Nishikino Maki

**Nishikino Maki** là một trong chín các nhân vật chính hàng loạt sản phẩm của Love Live! Cô là học sinh năm thứ 1 của Học Viện Otonokizaka. Maki sinh ngày 19 tháng 4. Cô có mái tóc màu đỏ thắm và đôi mắt màu tím violet. Màu sắc đại diện cho cô là màu đỏ. Cô là một thành viên trong nhóm BiBi (một nhóm Idol nhỏ thuộc *µ*'s). Lồng tiếng cho Maki là Pile.

## Các mối quan hệ

Maki là con gái của một gia đình giàu có làm nghề bác sĩ và đó là phần nào áp lực để cô trở thành bác sĩ như bố mẹ cô, lí do làm cô chấm dứt tất cả với âm nhạc. Do nhà cô giàu có, cả nhóm *µ*'s đã đi luyện tập ở căn biệt thự riêng gần biển của bố mẹ cô. Tương tự ở trong anime, gia đình của Maki cũng chấp nhận cho cả nhóm sử dụng nhà nghỉ ở trên núi để tập luyện.

## Tính cách

Maki là một Tsundere và cô đã có một thời gian không bộc lộ cảm xúc thật của mình với người khác. Cô cũng có những niềm tin vào những thứ mà trẻ con luôn tin vào, và đã được cả nhóm *µ*'s phát hiện rằng cô vẫn còn tin vào Ông già Noel. Maki cũng là loại người khá bướng bỉnh. Trong anime, khi được mời vui chơi ở bãi biển, cô đã tách nhóm ra và không chơi cùng nhóm.

Cô thường có đụng độ với Yazawa Nico, chẳng hạn như việc cô gọi Nico là "đồ cứng đầu" trong anime. Tuy nhiên, Rin lại nói với cô rằng: "Người đúng với câu đó là cậu mới đúng", ý nói rằng Maki cũng rất cứng đầu.

## Các bộ thẻ

### Rare

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Power**Smile pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Power**Pure pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Power**Smile pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Power**Pure pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Power**Smile pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Power**Pure pts. up by 3%.

### Super Rare

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

### Super Super Rare

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Star**Cool pts. up by 7% plus 1st Year members' Cool pts. up by 2%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Star**Pure pts. up by 7% plus BiBi members' Pure pts. up by 2%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Star**Smile pts. up by 7% plus BiBi members' Smile pts. up by 2%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Star**Cool pts. up by 7% plus *µ*'s members' Cool pts. up by 1%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Star**Smile pts. up by 7% plus 1st Year members' Smile pts. up by 2%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Star**Pure pts. up by 7% plus 1st Year members' Pure pts. up by 2%

### Ultra Rare

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus *µ*'s members' Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Princess**Smile pts. up by 9% plus *µ*'s members' Smile pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Empress**Pure pts. up by 12% of Cool pts. plus 1st Year students' Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus 1st Year students' Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Angel**Pure pts. up by 9% plus µ's members' Pure pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Empress**Smile pts. up by 12% of Cool pts. plus 1st Year students' Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus BiBi members' Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Empress**Pure pts. up by 12% of Cool pts. plus BiBi members' Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Empress**Smile pts. up by 12% of Cool pts. plus BiBi members' Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Increases Cool points by 9% and First years' Cool points by an extra 6%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Angel**Pure pts. up by 9% plus BiBi members' Pure pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Princess**Smile pts. up by 9% plus BiBi members' Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus BiBi members' Cool pts. up by 6%

### Thẻ sự kiện

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Score Match Round 1.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Score Match Round 4.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile increases by 6%.

*Initially awarded as a prize during the Love Is a Mirage event.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Score Match Round 7.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during the The Mysteries of Otonoki event.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Medley Festival Round 1.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during the Our Best Smile event.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Score Match Round 20.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Challenge Festival Round 1.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Challenge Festival Round 4.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during the Doing Your Best is Wonderful event.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Heart**Pure pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Challenge Festival Round 4.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Heart**Cool pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Medley Festival Round 15.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Score Match Round 32.*

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Heart**Smile pts. up by 6%

*Initially awarded as a prize during Adventure Stroll Episode 7.*

### Thẻ Promo

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Power**Smile pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%.

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus *µ*'s members' Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Empress**Smile pts. up by 12% of Cool pts. plus 1st Year members' Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus 1st Year members' Cool pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Star**Cool pts. up by 7% plus *µ*'s members' Cool points up by 1%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Smile Princess**Smile pts. up by 9% plus 1st Year members' Smile pts. up by 6%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Power**Cool pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Pure Angel**Pure pts. up by 9% plus *µ*'s members' Pure pts. up by 3%

 **Kĩ năng trung tâm: Cool Empress**Cool pts. up by 9% plus 1st Year members' Cool pts. up by 6%

## Truyện phụ

**Maki:** But lately, it's been really hectic what with the practice and training camps with *µ*'s...
**Maki:** I like to spend summer in quiet solitude, but spend time with everyone hasn't been bad.
**Maki:** Oh! That was for your ears only. So you absolutely cannot tell them, all right?

**Maki:** Even if you say "if", there's no chance of that "if" ever happening. I'm telling you.
**Maki:** That is why you are getting on my nerves! I just don't believe in things like magic! Bản mẫu:Anger
**Maki:** I don't need magic. I make things happen through my own hard work!

**Maki:** This may be a bit unexpected, but I really enjoy stargazing.
**Maki:** Will you take me sometime?
**Maki:** Huh? You don't know much about the stars? Bản mẫu:QuestionMark
**Maki:** That's too bad. Looks like I'll just have to teach you.
**Maki:** Wouldn't it be wonderful, listening to my explanation in a natural planetarium?

**Maki**: To me, every star in the sky is precious. Each one feels important to me.
**Maki**: I always used to watch the stars when things were bad. I'd encourage myself by thinking "you're not the only one working hard. Be like that star, and keep at it."
**Maki**: So I really hated starless nights. I felt like someone who supported me was missing.
**Maki**: But not anymore.
**Maki**: Now I think it's okay to take it easy when I'm tired or sad. Like how the stars are hidden when it rains.
**Maki**: But it's not like the stars actually stop shining just because it rains.
**Maki**: When you're not able to do your best, just accept it! It's so obvious, yet I only just figured it out. So I'm a little slow, I guess.
**Maki**: I like the sky without starts now, too. It feels like the stars are recharging, to shine more.
**Maki**: Let's g star-gazing sometime. Rain or shine, I'm fine with either.

**Maki**: Doesn't the word just make you suspicious?
**Maki**: I don't really say this, because people react oddly...
**Maki**: but I think that miracles are built on a foundation of our efforts.
**Maki**: I'm such a beautiful, great student because of all my efforts. Just kidding!
**Maki**: But... I am glad that Honoka came to the music room that one time, though.
**Maki**: I got into *µ*'s because of that, and got close to Hanayo and Rin, too.
**Maki**: That day might be the only thing I'd call a miracle. Just don't tell anyone, okay?

**Maki:** But we've been practicing well lately, and I'm getting better at handling the cold... I think.
**Maki:** I-I'm not just pretending. I'm running faster now, and I think I'm a little tougher.
**Maki:** Running has really grown on me since I started going with Honoka and everyone.
**Maki:** I like how the scenery goes by faster than normal, and I might even be naturally talented at it.
**Maki:** Ah! Your face says you don't believe me! I really am faster than I used to be, okay?
**Maki:** Fine, Then I'll show you. Want to race to that corner? I'm not going to lose.
**Maki:** Gasp... pant... Hehe, see, I won!
**Maki:** I guess you need to practice more, too.
**Maki:** Don't plan anything for your next day off, we're going running together. Try not to get left behind!

**Maki**: I'm leaving late today because I went to the library.
**Maki**: Hmm? No, I wasn't studying today. I was reading books about handicrafts.
**Maki**: You see, last night I dreamt that I was sewing with Kotori. We were doing machine gathering to make a big, poofy skirt!
**Maki**: Don't tell me that it doesn't sound like a dream I would have. I already know.
**Maki**: I've not done much handicrafts, but in my dream it was so easy. The skirt I made was beautiful.
**Maki**: Once it was done, I sewed on all these little spangles, then I embroidered it.
**Maki**: That dream had a big impact on me. Picturing a skirt in my head and then creating it with my own two hands.
**Maki**: When I told Kotori about my dream, she looked thrilled.
**Maki**: Maybe I should try to learn to sew like in my dream. It might not be so easy, though.

**Maki**: For pity's sake... It's the *µ*'s party today. Don't tell me you forgot!
**Maki**: Walking like this... makes me think of the past.
**Maki**: It used to be normal for me to walk by myself... Don't give me that "poor you" look.
**Maki**: Now I always have someone close to me... I don't feel like I'm on my own any more.
**Maki**: There's Rin, and Honoka, and... There's always someone there. really, everyone is so friendly.
**Maki**: ....I can already hear everyone's voices. Heehee, everyone is here already.
**Maki**: Make sure you have a good time too. It won't be a *µ*'s party if everyone isn't having a good time.

**Maki**: I...I don't have anything worthwhile for you.
**Maki**: Excuse me, that doesn't mean I don't have an answer! Don't jump to conclusions.
**Maki**: There is... something.
**Maki**: I want to be more open about my feelings.
**Maki**: I saw that look! You thought that sounded out of character for me, didn't you?
**Maki**: Everyone always treats me like I'm such a grouch. I know I come off that way sometimes, but inside I'm really not all that grouchy. Bản mẫu:BlueLines
**Maki**: I'm telling you because I believe you'll understand how I feel. Don't make fun of me, okay?

**Maki**: I don't think there is one. I'm always my usual calm, cool, and collected self, aren't I?
**Maki**: Wh-What's that look for?
**Maki**: I know. You think I'm spoiled and standoffish, don't you?
**Maki**: I can be honest and upfront when I want to, you know.
**Maki**: Huh? Like when? I-I don't know, I can't think of anything off the top of my head...
**Maki**: Please, just leave me alone. You can be a little mean sometimes.
**Maki**: You could stand to be more straightforward yourself. I like you better when you act that way. Then again, it's none of my business.

**Maki**: Let me see... Handbag charms studded with jewel are one of my favorites. Bản mẫu:Ellipses
**Maki**: But I would say the girls in *µ*'s shine more brilliantly than any jewel.
**Maki**: N-No, I'm not trying to imply that I'm some kind of radiant figure. I just feel that way when I look at everyone else.
**Maki**: Especially when we're up onstage. I'm serious.
**Maki**: I know we're only school idols, not a pro idol group, but I feel like we're as dedicated and hardworking as any pro.
**Maki**: \*Chuckle\* Am I just bragging about my friends, now?
**Maki**: Seeing people get serious about their passions makes me feel like I can keep growing stronger. I have to work hard to keep up with them.

**Maki**: If I'd known this would happen, I would've worn my snow boots today. Bản mẫu:BlueLines
**Maki**: Huh? No, I'm not saying I don't think it's pretty. I just don't like the cold.
**Maki**: Of course, that doesn't mean I prefer the scorching heat in the summer, either. Which season do you prefer, summer or winter?
**Maki**: Oh, that's the bell. Class is starting. I'll see you later.
**Maki**: Well, I was right. Look at all the snow. There's practically a mountain up on the roof. Looks like we won't be able to practice today.
**Maki**: Sh-Shovel snow? Me?! what about everyone else? Surely you're not suggesting I do it all by myself.
**Maki**: Tutoring? Class duty? Student council? Of all the days for everyone to be busy, it had to be today?
**Maki**: Fine, so be it. At least you'll help me, won't you? You weren't seriously suggesting I shovel the whole roof on my own.
**Maki**: Thank you. If you'd left too, I would've been flabbergasted. All right, let's get this done quickly and go for a nice hot drink afterwards!

**Maki**: My costume this time is a yukata dress. We're all in different outfits this time. The whole thing feels weird to me.
**Maki**: We've never done a live show where we weren't in matching outfits. It's an interesting experiment, but... I'm a bit worried we won't look like a unified group.
**Maki**: You helped decide on everyone's costume, right? The other girls have been talking.
**Maki**: By the way... thank you so much for all your support. I'm fully aware of how hard you work doing so many different things for *µ*'s.
**Maki**: I always mean to thank you properly, but I never seem to get the chance, or find the right time to say it.
**Maki**: But I assure you, I'm always grateful to you. It'd make me so happy if you'd keep that in mind... Oh, goodness. Look at what you made me say!
**Maki**: Isn't it time for rehearsal yet? Is everyone still not here? Who's late?!

**Maki**: Then we'll go over the show, discussing what went right and what went wrong.
**Maki**: It makes for a good learning experience.
**Maki**: Even though we should all be 100 percent focused on you own singing and dancing, we tend to notice if the person next us makes even the slightest mistake.
**Maki**: Since we rehearse almost every single day, we remember even the smallest inconsistencies.
**Maki**: Of course, no one can see the entire group at once, so we need critiques from someone in the audience.
**Maki**: Don't look so confused. That's your job! Bản mẫu:QuestionMark
**Maki**: You have the best view in the house for our shows. I'm sure you'd notice if anything were even the tiniest bit off.
**Maki**: Make sure you tell us what you saw after each show. You're the only one who can do this job, so make sure you take it seriously.
**Maki**: Oh my, only ten minutes till show time! I need to go. See you later!

**Maki:** Would you like to dance with me?
**Maki:** Huh? You've never danced before? It's okay, I'll properly lead you.
**Maki:** Come on, get closer to me! You better be thankful that I'm taking the time to teach you!
**Maki:** Oh? Why are you blushing? Hehe.

**Maki:** You really need to take care of your body more. Geez, how pathetic.
**Maki:** Oh, I know.
**Maki:** I'll make sure to take proper care of you from now on. ...Just kidding, hehe.

**Maki:** Huh? A leopard costume...? I only wore it because I thought it was an outfit with a leopard print~
**Maki:** What the hell is this? One of your fetishes...?
**Maki:** Huh...? I'm the only one in µ's who'd look good in this outfit?
**Maki:** Th-That's right... That's right. So you *do* understand!
**Maki:** With my figure and good looks, there's no outfit out there that doesn't fit me!

**Maki:** ...Why are you staring at me?
**Maki:** Hmm... did you fall in love with my nice body?
**Maki:** Hehe, it's good that you're honest!
**Maki:** What? Everyone's looking at me?
**Maki:** Geez... We're alone at a private pool so that's not even possible!
**Maki:** Huh? I'm not angry. I'm not angry...
**Maki:** I wore this swimsuit just for you, you know.
**Maki:** So... make sure you only look at me today, okay?
**Maki:** Argh! Stop making me say embarrassing things!

**Maki:** You wanted to watch the fireworks with me?
**Maki:** Geez... I'm surprised you can say something so embarrassing.
**Maki:** Ah... They're starting.
**Maki:** ...They're beautiful.
**Maki:** If the sound of the fireworks could drown out my voice...
**Maki:** Then maybe I could say my feelings out loud.
**Maki:** Just kidding.
**Maki:** Look, there are more going up.
**Maki:** ...You know, I—

**Maki:** M-M-Mas...!
**Maki:** ~~~!!
**Maki:** Y-You know, it's weird to begin with that you're the master!
**Maki:** Don't you think that I'm more suited for that role?
**Maki:** ...This is a maid café so I'll still do my job properly.
**Maki:** Have you decided on your order, "Master"?
**Maki:** ......
**Maki:** Hey... Turn and face that way, right now!
**Maki:** This is so embarrassing. My face is definitely red. There's no way I can show anyone...!

**Maki:** Huh? You don't want to do it unless I do it too?
**Maki:** Oh, stop it. You're not a kid anymore...
**Maki:** H-Hey, no sulking! That's not fair!
**Maki:** After all...
**Maki:** When you're sulking... it's like you're a puppy and I can't leave you alone.
**Maki:** Okay, fine, I'll go participate too, so cheer up, okay?
**Maki:** What's an event we can do together... How about the marathon?
**Maki:** ...You don't have to be so happy.
**Maki:** Come on, let's get warmed up!

**Maki:** ...I-I know! You want to say that I shouldn't be dressed like this if I don't feel like doing it, right!?
**Maki:** I only wore it because everyone kept bugging me to.
**Maki:** I'm not particularly attached to Christmas. I've always had cram school or lessons, so I never had the time.
**Maki:** I've kinda thought that everyone seemed so stupid, getting so happy about some decorations in the streets.
**Maki:** ...But now, I'm a bit jealous of the people who can have fun during Christmas.
**Maki:** "I want to have fun with everyone else on Christmas!" "I want to spend Christmas with that special someone!" ...I've always thought that but could never bring myself to say it.
**Maki:** So this Christmas feels a bit like it's my first real Christmas.
**Maki:** It'd be great if the rest of µ's were here too... but the biggest thing is that you're here.
**Maki:** I may be Santa today... but I feel like I'm the one who's gotten a present.

**Maki:** Why aren't you saying anything? Did you fall in love with me while watching me skate?
**Maki:** You're only going to get burned if you get too caught up with the cool Maki-chan.
**Maki:** Huh!? You're fine with that?
**Maki:** ...Fine. If you say so, then I'll...
**Maki:** Here, come closer. I'll make it so that I'm the only one who's ever on your mind. ♪
**Maki:** ...Though the opposite will probably happen too.
**Maki:** You said that you were fine with that, so I'm not going to care what happens!

**Maki:** This kimono? My mom wouldn't shut up about making me wear it... I didn't have a choice.
**Maki:** I look beautiful?
**Maki:** I sure hope you don't go saying that to every other girl too.
**Maki:** You don't? ...Well, okay.
**Maki:** Or rather, you probably think that I'm the prettiest person in the world, don't you?
**Maki:** H-Hey! You don't have to get *that* embarrassed!
**Maki:** If you take it so seriously... then you'll make me be serious about it too...
**Maki:** It's not like I wasn't serious about it before though...
**Maki:** M-More importantly, let's get going! We have to go to our first shrine visit of the year!

**Maki:** I may seem like I can do everything, but that couldn't be further from the truth.
**Maki:** Before I met everyone, I only tried the things that I thought I could do... It was quite the extreme.
**Maki:** I really admire how Honoka can just say what she wants to do and follow through on it.
**Maki:** I'm so lame for being unable to say that I want to try something even though I really want to.
**Maki:** That's why, from now on, I'm going to try everything I can.
**Maki:** I might mess up a lot... but don't laugh at me, okay?
**Maki:** Yep, I knew you'd say that.

**Maki:** And besides, I'd have beans thrown on me...!
**Maki:** Ow!
**Maki:** Ow! Hey, stop throwing beans!
**Maki:** ...This pisses me off. I'm angry now!
**Maki:** Wait~!
**Maki:** Take that! And that! It's "Demons In" this time~!
**Maki:** Well? Isn't this a fair fight now!?
**Maki:** ...Pfft! Ahaha! What's with this situation? Though we're laughing like idiots right now.
**Maki:** This is pretty fun once in a while. How about one more round?
Translation notes:
**1:** Setsubun is an annual event that takes place on February 3. It is accompanied by a ritual called "mamemaki" (lit. bean scattering), where roasted soybeans are thrown at a member of the family who wears a demon mask outside the house (although this is done usually at shrines now). The ritual is used to cleanse away the previous (lunar) year's evil and to drive away evil spirits. **2:** While throwing soybeans, those throwing them say "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" ("Demons out! Luck in!"). Maki reverses that here.

**Maki:** It was already decided that I'd be in Otonokizaka, so I was depressed all throughout my third year of middle school.
**Maki:** I didn't want to leave my friends, and I didn't want to come here either...
**Maki:** Most of all, I hated myself for just doing what my parents told me to do.
**Maki:** Though, I love it here so much now that I've practically forgotten why I didn't want to come here in the first place... ♪
**Maki:** I got to meet Honoka. There's Hanayo and Rin, and everyone else.
**Maki:** Spring may be the season of parting, but it's also the season of new encounters.
**Maki:** I don't want to worry the friends I left behind... so I want to make the most out of who I am now.
**Maki:** Hey, what are you spacing out for?
**Maki:** It's not just me. You have to make the most out of it too. I'll make sure of that. ♪

**Maki:** Though if there were fewer people here, we could relax a bit more...
**Maki:** But everyone wants to enjoy the cherry blossoms, so there's no helping it.
**Maki:** Ah, there's a free bench over there. Let's sit together.
**Maki:** ...The cherry blossoms are so beautiful.
**Maki:** Just watching them gets rid of all my fatigue and uncertainty.
**Maki:** Is this what they mean when they say your heart is being soothed?
**Maki:** I'm glad I got to see them this year too, especially because you're here with me.
**Maki:** ...Th-There's no deep meaning behind this, okay?
**Maki:** Let's come back and watch them again next year. For sure.

**Maki:** The chocolat framboise cake I had at a pâtisserie last time was to die for.
**Maki:** You can really taste the raspberries among the rich chocolate... ♪
**Maki:** Huh? You've never had it before?
**Maki:** Honoka and Rin told me that they don't know anything that sounds so foreign...
**Maki:** In that case... You should know about fruits at least, right?
**Maki:** My favorite's mango.
**Maki:** They're delicious whether you eat them straight or turn them into juice... And they're great when dried too.
**Maki:** I've been hooked on smoothies lately, so I've tried mixing mangos together with other fruits.
**Maki:** Why don't you come over to my place sometime? I'll let you taste my original smoothie. ♪

**Maki:** In a castle surrounded by thorns that nobody can enter, the princess and everyone else sleep for 100 years.
**Maki:** The same applies to the stars at night, but it's mysterious how she can stay the same after so much time passes.
**Maki:** And of course, she's awakened by the kiss of the prince... Hehe, how amazing. ♪
**Maki:** ...It's surprising that I like something like this?
**Maki:** Why does it matter that I do...!?
**Maki:** It's such a beautiful story. I don't want to admit that it's just a fairy tale.
**Maki:** Everyone loves stories that have to do with fate this! ...Probably.
**Maki:** One day, with my soulmate, I'd like to...
**Maki:** I-It's embarrassing... so the rest is a secret. And I'm definitely not telling you of all people, no matter what.

**Maki:** Huh? Don't you normally go to parties? You don't?
**Maki:** I was thinking about wearing this one to the party next week. How's it look on me?
**Maki:** It's cute...? Stop that. Empty praises won't do you any good.
**Maki:** ...Idiot.
**Maki:** You are such an idiot.
**Maki:** Why are you acting like such a sissy if you mean it...?
**Maki:** Haa... Maybe I'm the idiot here.
**Maki:** If you've never been to a party before, then I'll take you to one next time.
**Maki:** I'll be accompanying you, so don't go doing anything weird, okay?

**Maki:** It's dark and I'm all alone... What am I going to do if a ghost actually shows up~!?
**Maki:** ...!? Wh-What was that sound just now...?
**Maki:** Ah...! Kyaaa!!
**Maki:** O-Oh... It was just you...?
**Maki:** Geez... Geez! You surprised me there! Don't sneak around like that!!
**Maki:** ...It's not like I'm scared or anything!
**Maki:** But please... don't leave me here by myself...
**Maki:** As I thought... I'm not fit to play a ghost. I'm not scared of them but I hate them!
**Maki:** I'm done for today! I want to change out of this as soon as possible and go shopping with you!

**Maki:** It'd be painful walking on land, and my hands would get wrinkly staying in the water all the time...
**Maki:** ...Ah, maybe thinking about this so realistically isn't cute...?
**Maki:** There's nobody else in the water and it'd get boring.
**Maki:** ...Thinking about it that way, I find myself really happy right now.
**Maki:** Well, if you come with me to the sea, then that's a different story.
**Maki:** ...Huh? You will?
**Maki:** Now I don't know what I'd do...
**Maki:** Maybe... if you weren't on land and were in the sea... it wouldn't be so bad in the water.
**Maki:** Hehe. It's just a hypothetical situation. You don't need to be so serious about it.

 ***µ*'s**
Ayase Eli · Hoshizora Rin · Koizumi Hanayo · Kousaka Honoka · Minami Kotori · **Nishikino Maki** · Sonoda Umi · Toujou Nozomi · Yazawa Nico

**Aqours**
Takami Chika · Sakurauchi Riko · Matsuura Kanan · Kurosawa Dia · Watanabe You · Tsushima Yoshiko · Kunikida Hanamaru · Ohara Mari · Kurosawa Ruby

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