!

Marina
Recognizing each other and being stimulated into such a frenzy! Yep, that's the sort of relationship that puts the listener on the edge of their seat.
**Marina**: Recognizing each other and being stimulated into such a frenzy! Yep, that's the sort of relationship that puts the listener on the edge of their seat.

Marina
I get the feeling that Roselia and Afterglow will soon be showing the world just how different they are from before!
**Marina**: I get the feeling that Roselia and Afterglow will soon be showing the world just how different they are from before!

Sayo
We have every intention of doing so.
**Sayo**: We have every intention of doing so.

Sayo
How we continue evolving depends solely on us. And though many things may change, our goal of aiming for the top will not.
**Sayo**: How we continue evolving depends solely on us. And though many things may change, our goal of aiming for the top will not.

Sayo
Please look forward to the evolution of Roselia and Afterglow, as well as what we will bring to the stage in the future.
**Sayo**: Please look forward to the evolution of Roselia and Afterglow, as well as what we will bring to the stage in the future.