A Rhythmic Beat: Fireworks Festival/Event Story

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

**Transcript**

 Ichigaya Residence - Basement

Rimi
Kasumi-chan... Were you feeling okay during rehearsal today?
**Rimi**: Kasumi-chan... Were you feeling okay during rehearsal today?

Kasumi
... Huh? Why? Did I make a mistake?
**Kasumi**: ... Huh? Why? Did I make a mistake?

Tae
Not a mistake. Many mistakes, Kasumi.
**Tae**: Not a mistake. Many mistakes, Kasumi.

Kasumi
R-really? Sorry... Actually, wait... Has anyone seen my sheet music?
**Kasumi**: R-really? Sorry... Actually, wait... Has anyone seen my sheet music?

Saaya
Isn't this one yours? I found it under this magazine...
**Saaya**: Isn't this one yours? I found it under this magazine...

Arisa
Hey, come on. Get it together, Kasumi~. Aren't you supposed to be the leader here?
**Arisa**: Hey, come on. Get it together, Kasumi~. Aren't you supposed to be the leader here?

Kasumi
S-sorry...
**Kasumi**: S-sorry...

Saaya
Kasumi, is something wrong? During rehearsal, you were all fidgety...
**Saaya**: Kasumi, is something wrong? During rehearsal, you were all fidgety...

Arisa
Yeah, you were spaced out. It's kinda weird. Normally, you're all like, "Yay~, rehrearsal!" and way too over the top.
**Arisa**: Yeah, you were spaced out. It's kinda weird. Normally, you're all like, "Yay~, rehrearsal!" and way too over the top.

Kasumi
... Well...
**Kasumi**: ... Well...

Rimi
D-did something happen, Kasumi-chan?
**Rimi**: D-did something happen, Kasumi-chan?

Kasumi
Mhm. Before I came to rehearsal, I passed by the bookstore and learned about something totally awesome...
**Kasumi**: Mhm. Before I came to rehearsal, I passed by the bookstore and learned about something totally awesome...

Saaya
And what would this totally awesome thing be?
**Saaya**: And what would this totally awesome thing be?

Kasumi
So in the magazine that was on top of my sheet music-
**Kasumi**: So in the magazine that was on top of my sheet music-

Tae
This one?
**Tae**: This one?

Kasumi
That one! Take a look at the featured story!
**Kasumi**: That one! Take a look at the featured story!

Tae
Featured story, featured story... "The Best Spots for Watching Fireworks in the City."
**Tae**: Featured story, featured story... "The Best Spots for Watching Fireworks in the City."

Kasumi
That's it!
**Kasumi**: That's it!

Rimi
Fireworks... I can't believe it's already that time of the year. I feel like the school entrance ceremony just ended... Time went by so fast.
**Rimi**: Fireworks... I can't believe it's already that time of the year. I feel like the school entrance ceremony just ended... Time went by so fast.

Kasumi
I know, right?! And you know what?! According to that article, there's a fireworks festival in this very neighborhood! Did you know?!
**Kasumi**: I know, right?! And you know what?! According to that article, there's a fireworks festival in this very neighborhood! Did you know?!

Saaya
Did we know...? Uhm, it's a yearly event for the people in town.
**Saaya**: Did we know...? Uhm, it's a yearly event for the people in town.

Tae
Everyone makes a pretty big deal about the whole thing, right?
**Tae**: Everyone makes a pretty big deal about the whole thing, right?

Arisa
And visitors come swarming in to see what all the buzz is about.
**Arisa**: And visitors come swarming in to see what all the buzz is about.

Kasumi
Are you serious?! How come no one told me about it-?!
**Kasumi**: Are you serious?! How come no one told me about it-?!

Arisa
You're aware that there are posters hanging up all around town for this thing, right? Wouldn't it be weirder if someone didn't realize...?
**Arisa**: You're aware that there are posters hanging up all around town for this thing, right? Wouldn't it be weirder if someone didn't realize...?

Kasumi
No way~. Think about it! I had no idea it was happening!
**Kasumi**: No way~. Think about it! I had no idea it was happening!

Arisa
Yeah, no surprise there.
**Arisa**: Yeah, no surprise there.

Kasumi
H-hey~! What's that supposed to mean~?!
**Kasumi**: H-hey~! What's that supposed to mean~?!

Saaya
Now that you mention it, isn't the festival this weekend?
**Saaya**: Now that you mention it, isn't the festival this weekend?

Kasumi
Yeah! That! That's what I wanted to talk about! We should all go if you guys are free!
**Kasumi**: Yeah! That! That's what I wanted to talk about! We should all go if you guys are free!

Rimi
Oh, okay. So the reason you were fidgety was that you really wanted to go see the fireworks.
**Rimi**: Oh, okay. So the reason you were fidgety was that you really wanted to go see the fireworks.

Kasumi
Saaya used the word fidgety too, but I don't know... I would say it was more like I couldn't sit still.
**Kasumi**: Saaya used the word fidgety too, but I don't know... I would say it was more like I couldn't sit still.

Arisa
So... basically the same thing they said.
**Arisa**: So... basically the same thing they said.

Kasumi
Guys~, come one~. Let's go see the fireworks~.
**Kasumi**: Guys~, come one~. Let's go see the fireworks~.

Arisa
Give it a rest, it's supposed to be about the fireworks display, but the crowds are gonna be massive. It might as well be called a people display instead.
**Arisa**: Give it a rest, it's supposed to be about the fireworks display, but the crowds are gonna be massive. It might as well be called a people display instead.

Kasumi
I don't wanna give it a rest!! I wanna go with you guys to see the fireworks~.
**Kasumi**: I don't wanna give it a rest!! I wanna go with you guys to see the fireworks~.

Arisa
What are you, five...? Actually, hold on a sec'. Aren't we supposed to be finishing up our homework this weekend?
**Arisa**: What are you, five...? Actually, hold on a sec'. Aren't we supposed to be finishing up our homework this weekend?

Kasumi
...?!
**Kasumi**: ...?!

Arisa
And if I remember correctly, a certain someone said, "I don't know what I'm gonna do about all this homework! Let's do it together, guys!"... Didn't they, Kasumi?
**Arisa**: And if I remember correctly, a certain someone said, "I don't know what I'm gonna do about all this homework! Let's do it together, guys!"... Didn't they, Kasumi?

Kasumi
Ah-ahaha... So... you remember that...
**Kasumi**: Ah-ahaha... So... you remember that...

Kasumi
But wait, hold on... That was the me before I knew about the festival, and this is the me that knows about it... Two completely different people!!
**Kasumi**: But wait, hold on... That was the me before I knew about the festival, and this is the me that knows about it... Two completely different people!!

Arisa
That makes no sense!
**Arisa**: That makes no sense!

Saaya
I see. So you didn't know how to bring it up because you were the one who asked to do homework together, right?
**Saaya**: I see. So you didn't know how to bring it up because you were the one who asked to do homework together, right?

Kasumi
... M-mhm...
**Kasumi**: ... M-mhm...

Kasumi
A-alright, what about this?! Change of plans! I will absolutely, positively finish all of my homework before the day of the fireworks! If I do, we can go, right?!
**Kasumi**: A-alright, what about this?! Change of plans! I will absolutely, positively finish all of my homework before the day of the fireworks! If I do, we can go, right?!

Arisa
... Well, I guess that means we're not going...
**Arisa**: ... Well, I guess that means we're not going...

Kasumi
I will! I promise!
**Kasumi**: I will! I promise!

The Other Four
...
**The Other Four**: ...

Kasumi
... How come no one believes me~?
**Kasumi**: ... How come no one believes me~?

Tae
I guess because... this is classic Kasumi?
**Tae**: I guess because... this is classic Kasumi?

Arisa
O-O-Tae... How do you keep a straight face when saying things like that...?
**Arisa**: O-O-Tae... How do you keep a straight face when saying things like that...?

Kasumi
I got it... From this day forward, Kasumi Toyama will be reborn!! All of my homework will be done by the day of the fireworks festival!!
**Kasumi**: I got it... From this day forward, Kasumi Toyama will be reborn!! All of my homework will be done by the day of the fireworks festival!!

Kasumi
So... You guys~, come on~. Saaya~, Rimi-rin~, O-Tae~, Arisa~. I want to go together~.
**Kasumi**: So... You guys~, come on~. Saaya~, Rimi-rin~, O-Tae~, Arisa~. I want to go together~.

Saaya
Calm down, calm down. No need to get extra huggy. Sigh... I guess if you're gonna keep on going on about it... Right guys?
**Saaya**: Calm down, calm down. No need to get extra huggy. Sigh... I guess if you're gonna keep on going on about it... Right guys?

Rimi
Ahaha... Mhm. Right. Okay, why don't we go with her? Arisa-chan, O-Tae-chan, you'll come too, right?
**Rimi**: Ahaha... Mhm. Right. Okay, why don't we go with her? Arisa-chan, O-Tae-chan, you'll come too, right?

Arisa
Sigh... Geez, if we have to... But, I mean, she did say she'll actually do her homework... O-Tae, come with us.
**Arisa**: Sigh... Geez, if we have to... But, I mean, she did say she'll actually do her homework... O-Tae, come with us.

Tae
... Ah. I'll be wearing a yukata to the event.
**Tae**: ... Ah. I'll be wearing a yukata to the event.

Arisa
You're already preparing?!
**Arisa**: You're already preparing?!

Kasumi
Yay~! Thanks, you guys! We're gonna have so much fun~!
**Kasumi**: Yay~! Thanks, you guys! We're gonna have so much fun~!

**Transcript**

 Station Entrance

Kasumi
Here we are! Today is they day! The fireworks display we've all been working for~!!
**Kasumi**: Here we are! Today is they day! The fireworks display we've all been working for~!!

Kasumi
Fi-re-works! Fi-re-works!
**Kasumi**: Fi-re-works! Fi-re-works!

Saaya
Kasumi, settle down~.
**Saaya**: Kasumi, settle down~.

Kasumi
What~? How could I settle down?! Do you know how long I've been waiting for this day?!
**Kasumi**: What~? How could I settle down?! Do you know how long I've been waiting for this day?!

Saaya
Yes, actually, I do... K-Kasumi, cut it out. You can't take big steps like that while wearing a yukata!
**Saaya**: Yes, actually, I do... K-Kasumi, cut it out. You can't take big steps like that while wearing a yukata!

Kasumi
Okay~!... Where's everybody at~? Think they're almost here~? Ah~, I can't wait!
**Kasumi**: Okay~!... Where's everybody at~? Think they're almost here~? Ah~, I can't wait!

Rimi
Ah, Kasumi-chan, Saaya-chan!
**Rimi**: Ah, Kasumi-chan, Saaya-chan!

Kasumi
That sound like Rimi-rin~!... Huh?
**Kasumi**: That sound like Rimi-rin~!... Huh?

Rimi
Sorry, it took a while to get changed. Have you been waiting long...?
**Rimi**: Sorry, it took a while to get changed. Have you been waiting long...?

Kasumi
R-Rimi-rin. You're wearing your...
**Kasumi**: R-Rimi-rin. You're wearing your...

Rimi
Remember what O-Tae said the other day? She said she would be wearing her yukata... So, I put mine on too. Is that why you're wearing yours, Kasumi?
**Rimi**: Remember what O-Tae said the other day? She said she would be wearing her yukata... So, I put mine on too. Is that why you're wearing yours, Kasumi?

Kasumi
... M-mhm...
**Kasumi**: ... M-mhm...

Rimi
So we were thinking the same thing, then... Uhm, Kasumi-chan? Is everything okay? You've been kinda... staring...
**Rimi**: So we were thinking the same thing, then... Uhm, Kasumi-chan? Is everything okay? You've been kinda... staring...

Kasumi
Yeah... It's just that seeing you in your yukata... I couldn't help but be amazed. You're so beautiful... Ehehe~.
**Kasumi**: Yeah... It's just that seeing you in your yukata... I couldn't help but be amazed. You're so beautiful... Ehehe~.

Rimi
B-beautiful...?! N-no... I-I think if anyone is beautiful here, it'd be you, Kasumi-chan!
**Rimi**: B-beautiful...?! N-no... I-I think if anyone is beautiful here, it'd be you, Kasumi-chan!

Kasumi
Huh...? Really?! Yay~! I'm beautiful! Saaya helped me put it on. Isn't it great?
**Kasumi**: Huh...? Really?! Yay~! I'm beautiful! Saaya helped me put it on. Isn't it great?

Saaya
Kasumi, what did I just say? No jumping around in your yukata...!
**Saaya**: Kasumi, what did I just say? No jumping around in your yukata...!

Rimi
Saaya-chan, you know how to put on a yukata? Wow.
**Rimi**: Saaya-chan, you know how to put on a yukata? Wow.

Saaya
I know a little bit. Nothing amazing, really.
**Saaya**: I know a little bit. Nothing amazing, really.

Rimi
But it is. I think it is amazing. Also, seeing you in your yukata is exactly what I thought it would be like. It makes you look very mature.
**Rimi**: But it is. I think it is amazing. Also, seeing you in your yukata is exactly what I thought it would be like. It makes you look very mature.

Saaya
Y-you think so? Thanks. Ahaha... I think I know how you were feeling now. Hearing you compliment me with that smile on your face... Feels really funny.
**Saaya**: Y-you think so? Thanks. Ahaha... I think I know how you were feeling now. Hearing you compliment me with that smile on your face... Feels really funny.

Tae
Ah, everyone's wearing a yukata...
**Tae**: Ah, everyone's wearing a yukata...

Kasumi
Wah~! O-Tae, you look so nice with yours on!
**Kasumi**: Wah~! O-Tae, you look so nice with yours on!

Saaya
Yeah... Especially with that silky hair of ours, you've got a look that totally says "Japanese beauty".
**Saaya**: Yeah... Especially with that silky hair of ours, you've got a look that totally says "Japanese beauty".

Kasumi
And all this because O-Tae said she was gonna wear hers~.
**Kasumi**: And all this because O-Tae said she was gonna wear hers~.

Rimi
I wonder what Arisa will be wearing. It'd be nice if we were all wearing yukata together...
**Rimi**: I wonder what Arisa will be wearing. It'd be nice if we were all wearing yukata together...

Tae
Ah, there she is.
**Tae**: Ah, there she is.

Arisa
Sorry I'm late... Y-you guys all... came in your yukata, huh...?
**Arisa**: Sorry I'm late... Y-you guys all... came in your yukata, huh...?

Kasumi
You say that like you're not wearing yours!
**Kasumi**: You say that like you're not wearing yours!

Arisa
... I figured we'd all be on the same page...
**Arisa**: ... I figured we'd all be on the same page...

Arisa
... Though I guess that means Kasumi and I were thinking the same thing... Dear God...
**Arisa**: ... Though I guess that means Kasumi and I were thinking the same thing... Dear God...

Rimi
Arisa-chan, you're really pretty... You're so captivating, wearing that. I can't help but stare...
**Rimi**: Arisa-chan, you're really pretty... You're so captivating, wearing that. I can't help but stare...

Arisa
What?! Y-you can't just say stuff like that!
**Arisa**: What?! Y-you can't just say stuff like that!

Tae
Arisa, you're blushing.
**Tae**: Arisa, you're blushing.

Arisa
N-no I'm not!
**Arisa**: N-no I'm not!

Saaya
We know, we know. You're not blushing. You're just red, but... that's not blushing, right...?
**Saaya**: We know, we know. You're not blushing. You're just red, but... that's not blushing, right...?

Arisa
Sh-shut up!
**Arisa**: Sh-shut up!

Kasumi
Ahahaha! Alright, now that everyone's here, let's go! Fireworks, here we come~!
**Kasumi**: Ahahaha! Alright, now that everyone's here, let's go! Fireworks, here we come~!

 Fireworks Festival Area

Kasumi
Whoa, look at all these people! You think they're all here for the fireworks?
**Kasumi**: Whoa, look at all these people! You think they're all here for the fireworks?

Arisa
That's what I was saying. The amount of people that come to this thing is insane...
**Arisa**: That's what I was saying. The amount of people that come to this thing is insane...

Saaya
It is a pretty big deal. There are also food stands on the other side.
**Saaya**: It is a pretty big deal. There are also food stands on the other side.

Rimi
Where do you think the fireworks will be?
**Rimi**: Where do you think the fireworks will be?

Arisa
Uhm... I'm pretty sure it's this way...
**Arisa**: Uhm... I'm pretty sure it's this way...

Rimi
If that's true, we might not be able to see much...
**Rimi**: If that's true, we might not be able to see much...

Saaya
And it looks like people have been holding on to all the good spaces for a few days now...
**Saaya**: And it looks like people have been holding on to all the good spaces for a few days now...

Kasumi
No~!! Fireworks~!!
**Kasumi**: No~!! Fireworks~!!

Arisa
... Sigh, I guess I have no choice. I actually have a place I wanted to keep secret, but... if you want, we can go there.
**Arisa**: ... Sigh, I guess I have no choice. I actually have a place I wanted to keep secret, but... if you want, we can go there.

Kasumi
... Huh?! Arisa, you know a good spot?!
**Kasumi**: ... Huh?! Arisa, you know a good spot?!

Arisa
There probably won't be that many people, so I think so.
**Arisa**: There probably won't be that many people, so I think so.

Kasumi
Yes! Absolutely! Let's go!
**Kasumi**: Yes! Absolutely! Let's go!

Arisa
It's a bit of a walk from here. Is everyone okay with that?
**Arisa**: It's a bit of a walk from here. Is everyone okay with that?

Kasumi
Of course! Right, guys?
**Kasumi**: Of course! Right, guys?

Rimi
That's fine, but... with a crowd like this, we have to make sure we don't get separated.
**Rimi**: That's fine, but... with a crowd like this, we have to make sure we don't get separated.

Kasumi
Mhm, you're right!
**Kasumi**: Mhm, you're right!

Saaya
How about we hold hands? It's what I do in a crowded place when I'm with my little brother and sister.
**Saaya**: How about we hold hands? It's what I do in a crowded place when I'm with my little brother and sister.

Saaya
Anyone who wants to hold hands, say aye!
**Saaya**: Anyone who wants to hold hands, say aye!

Tae
Aye.
**Tae**: Aye.

Arisa
O-O-Tae... You just "aye" with no shame...? You're not embarrassed? We're not babies, you know...
**Arisa**: O-O-Tae... You just "aye" with no shame...? You're not embarrassed? We're not babies, you know...

Tae
But... I don't wanna get lost.
**Tae**: But... I don't wanna get lost.

Saaya
Fufu! That's a good girl. Alright, let's hold hands.
**Saaya**: Fufu! That's a good girl. Alright, let's hold hands.

Tae
Great. I feel safe now.
**Tae**: Great. I feel safe now.

Kasumi
Aye! Aye! Me too! Time to hold Saaya's hand and... off to Arisa's secret spot!
**Kasumi**: Aye! Aye! Me too! Time to hold Saaya's hand and... off to Arisa's secret spot!

**Transcript**

 Fireworks Festival Area

Kasumi
Hey, Arisa... Where's this secret place you have in mind?
**Kasumi**: Hey, Arisa... Where's this secret place you have in mind?

Arisa
I guess you'll just have to wait and see.
**Arisa**: I guess you'll just have to wait and see.

Kasumi
Aww~, why won't you tell me~?
**Kasumi**: Aww~, why won't you tell me~?

Arisa
It won't be any fun if I tell you now.
**Arisa**: It won't be any fun if I tell you now.

Saaya
Ahaha, I think I know what you mean... But you know, it looks like we're the only ones walking in the opposite direction of the crowd.
**Saaya**: Ahaha, I think I know what you mean... But you know, it looks like we're the only ones walking in the opposite direction of the crowd.

Arisa
That's why I'm sure no one will know about this place. They wouldn't have thought about how easily you could see the fireworks from there.
**Arisa**: That's why I'm sure no one will know about this place. They wouldn't have thought about how easily you could see the fireworks from there.

Tae
Arisa, you're always full of confidence, but you're even more full of it now... I trust you.
**Tae**: Arisa, you're always full of confidence, but you're even more full of it now... I trust you.

Arisa
I don't know if telling me I'm "full of it" is actually a compliment...
**Arisa**: I don't know if telling me I'm "full of it" is actually a compliment...

Saaya
Fufu, it just means she believes this place of yours will be great. More importantly, is everyone here? No one's lost?
**Saaya**: Fufu, it just means she believes this place of yours will be great. More importantly, is everyone here? No one's lost?

Rimi
M-mhm... I'm okay, even with all of these people... It's easy to keep track of Kasumi-chan's yukata.
**Rimi**: M-mhm... I'm okay, even with all of these people... It's easy to keep track of Kasumi-chan's yukata.

Tae
I'm okay too. Since I'm holding Saaya's hand.
**Tae**: I'm okay too. Since I'm holding Saaya's hand.

Kasumi
I'm holding Saaya's hand too, so- Huh? Whoa~!! Look, look! They're having a fair over there!
**Kasumi**: I'm holding Saaya's hand too, so- Huh? Whoa~!! Look, look! They're having a fair over there!

Kasumi
There are so many booths! Wow~!
**Kasumi**: There are so many booths! Wow~!

Kasumi
Hey hey Arisa!
**Kasumi**: Hey hey Arisa!

Arisa
Don't tell me. You want to walk through it?
**Arisa**: Don't tell me. You want to walk through it?

Kasumi
... Wait, h-how did you know?
**Kasumi**: ... Wait, h-how did you know?

Arisa
Well, your train of thought is not really that hard to follow.
**Arisa**: Well, your train of thought is not really that hard to follow.

Kasumi
Ehehe, of course it isn't for you! You know me so well! Alright then, let's walk through the fair you gu-
**Kasumi**: Ehehe, of course it isn't for you! You know me so well! Alright then, let's walk through the fair you gu-

Arisa
Stop. Have you seen how many people are there...? Moving through the crowd would be absolutely exhausting.
**Arisa**: Stop. Have you seen how many people are there...? Moving through the crowd would be absolutely exhausting.

Kasumi
Aww~, c'mon~, We should all have takoyaki together while we watch the fireworks~.
**Kasumi**: Aww~, c'mon~, We should all have takoyaki together while we watch the fireworks~.

Arisa
Nope.
**Arisa**: Nope.

Kasumi
Aww~, but I wanna go to the fair~. Look, even Rimi-rin's face has "yes" written all over it.
**Kasumi**: Aww~, but I wanna go to the fair~. Look, even Rimi-rin's face has "yes" written all over it.

Rimi
M-me?! I- Well, uhh...
**Rimi**: M-me?! I- Well, uhh...

Saaya
To be fair to Kasumi, it does look pretty exciting. I definitely know how she feels.
**Saaya**: To be fair to Kasumi, it does look pretty exciting. I definitely know how she feels.

Kasumi
... Ahh~, I can't!! I just have to see it! I'll be right back...!
**Kasumi**: ... Ahh~, I can't!! I just have to see it! I'll be right back...!

Arisa
H-hey! Kasumi! Hold on..!
**Arisa**: H-hey! Kasumi! Hold on..!

Arisa
Sigh... She did it. She actually went.
**Arisa**: Sigh... She did it. She actually went.

Saaya
Yeah, I guess Kasumi would never really be able to just walk past a fair, huh?
**Saaya**: Yeah, I guess Kasumi would never really be able to just walk past a fair, huh?

Arisa
But still... That doesn't mean she should just disappear into the crowd... Going by herself is clearly not a great idea...
**Arisa**: But still... That doesn't mean she should just disappear into the crowd... Going by herself is clearly not a great idea...

Rimi
Y-you're right. She shouldn't be by herself... I-I'm gonna go look for her! When I find her, I'll call you!
**Rimi**: Y-you're right. She shouldn't be by herself... I-I'm gonna go look for her! When I find her, I'll call you!

Arisa
Ah, Rimi! Come on, now Rimi's gone too...?
**Arisa**: Ah, Rimi! Come on, now Rimi's gone too...?

Tae
Should I go look for them next?
**Tae**: Should I go look for them next?

Arisa
No! No way! The only thing you'll do is get lost! I can see it now!
**Arisa**: No! No way! The only thing you'll do is get lost! I can see it now!

Saaya
Yeah, I think it'll be better if the rest of us stick together.
**Saaya**: Yeah, I think it'll be better if the rest of us stick together.

Saaya
Okay then... Why don't the three of us go to Arisa's spot first?
**Saaya**: Okay then... Why don't the three of us go to Arisa's spot first?

Saaya
Besides, if we do that, I think it'll be easier to meet up when Rimi-rin calls us.
**Saaya**: Besides, if we do that, I think it'll be easier to meet up when Rimi-rin calls us.

Arisa
... Probably. Alright, let's do that.
**Arisa**: ... Probably. Alright, let's do that.

Saaya
Great. Time to secure the spot! Let's go, team!
**Saaya**: Great. Time to secure the spot! Let's go, team!

Tae
Arisa... Aye...
**Tae**: Arisa... Aye...

Arisa
Hm? Aye...? Why are you holding your hand out...?
**Arisa**: Hm? Aye...? Why are you holding your hand out...?

Tae
Wouldn't it be better if we were holding hands? It's even more crowded than before, too.
**Tae**: Wouldn't it be better if we were holding hands? It's even more crowded than before, too.

Arisa
D-don't be stupid! I don't wear diapers anymore! No way am I gonna hold your hand!
**Arisa**: D-don't be stupid! I don't wear diapers anymore! No way am I gonna hold your hand!

Tae
Yeah, you were saying that before too, but you don't have to wear diapers to hold hands.
**Tae**: Yeah, you were saying that before too, but you don't have to wear diapers to hold hands.

Arisa
No no no no no! I-I absolutely will not!!
**Arisa**: No no no no no! I-I absolutely will not!!

Arisa
C-come on! Let's get outta here already! The spot is this way...!
**Arisa**: C-come on! Let's get outta here already! The spot is this way...!

 Fair

Saaya
Hey, O-Tae. Could I see your phone for a sec'?
**Saaya**: Hey, O-Tae. Could I see your phone for a sec'?

Tae
My phone? Why?
**Tae**: My phone? Why?

Saaya
Do you have service?
**Saaya**: Do you have service?

Tae
Uhm... Ah, no signal.
**Tae**: Uhm... Ah, no signal.

Saaya
I thought so... I haven't had service for a while. Maybe because of the crowd...?
**Saaya**: I thought so... I haven't had service for a while. Maybe because of the crowd...?

Tae
I'm not sure, but... If we can't use our phones...
**Tae**: I'm not sure, but... If we can't use our phones...

Saaya
Exactly... I'm not sure how they're gonna be able to reach us...
**Saaya**: Exactly... I'm not sure how they're gonna be able to reach us...

Saaya
Hey, Arisa. What do you thin-
**Saaya**: Hey, Arisa. What do you thin-

Saaya
... Huh? Arisa...? ... She's... gone...
**Saaya**: ... Huh? Arisa...? ... She's... gone...

Saaya
N-now what...?! We lost Arisa!
**Saaya**: N-now what...?! We lost Arisa!

**Transcript**

 Fair

Saaya
Hello~, Arisa~! Where are you~? Arisa~!
**Saaya**: Hello~, Arisa~! Where are you~? Arisa~!

Tae
... Doesn't look like she's around.
**Tae**: ... Doesn't look like she's around.

Saaya
Aw man... And my phone is still out of service... What about yours?
**Saaya**: Aw man... And my phone is still out of service... What about yours?

Tae
Nothing.
**Tae**: Nothing.

Saaya
I heard a few people talking about it earlier, and it's as I thought. The large crowd makes it hard for our phones to connect...
**Saaya**: I heard a few people talking about it earlier, and it's as I thought. The large crowd makes it hard for our phones to connect...

Tae
But not being able to call them... That's rough...
**Tae**: But not being able to call them... That's rough...

Saaya
It sure was a good thing we were holding hands... We might have gotten separated if not for that.
**Saaya**: It sure was a good thing we were holding hands... We might have gotten separated if not for that.

Tae
That's exactly what I was telling Arisa...
**Tae**: That's exactly what I was telling Arisa...

Saaya
What should we do? Think we should go back to where we split up with Kasumi and Rimi-rin?
**Saaya**: What should we do? Think we should go back to where we split up with Kasumi and Rimi-rin?

Tae
... We've been walking for a while, so I doubt they would be there.
**Tae**: ... We've been walking for a while, so I doubt they would be there.

Saaya
I guess you're right. Hmm~, what to do, what to do...?
**Saaya**: I guess you're right. Hmm~, what to do, what to do...?

Saaya
If we knew this was gonna happen, we would've been better off asking her where this secret place of hers is. I have a feeling we'd find her if we went there.
**Saaya**: If we knew this was gonna happen, we would've been better off asking her where this secret place of hers is. I have a feeling we'd find her if we went there.

Saaya
... Ah, speaking of! What about the magazine that Kasumi was reading? You think it'd be in there?
**Saaya**: ... Ah, speaking of! What about the magazine that Kasumi was reading? You think it'd be in there?

Tae
I don't think so. Arisa doesn't seem like the type to recommend that kind of place.
**Tae**: I don't think so. Arisa doesn't seem like the type to recommend that kind of place.

Saaya
... Yeah. And she was calling it a "secret" spot.
**Saaya**: ... Yeah. And she was calling it a "secret" spot.

Tae
What if we try to guess the spot based on Arisa's personality...? It'll be like we're detectives. Sounds like fun.
**Tae**: What if we try to guess the spot based on Arisa's personality...? It'll be like we're detectives. Sounds like fun.

Saaya
Arisa's personality... Uhh, based on what we know about her... It would likely have to be a place with few people.
**Saaya**: Arisa's personality... Uhh, based on what we know about her... It would likely have to be a place with few people.

Tae
Mhm, I get that feeling too.
**Tae**: Mhm, I get that feeling too.

Tae
And since she said it was a secret place, it's have to be a place most people wouldn't think of going to.
**Tae**: And since she said it was a secret place, it's have to be a place most people wouldn't think of going to.

Tae
Arisa has kind of a twisted mind, you know?
**Tae**: Arisa has kind of a twisted mind, you know?

Saaya
I-I mean, she may be a bit hard to understand sometimes...
**Saaya**: I-I mean, she may be a bit hard to understand sometimes...

Saaya
But thinking about it that way, it probably wouldn't be a place that I would think of. I'd choose somewhere higher up since it's easy to see the fireworks...
**Saaya**: But thinking about it that way, it probably wouldn't be a place that I would think of. I'd choose somewhere higher up since it's easy to see the fireworks...

Tae
Right. There'd normally be a lot of people in a place like that.
**Tae**: Right. There'd normally be a lot of people in a place like that.

Tae
Also, when you think of Arisa, you'd probably thinking of the word introvert... or loner...
**Tae**: Also, when you think of Arisa, you'd probably thinking of the word introvert... or loner...

Saaya
(Probably could've stopped at introvert...)
**Saaya**: (Probably could've stopped at introvert...)

Tae
And she likes dark places, like the dim and quiet basement in her house...
**Tae**: And she likes dark places, like the dim and quiet basement in her house...

Tae
...
**Tae**: ...

Tae
... Do you think, maybe, Arisa is... a ghost or something?
**Tae**: ... Do you think, maybe, Arisa is... a ghost or something?

Saaya
Pft... Fufufu...! That's taking it a little too far~.
**Saaya**: Pft... Fufufu...! That's taking it a little too far~.

Saaya
But a place that's dark and quiet like her basement... Is there a place like that nearby here...?
**Saaya**: But a place that's dark and quiet like her basement... Is there a place like that nearby here...?

Saaya
... Ah! Now that you mention it, isn't there a shrine nearby?
**Saaya**: ... Ah! Now that you mention it, isn't there a shrine nearby?

Tae
Because she's an evil spirit?
**Tae**: Because she's an evil spirit?

Saaya
That's not what I mean! But there was one, right? A shrine in the forest, which means not many people would walk by it.
**Saaya**: That's not what I mean! But there was one, right? A shrine in the forest, which means not many people would walk by it.

Tae
Mhm, there is. If we walk toward the high ground that everyone is going to and take a right into the forest, it'd be right there.
**Tae**: Mhm, there is. If we walk toward the high ground that everyone is going to and take a right into the forest, it'd be right there.

Saaya
That's right! That might be where Arisa's secret spot is!
**Saaya**: That's right! That might be where Arisa's secret spot is!

Saaya
It's surrounded by trees, so it's dark and quiet just like the basement.
**Saaya**: It's surrounded by trees, so it's dark and quiet just like the basement.

Tae
Mhm, and it sounds like a place where ghosts and spirits might live, so you could be right. All in a day's work for Great Detective Saaya.
**Tae**: Mhm, and it sounds like a place where ghosts and spirits might live, so you could be right. All in a day's work for Great Detective Saaya.

Saaya
Ahaha, thanks. Alright, let's go check it out.
**Saaya**: Ahaha, thanks. Alright, let's go check it out.

Tae
Got it. Also... Hand, please.
**Tae**: Got it. Also... Hand, please.

Tae
Can we hold hands? So we don't get separated.
**Tae**: Can we hold hands? So we don't get separated.

Saaya
Yep! Let's do it!
**Saaya**: Yep! Let's do it!

**Transcript**

 Arisa's Secret Spot

Arisa
Sigh... They started the fireworks already.
**Arisa**: Sigh... They started the fireworks already.

Arisa
Where did... everybody go...?
**Arisa**: Where did... everybody go...?

Arisa
... I'm all alone...
**Arisa**: ... I'm all alone...

Arisa
Well, it's not like I care... I'm fine by myself!
**Arisa**: Well, it's not like I care... I'm fine by myself!

Arisa
... Geez, Kasumi's always doing whatever she feels like.
**Arisa**: ... Geez, Kasumi's always doing whatever she feels like.

Arisa
Anyone could have guessed we would get separated in that crowd!
**Arisa**: Anyone could have guessed we would get separated in that crowd!

Arisa
And at some point... Saaya and O-Tae weren't following me anymore...
**Arisa**: And at some point... Saaya and O-Tae weren't following me anymore...

Arisa
After I finally decided I would tell them about this place...
**Arisa**: After I finally decided I would tell them about this place...

Arisa
... Look at that. This shrine is perfect. You can see the fireworks so clearly...
**Arisa**: ... Look at that. This shrine is perfect. You can see the fireworks so clearly...

Arisa
...
**Arisa**: ...

Arisa
... I wish... the others could be here to see it with me...
**Arisa**: ... I wish... the others could be here to see it with me...

Arisa
... I wonder if we'd have all been together if I hadn't said anything about this spot...
**Arisa**: ... I wonder if we'd have all been together if I hadn't said anything about this spot...

Arisa
(Or maybe... if I hadn't been so secretive in the first place, they would all be here...)
**Arisa**: (Or maybe... if I hadn't been so secretive in the first place, they would all be here...)

Arisa
(I was just trying to make them happy... What's gotten into me...?)
**Arisa**: (I was just trying to make them happy... What's gotten into me...?)

Arisa
(All that aside... This place really is quiet...)
**Arisa**: (All that aside... This place really is quiet...)

Arisa
Nothing but the sound of fireworks...
**Arisa**: Nothing but the sound of fireworks...

Arisa
I come here every single year, but... this year feels a lot quieter than usual...
**Arisa**: I come here every single year, but... this year feels a lot quieter than usual...

Arisa
Sigh... I wonder what everyone else is up to...
**Arisa**: Sigh... I wonder what everyone else is up to...

Saaya
Huff... Huff... This hil... is a killer... O-Tae, are we at the shrine yet...?
**Saaya**: Huff... Huff... This hil... is a killer... O-Tae, are we at the shrine yet...?

Tae
We've made it to the top of the hill, so it won't be long now. Look, you can see the gate. We'll be there soon.
**Tae**: We've made it to the top of the hill, so it won't be long now. Look, you can see the gate. We'll be there soon.

Saaya
You're right! ... Alright, here we are.
**Saaya**: You're right! ... Alright, here we are.

Saaya
Uhh, where's Arisa...?
**Saaya**: Uhh, where's Arisa...?

Tae
... I don't see her.
**Tae**: ... I don't see her.

Saaya
Aw man... My guess was off, huh?
**Saaya**: Aw man... My guess was off, huh?

Tae
That's too bad, Great Detective Saaya. It's a sad day for the both of us...
**Tae**: That's too bad, Great Detective Saaya. It's a sad day for the both of us...

Saaya
Hmm~, if not here, then where could she be...?
**Saaya**: Hmm~, if not here, then where could she be...?

Tae
Hm? Looks like the fireworks display has started.
**Tae**: Hm? Looks like the fireworks display has started.

Tae
Ah...
**Tae**: Ah...

Saaya
O-Tae? Wh-where are you going?
**Saaya**: O-Tae? Wh-where are you going?

Tae
Saaya, look over there. The fireworks... they're amazing.
**Tae**: Saaya, look over there. The fireworks... they're amazing.

Saaya
Oh, wow! So pretty...
**Saaya**: Oh, wow! So pretty...

Tae
They look even bigger than usual... Am I just imagining it?
**Tae**: They look even bigger than usual... Am I just imagining it?

Saaya
Maybe because everything else is so dark, so the fireworks look a lot brighter and bigger than they normally do.
**Saaya**: Maybe because everything else is so dark, so the fireworks look a lot brighter and bigger than they normally do.

Tae
And they sound louder, I think.
**Tae**: And they sound louder, I think.

Saaya
Mhm. There's nothing to block the sound. It's like I can feel it all the way in my stomach.
**Saaya**: Mhm. There's nothing to block the sound. It's like I can feel it all the way in my stomach.

Tae
This is so weird... It's like the fireworks are here with us. Like they're making contact with me.
**Tae**: This is so weird... It's like the fireworks are here with us. Like they're making contact with me.

Saaya
Ahaha, I think I get what you mean... Huh?!
**Saaya**: Ahaha, I think I get what you mean... Huh?!

Tae
What's up?
**Tae**: What's up?

Saaya
When that last one exploded, I think I saw someone's shadow...
**Saaya**: When that last one exploded, I think I saw someone's shadow...

Tae
Ah. That's...
**Tae**: Ah. That's...

Arisa
... Hm? That voice just now...
**Arisa**: ... Hm? That voice just now...

Tae
Hey~, Arisa~.
**Tae**: Hey~, Arisa~.

Saaya
Arisa! There she is!
**Saaya**: Arisa! There she is!

Arisa
O-O-Tae?! Saaya?! What are you guys doing here...? I don't understand...
**Arisa**: O-O-Tae?! Saaya?! What are you guys doing here...? I don't understand...

Tae
The return of Great Detective Saaya. You hit it right on the nose!
**Tae**: The return of Great Detective Saaya. You hit it right on the nose!

Tae
... Oh, but... This might be the ghost disguised as Arisa...
**Tae**: ... Oh, but... This might be the ghost disguised as Arisa...

Arisa
Wh-what?! How dare you!
**Arisa**: Wh-what?! How dare you!

Arisa
Here I am, thinking about how incredible it is that we found each other, and you're accusing me of being a ghost?!
**Arisa**: Here I am, thinking about how incredible it is that we found each other, and you're accusing me of being a ghost?!

Arisa
I don't get it!
**Arisa**: I don't get it!

Saaya
Fufu... Fufufu! Great. With a sharp tongue like that, there's no question. That's Arisa! No ghost or evil spirit!
**Saaya**: Fufu... Fufufu! Great. With a sharp tongue like that, there's no question. That's Arisa! No ghost or evil spirit!

Arisa
H-huh?! What are you guys talking about...?
**Arisa**: H-huh?! What are you guys talking about...?

**Transcript**

 Arisa's Secret Spot

Arisa
It's amazing that you guys knew to come here. I never even mentioned anything about a shrine...
**Arisa**: It's amazing that you guys knew to come here. I never even mentioned anything about a shrine...

Tae
We know everything about you.
**Tae**: We know everything about you.

Arisa
Huh?
**Arisa**: Huh?

Saaya
You mentioned the same thing when Kasumi said she wanted to go to the fair, right? That her train of thought is not too hard to follow...?
**Saaya**: You mentioned the same thing when Kasumi said she wanted to go to the fair, right? That her train of thought is not too hard to follow...?

Arisa
Uh, yeah. So...?
**Arisa**: Uh, yeah. So...?

Saaya
Same deal. Considering your personality and the things you like, we just figured this might be where you were.
**Saaya**: Same deal. Considering your personality and the things you like, we just figured this might be where you were.

Arisa
And everything worked out just based on that? I don't believe it...
**Arisa**: And everything worked out just based on that? I don't believe it...

Saaya
Well, we're here, aren't we?
**Saaya**: Well, we're here, aren't we?

Tae
Arisa, you're easy to read. Just like Kasumi.
**Tae**: Arisa, you're easy to read. Just like Kasumi.

Arisa
Like hell I am! I'll never be as simpleminded as her!
**Arisa**: Like hell I am! I'll never be as simpleminded as her!

Tae
You're the exact opposite of her.
**Tae**: You're the exact opposite of her.

Tae
You have a twisted way of thinking, so you wouldn't be somewhere anyone would think of. And you're pretty much a loner, so it seemed like you would like a darker space.
**Tae**: You have a twisted way of thinking, so you wouldn't be somewhere anyone would think of. And you're pretty much a loner, so it seemed like you would like a darker space.

Saaya
Wh-what?! O-Tae! You can't say that. She'll take it the wrong w-
**Saaya**: Wh-what?! O-Tae! You can't say that. She'll take it the wrong w-

Arisa
What... did... you... say?! You think you can say whatever you want behind my back?!
**Arisa**: What... did... you... say?! You think you can say whatever you want behind my back?!

Saaya
S-sorry! We didn't mean it like that!
**Saaya**: S-sorry! We didn't mean it like that!

Tae
But we were right, and that's why we were able to find you.
**Tae**: But we were right, and that's why we were able to find you.

Arisa
Y-yeah, but still...! ...!!
**Arisa**: Y-yeah, but still...! ...!!

Arisa
... Ugh! It's like you're trying to be annoying!
**Arisa**: ... Ugh! It's like you're trying to be annoying!

Saaya
W-we're sorry, Arisa. We'll make it up to you. Please don't be mad. You're getting all red... Okay?
**Saaya**: W-we're sorry, Arisa. We'll make it up to you. Please don't be mad. You're getting all red... Okay?

Tae
That's not why she'd red, Saaya. I think she's probably embarrassed because we knew exactly what she was thinking.
**Tae**: That's not why she'd red, Saaya. I think she's probably embarrassed because we knew exactly what she was thinking.

Arisa
A-a-a-absolutely not! What are you saying...?! What would I have to be embarrassed about?!
**Arisa**: A-a-a-absolutely not! What are you saying...?! What would I have to be embarrassed about?!

Arisa
... A-anyway! How long are you guys just gonna stand there?! Come, sit over here! We're gonna watch the fireworks!
**Arisa**: ... A-anyway! How long are you guys just gonna stand there?! Come, sit over here! We're gonna watch the fireworks!

Saaya
The fireworks... they're so pretty...
**Saaya**: The fireworks... they're so pretty...

Arisa
Right? This isn't my secret spot for nothing.
**Arisa**: Right? This isn't my secret spot for nothing.

Saaya
Arisa, you found such a great place. What made you think of coming here to watch fireworks the first time you did it?
**Saaya**: Arisa, you found such a great place. What made you think of coming here to watch fireworks the first time you did it?

Arisa
Hm~, I'm pretty sure... I was just looking for a place that might have a good view and happened to come upon this shrine... I think.
**Arisa**: Hm~, I'm pretty sure... I was just looking for a place that might have a good view and happened to come upon this shrine... I think.

Saaya
Oh, I see. I guess we should be grateful to the past Arisa! Thanks to her, we can see the fireworks so well.
**Saaya**: Oh, I see. I guess we should be grateful to the past Arisa! Thanks to her, we can see the fireworks so well.

Tae
I wonder what Kasumi and Rimi are up to.
**Tae**: I wonder what Kasumi and Rimi are up to.

Saaya
There's still no service, right? Sigh, it would have been nice to be able to see this with everyone.
**Saaya**: There's still no service, right? Sigh, it would have been nice to be able to see this with everyone.

Tae
Mhm. I think if she could see them from here, she wouldn't be able to contain herself.
**Tae**: Mhm. I think if she could see them from here, she wouldn't be able to contain herself.

Arisa
Hmph... I might have been a bit too noisy there. I'm glad no one else noticed this place... Whew, that would've sucked.
**Arisa**: Hmph... I might have been a bit too noisy there. I'm glad no one else noticed this place... Whew, that would've sucked.

Arisa
(... I wonder what Kasumi would say if she could see the fireworks here...)
**Arisa**: (... I wonder what Kasumi would say if she could see the fireworks here...)

Arisa
(It is Kasumi, so it'd be something like-)
**Arisa**: (It is Kasumi, so it'd be something like-)

???
Wh-whoa~!! They're so sparkly~!!
**???**: Wh-whoa~!! They're so sparkly~!!

Arisa
Mhm, mhm... Just like that...
**Arisa**: Mhm, mhm... Just like that...

Arisa
... Wait, what?
**Arisa**: ... Wait, what?

Kasumi
Look, Rimi-rin! From here you can see how sparkly the fireworks are!
**Kasumi**: Look, Rimi-rin! From here you can see how sparkly the fireworks are!

Rimi
Y-you're right. It feels like we're so close to them...
**Rimi**: Y-you're right. It feels like we're so close to them...

Arisa
K-Kasumi...?!
**Arisa**: K-Kasumi...?!

Kasumi
... A-Arisa?
**Kasumi**: ... A-Arisa?

Saaya
Rimi-rin too!
**Saaya**: Rimi-rin too!

Tae
... How?
**Tae**: ... How?

Kasumi
Ahh~!! Arisa, Saaya, O-Tae?! Hey, Rimi-rin! Everyone's here!
**Kasumi**: Ahh~!! Arisa, Saaya, O-Tae?! Hey, Rimi-rin! Everyone's here!

Rimi
Th-there they are...
**Rimi**: Th-there they are...

Kasumi
A-awesome~! Guys, I missed you all so much~!
**Kasumi**: A-awesome~! Guys, I missed you all so much~!

Arisa
Wait, I don't understand... What are you guys doing here...?
**Arisa**: Wait, I don't understand... What are you guys doing here...?

Kasumi
So~, ehehe~♪ I happened to run into Rimi-rin at the fair!
**Kasumi**: So~, ehehe~♪ I happened to run into Rimi-rin at the fair!

Rimi
M-mhm... It was just so crowded... It really was a coincidence that we found each other...
**Rimi**: M-mhm... It was just so crowded... It really was a coincidence that we found each other...

Kasumi
And then, the fireworks started, and that's when we went crazy!
**Kasumi**: And then, the fireworks started, and that's when we went crazy!

Saaya
Okay, what about coming here? You guys didn't know this was the secret spot, did you?
**Saaya**: Okay, what about coming here? You guys didn't know this was the secret spot, did you?

Kasumi
What?! This is Arisa's secret spot?! Wow~!
**Kasumi**: What?! This is Arisa's secret spot?! Wow~!

Kasumi
We were just looking for a place with a nice view and happened to find this place! Right, Rimi-rin?
**Kasumi**: We were just looking for a place with a nice view and happened to find this place! Right, Rimi-rin?

Rimi
M-mhm... Well, I just followed Kasumi-chan, actually...
**Rimi**: M-mhm... Well, I just followed Kasumi-chan, actually...

Tae
Kasumi, that's exactly what Arisa just said.
**Tae**: Kasumi, that's exactly what Arisa just said.

Saaya
Huh... They may have opposite personalities, but their instincts are similar. Maybe that's why they get along so well.
**Saaya**: Huh... They may have opposite personalities, but their instincts are similar. Maybe that's why they get along so well.

Arisa
E-excuse me?! Similar instincts to Kasumi?! There's no way in hell! Most definitely not!!
**Arisa**: E-excuse me?! Similar instincts to Kasumi?! There's no way in hell! Most definitely not!!

**Transcript**

 Arisa's Secret Spot

Kasumi
It was a bumpy road, but we're finally all together! It's all thanks to the bond of Poppin'Party!
**Kasumi**: It was a bumpy road, but we're finally all together! It's all thanks to the bond of Poppin'Party!

Arisa
Actually, more like a miracle! Seriously! There's no way this should have happened!
**Arisa**: Actually, more like a miracle! Seriously! There's no way this should have happened!

Kasumi
But I'm glad it did~! Since I wanted to see the fireworks together!
**Kasumi**: But I'm glad it did~! Since I wanted to see the fireworks together!

Saaya
In any case, since we're all here, why don't we relax and enjoy the show?
**Saaya**: In any case, since we're all here, why don't we relax and enjoy the show?

Rimi
Yeah.
**Rimi**: Yeah.

Tae
Come, quick. Let's sit.
**Tae**: Come, quick. Let's sit.

Arisa
O-Tae! You're already prepared?! And you took the best seat?!
**Arisa**: O-Tae! You're already prepared?! And you took the best seat?!

Kasumi
Aww~, no fair! I want the best seat too~!
**Kasumi**: Aww~, no fair! I want the best seat too~!

Kasumi
Wah... Wow~. Now that we're all watching together, they're even prettier!
**Kasumi**: Wah... Wow~. Now that we're all watching together, they're even prettier!

Rimi
... Kya!
**Rimi**: ... Kya!

Kasumi
Hm? Rimi-rin, are you okay?
**Kasumi**: Hm? Rimi-rin, are you okay?

Rimi
Uh-uhm... Actually... I don't do really well... with the... explosions...
**Rimi**: Uh-uhm... Actually... I don't do really well... with the... explosions...

Rimi
... Kya!
**Rimi**: ... Kya!

Kasumi
Is it the "boom" part? I like it because it reminds me of your bass...
**Kasumi**: Is it the "boom" part? I like it because it reminds me of your bass...

Rimi
I-it's just... I can feel my stomach shaking... Or should I say... my whole body... kinda vibrates...
**Rimi**: I-it's just... I can feel my stomach shaking... Or should I say... my whole body... kinda vibrates...

Saaya
Ah, so that's why the last time we came to this shrine you looked so nervous.
**Saaya**: Ah, so that's why the last time we came to this shrine you looked so nervous.

Rimi
M-mhm...
**Rimi**: M-mhm...

Rimi
... Kya!
**Rimi**: ... Kya!

Kasumi
You're always okay during our performances, though. How weird.
**Kasumi**: You're always okay during our performances, though. How weird.

Tae
... Rimi. Aye... Hand.
**Tae**: ... Rimi. Aye... Hand.

Rimi
Huh? Wh-what about it?
**Rimi**: Huh? Wh-what about it?

Tae
My hand... You should hold it. It'll help you relax.
**Tae**: My hand... You should hold it. It'll help you relax.

Rimi
O-O-Tae-chan...
**Rimi**: O-O-Tae-chan...

Tae
When we all got separated, I felt at ease because I was still holding onto Saaya's hand.
**Tae**: When we all got separated, I felt at ease because I was still holding onto Saaya's hand.

Tae
So let's hold hands.
**Tae**: So let's hold hands.

Rimi
... O-Okay!
**Rimi**: ... O-Okay!

Tae
... Well? Do you feel better?
**Tae**: ... Well? Do you feel better?

Rimi
... Mhm. M-maybe... a little bit...
**Rimi**: ... Mhm. M-maybe... a little bit...

Rimi
... Kya!
**Rimi**: ... Kya!

Saaya
Uh oh, not quite there yet. Alright, why don't you hold my hand too ♪
**Saaya**: Uh oh, not quite there yet. Alright, why don't you hold my hand too ♪

Rimi
... M-mhm!
**Rimi**: ... M-mhm!

Kasumi
Whoa! Arisa, did you see that?! That las tone looked like a butterfly!
**Kasumi**: Whoa! Arisa, did you see that?! That las tone looked like a butterfly!

Arisa
Yeah, there are a lot of those. Not just butterflies. There are hearts, stars, you name it.
**Arisa**: Yeah, there are a lot of those. Not just butterflies. There are hearts, stars, you name it.

Kasumi
R-really?! I wanna see the star-shaped one!
**Kasumi**: R-really?! I wanna see the star-shaped one!

Kasumi
When you think of Poppin'Party, you gotta think of stars!
**Kasumi**: When you think of Poppin'Party, you gotta think of stars!

Saaya
Hey... Look at that one!
**Saaya**: Hey... Look at that one!

Kasumi
... Ah. The star-shaped... fireworks...
**Kasumi**: ... Ah. The star-shaped... fireworks...

Kasumi
... There are five of them!
**Kasumi**: ... There are five of them!

Kasumi
Amazing! That's amazing Arisa! They have five star-shaped ones! Five! Just like us!
**Kasumi**: Amazing! That's amazing Arisa! They have five star-shaped ones! Five! Just like us!

Arisa
Gah!! Kasumi, get off of me~!!
**Arisa**: Gah!! Kasumi, get off of me~!!

Kasumi
No!! Hugs!! Everyone gets a hug!! O-Tae's next! Really, really, really tight!!
**Kasumi**: No!! Hugs!! Everyone gets a hug!! O-Tae's next! Really, really, really tight!!

Tae
H-help me...
**Tae**: H-help me...

Saaya
Fufufu. This is great, Kasumi. We were all able to see the fireworks together.
**Saaya**: Fufufu. This is great, Kasumi. We were all able to see the fireworks together.

Kasumi
Mhm! I'll absolutely, positively never forget this day! Let's come again next year!
**Kasumi**: Mhm! I'll absolutely, positively never forget this day! Let's come again next year!

Saaya
Kasumi, you're getting a little ahead of yourself...
**Saaya**: Kasumi, you're getting a little ahead of yourself...

Tae
Alright, and we'll wear yukata next year as well.
**Tae**: Alright, and we'll wear yukata next year as well.

Arisa
O-Tae's already planning too!
**Arisa**: O-Tae's already planning too!

Rimi
I hope I'll be used to the explosions by then...
**Rimi**: I hope I'll be used to the explosions by then...

Rimi
... Kya!
**Rimi**: ... Kya!

Arisa
You guys... Can you all watch more quietly? You're gonna ruin my secret spot. What are you gonna do if someone else realizes we're here?
**Arisa**: You guys... Can you all watch more quietly? You're gonna ruin my secret spot. What are you gonna do if someone else realizes we're here?

Kasumi
You say that, Arisa~, but you just can't stop smiling!
**Kasumi**: You say that, Arisa~, but you just can't stop smiling!

Kasumi
You're actually really happy that we can all watch together ♪
**Kasumi**: You're actually really happy that we can all watch together ♪

Arisa
Huh?! Wh-what are you talking about?!
**Arisa**: Huh?! Wh-what are you talking about?!

Kasumi
Even I can tell exactly what you're thinking!
**Kasumi**: Even I can tell exactly what you're thinking!

Arisa
... What?!
**Arisa**: ... What?!

Kasumi
Right~?! You're glad that we all came to see the fireworks, aren't you? Since you're having so much fun~...
**Kasumi**: Right~?! You're glad that we all came to see the fireworks, aren't you? Since you're having so much fun~...

Arisa
...?! No one said they were having fun... Ah...
**Arisa**: ...?! No one said they were having fun... Ah...

Arisa
That reminds me, Kasumi. Were you... able to get it done? Remember? You promised to finish your homework!
**Arisa**: That reminds me, Kasumi. Were you... able to get it done? Remember? You promised to finish your homework!

Kasumi
...?!
**Kasumi**: ...?!

Saaya
Huh? Judging from her reaction... No way. You did right, right? Kasumi?
**Saaya**: Huh? Judging from her reaction... No way. You did right, right? Kasumi?

Kasumi
... Haha, ahahaha...
**Kasumi**: ... Haha, ahahaha...

Arisa
Wait, seriously? Kasumi. Did you actually not finish your homework...?
**Arisa**: Wait, seriously? Kasumi. Did you actually not finish your homework...?

Kasumi
... A-Arisa... My homework... You have to help me with it...!!
**Kasumi**: ... A-Arisa... My homework... You have to help me with it...!!

The Other Four
You didn't do it?!
**The Other Four**: You didn't do it?!

Kasumi
I'll never ask you for anything ever again!! Please, A-ri-sa~!!
**Kasumi**: I'll never ask you for anything ever again!! Please, A-ri-sa~!!