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Bouquet of Sincerity |  |
Chisato
(I should probably get home. Time really flies just reading a book at the library.)
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Chisato-san~!
Chisato
Huh? Is someone calling me...?
Eve
Over here~!
Chisato
Ahh, Eve-chan. Headed home?
Eve
Yep. Do you wanna walk together?
Chisato
Sure. Let's go.
Eve
The show you performed in the other day was so~ good!
Chisato
Thank you, Eve-chan.
Eve
I had only seen your acting on TV before, so I was really surprised to see how tough those rehearsals were and how much effort you put in!
Eve
It's like every rehearsal is a duel.
Chisato
Yeah. The time you have to practice with the other actors and actresses is limited, so we have to be sure not to waste it.
Eve
There was one more thing that surprised me... You became so much better by opening night! You were like a different person!
Chisato
Really? I'm happy to hear that.
Eve
I couldn't believe you improved that much over such a short period of time!
Eve
And because of you, I think the others had no choice but to get better as well! Thanks to your great acting!
Chisato
Fufu, I hope so. A lot of the time, I feel like other actors and actresses are pushing me to work harder too.
Eve
Ohh, okay. Do you do a lot of thinking about these things during rehearsal? 'Cause I think there are some secrets to being a successful actress!
Chisato
Hmm, well... I only started this recently, but I've been trying to have more open communication with other performers.
Chisato
We talk about our thoughts on the scene, how we think it should be performed, how to be in sync with each other...
Chisato
And by doing that, they teach me things I wouldn't have realized on my own, and I make new discoveries.
Chisato
Besides, you can't make a show with only one person, and it's not like TV where you can fix your mistakes, so understanding each other is essential.
Eve
I see! And so everyone can bring out their own style of acting in order to put on an incredible show!
Eve
Good thing I was there to see it all.
Chisato
Fufu, I'm glad you had fun.
Chisato
Eve-chan, aren't there times like that for you as well? Where you're influenced by the other models around you?
Eve
Hmm~... I never really thought about it. Up until now, I've only really had photoshoots where I'm all by myself.
Chisato
Really? Why's that?
Eve
So I had a lot of friends in Finland, but since moving here, I haven't really been able to get close to anyone... And there hasn't been much chance to talk with the other models...
Chisato
Oh...
Eve
And the photoshoots are usually only a day long, so there's not a lot of time to talk to the cameraman either...
Eve
But hearing what you just said makes me feel like there are still things left for me to try!
Eve
If I can do something to influence the other models or the cameraman, they may start to think differently, and maybe we'll take better pictures!
Chisato
Yeah, that's right. You can do it, Eve-chan.
Eve
I'll do my best! I just have to change my approach.
Eve
Oh, I'm having a photoshoot the week after next. I'd really like you to be there, Chisato-san!
Chisato
Mhm, I'd love to go. I've had pictures taken here and there for work, but I'm sure that's much different than professional modeling.
Eve
But you know, performers and models do have something in common.
Chisato
What's that?
Eve
They both have to act!
Eve
When you're wearing something cute, you have to look happy and smile, but if the clothes are more stylish, you have to be able to play it cool!
Chisato
Ahh. Now that you mention it, yeah.
Eve
That's why I want you to come and watch. I'm sure you'll see modeling in a whole different light!
Chisato
Alright, I look forward to it. And maybe we can use what we learn from work to make Pastel ✽ Palettes better. At least I hope we can.
Eve
Me too!
Transcript
Eve
Uhh, so I need milk, eggs... and...
Eve
Oh, BanG Dreamer-san! Are you going shopping?
Eve
Ah, you are! I'm headed to the supermarket too. My mom needed some stuff!
Eve
If it's okay, we can go together...
Eve
... Yeah? Alright, let's go!
Eve
I want to tell you about something while we walk. Do you mind?
Eve
The other day, I went to watch Chisato-san during her theater rehearsal...
Eve
I was shocked by what I saw! Wanna guess what happened?
Eve
The director was being really mean to Chisato-san about her acting!
Eve
We're talking about Chisato-san! Can you imagine?
Eve
I'd never seen anyone scold her before, so I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
Eve
He was so mean. I would have been terrified if he was talking to me like that...
Eve
It must be tough to perform while trying to do what the director says.
Eve
But she just kept working at it.
Eve
It was obvious just how hard she was trying, and I could feel myself cheering for her, more and more!
Eve
I'm sure Chisato-san is the type of person who thinks they have to put on a great performance, no matter what.
Eve
When it comes to the arts, that's a really important trait, you know!
Eve
I think experiencing that made me want to do whatever I can do to support her.
Eve
And the fans that cheer for me must feel the same way...
Eve
Because I take my work very seriously... But Chisato-san is even more intense than I am.
Eve
And I'm sure that's why the director specifically chose her!
Eve
It made me think that I have a lot of learning to do from her.
Eve
One day, I want to be that type of person too! When someone wants a job done well, they'll ask for me!
Eve
I should probably ask Chisato-san what she thinks is important for producing her best possible work.
Eve
Like what her mindset is, and what kind of goals she has set for herself...
Eve
Those are the sort of things that seem useful for creating a better Pastel*Palettes.
Eve
I wonder what she'll say...
Eve
I can't wait to ask! I'm so glad I met her!
Eve
I want all of us in the band to sit and talk about what we could do to make the fans happier!
Eve
Sitting and talking~... Ah, that reminds me!
Eve
The day after we went to watch Chisato-san rehearse, we all went to a café together so we could chat.
Eve
Chisato-san is always really serious and calm when we're at work, but that time she seemed like she was having a lot of fun...
Eve
It just made me think how she's really no different from the rest of us!
Eve
And I was happy because it felt like we were finally seeing the real Chisato-san.
Eve
Oh, yeah. Now that she's more open with us, we all talk a lot more than we used to.
Eve
I think we're all a lot closer now!
Eve
We're always learning new things about each other, and it's really fun to hear something for the first time!
Eve
I hope we can all continue to become better friends. And with our closer relationships, we can create an even better Pastel ✽ Palettes!