A Special Design/Card Story

* Episode
* Special Episode

**Transcript**

 Hazawa Coffee

Himari
That should do it. Is there anything else we need to talk about for the outfits?
**Himari**: That should do it. Is there anything else we need to talk about for the outfits?

Lisa
Let's see~. We already decided on using this shop since it's the fastest and cheapest. Ah, did we get everyone's sizes yet?
**Lisa**: Let's see~. We already decided on using this shop since it's the fastest and cheapest. Ah, did we get everyone's sizes yet?

Eve
I have asked everyone in Pastel＊Palettes!
**Eve**: I have asked everyone in Pastel＊Palettes!

Rinko
I'm doing... Roselia...
**Rinko**: I'm doing... Roselia...

Ako
Poppin'Party said they need a bit more time!
**Ako**: Poppin'Party said they need a bit more time!

Himari
Hello, Happy World! said they'd get us their sizes by the end of the day. As for Afterglow, we just need Moca... I'll ask her!
**Himari**: Hello, Happy World! said they'd get us their sizes by the end of the day. As for Afterglow, we just need Moca... I'll ask her!

Lisa
Okay! I'd like to order tomorrow if possible, just to give us some wiggle room. I'm counting on you guys~☆
**Lisa**: Okay! I'd like to order tomorrow if possible, just to give us some wiggle room. I'm counting on you guys~☆

Himari
Sounds good!
**Himari**: Sounds good!

Ako
Ohh~, I wanna wear the t-shirts Lisa-nee designed now!
**Ako**: Ohh~, I wanna wear the t-shirts Lisa-nee designed now!

Rinko
Me too... It's such a nice design... I like how the shining stars... are placed on a musical staff...
**Rinko**: Me too... It's such a nice design... I like how the shining stars... are placed on a musical staff...

Eve
Having the logo and a guitar on a black t-shirt is so simple, yet so profound! Perhaps this is your own bushido shining through!
**Eve**: Having the logo and a guitar on a black t-shirt is so simple, yet so profound! Perhaps this is your own bushido shining through!

Lisa
Ahaha, you might be right~☆ Ah... But it is kinda simple, isn't it?
**Lisa**: Ahaha, you might be right~☆ Ah... But it is kinda simple, isn't it?

Ako
Yeah, but that's what makes it cool!
**Ako**: Yeah, but that's what makes it cool!

Lisa
Thanks, Ako! Hmm~, yeah, you're right. It's fine!
**Lisa**: Thanks, Ako! Hmm~, yeah, you're right. It's fine!

Himari
... Um, Lisa-senpai, is something bothering you?
**Himari**: ... Um, Lisa-senpai, is something bothering you?

Lisa
Ah, sorry. I wouldn't go that far. I was just wondering if it's too simple.
**Lisa**: Ah, sorry. I wouldn't go that far. I was just wondering if it's too simple.

Lisa
It just... doesn't really have any impact, you know? I'd like to add something that makes the design stand out, but what do you guys think?
**Lisa**: It just... doesn't really have any impact, you know? I'd like to add something that makes the design stand out, but what do you guys think?

Rinko
I think... this design is... nice and concise... However... if you're not happy... you should... give it some more thought...
**Rinko**: I think... this design is... nice and concise... However... if you're not happy... you should... give it some more thought...

Himari
Agreed! Besides, we're ahead of schedule anyway. It's fine if you take a little more time to work on the design.
**Himari**: Agreed! Besides, we're ahead of schedule anyway. It's fine if you take a little more time to work on the design.

Lisa
I've already thought about this design so much though. I'm not sure I can come up with anything new...
**Lisa**: I've already thought about this design so much though. I'm not sure I can come up with anything new...

Eve
Well, as the saying goes, you'll never know until you try!
**Eve**: Well, as the saying goes, you'll never know until you try!

Himari
Exactly. Ah, I've got it! Why don't we all hold a design meeting right now?!
**Himari**: Exactly. Ah, I've got it! Why don't we all hold a design meeting right now?!

Ako
Oh~! That sounds fun! Let's do it!
**Ako**: Oh~! That sounds fun! Let's do it!

Eve
Yes! Two heads are better than one, after all!
**Eve**: Yes! Two heads are better than one, after all!

Ako
Eve~, we've got five people here, not two~.
**Ako**: Eve~, we've got five people here, not two~.

Rinko
Ako-chan... It's just... an expression...
**Rinko**: Ako-chan... It's just... an expression...

Lisa
Ahaha, thanks, you guys! In that case, let's do this☆
**Lisa**: Ahaha, thanks, you guys! In that case, let's do this☆

Himari
Alright! Ahem... Now, let the Girls Band Party Costume Design Meeting begin!
**Himari**: Alright! Ahem... Now, let the Girls Band Party Costume Design Meeting begin!

Lisa
Fufu, where'd that come from?
**Lisa**: Fufu, where'd that come from?

Himari
I just thought it'd get us in the spirit. Ehehe... Was I wrong?
**Himari**: I just thought it'd get us in the spirit. Ehehe... Was I wrong?

Lisa
No, I think it worked! Alright, Himari, now give us a cheer☆
**Lisa**: No, I think it worked! Alright, Himari, now give us a cheer☆

Himari
Let's come up with the best t-shirt design ever. Hey, hey...
**Himari**: Let's come up with the best t-shirt design ever. Hey, hey...

All
Hoh~! Hoh~...!
**All**: Hoh~! Hoh~...!

 1 Hour Later

Ako
All done! How's this? The great, glistening dragon of the night sky, Almekirus!
**Ako**: All done! How's this? The great, glistening dragon of the night sky, Almekirus!

Rinko
Ako-chan... It's very cool, but... video game monsters... and characters... won't work...
**Rinko**: Ako-chan... It's very cool, but... video game monsters... and characters... won't work...

Eve
Um... My design is not a character, but does that mean my Nobunaga drawing won't work either?
**Eve**: Um... My design is not a character, but does that mean my Nobunaga drawing won't work either?

Himari
Nobunaga looks so refined playing the guitar...! Still, I think we should go with something more related to us as a group. For example... Hmm...
**Himari**: Nobunaga looks so refined playing the guitar...! Still, I think we should go with something more related to us as a group. For example... Hmm...

Ako
For example...?
**Ako**: For example...?

Himari
Well... How about a big heart that appears with a bang?! See? Doesn't that sound cute?
**Himari**: Well... How about a big heart that appears with a bang?! See? Doesn't that sound cute?

Ako
Aww~, but I don't wanna look cute. I wanna look cool~.
**Ako**: Aww~, but I don't wanna look cute. I wanna look cool~.

Lisa
I thought about using hearts too, but I agree. Mixed in with the stars, it ends up making the design a bit too cutesy.
**Lisa**: I thought about using hearts too, but I agree. Mixed in with the stars, it ends up making the design a bit too cutesy.

Himari
Gotcha... Designing t-shirts is pretty tough. You really did a great job, Lisa-senpai.
**Himari**: Gotcha... Designing t-shirts is pretty tough. You really did a great job, Lisa-senpai.

Rinko
Wings... Flowers... The moon... Butterflies... Hmm... I agree... Adding more motifs... will just make it busy...
**Rinko**: Wings... Flowers... The moon... Butterflies... Hmm... I agree... Adding more motifs... will just make it busy...

Lisa
Exactly~. Remember when I showed you my design before? I tried to cram everything in, and it was a total mess.
**Lisa**: Exactly~. Remember when I showed you my design before? I tried to cram everything in, and it was a total mess.

Rinko
Yes... We cut out a lot...
**Rinko**: Yes... We cut out a lot...

Himari
You took your time with this design too. This isn't something we can come up with so quickly.
**Himari**: You took your time with this design too. This isn't something we can come up with so quickly.

Eve
That is true. So what should we do...? Do we continue?
**Eve**: That is true. So what should we do...? Do we continue?

Himari
Hmm... What to do~...? That's it!
**Himari**: Hmm... What to do~...? That's it!

Lisa
Did you come up with an idea of some sort?
**Lisa**: Did you come up with an idea of some sort?

Himari
I sure did! Why don't we take a little break and have some cake or something?
**Himari**: I sure did! Why don't we take a little break and have some cake or something?

Ako
That's not an idea!
**Ako**: That's not an idea!

Lisa
Ahaha! Still, Himari's probably on to something. We need a break☆
**Lisa**: Ahaha! Still, Himari's probably on to something. We need a break☆

Eve
Agreed. We cannot continue our fight on an empty stomach!
**Eve**: Agreed. We cannot continue our fight on an empty stomach!

Rinko
If that's what everyone wants... I'm fine with it too...
**Rinko**: If that's what everyone wants... I'm fine with it too...

Himari
Then it's settled! Excuse me! We'll have five cake sets, please!
**Himari**: Then it's settled! Excuse me! We'll have five cake sets, please!

**Transcript**

 Hazawa Coffee

Himari
Mmm~, strawverry short cake really is the best~. It's so good~♪
**Himari**: Mmm~, strawverry short cake really is the best~. It's so good~♪

Lisa
I know, right? I've tried all sorts of cakes, but that's the one I always go back to... Mm, so good~☆
**Lisa**: I know, right? I've tried all sorts of cakes, but that's the one I always go back to... Mm, so good~☆

Eve
The simplicity of the dish is what makes it so delicious. Who would have thought strawberries, sponge cake, and cream would go so well together?
**Eve**: The simplicity of the dish is what makes it so delicious. Who would have thought strawberries, sponge cake, and cream would go so well together?

Ako
It's tasty, but I like cakes with lots of colorful decorations too~. You know, like the ones with chocolate, marshmallows, jelly candies and all sorts of stuff on top!
**Ako**: It's tasty, but I like cakes with lots of colorful decorations too~. You know, like the ones with chocolate, marshmallows, jelly candies and all sorts of stuff on top!

Rinko
Simplcity has its benefits... Just like... complex designs...
**Rinko**: Simplcity has its benefits... Just like... complex designs...

Himari
Ahaha, you can really tell a lot about a person from what they eat.
**Himari**: Ahaha, you can really tell a lot about a person from what they eat.

Lisa
No kidding. Fashion's the same way, isn't it? Look at us. We're all so different.
**Lisa**: No kidding. Fashion's the same way, isn't it? Look at us. We're all so different.

Himari
You're right! Hey, where do you guys get your clothes? Where do you go, Lisa-senpai?
**Himari**: You're right! Hey, where do you guys get your clothes? Where do you go, Lisa-senpai?

Lisa
I have specific shops that I like, so I go to those a lot.
**Lisa**: I have specific shops that I like, so I go to those a lot.

Ako
You have favorites...?! That sounds so sophisticated~.
**Ako**: You have favorites...?! That sounds so sophisticated~.

Lisa
It's not that big of a deal. There are just times when I can't find places around here that sell the brands I like.
**Lisa**: It's not that big of a deal. There are just times when I can't find places around here that sell the brands I like.

Ako
Ah, in that case, I'm the same way! None of the stores around here sell the stuff I like, so I always go to the shops that do!
**Ako**: Ah, in that case, I'm the same way! None of the stores around here sell the stuff I like, so I always go to the shops that do!

Himari
Ah~, you and Lisa-senpai do seem like you have very specific tastes when it comes to fashion.
**Himari**: Ah~, you and Lisa-senpai do seem like you have very specific tastes when it comes to fashion.

Ako
I sure do~! I'm always looking for clothes that make me feel the dark waves of... Umm... Darkness!
**Ako**: I sure do~! I'm always looking for clothes that make me feel the dark waves of... Umm... Darkness!

Lisa
Ahaha. I don't think my tastes are as specific as Ako's. I just look for things that are cute and in vogue.
**Lisa**: Ahaha. I don't think my tastes are as specific as Ako's. I just look for things that are cute and in vogue.

Himari
I do the same thing! I'll see a cute outfit in a magazine... And then I'll try to find something similar in the nearby shops!
**Himari**: I do the same thing! I'll see a cute outfit in a magazine... And then I'll try to find something similar in the nearby shops!

Eve
That is a good idea. The clothes in magazines can be so expensive.
**Eve**: That is a good idea. The clothes in magazines can be so expensive.

Himari
No kidding~. There are a lot of clothes I'd like to try though, so I'm glad there are affordable options out there!
**Himari**: No kidding~. There are a lot of clothes I'd like to try though, so I'm glad there are affordable options out there!

Lisa
Definitely. Hey, Rinko, where do you buy your clothes?
**Lisa**: Definitely. Hey, Rinko, where do you buy your clothes?

Rinko
Me...?
**Rinko**: Me...?

Eve
Your clothes are always so unique. I love how elegant they are!
**Eve**: Your clothes are always so unique. I love how elegant they are!

Rinko
Y-you think so...? I don't... really know much... about fashion trends...
**Rinko**: Y-you think so...? I don't... really know much... about fashion trends...

Ako
That's okay, Rin-rin! The noble, dark and... um... floaty look suits you!
**Ako**: That's okay, Rin-rin! The noble, dark and... um... floaty look suits you!

Rinko
Thank you.. but I... don't have much to say... Um... What about you, Wakamiya-san?
**Rinko**: Thank you.. but I... don't have much to say... Um... What about you, Wakamiya-san?

Eve
Well... I do check on trends for my job.
**Eve**: Well... I do check on trends for my job.

Lisa
Oh yeah, I guess entertainers have to pay attention to fashion too. Especially if they're into social media.
**Lisa**: Oh yeah, I guess entertainers have to pay attention to fashion too. Especially if they're into social media.

Eve
Yes. I am very fortunate to have my job as a model though. I can use that as a chance to learn more about fashion, plus I can also reference the clothes I wear during shoots when buying my own.
**Eve**: Yes. I am very fortunate to have my job as a model though. I can use that as a chance to learn more about fashion, plus I can also reference the clothes I wear during shoots when buying my own.

Himari
Oh~, now that sounds like an idol!
**Himari**: Oh~, now that sounds like an idol!

Eve
I-I do not know about that... However, I do think it is very important to pay attention to what suits you, not just what is in fashion at the moment.
**Eve**: I-I do not know about that... However, I do think it is very important to pay attention to what suits you, not just what is in fashion at the moment.

Eve
Other than that... it depends on TPO.
**Eve**: Other than that... it depends on TPO.

Ako
What's that?
**Ako**: What's that?

Rinko
It stands for time, place, and occasion... You use it to... decide what to wear... based on the circumstances...
**Rinko**: It stands for time, place, and occasion... You use it to... decide what to wear... based on the circumstances...

Eve
Yes, planning your outfit is very essential. While casual wear is great for outdoor activities, you should really wear something formal for a party.
**Eve**: Yes, planning your outfit is very essential. While casual wear is great for outdoor activities, you should really wear something formal for a party.

Himari
A party, huh...?
**Himari**: A party, huh...?

Eve
Actually, these t-shirts are for a party, correct? The event is called Girls Band Party, after all.
**Eve**: Actually, these t-shirts are for a party, correct? The event is called Girls Band Party, after all.

Lisa
Yeah, it's not exactly formal though. Still... TPO, huh?
**Lisa**: Yeah, it's not exactly formal though. Still... TPO, huh?

Lisa
Does this design really match the time, place, or occasion for Girls Band Party?
**Lisa**: Does this design really match the time, place, or occasion for Girls Band Party?

Rinko
The theme of this event is... sharing a smile...
**Rinko**: The theme of this event is... sharing a smile...

Ako
The s-shirt you designed is simple and cool. It also looks like a concert t-shirt, but... I don't know if I get "smile" from it.
**Ako**: The s-shirt you designed is simple and cool. It also looks like a concert t-shirt, but... I don't know if I get "smile" from it.

Eve
The event concept is to bring all five bands together despite our different styles... That way we can have even more fun and share even bigger smiles, correct?
**Eve**: The event concept is to bring all five bands together despite our different styles... That way we can have even more fun and share even bigger smiles, correct?

Lisa
Yeah! The event is more exciting and has an "everything goes" element to it... That's why I want something a bit more energetic.
**Lisa**: Yeah! The event is more exciting and has an "everything goes" element to it... That's why I want something a bit more energetic.

Himari
Exciting, energetic, everything goes... Ah, that sounds like Hello, Happy World!
**Himari**: Exciting, energetic, everything goes... Ah, that sounds like Hello, Happy World!

Lisa
It does...? Ah, I see what you mean.
**Lisa**: It does...? Ah, I see what you mean.

Himari
Exactly! We're missing a Hello, Happy World! feel!
**Himari**: Exactly! We're missing a Hello, Happy World! feel!

Ako
Yeah~, everything goes with them. Plus they're always full of energy.
**Ako**: Yeah~, everything goes with them. Plus they're always full of energy.

Eve
I understand completely. No one is as happy as Hello, Happy World!
**Eve**: I understand completely. No one is as happy as Hello, Happy World!

Rinko
Now that you mention it... No one from... Hello, Happy World!... is here...
**Rinko**: Now that you mention it... No one from... Hello, Happy World!... is here...

Himari
I bet that's what is missing from our design. In that case, I'll ask Misaki-chan about it while I get her size!
**Himari**: I bet that's what is missing from our design. In that case, I'll ask Misaki-chan about it while I get her size!

Himari
We want to add a Hello, Happy World! feel to our t-shirt design. Do you have any ideas? ... And sent.
**Himari**: We want to add a Hello, Happy World! feel to our t-shirt design. Do you have any ideas? ... And sent.

Eve
I hope she comes up with something good!
**Eve**: I hope she comes up with something good!

Ako
Me too. Hopefully, it doesn't make the design messy!
**Ako**: Me too. Hopefully, it doesn't make the design messy!

Rinko
We should... believe in Okusawa-san...
**Rinko**: We should... believe in Okusawa-san...

Himari
Ah, she replied! Um... "What do you mean 'A Hello, Happy World! feel'?"
**Himari**: Ah, she replied! Um... "What do you mean 'A Hello, Happy World! feel'?"

Lisa
Ahaha... Yeah, I guess it is a little confusing.
**Lisa**: Ahaha... Yeah, I guess it is a little confusing.

Himari
There's more! "I'm not sure I get it, but it sounds like you're looking for something related to Hello, Happy World! Why not add Michelle?"
**Himari**: There's more! "I'm not sure I get it, but it sounds like you're looking for something related to Hello, Happy World! Why not add Michelle?"

The Other Four
Michelle...!
**The Other Four**: Michelle...!

Ako
She's technically a character, but that should be fine, right?
**Ako**: She's technically a character, but that should be fine, right?

Eve
And Michelle would give some impact to the design!
**Eve**: And Michelle would give some impact to the design!

Rinko
If we make line art for her... The design will still be cool...
**Rinko**: If we make line art for her... The design will still be cool...

Lisa
Let's see... Move the guitar a bit and add Michelle here... It's just a rough sketch, but it should do for now. Yeah, this looks great!
**Lisa**: Let's see... Move the guitar a bit and add Michelle here... It's just a rough sketch, but it should do for now. Yeah, this looks great!

Himari
Michelle's powers really are amazing! I better thank Misaki-chan!
**Himari**: Michelle's powers really are amazing! I better thank Misaki-chan!

Eve
Wow... Thank goodness! It looks like this design meeting paid off after all!
**Eve**: Wow... Thank goodness! It looks like this design meeting paid off after all!

Lisa
Yeah! And it's all thanks to you guys. Now I can work on finalizing the design!
**Lisa**: Yeah! And it's all thanks to you guys. Now I can work on finalizing the design!

Himari
Good luck! I can't wait to see the final product. Fufu♪
**Himari**: Good luck! I can't wait to see the final product. Fufu♪