A Spur to Teamwork/Event Story

* Opening
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Ending

**Transcript**

 CiRCLE Café

Ran
Practicing by myself at the studio isn't so bad every once in a while. My throat's feeling pretty good today, too.
**Ran**: Practicing by myself at the studio isn't so bad every once in a while. My throat's feeling pretty good today, too.

Ran
Problem is what's coming next... Sigh...
**Ran**: Problem is what's coming next... Sigh...

Rimi
Wow, that's a big sigh.
**Rimi**: Wow, that's a big sigh.

Ran
Huh?! ... Oh, Rimi, it's you.
**Ran**: Huh?! ... Oh, Rimi, it's you.

Rimi
S-sorry... Were you in the middle of something?
**Rimi**: S-sorry... Were you in the middle of something?

Ran
Nah, it's fine. You just surprised me a little, that's all.
**Ran**: Nah, it's fine. You just surprised me a little, that's all.

Rimi
Thank goodness...
**Rimi**: Thank goodness...

Rimi
Um... Did something happen? You look like you're having some trouble.
**Rimi**: Um... Did something happen? You look like you're having some trouble.

Ran
Hm... It's not so much about something that's happened. More like something's going to happen.
**Ran**: Hm... It's not so much about something that's happened. More like something's going to happen.

Ran
There's a little event coming up that I'm going to be in. I kind of got roped into doing some flower arrangement there...
**Ran**: There's a little event coming up that I'm going to be in. I kind of got roped into doing some flower arrangement there...

Rimi
Are you talking about that event at Aurum City?
**Rimi**: Are you talking about that event at Aurum City?

Ran
Oh, you know about it.
**Ran**: Oh, you know about it.

Rimi
They were handing out pamphlets when I went out with my family the other day. But I never thought that you'd be in it...!
**Rimi**: They were handing out pamphlets when I went out with my family the other day. But I never thought that you'd be in it...!

Rimi
The theme is traditional Japanese culture, right?
**Rimi**: The theme is traditional Japanese culture, right?

Ran
Yup. My father's the one who got the offer originally, though.
**Ran**: Yup. My father's the one who got the offer originally, though.

Ran
But then he started talking to the sponsor about how it'd be a good idea to give people a chance to experience flower arrangement in a more casual setting, and...
**Ran**: But then he started talking to the sponsor about how it'd be a good idea to give people a chance to experience flower arrangement in a more casual setting, and...

Rimi
Is that where you come in? That's amazing...!
**Rimi**: Is that where you come in? That's amazing...!

Ran
It's really not anything special. My father just kinda threw the offer over to me like, "Are you interested?"
**Ran**: It's really not anything special. My father just kinda threw the offer over to me like, "Are you interested?"

Ran
Although that doesn't count out the possibility that he's got something up his sleeve.
**Ran**: Although that doesn't count out the possibility that he's got something up his sleeve.

Rimi
Don't you think he just wants more people to see your flower arranging skills...?
**Rimi**: Don't you think he just wants more people to see your flower arranging skills...?

Ran
Hm... I wonder.
**Ran**: Hm... I wonder.

Rimi
I see... It's kind of exciting to think about, isn't it?
**Rimi**: I see... It's kind of exciting to think about, isn't it?

Rimi
Hey, Ran-chan. Would it be okay if I went to the event to see you?
**Rimi**: Hey, Ran-chan. Would it be okay if I went to the event to see you?

Ran
What? Well... I mean, yeah, I guess.
**Ran**: What? Well... I mean, yeah, I guess.

Rimi
Really? Thank goodness.
**Rimi**: Really? Thank goodness.

Rimi
To tell you the truth, I've wanted to see your flower arrangements for a while now.
**Rimi**: To tell you the truth, I've wanted to see your flower arrangements for a while now.

Rimi
But I don't really know anything about flowers, so it's been kind of hard to bring it up.
**Rimi**: But I don't really know anything about flowers, so it's been kind of hard to bring it up.

Ran
It's not like it's something you needed to be that worried about, you know... I'll talk to Father about getting you a ticket.
**Ran**: It's not like it's something you needed to be that worried about, you know... I'll talk to Father about getting you a ticket.

Ran
But in return, could you make sure to keep this whole thing a secret from Moca, Himari, and the rest of Afterglow?
**Ran**: But in return, could you make sure to keep this whole thing a secret from Moca, Himari, and the rest of Afterglow?

Rimi
Huh? Why?
**Rimi**: Huh? Why?

Ran
Because they'd tease me about it, why else? I'm doing the event with my father, and I can see them coming in, waving at me and causing a scene...
**Ran**: Because they'd tease me about it, why else? I'm doing the event with my father, and I can see them coming in, waving at me and causing a scene...

Rimi
That's... Yeah, I guess I can see that...
**Rimi**: That's... Yeah, I guess I can see that...

Ran
Right?
**Ran**: Right?

Ran
Besides... There's... something I'm kind of worried about, and I'd rather not make the rest of the band worry.
**Ran**: Besides... There's... something I'm kind of worried about, and I'd rather not make the rest of the band worry.

Rimi
What is it?
**Rimi**: What is it?

Ran
The corner I'm doing isn't just about flower arrangement.
**Ran**: The corner I'm doing isn't just about flower arrangement.

Ran
It's actually about kimonos, too. Looks like the whole goal is to show how the two are kind of inseparable.
**Ran**: It's actually about kimonos, too. Looks like the whole goal is to show how the two are kind of inseparable.

Ran
There's a girl around my age who works for the kimono shop that we've always used... They want us to do the show together, I guess.
**Ran**: There's a girl around my age who works for the kimono shop that we've always used... They want us to do the show together, I guess.

Rimi
Oh. Have you met her before?
**Rimi**: Oh. Have you met her before?

Ran
... Well, yeah. I suppose.
**Ran**: ... Well, yeah. I suppose.

Rimi
What do you mean?
**Rimi**: What do you mean?

Ran
I met her once or twice when we were still little. Not like I've got any good memories of the meeting, though.
**Ran**: I met her once or twice when we were still little. Not like I've got any good memories of the meeting, though.

Ran
She... How do I put this? She really liked to move to the beat of her own drum and pull other people along for the ride. Not exactly someone I got along with...
**Ran**: She... How do I put this? She really liked to move to the beat of her own drum and pull other people along for the ride. Not exactly someone I got along with...

Ran
Which is why I didn't go to the kimono shop much. So I'm kind of worried about whether this is actually going to work out or not.
**Ran**: Which is why I didn't go to the kimono shop much. So I'm kind of worried about whether this is actually going to work out or not.

Rimi
Oh... But she must be in high school now too, right? She can't be the same as she was back then.
**Rimi**: Oh... But she must be in high school now too, right? She can't be the same as she was back then.

Ran
Well... I guess you've got a point there.
**Ran**: Well... I guess you've got a point there.

Ran
Outside of rare cases like Kasumi and Kokoro, most people our age should be a bit more levelheaded.
**Ran**: Outside of rare cases like Kasumi and Kokoro, most people our age should be a bit more levelheaded.

Rimi
Hehe, we do know a lot of interesting people.
**Rimi**: Hehe, we do know a lot of interesting people.

Ran
I'd still appreciate it if they could rein themselves in a bit, though.
**Ran**: I'd still appreciate it if they could rein themselves in a bit, though.

Ran
To tell you the truth, I've actually got to go to the kimono shop after this and say hi to that girl.
**Ran**: To tell you the truth, I've actually got to go to the kimono shop after this and say hi to that girl.

Ran
And I was feeling pretty down about it until you came to talk to me. Thanks, Rimi.
**Ran**: And I was feeling pretty down about it until you came to talk to me. Thanks, Rimi.

Rimi
O-oh, you don't need to thank me! I didn't do anything!
**Rimi**: O-oh, you don't need to thank me! I didn't do anything!

Rimi
But I am cheering for you. I'm really looking forward to the show...! You can do this, Ran-chan!
**Rimi**: But I am cheering for you. I'm really looking forward to the show...! You can do this, Ran-chan!

Ran
Yeah. Thanks. I'll see you later.
**Ran**: Yeah. Thanks. I'll see you later.

Ran
... I know what I just said, but... is this really going to work out?
**Ran**: ... I know what I just said, but... is this really going to work out?

**Transcript**

 Kimono Shop

Ran
Hello. My name is Ran Mitake. I'm here to meet my partner for the upcoming event.
**Ran**: Hello. My name is Ran Mitake. I'm here to meet my partner for the upcoming event.

Draper
That's quite kind of you. Wait a moment, I'll call for her.
**Draper**: That's quite kind of you. Wait a moment, I'll call for her.

Ran
Okay. Thank you very much.
**Ran**: Okay. Thank you very much.

Ran
(I haven't met her very many times, but the owner's still as cool and dignified as I remember.)
**Ran**: (I haven't met her very many times, but the owner's still as cool and dignified as I remember.)

Ran
(I've heard she's really strict, though. Hopefully that means that girl's calmed down a bit.)
**Ran**: (I've heard she's really strict, though. Hopefully that means that girl's calmed down a bit.)

Draper
Apologies for the wait. Come, you may enter.
**Draper**: Apologies for the wait. Come, you may enter.

Touko
Okay~! Hey there! I'm Touko Kirigaya~! ... Wait. Ran-san? Is that you?
**Touko**: Okay~! Hey there! I'm Touko Kirigaya~! ... Wait. Ran-san? Is that you?

Ran
Touko?! Why are you here?
**Ran**: Touko?! Why are you here?

Touko
What do you mean "why"? This is my house!
**Touko**: What do you mean "why"? This is my house!

Touko
And that's my line! What are you doing here? Oh, wait, you interested in kimonos?
**Touko**: And that's my line! What are you doing here? Oh, wait, you interested in kimonos?

Touko
Then lemme just pick the perfect one for you... is what I'd like to say, but I've actually got plans today.
**Touko**: Then lemme just pick the perfect one for you... is what I'd like to say, but I've actually got plans today.

Ran
No, that's not it. I'm here because I'm supposed to meet the person I'm going to be working with for an upcoming event...
**Ran**: No, that's not it. I'm here because I'm supposed to meet the person I'm going to be working with for an upcoming event...

Touko
... What? You serious? Wait, what?! Ran-san, you do flower arranging?!
**Touko**: ... What? You serious? Wait, what?! Ran-san, you do flower arranging?!

Ran
Sorry I don't seem like the type.
**Ran**: Sorry I don't seem like the type.

Touko
I was wondering why Grandma let me deal with a customer for once. Look at you, you're doing some fancy stuff!
**Touko**: I was wondering why Grandma let me deal with a customer for once. Look at you, you're doing some fancy stuff!

Touko
So I'm gonna have to come up with a good kimono for you, huh~? I'm still trying to imagine you doing flower arrangement, but this might actually be a lotta fun!
**Touko**: So I'm gonna have to come up with a good kimono for you, huh~? I'm still trying to imagine you doing flower arrangement, but this might actually be a lotta fun!

Touko
Just leave it to me! I'll pick out the absolute perfect kimono for you so that you can give the absolute best show out there!
**Touko**: Just leave it to me! I'll pick out the absolute perfect kimono for you so that you can give the absolute best show out there!

Ran
Uh... Sure.
**Ran**: Uh... Sure.

Ran
(I never would've thought that girl from back then was Touko. I haven't really talked with her much, but... She's changed... Right?)
**Ran**: (I never would've thought that girl from back then was Touko. I haven't really talked with her much, but... She's changed... Right?)

Touko
Wanna get straight to making some battle plans? I just finished cleaning my room!
**Touko**: Wanna get straight to making some battle plans? I just finished cleaning my room!

Ran
Ah, nah, I'm... gonna head over to where the event's going to be held and check out the place.
**Ran**: Ah, nah, I'm... gonna head over to where the event's going to be held and check out the place.

Ran
Even if we start planning now, it wouldn't mean much if we don't know anything about where we're performing, after all.
**Ran**: Even if we start planning now, it wouldn't mean much if we don't know anything about where we're performing, after all.

Touko
Ohh, that's a good point! Then let's go together! I'll be ready in just a second, so hang on!
**Touko**: Ohh, that's a good point! Then let's go together! I'll be ready in just a second, so hang on!

Ran
... I've got a bad feeling about this... Sigh...
**Ran**: ... I've got a bad feeling about this... Sigh...

 Aurum City - Event Floor

Touko
We're here~!
**Touko**: We're here~!

Touko
So the event's taking up this whole floor, huh?
**Touko**: So the event's taking up this whole floor, huh?

Touko
It's kinda smaller than I imagined it was gonna be~. White walls, zero decorations... This is as simple as simple gets.
**Touko**: It's kinda smaller than I imagined it was gonna be~. White walls, zero decorations... This is as simple as simple gets.

Ran
Wait... Really? I think it's pretty big, though.
**Ran**: Wait... Really? I think it's pretty big, though.

Ran
And the white walls light up the space and make it feel nice and open...
**Ran**: And the white walls light up the space and make it feel nice and open...

Touko
I'm just saying, I was expecting a space where we could show off in front of thousands of screaming fans~.
**Touko**: I'm just saying, I was expecting a space where we could show off in front of thousands of screaming fans~.

Ran
How on earth would a flower arranging show end up like that?
**Ran**: How on earth would a flower arranging show end up like that?

Touko
Meh, if there's nothing here, then all we've gotta do is add stuff!
**Touko**: Meh, if there's nothing here, then all we've gotta do is add stuff!

Touko
I can just call in a friend I know who does event space design! They'll bring all sorts of stuff to make this place look spiffy!
**Touko**: I can just call in a friend I know who does event space design! They'll bring all sorts of stuff to make this place look spiffy!

Ran
There's no way that—
**Ran**: There's no way that—

Eve
Is that Ran-san and Touko-san that I see?
**Eve**: Is that Ran-san and Touko-san that I see?

Chisato
I heard that the two of your were asked to handle the flower arrangement and kimono corner, but... I didn't expect to see you here today.
**Chisato**: I heard that the two of your were asked to handle the flower arrangement and kimono corner, but... I didn't expect to see you here today.

Ran
Eve! And Shirasagi-san, too. Why are you two here?
**Ran**: Eve! And Shirasagi-san, too. Why are you two here?

Chisato
We've been asked to attend this event, too. Though we're not going to be performing, of course. We'll be reporting.
**Chisato**: We've been asked to attend this event, too. Though we're not going to be performing, of course. We'll be reporting.

Eve
Our job is to go around, see each corner, and explain a little about them!
**Eve**: Our job is to go around, see each corner, and explain a little about them!

Touko
Seriously? Even Pastel✽Palettes is getting in on this? This has gotta be the biggest event ever...!
**Touko**: Seriously? Even Pastel✽Palettes is getting in on this? This has gotta be the biggest event ever...!

Touko
Well, we're gonna make sure our corner's a blast, so I'm counting on you two to let everyone know how awesome we are!
**Touko**: Well, we're gonna make sure our corner's a blast, so I'm counting on you two to let everyone know how awesome we are!

Ran
... Setting the bar a little high there, aren't we?
**Ran**: ... Setting the bar a little high there, aren't we?

Touko
You kidding me? Anything I'm involved in is gonna be a grand slam, no doubt about it!
**Touko**: You kidding me? Anything I'm involved in is gonna be a grand slam, no doubt about it!

Touko
Sure, we haven't actually thought of anything yet, but I can already see all the screaming, cheering attendees!
**Touko**: Sure, we haven't actually thought of anything yet, but I can already see all the screaming, cheering attendees!

Eve
We are very excited to see what your corner will be like! Right, Chisato-san?
**Eve**: We are very excited to see what your corner will be like! Right, Chisato-san?

Chisato
Indeed. We're looking forward to your show.
**Chisato**: Indeed. We're looking forward to your show.

Touko
Just leave it to us, we've got it in the bag!
**Touko**: Just leave it to us, we've got it in the bag!

Ran
...
**Ran**: ...

Ran
(Our corner's gonna be a blast, huh...? She must mean that she wants the event to go well, right?)
**Ran**: (Our corner's gonna be a blast, huh...? She must mean that she wants the event to go well, right?)

Ran
I guess I've gotta think about what kind of show I want to put on, too.
**Ran**: I guess I've gotta think about what kind of show I want to put on, too.

**Transcript**

 Mitake Residence - Living Room

Ran
... And that's my idea for our flower arrangement and kimono corner.
**Ran**: ... And that's my idea for our flower arrangement and kimono corner.

Ran
Touko and I will meet to settle on the details, but I figured I'd report in with what I've come up with.
**Ran**: Touko and I will meet to settle on the details, but I figured I'd report in with what I've come up with.

Ran's Dad
I was wondering what this could be about when you told me you wanted to talk... Hm. My answer isn't going to change, Ran. I'm leaving this to you. You're free to handle it however you want.
**Ran's Dad**: I was wondering what this could be about when you told me you wanted to talk... Hm. My answer isn't going to change, Ran. I'm leaving this to you. You're free to handle it however you want.

Ran's Dad
It's about time I get to bed. Don't stay up too late, okay?
**Ran's Dad**: It's about time I get to bed. Don't stay up too late, okay?

Ran
I know... Good night.
**Ran**: I know... Good night.

 Several Days Later
 Kimono Shop

Ran
(Just by placing some flowers, you can completely change the atmosphere of a room. You can turn an ordinary place into a special one. That's what I want to get across with this show.)
**Ran**: (Just by placing some flowers, you can completely change the atmosphere of a room. You can turn an ordinary place into a special one. That's what I want to get across with this show.)

Ran
(... Maybe that's a little too sappy. I guess Father not giving any feedback's par for the course. All it comes down to is how I want to approach this.)
**Ran**: (... Maybe that's a little too sappy. I guess Father not giving any feedback's par for the course. All it comes down to is how I want to approach this.)

Ran
The problem is deciding how to express my message through a show...
**Ran**: The problem is deciding how to express my message through a show...

Touko
What've you been mumbling about this whole time~?
**Touko**: What've you been mumbling about this whole time~?

Ran
Ah, sorry. I was just thinking to myself... Wait, what is this? That's a lot of kimonos.
**Ran**: Ah, sorry. I was just thinking to myself... Wait, what is this? That's a lot of kimonos.

Touko
What do you mean? We're picking out your outfit, of course! That's why you're here today!
**Touko**: What do you mean? We're picking out your outfit, of course! That's why you're here today!

Touko
I've been picking these while you were spacing out, and these are all winners, I guarantee it!
**Touko**: I've been picking these while you were spacing out, and these are all winners, I guarantee it!

Ran
Sure, but don't you think there are too many...?
**Ran**: Sure, but don't you think there are too many...?

Touko
No way! In fact, I had to try really hard to narrow it down to these!
**Touko**: No way! In fact, I had to try really hard to narrow it down to these!

Touko
Actually, now that I think about it, isn't this the first time we've been able to talk? We barely got a chance back when we were at the sakura party!
**Touko**: Actually, now that I think about it, isn't this the first time we've been able to talk? We barely got a chance back when we were at the sakura party!

Ran
It's not like it's our first time, you know. We met at least once or twice when we were little.
**Ran**: It's not like it's our first time, you know. We met at least once or twice when we were little.

Touko
When we were little...? Oh, that girl! That was you, huh?!
**Touko**: When we were little...? Oh, that girl! That was you, huh?!

Ran
Wait, you remember?
**Ran**: Wait, you remember?

Touko
Man~, that takes me back~! You cried so hard when I ate those candies you said you wanted!
**Touko**: Man~, that takes me back~! You cried so hard when I ate those candies you said you wanted!

Ran
... That wasn't me.
**Ran**: ... That wasn't me.

Touko
Really? That kid seemed a lot like you if you ask me.
**Touko**: Really? That kid seemed a lot like you if you ask me.

Touko
Meh, whatever. Right now we've gotta focus on picking out your kimono!
**Touko**: Meh, whatever. Right now we've gotta focus on picking out your kimono!

Ran
... I thought this the other day, too, but... don't you think you're a little too into this?
**Ran**: ... I thought this the other day, too, but... don't you think you're a little too into this?

Touko
Of course I am! My grandma said she's leaving this all to me, you know!
**Touko**: Of course I am! My grandma said she's leaving this all to me, you know!

Ran
Is that really that rare?
**Ran**: Is that really that rare?

Touko
Rare? This is the first time! Grandma never lets me do anything when it comes to events like this.
**Touko**: Rare? This is the first time! Grandma never lets me do anything when it comes to events like this.

Touko
When I was in middle school, we were doing a fashion show for our cultural festival, right? I wanted to wear a kimono, but Grandma called it shameful and got super mad at me!
**Touko**: When I was in middle school, we were doing a fashion show for our cultural festival, right? I wanted to wear a kimono, but Grandma called it shameful and got super mad at me!

Touko
But I know the kimono would've been a huge hit! So that's why I'm super fired up this time!
**Touko**: But I know the kimono would've been a huge hit! So that's why I'm super fired up this time!

Ran
Huh...
**Ran**: Huh...

Touko
Alrighty then, here's contestant number one~. Ta-dah! How do you like that?!
**Touko**: Alrighty then, here's contestant number one~. Ta-dah! How do you like that?!

Ran
There's gold embroidery literally all over this thing... There's no way I'm wearing this.
**Ran**: There's gold embroidery literally all over this thing... There's no way I'm wearing this.

Touko
What?! But you'd stand out so much with this on! Fine, then how about this white one?
**Touko**: What?! But you'd stand out so much with this on! Fine, then how about this white one?

Ran
Is that a skeleton pattern?! Kimonos like this actually exist...? Pass, obviously.
**Ran**: Is that a skeleton pattern?! Kimonos like this actually exist...? Pass, obviously.

Touko
Aww~. This spooky dark feel's kinda popular right now, so I figured it'd work...
**Touko**: Aww~. This spooky dark feel's kinda popular right now, so I figured it'd work...

Touko
You're a lot pickier than I thought~... Then how's this?! Instead of those patterns, how about some vivid yellows and shocking pinks! You'll knock 'em dead!
**Touko**: You're a lot pickier than I thought~... Then how's this?! Instead of those patterns, how about some vivid yellows and shocking pinks! You'll knock 'em dead!

Touko
If we do your hair and have you wear some nice, big accessories, I know you'd be the star of the show! This suits you to a T, Ran-san!
**Touko**: If we do your hair and have you wear some nice, big accessories, I know you'd be the star of the show! This suits you to a T, Ran-san!

Ran
No.
**Ran**: No.

Ran
... You do know that this is a flower arranging show, right? I can't wear this stuff. It'd completely ruin the atmosphere.
**Ran**: ... You do know that this is a flower arranging show, right? I can't wear this stuff. It'd completely ruin the atmosphere.

Ran
What I'm imagining is more... How do I put this? I just want to arrange the room with flowers, like the name suggests. You know, the same as always.
**Ran**: What I'm imagining is more... How do I put this? I just want to arrange the room with flowers, like the name suggests. You know, the same as always.

Touko
But they told us we have to figure a way for the audience to feel closer to flower arranging and kimonos, right?
**Touko**: But they told us we have to figure a way for the audience to feel closer to flower arranging and kimonos, right?

Touko
That's why I'm telling you, we need you in an outfit with some impact!
**Touko**: That's why I'm telling you, we need you in an outfit with some impact!

Ran
Yeah, but that doesn't mean they want the outfit to distract people from looking at the flowers.
**Ran**: Yeah, but that doesn't mean they want the outfit to distract people from looking at the flowers.

Touko
Sure, but I don't wanna go boring with this either. I wanna make sure the moment everyone sees you is a moment they're never gonna forget. You know what I mean?
**Touko**: Sure, but I don't wanna go boring with this either. I wanna make sure the moment everyone sees you is a moment they're never gonna forget. You know what I mean?

Ran
How many times do I- Ugh, whatever... I'm not wearing any of these kimonos, got it? I'll be back next week, so try to come up with some other outfits.
**Ran**: How many times do I- Ugh, whatever... I'm not wearing any of these kimonos, got it? I'll be back next week, so try to come up with some other outfits.

Ran
... Sigh.
**Ran**: ... Sigh.

 Night
 Mitake Residence - Ran's Room

Ran
Maybe I was a too blunt back there... But there's no way I'm going to do flower arranging wearing that stuff.
**Ran**: Maybe I was a too blunt back there... But there's no way I'm going to do flower arranging wearing that stuff.

Ran
... Is this event really going to work out...?
**Ran**: ... Is this event really going to work out...?

Ran
... Hm? Rimi's calling me... Hello?
**Ran**: ... Hm? Rimi's calling me... Hello?

Rimi
"Hi, Ran-chan. Sorry for calling you out of the blue like this."
**Rimi**: "Hi, Ran-chan. Sorry for calling you out of the blue like this."

Rimi
"You said you were going to meet Touko-chan to discuss things today, right? You seemed kind of worried, so I thought I'd check up on you. How did it go?"
**Rimi**: "You said you were going to meet Touko-chan to discuss things today, right? You seemed kind of worried, so I thought I'd check up on you. How did it go?"

Ran
... Honestly? Not well.
**Ran**: ... Honestly? Not well.

Rimi
"Really?! D-does that mean... you can't work with her...?"
**Rimi**: "Really?! D-does that mean... you can't work with her...?"

Ran
I didn't say that. I made up my mind to do this event, so I'm going to see it through.
**Ran**: I didn't say that. I made up my mind to do this event, so I'm going to see it through.

Rimi
"Thank goodness... I'm really looking forward to your show, you know...!"
**Rimi**: "Thank goodness... I'm really looking forward to your show, you know...!"

Ran
Yeah, thanks.
**Ran**: Yeah, thanks.

Ran
(Looking forward to it, huh...? I've got to make sure this show goes well for people like that.)
**Ran**: (Looking forward to it, huh...? I've got to make sure this show goes well for people like that.)

Rimi
"Ran-chan? Are you okay?"
**Rimi**: "Ran-chan? Are you okay?"

Ran
Ah, it's nothing. Thanks, Rimi.
**Ran**: Ah, it's nothing. Thanks, Rimi.

Rimi
"...? Okay, then I'll talk to you later."
**Rimi**: "...? Okay, then I'll talk to you later."

Ran
(I'll go meet Touko one more time tomorrow. I think our talk today let her know how I want to do things.)
**Ran**: (I'll go meet Touko one more time tomorrow. I think our talk today let her know how I want to do things.)

Ran
... I did get through to her... Right?
**Ran**: ... I did get through to her... Right?

**Transcript**

 The Next Day
 Kimono Shop

Ran
Well, I'm here, but how should I approach her?
**Ran**: Well, I'm here, but how should I approach her?

Ran
(She's probably a little on edge... Might be a good idea to talk about something else first before I get to the point.)
**Ran**: (She's probably a little on edge... Might be a good idea to talk about something else first before I get to the point.)

Ran
... Okay, here we go. Excuse me, is Touko-san her—
**Ran**: ... Okay, here we go. Excuse me, is Touko-san her—

Touko
Oh, Ran-san! What's up?
**Touko**: Oh, Ran-san! What's up?

Ran
What's up...? ... I wanted to talk a little if possible.
**Ran**: What's up...? ... I wanted to talk a little if possible.

Touko
Perfect timing! There's something I want to talk to you about too!
**Touko**: Perfect timing! There's something I want to talk to you about too!

Touko
So after you left yesterday, I thought about the show a bunch~... and I came up with a great idea!
**Touko**: So after you left yesterday, I thought about the show a bunch~... and I came up with a great idea!

Ran
(Thank goodness, she actually did rethink things.)
**Ran**: (Thank goodness, she actually did rethink things.)

Ran
So? What have you got?
**Ran**: So? What have you got?

Touko
We should stream our show live on the internet!
**Touko**: We should stream our show live on the internet!

Touko
We'll set up a camera and put you all over social media while you're doing your flower arranging!
**Touko**: We'll set up a camera and put you all over social media while you're doing your flower arranging!

Touko
And I'll be commentating the entire time, of course! This'll trend for sure, I'm telling you!
**Touko**: And I'll be commentating the entire time, of course! This'll trend for sure, I'm telling you!

Ran
What...?
**Ran**: What...?

Touko
Which means that the kimono you're gonna wear has gotta be something super fancy, right?
**Touko**: Which means that the kimono you're gonna wear has gotta be something super fancy, right?

Touko
I know you didn't really like the ones I picked out last time, so I'm thinking about putting in some orders for new designs.
**Touko**: I know you didn't really like the ones I picked out last time, so I'm thinking about putting in some orders for new designs.

Touko
I'm considering a macaron pattern next! Or candy! Which do you like better?
**Touko**: I'm considering a macaron pattern next! Or candy! Which do you like better?

Ran
...
**Ran**: ...

Ran
You know... This event isn't some sort of game.
**Ran**: You know... This event isn't some sort of game.

Touko
I know that! That's why I came up with this great new plan...
**Touko**: I know that! That's why I came up with this great new plan...

Ran
... I'm done here.
**Ran**: ... I'm done here.

Touko
Huh? Wait, what? Ran-san?!
**Touko**: Huh? Wait, what? Ran-san?!

Touko
And she's gone. Awww~, what's gotten into her?
**Touko**: And she's gone. Awww~, what's gotten into her?

Touko
She really isn't coming back, huh~? I wonder why she just ran off like that.
**Touko**: She really isn't coming back, huh~? I wonder why she just ran off like that.

Eve
Hello! Excuse us!
**Eve**: Hello! Excuse us!

Chisato
We had a little free time, so we thought we'd check on you two, but... Judging from the look on your face, it doesn't seem like things are going very well.
**Chisato**: We had a little free time, so we thought we'd check on you two, but... Judging from the look on your face, it doesn't seem like things are going very well.

Chisato
Did something happen?
**Chisato**: Did something happen?

Touko
I actually don't know...
**Touko**: I actually don't know...

Touko
We were talking about what to do for the event, and then suddenly Ran-san just took off.
**Touko**: We were talking about what to do for the event, and then suddenly Ran-san just took off.

Eve
She did...?
**Eve**: She did...?

Chisato
... Touko-chan, what exactly were you talking with her about?
**Chisato**: ... Touko-chan, what exactly were you talking with her about?

Touko
We were trying to pick out a good kimono for Ran-san to wear. Yesterday and today, I... put out a bunch of different suggestions, and she turned them down saying they were all too flashy.
**Touko**: We were trying to pick out a good kimono for Ran-san to wear. Yesterday and today, I... put out a bunch of different suggestions, and she turned them down saying they were all too flashy.

Touko
She said they didn't fit the whole flower arranging mood or something. But if you ask me, I think you gotta draw people in first. That's priority number one.
**Touko**: She said they didn't fit the whole flower arranging mood or something. But if you ask me, I think you gotta draw people in first. That's priority number one.

Touko
If you don't grab people's attention, they're not gonna stop and watch, after all. So I was thinking of ways we could spice up the performamce-
**Touko**: If you don't grab people's attention, they're not gonna stop and watch, after all. So I was thinking of ways we could spice up the performamce-

Chisato
And that's where Ran-chan disagreed, I assume.
**Chisato**: And that's where Ran-chan disagreed, I assume.

Eve
I see... I understand the situation.
**Eve**: I see... I understand the situation.

Eve
But why would that lead to Ran-san running away?
**Eve**: But why would that lead to Ran-san running away?

Chisato
I could think of a few reasons...
**Chisato**: I could think of a few reasons...

Chisato
Touko-chan, did you make sure to properly explain what you just told us to Ran-chan?
**Chisato**: Touko-chan, did you make sure to properly explain what you just told us to Ran-chan?

Touko
Uh... Probably?
**Touko**: Uh... Probably?

Chisato
Then what about Ran-chan?
**Chisato**: Then what about Ran-chan?

Touko
Huh?
**Touko**: Huh?

Chisato
Did you make sure to listen to what Ran-chan had to say?
**Chisato**: Did you make sure to listen to what Ran-chan had to say?

Touko
Of course I did! Uhh, if I remember right, yesterday, she said... Uh...
**Touko**: Of course I did! Uhh, if I remember right, yesterday, she said... Uh...

Touko
I remember she mumbled a bunch of stuff, but... What did she say?
**Touko**: I remember she mumbled a bunch of stuff, but... What did she say?

Chisato
... It seems we've found your solution.
**Chisato**: ... It seems we've found your solution.

Eve
Yes! Let us make sure both of you understand each other's thinking!
**Eve**: Yes! Let us make sure both of you understand each other's thinking!

**Transcript**

 Riverside

Ran
How did things end up like this...?
**Ran**: How did things end up like this...?

Ran
(I went there to apologize and I ended up running away instead... But I'm still not wearing those gaudy kimonos.)
**Ran**: (I went there to apologize and I ended up running away instead... But I'm still not wearing those gaudy kimonos.)

Ran
And it doesn't seem like she's listening to a word I say anyway. Sigh...
**Ran**: And it doesn't seem like she's listening to a word I say anyway. Sigh...

Rimi
Huh? Is that you, Ran-chan...?
**Rimi**: Huh? Is that you, Ran-chan...?

Ran
Oh, Rimi. Did you just come back from something?
**Ran**: Oh, Rimi. Did you just come back from something?

Rimi
I was out shopping with some friends. What about you? Did you just finish practice?
**Rimi**: I was out shopping with some friends. What about you? Did you just finish practice?

Ran
I... I'm on my way home from Touko's place.
**Ran**: I... I'm on my way home from Touko's place.

Ran
... To tell you the truth, I kind of stormed out of her place yesterday without listening to her, so I wanted to apologize, but...
**Ran**: ... To tell you the truth, I kind of stormed out of her place yesterday without listening to her, so I wanted to apologize, but...

Rimi
But...?
**Rimi**: But...?

Ran
... It was a total bust. I ended up just walking out again.
**Ran**: ... It was a total bust. I ended up just walking out again.

Ran
I wanted to have a proper talk about the event, but the only thing Touko is focusing on is how flashy and exciting she wants to make things.
**Ran**: I wanted to have a proper talk about the event, but the only thing Touko is focusing on is how flashy and exciting she wants to make things.

Ran
It doesn't seem like she understands anything about flowers, either. All she cares about is what she's in the mood for...
**Ran**: It doesn't seem like she understands anything about flowers, either. All she cares about is what she's in the mood for...

Rimi
Do you really think that's true?
**Rimi**: Do you really think that's true?

Ran
What do you mean...?
**Ran**: What do you mean...?

Rimi
Oh, I'm sorry, I know that was kind of sudden! I just mean... Ran-chan, have you looked at Touko-chan's social media pages?
**Rimi**: Oh, I'm sorry, I know that was kind of sudden! I just mean... Ran-chan, have you looked at Touko-chan's social media pages?

Ran
No, I haven't.
**Ran**: No, I haven't.

Rimi
She's been really amazing lately. Every day, she just keeps posting and posting... Look!
**Rimi**: She's been really amazing lately. Every day, she just keeps posting and posting... Look!

Ran
... This is a magazine about flower arrangement...! And it's the issue that they printed one of my arrangements in...
**Ran**: ... This is a magazine about flower arrangement...! And it's the issue that they printed one of my arrangements in...

Ran
That was so long ago, though. Did she actually take the time to find this? This is a link to an article about it... Wow, the page is still up.
**Ran**: That was so long ago, though. Did she actually take the time to find this? This is a link to an article about it... Wow, the page is still up.

Ran
"Can you believe it? I'm going to be picking the kimono she wears for her next show! How cool is that?! This is my chance to expand my fashion horizons!"
**Ran**: "Can you believe it? I'm going to be picking the kimono she wears for her next show! How cool is that?! This is my chance to expand my fashion horizons!"

Rimi
Th-that's the first post... Um... Here, look at this!
**Rimi**: Th-that's the first post... Um... Here, look at this!

Ran
"Honestly, I know next to nothing about flowers, and I never really thought much about them. So that's why I want people who are like me to be able to enjoy this event, too."
**Ran**: "Honestly, I know next to nothing about flowers, and I never really thought much about them. So that's why I want people who are like me to be able to enjoy this event, too."

Rimi
It looks like she's been researching not just your flower arranging, but your concerts too. That way she can figure out what colors suit you. There are even more posts after this...
**Rimi**: It looks like she's been researching not just your flower arranging, but your concerts too. That way she can figure out what colors suit you. There are even more posts after this...

Ran
"I'll make sure she'll look ten times cuter than you could ever imagine, so don't just look forward to the flowers~☆"
**Ran**: "I'll make sure she'll look ten times cuter than you could ever imagine, so don't just look forward to the flowers~☆"

Rimi
I-I'm sure she means she wants everyone to enjoy both your flowers and her kimono...!
**Rimi**: I-I'm sure she means she wants everyone to enjoy both your flowers and her kimono...!

Ran
... It's okay. I know.
**Ran**: ... It's okay. I know.

Ran
So all she wanted to do with those flashy kimonos was get people interested in our show.
**Ran**: So all she wanted to do with those flashy kimonos was get people interested in our show.

Ran
That's why she came up with that livestream idea, huh...? How am I supposed to figure that out?
**Ran**: That's why she came up with that livestream idea, huh...? How am I supposed to figure that out?

Rimi
Maybe Touko-chan is also a little clumsy with communicating things like this. What a surprise.
**Rimi**: Maybe Touko-chan is also a little clumsy with communicating things like this. What a surprise.

Ran
I don't know if I'd say clumsy... but she is easily misunderstood, that's for sure.
**Ran**: I don't know if I'd say clumsy... but she is easily misunderstood, that's for sure.

Ran
... I'd know. I'm the same way.
**Ran**: ... I'd know. I'm the same way.

Rimi
Ran-chan...
**Rimi**: Ran-chan...

Ran
Touko's always full of energy and constantly just charging ahead... That's why people think she's not thinking about what she's doing.
**Ran**: Touko's always full of energy and constantly just charging ahead... That's why people think she's not thinking about what she's doing.

Ran
Everyone thinks she decides everything with her gut, and doesn't think at all. That's the kind of person I thought she was too.
**Ran**: Everyone thinks she decides everything with her gut, and doesn't think at all. That's the kind of person I thought she was too.

Ran
That... was wrong of me. But I don't know how I'm supposed to talk to her now.
**Ran**: That... was wrong of me. But I don't know how I'm supposed to talk to her now.

Rimi
Why don't you just tell Touko-chan what you just told me?
**Rimi**: Why don't you just tell Touko-chan what you just told me?

Ran
You mean... Tell her I was wrong? That I misunderstood her?
**Ran**: You mean... Tell her I was wrong? That I misunderstood her?

Rimi
Yeah. I'm sure if you did that, Touko-chan would also...
**Rimi**: Yeah. I'm sure if you did that, Touko-chan would also...

Ran
...
**Ran**: ...

Rimi
I-is that a no...?
**Rimi**: I-is that a no...?

Ran
Nah, I'm not against it. If anything, I think it's something I need to do.
**Ran**: Nah, I'm not against it. If anything, I think it's something I need to do.

Ran
I'll go apologize to her properly this time. I'll apologize, we'll talk things out, and then we'll plan out this event. Together.
**Ran**: I'll go apologize to her properly this time. I'll apologize, we'll talk things out, and then we'll plan out this event. Together.

Ran
... Though I bet that's probably what she's been trying to do from the very start.
**Ran**: ... Though I bet that's probably what she's been trying to do from the very start.

Rimi
I'm sure you'll be fine this time.
**Rimi**: I'm sure you'll be fine this time.

Ran
I sure hope so.
**Ran**: I sure hope so.

Ran
Hey, Rimi. If you'd like, how about coming with me?
**Ran**: Hey, Rimi. If you'd like, how about coming with me?

Ran
If I just went there alone, it'll probably end up being a repeat of last time. If it looks like that's what's happening, I want you there to stop me.
**Ran**: If I just went there alone, it'll probably end up being a repeat of last time. If it looks like that's what's happening, I want you there to stop me.

Rimi
Of course!
**Rimi**: Of course!

Ran
Thanks. I'll make this up to you, I promise.
**Ran**: Thanks. I'll make this up to you, I promise.

Rimi
Fufu, you don't need to do that.
**Rimi**: Fufu, you don't need to do that.

Ran
It's not that I need to, it's that I want to. Alright. Let's go.
**Ran**: It's not that I need to, it's that I want to. Alright. Let's go.

Ran
This time we'll talk things over and make this corner a good one! We have to...!
**Ran**: This time we'll talk things over and make this corner a good one! We have to...!

**Transcript**

 Kimono Shop

Ran
... Okay. I'm going in.
**Ran**: ... Okay. I'm going in.

Ran
Touko, you there? About before... Sorry for running off like tha—...
**Ran**: Touko, you there? About before... Sorry for running off like tha—...

Eve
Ran-san! Rimi-san!
**Eve**: Ran-san! Rimi-san!

Ran
Eve! What are you doing here?
**Ran**: Eve! What are you doing here?

Chisato
We were curious as to how the plans for your corner were going, so we thought we'd pop by for a visit. Then we heard you had left...
**Chisato**: We were curious as to how the plans for your corner were going, so we thought we'd pop by for a visit. Then we heard you had left...

Touko
Oh man, I'm super sorry! I totally wasn't listening to you at all! I've learned my lesson, I promise!
**Touko**: Oh man, I'm super sorry! I totally wasn't listening to you at all! I've learned my lesson, I promise!

Ran
Well, as long as you understa—... What's with that apology?
**Ran**: Well, as long as you understa—... What's with that apology?

Ran
Honestly, this feels a bit anti-climatic... What's going on here? What happened?
**Ran**: Honestly, this feels a bit anti-climatic... What's going on here? What happened?

Touko
When Chisato-san and Eve-san were talking to me, I realized that I had no idea what you were thinking at all.
**Touko**: When Chisato-san and Eve-san were talking to me, I realized that I had no idea what you were thinking at all.

Touko
And it didn't seem like I got even close to making you understand how I wanted our corner to be fun for anyone, even people not interested in flowers.
**Touko**: And it didn't seem like I got even close to making you understand how I wanted our corner to be fun for anyone, even people not interested in flowers.

Touko
So basically, the reason I wanna use flashy kimonos is—
**Touko**: So basically, the reason I wanna use flashy kimonos is—

Ran
That's enough.
**Ran**: That's enough.

Touko
Huh?
**Touko**: Huh?

Eve
Ran-san... You...
**Eve**: Ran-san... You...

Ran
You don't have to explain yourself anymore. I didn't do a good job getting my ideas across, either.
**Ran**: You don't have to explain yourself anymore. I didn't do a good job getting my ideas across, either.

Touko
... So then...!
**Touko**: ... So then...!

Ran
To me, what makes flower arrangement so great is that sense of peace you get while you're doing it.
**Ran**: To me, what makes flower arrangement so great is that sense of peace you get while you're doing it.

Ran
So I guess... I just didn't want to lose that. I wanted people to appreciate that part of flower arranging, too.
**Ran**: So I guess... I just didn't want to lose that. I wanted people to appreciate that part of flower arranging, too.

Ran
Yeah, I bet that pulling people in with fun stuff might be easier, but what happens when they actually try it for real and decide that it's not for them? I don't want that... Wait, are you listening?
**Ran**: Yeah, I bet that pulling people in with fun stuff might be easier, but what happens when they actually try it for real and decide that it's not for them? I don't want that... Wait, are you listening?

Touko
Of course I am! I'm super listening!
**Touko**: Of course I am! I'm super listening!

Touko
Jeez, I didn't think you were thinking about it so deep. Yeah, giving people the wrong impression would be pretty bad.
**Touko**: Jeez, I didn't think you were thinking about it so deep. Yeah, giving people the wrong impression would be pretty bad.

Touko
I get it now. So you're thinking about past the event, huh~? I'm kind of shocked at myself. How did I not notice?
**Touko**: I get it now. So you're thinking about past the event, huh~? I'm kind of shocked at myself. How did I not notice?

Touko
You actually care about stuff like that! That's kind of surprising!
**Touko**: You actually care about stuff like that! That's kind of surprising!

Ran
Whoa, what's that supposed to mean?
**Ran**: Whoa, what's that supposed to mean?

Touko
During your concerts, you've always got this energy that makes you seem like the boss, you know? So I wasn't expecting you to care about the little details like that.
**Touko**: During your concerts, you've always got this energy that makes you seem like the boss, you know? So I wasn't expecting you to care about the little details like that.

Chisato
Fufu, she has a point. Onstage Ran-chan is a little different from the normal Ran-chan we know.
**Chisato**: Fufu, she has a point. Onstage Ran-chan is a little different from the normal Ran-chan we know.

Ran
Th-that's... Come on, we don't have to talk about that now...
**Ran**: Th-that's... Come on, we don't have to talk about that now...

Ran
... Touko, I think I understand what you're trying to say. No matter how good a show we put on, if no one comes to see our corner, there's no point, right? ... And yeah, I can see that.
**Ran**: ... Touko, I think I understand what you're trying to say. No matter how good a show we put on, if no one comes to see our corner, there's no point, right? ... And yeah, I can see that.

Ran
So that's why I'd like us to find a way both of our viewpoints can be represented.
**Ran**: So that's why I'd like us to find a way both of our viewpoints can be represented.

Ran
Besides, there's no way that we'd be able to impress anyone with a show that neither of us are satisfied with.
**Ran**: Besides, there's no way that we'd be able to impress anyone with a show that neither of us are satisfied with.

Touko
Well... Yeah, I guess...
**Touko**: Well... Yeah, I guess...

Touko
Then how about we get started right now? Let's talk things out! And this time there will be no holding back! Say whatever's on your mind!
**Touko**: Then how about we get started right now? Let's talk things out! And this time there will be no holding back! Say whatever's on your mind!

Ran
While that sounds nice and all, don't you think we should slow down a bit?
**Ran**: While that sounds nice and all, don't you think we should slow down a bit?

Rimi
But don't you think this is a good opportunity?
**Rimi**: But don't you think this is a good opportunity?

Ran
Rimi, you too...? Well, whatever.
**Ran**: Rimi, you too...? Well, whatever.

Ran
... The theme I had in mind was "Turning an ordinary place into a special one."
**Ran**: ... The theme I had in mind was "Turning an ordinary place into a special one."

Ran
Just by adding some flowers, you can totally transform the atmosphere of a room. They add a sense of calm and security, don't you think?
**Ran**: Just by adding some flowers, you can totally transform the atmosphere of a room. They add a sense of calm and security, don't you think?

Touko
Ah, yeah, I get you. It's like we're playing spot the difference, right?
**Touko**: Ah, yeah, I get you. It's like we're playing spot the difference, right?

Ran
No, that's not it at all.
**Ran**: No, that's not it at all.

Touko
What? Then what do you mean?
**Touko**: What? Then what do you mean?

Ran
What's so hard to understand about this...? Touko, you've got a place that you're really used to that doesn't change much, don't you? Like your room or something.
**Ran**: What's so hard to understand about this...? Touko, you've got a place that you're really used to that doesn't change much, don't you? Like your room or something.

Ran
When it's your birthday, don't decorate a little?
**Ran**: When it's your birthday, don't decorate a little?

Touko
Decorate... a place I'm used to...? Oh! I get it! Like how you can customize your order when you go to a café!
**Touko**: Decorate... a place I'm used to...? Oh! I get it! Like how you can customize your order when you go to a café!

Touko
It's like when you ask for extra whipped cream or a flavored syrup!
**Touko**: It's like when you ask for extra whipped cream or a flavored syrup!

Ran
That's not really what I-... Sigh. Well, it's not like you're totally wrong, I guess. Sure. We'll go with that.
**Ran**: That's not really what I-... Sigh. Well, it's not like you're totally wrong, I guess. Sure. We'll go with that.

Touko
I knew I could do it! I really am a genius!
**Touko**: I knew I could do it! I really am a genius!

Touko
Ever since I was little, I've always been good at feeling this stuff out, you know~. I might not totally understand something, but I'll still get it on some level!
**Touko**: Ever since I was little, I've always been good at feeling this stuff out, you know~. I might not totally understand something, but I'll still get it on some level!

Touko
One time when I was little, another kid and I were trying to decide between a cat and a dog plushie, but that kid didn't say which one they wanted.
**Touko**: One time when I was little, another kid and I were trying to decide between a cat and a dog plushie, but that kid didn't say which one they wanted.

Touko
Still, I could tell that she liked dogs, so I told her to take the dog one. Once I said that, she was so happy that she started crying~.
**Touko**: Still, I could tell that she liked dogs, so I told her to take the dog one. Once I said that, she was so happy that she started crying~.

Ran
...! Hold on, why is that all you remember?
**Ran**: ...! Hold on, why is that all you remember?

Ran
And that's not even right. I wasn't crying because I was happy, I was crying because I wanted the cat, and you made me take the dog...
**Ran**: And that's not even right. I wasn't crying because I was happy, I was crying because I wanted the cat, and you made me take the dog...

Touko
Wait, that was you?!
**Touko**: Wait, that was you?!

Touko
Seriously?! I'm sorry! It completely slipped my mind... Wait, that wasn't you crying tears of joy?
**Touko**: Seriously?! I'm sorry! It completely slipped my mind... Wait, that wasn't you crying tears of joy?

Rimi
So that's what you meant when you said you didn't have any good memories...
**Rimi**: So that's what you meant when you said you didn't have any good memories...

Eve
Should we pretend that we did not hear anything...?
**Eve**: Should we pretend that we did not hear anything...?

Ran
...! Argh~, you...! Fine. I don't care. Just... don't tell anyone else, okay?
**Ran**: ...! Argh~, you...! Fine. I don't care. Just... don't tell anyone else, okay?

Touko
Whoa, Ran-san, your face is all red!
**Touko**: Whoa, Ran-san, your face is all red!

Ran
And whose fault do you think that is?
**Ran**: And whose fault do you think that is?

Ran
How laid-back can one person get...? Sigh. This is reminding me of how I feel when I talk with Moca.
**Ran**: How laid-back can one person get...? Sigh. This is reminding me of how I feel when I talk with Moca.

Eve
Fufu, but this means the problem has been solved, right?!
**Eve**: Fufu, but this means the problem has been solved, right?!

Chisato
Right. For the sake of our neutrality as reporters, I think it'd be best if we didn't get any more involved than we have already.
**Chisato**: Right. For the sake of our neutrality as reporters, I think it'd be best if we didn't get any more involved than we have already.

Chisato
But I will say... I've got great expectations for your show. Do your best, you two.
**Chisato**: But I will say... I've got great expectations for your show. Do your best, you two.

Touko
It's in the bag! Prepare for us to blow those expectations of yours outta the water!
**Touko**: It's in the bag! Prepare for us to blow those expectations of yours outta the water!

Ran
You're just saying things again... Alright, we're going to get down to business and make sure this is a corner that'll satisfy everyone, got it?
**Ran**: You're just saying things again... Alright, we're going to get down to business and make sure this is a corner that'll satisfy everyone, got it?

Touko
Got it! This corner's gonna be the star of the entire event!
**Touko**: Got it! This corner's gonna be the star of the entire event!

Ran
I really wonder how much you actually understood me...
**Ran**: I really wonder how much you actually understood me...

The Other Three
Fufu.
**The Other Three**: Fufu.

**Transcript**

 Day of the Event
 Aurum City - Event Floor

Rimi
Wow, look at all these people...! Are they all here to watch the flower arrangement show?
**Rimi**: Wow, look at all these people...! Are they all here to watch the flower arrangement show?

Eve
Rimi-san! Over here! We are over here~!
**Eve**: Rimi-san! Over here! We are over here~!

Rimi
Eve-chan! And Chisato-senpai. Weren't you working today...?
**Rimi**: Eve-chan! And Chisato-senpai. Weren't you working today...?

Chisato
Fufu, no need to worry. Examining each corner closely is also part of our job today.
**Chisato**: Fufu, no need to worry. Examining each corner closely is also part of our job today.

Eve
Exactly! Let us cheer on our friends together!
**Eve**: Exactly! Let us cheer on our friends together!

Touko
Testing~. Testing~. Okay, I think it's about time to get started!
**Touko**: Testing~. Testing~. Okay, I think it's about time to get started!

Touko
I'm Touko Kirigaya! I handled the kimono part of this corner! And this is Ran Mitake, our flower arrangement expert!
**Touko**: I'm Touko Kirigaya! I handled the kimono part of this corner! And this is Ran Mitake, our flower arrangement expert!

Touko
Big thanks to everyone who's here to see us today! We've got one heck of a performance for you all, so keep your eyes glued until the very end!
**Touko**: Big thanks to everyone who's here to see us today! We've got one heck of a performance for you all, so keep your eyes glued until the very end!

Touko
Oh yeah, by the way, we're both in our own bands~. Is there anyone out there that knows us fro-
**Touko**: Oh yeah, by the way, we're both in our own bands~. Is there anyone out there that knows us fro-

Ran
Whoa, we agreed to keep the introduction short, didn't we?
**Ran**: Whoa, we agreed to keep the introduction short, didn't we?

Touko
Aw, it's not like it could hurt, right~? Ran-san, you can be awfully uptight sometimes, you know that?
**Touko**: Aw, it's not like it could hurt, right~? Ran-san, you can be awfully uptight sometimes, you know that?

Ran
What?!
**Ran**: What?!

Touko
Alrighty, now that Ran-san's mad at me, let's get started! Look forward to some more great commentary from me later!
**Touko**: Alrighty, now that Ran-san's mad at me, let's get started! Look forward to some more great commentary from me later!

Rimi
They're butting heads already...
**Rimi**: They're butting heads already...

Chisato
Fufu. But Ran-chan seems like she's having fun.
**Chisato**: Fufu. But Ran-chan seems like she's having fun.

Eve
Yes! She looks more relaxed now, thanks to Touko-san!
**Eve**: Yes! She looks more relaxed now, thanks to Touko-san!

Rimi
Yeah... You can do it, Ran-chan...!
**Rimi**: Yeah... You can do it, Ran-chan...!

Touko
She finishes it off with a beautiful red rose, and... Boom! Yes! Everyone, this is your chance, get those pictures taken! Go, go, go!
**Touko**: She finishes it off with a beautiful red rose, and... Boom! Yes! Everyone, this is your chance, get those pictures taken! Go, go, go!

Ran
It's not like they have to take pictures, you know.
**Ran**: It's not like they have to take pictures, you know.

Touko
You just don't get it, huh~?
**Touko**: You just don't get it, huh~?

Touko
We've gotta make sure the people participating in our corner have as much fun as possible! That's what it's all about!
**Touko**: We've gotta make sure the people participating in our corner have as much fun as possible! That's what it's all about!

Ran
Really...?
**Ran**: Really...?

Touko
Really!
**Touko**: Really!

Touko
By the way, we've got one more arrangement planned for you today that we just know you're all gonna love, so sit tight, everybody!
**Touko**: By the way, we've got one more arrangement planned for you today that we just know you're all gonna love, so sit tight, everybody!

Touko
And after that, we'll show you what real flower arranging is like!
**Touko**: And after that, we'll show you what real flower arranging is like!

Ran
I don't know exactly what she means by "real flower arranging," but... I would like you all to enjoy your own vision of what flower arranging is like.
**Ran**: I don't know exactly what she means by "real flower arranging," but... I would like you all to enjoy your own vision of what flower arranging is like.

Touko
Yeah, that's what I meant! ... Okay, everyone! Sit tight and stay tuned!
**Touko**: Yeah, that's what I meant! ... Okay, everyone! Sit tight and stay tuned!

Ran
Jeez, you're in top form today, aren't you?
**Ran**: Jeez, you're in top form today, aren't you?

Rimi
Fufu, their corner is turning out to be a lot of fun.
**Rimi**: Fufu, their corner is turning out to be a lot of fun.

Rimi
It kind of feels like when you go over to a friend's place to hang out...
**Rimi**: It kind of feels like when you go over to a friend's place to hang out...

Chisato
"Turning an ordinary place into a special one." I think Ran-chan managed to fulfill her goal quite well.
**Chisato**: "Turning an ordinary place into a special one." I think Ran-chan managed to fulfill her goal quite well.

Chisato
Keeping the decorations plain and simple was a good choice. There's nothing to distract people from the flowers or the kimonos.
**Chisato**: Keeping the decorations plain and simple was a good choice. There's nothing to distract people from the flowers or the kimonos.

Eve
And Touko-san's commentary makes it so you can enjoy watching without getting bored!
**Eve**: And Touko-san's commentary makes it so you can enjoy watching without getting bored!

Eve
Though it seems very casual, it still stays focused. This corner is truly the definition of perfect!
**Eve**: Though it seems very casual, it still stays focused. This corner is truly the definition of perfect!

Ran's Dad
Is that what you all think?
**Ran's Dad**: Is that what you all think?

Rimi
Oh... Ran-chan's father...!
**Rimi**: Oh... Ran-chan's father...!

Eve
Yes! I think it is a wonderful corner that matches Ran-san and Touko-san very well!
**Eve**: Yes! I think it is a wonderful corner that matches Ran-san and Touko-san very well!

Ran's Dad
To tell you the truth, I'm surprised. I never thought that stubborn girl could come up with something this easygoing and beginner-friendly.
**Ran's Dad**: To tell you the truth, I'm surprised. I never thought that stubborn girl could come up with something this easygoing and beginner-friendly.

Ran's Dad
I was worried, but it looks like I didn't have to be. The fact that you're all enjoying their show this much is proof enough of that.
**Ran's Dad**: I was worried, but it looks like I didn't have to be. The fact that you're all enjoying their show this much is proof enough of that.

Rimi
I don't know very much about flowers, but... even so, this event has been really, really fun!
**Rimi**: I don't know very much about flowers, but... even so, this event has been really, really fun!

Rimi
And Ran-chan's flowers look so happy and energetic. Just watching them is making me feel the same way.
**Rimi**: And Ran-chan's flowers look so happy and energetic. Just watching them is making me feel the same way.

Chisato
I agree. There's a certain energy within the simplicity of her arrangements that makes the entire performance quite exciting to watch.
**Chisato**: I agree. There's a certain energy within the simplicity of her arrangements that makes the entire performance quite exciting to watch.

Ran's Dad
I imagine that's because Ran is enjoying this experience from the bottom of her heart.
**Ran's Dad**: I imagine that's because Ran is enjoying this experience from the bottom of her heart.

Ran's Dad
And I'm sure that this experience will influence her future flower arrangements, too. She's met... no, she's far surpassed my expectations for her.
**Ran's Dad**: And I'm sure that this experience will influence her future flower arrangements, too. She's met... no, she's far surpassed my expectations for her.

Eve
Which means that this event has been a great success! Right?
**Eve**: Which means that this event has been a great success! Right?

Rimi
Yeah...! They did, Eve-chan! Chisato-senpai!
**Rimi**: Yeah...! They did, Eve-chan! Chisato-senpai!

Chisato
They did. We'll have to congratulate them plenty after the event ends.
**Chisato**: They did. We'll have to congratulate them plenty after the event ends.

Touko
Oh yeah! You know, I actually wanted to make this event into a livestream, but Ran-san was too embarrassed~.
**Touko**: Oh yeah! You know, I actually wanted to make this event into a livestream, but Ran-san was too embarrassed~.

Touko
So if any of you out there are secretly taking videos, lemme know afterwards by messaging me online!
**Touko**: So if any of you out there are secretly taking videos, lemme know afterwards by messaging me online!

Ran
Could you at least try to hide that you're doing that stuff?
**Ran**: Could you at least try to hide that you're doing that stuff?

Touko
Huh?! But then you'd get mad at me, wouldn't you?
**Touko**: Huh?! But then you'd get mad at me, wouldn't you?

Ran
I'd get mad at you either way.
**Ran**: I'd get mad at you either way.

Rimi
Ran-chan looks like she's getting used to chatting on stage.
**Rimi**: Ran-chan looks like she's getting used to chatting on stage.

Chisato
It seems like Touko-chan's also gotten a good grasp of Ran-chan's boundaries, too.
**Chisato**: It seems like Touko-chan's also gotten a good grasp of Ran-chan's boundaries, too.

Eve
This must be what people call "being quick on the uptake." It is wonderful!
**Eve**: This must be what people call "being quick on the uptake." It is wonderful!

Chisato
Eve-chan, where on earth did you hear that phrase...?
**Chisato**: Eve-chan, where on earth did you hear that phrase...?

Rimi
Fufu.
**Rimi**: Fufu.

Touko
C'mon, Ran-san, let's get a selfie together!
**Touko**: C'mon, Ran-san, let's get a selfie together!

Ran
I'm fine. Don't bother... Whoa, hey! I get it, I get it! Stop pulling!
**Ran**: I'm fine. Don't bother... Whoa, hey! I get it, I get it! Stop pulling!

Ran
Just one picture, okay?
**Ran**: Just one picture, okay?

Touko
Got it! Alright, get ready~! Cheese~!
**Touko**: Got it! Alright, get ready~! Cheese~!

Ran
... Jeez...
**Ran**: ... Jeez...