HYPE St4ge/Câu chuyện

## Đại học Seiho, Cà phê

 **Marika:**Hey, Saorin. Over here.

 **Saori:**Sorry, sorry. My class ran late.

 **Dalia:**Don't worry about it. We just got here, too.

 **Marika:**Rika's always planning things at the last minute.

 **Dalia:**Yeah, she pretty much acts on impulse.

 **Marika:**It's more like a mad dash, you know?

 **Saori:**I can't move full speed ahead like Rika. Speaking of which, where is she?

 **Marika:**She went out to the convenience store to get something to eat.

 **Saori:**Why'd she bother? She could've just bought something on campus.

 **Dalia:**Hehe, they didn't have what she was looking for. She said she was dying for a seasoned cod roe rice ball.

 **Saori:**She really is full of energy. Like I said, a mad dash...

 **Dalia:**Yeah, that's Rika for you.

 **Marika:**Yup!

 **Saori:**If I'd known, I'd have taken my time...

 **Rika:**Whew, I'm exhausted. Sorry to keep you waiting, guys. I'm back now.

 **Marika:**Welcome back. Were you able to buy a seasoned cod roe rice ball?

 **Rika:**The thing is, it's sold out everywhere! Apparently, seasoned cod roe is all the rage now!

 **Marika:**Ouch, too bad. So, what are you having for lunch today?

 **Rika:**Heehee, never fear! Ta-da! I got cod roe with wasabi!

 **Rika:**It's really rare!

 **Saori:**I've never heard of it...but it looks good.

 **Rika:**Doesn't it? It's almost like an appetizer, so I figured you'd like it, Saori.

 **Saori:**Hey, what's that supposed to mean? It's just like you to make everything into a game, Rika.

 **Rika:**You only live once, gotta enjoy it!

 **Dalia:**See, that's what I'm talking about. Rika's attitude is like the driving force behind Merm4id.

 **Rika:**You really think so? I admit, I'm always thinking about what we can do to get hyped!

 **Saori:**Wow, I'm surprised to hear you say that, Rika.

 **Rika:**Give me some credit, Saori. I have my own worries, okay?

 **Saori:**I'm just impressed because you never show it. I always thought you forged ahead by sheer enthusiasm and determination.

 **Rika:**I think about a lot of things!

 **Rika:**We're working together towards a common goal, it's the least I can do!

 **Saori:**Wow...Rika, you actually have a point...

 **Rika:**See, and when I find something that works, I just go with the flow.That's the best way to have fun!

 **Marika:**I totally agree. That's what's so great about Merm4id.

 **Dalia:**Yeah. It's something only Merm4id can do.

 **Saori:**Ugh, it makes sense...I think you're all having an effect on me.

 **Rika:**Bravo! Bravo! On that note, I have a big announcement to make. Drum roll, please!

 **Marika:**Okay, here we go...

 **Rika:**Merm4id's...next show is all set! Yay!

 **Marika & Dalia:**Whoa!

 **Saori:**What do you mean, "Whoa!" This is the first I'm hearing of this!

 **Rika:**Haha, well, of course! I haven't told any of you about it yet.

 **Rika:**Out of all the offers we received, I chose one with a schedule that works for all of us!

 **Saori:**I hate to admit it, but that's really thoughtful.

 **Marika:**That's what's so great about you, Rika!

 **Dalia:**You're always putting yourself in others' shoes, then finding a way to make it work. Hehe, just like a DJ.

 **Rika:**Nicely put, Dalia! I think I'll use that line in my post-game interview!

 **Marika:**Lucky you. I want to say something like that, too.

 **Dalia:**I'll leave the talking to you all. Personally, I believe in the power of silence.

 **Saori:**Hey, then what am I supposed to say?! Wait...! This isn't baseball, there are no post-game interviews at DJ events!

 **Rika:**See, Saori, you're learning to go with the flow. Nice comeback!

 **Saori:**It's wasn't a comeback!