Mad Party - Epilogue 1
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shivalriesSeason: Autumn
Location: Backstage
(Later, after the auditions have finished, on the day of Underland)
Leo: ♪~♪~♪
How're you guys doing? The whole thing puts you in a humming mood, huh?
No? Really? That's weird~ I don't feel that nervous anymore, anyway.
Just goes to show our difference in experience, huh? The auditions are over already, so just relax! No need to get all stiff and formal!
If you let your nerves get the better of you, scaaaary, scary Sena-sensei's gonna yell at you again!
Izumi: Still on that "Sena-sensei" thing? You can drop it already.
Ugh, I can't get used to it... Why am I getting treated like the only teacher here?
Tsukasa: No need to be so cross, Sena-senpai.
Your efforts in getting the Red Knights back on their feet have gotten us all through the auditions safely.
Izumi: Hmph, you can only say that because you won. Everybody went into the auditions, following the White Knights' victory—everything matched up to your blueprint, Kasa-kun.
Tsukasa: I have Ritsu-senpai to thank for that. Mad Party has once again made me realize just how impressive he is.
I had never imagined that with Ritsu-senpai's aid, both factions would bring about such profitable results. I should have expected as much from Knights' strategist.
Arashi: Right? Ritsu-chan managed to take the competition out of our red-vs-white showdown.
No matter who won, it would've all contributed to making Knights stronger.
I'm willing to bet that even if the Red Knights won, you would've asked the White Knights to join Underland with you anyway.
Izumi: Heh. Who knows.
Either way, everybody in Knights passed the auditions, so all's well that ends well.
Leo: Wahaha! It's so cute when you're trying to act calm, Sena~♪ Especially after you were acting like that when you saw that Mad Hatter lady backstage.
Izumi: ...Leo-kun?
Leo: Hey, don't glare at me like that~ I was just saying it's adorable that you have such pure feelings, too!
Everybody has someone they look up to. I'm glad you channeled those feelings in the right direction, Sena.
And today on this stage, we gotta do the same for our fans.
Ritsu: That's right. You can bring your ego to the auditions all you like, but this is a different kind of thing.
Izumi: Of course, who do you think you're talking to?
I finally get to wear this outfit—Mad Hatter's design. I can't go out there and make a fool of myself now.
Tsukasa: Hehe, your determination shines through as always, Sena-senpai.
During today's performance, we elder Knights members will liven up the venue with our new song, then our juniors will join us.
With our new song "Or the Beautiful Golden Drop"—a song inspired by the world of Wonderland, we shall hold all the audience captive.
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Location: Underland Stage (Knights)
Ritsu: "Are you all enjoying Underland?"
"We're just about halfway through with the Alice in Wonderland-themed program for today. It's time for the long-awaited 'mad hatters' to make their appearance ♪"
Arashi: "In the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, Alice happened upon five hatters preparing for a lavish tea party."
Tsukasa: "Those hatters had one desire..."
"...To hold a tea party the likes of which none had ever seen—one that would bring surprise to all who attend."
Leo: "We're going to drag you all into our wild and fantastic whirlwind of madness!"
"—So said the hatters as they beckoned their guests to come."
"One of them was even more enthusiastic than the rest—this guy right here! Sena's passion for Underland burns the hottest out of all of us!"
Izumi: "What're you even saying? Knights won this victory together, so you can't just direct people's attention to me."
"Not that you're wrong about me being passionate... ♪"
"Let's put the jokes aside for now. You see these outfits? They were designed by someone I greatly respect."
"I can't reveal their name, but I've looked up to them ever since my modeling days—they were one of my role models for who I wanted to become."
"When the world wouldn't let them have their way very often, they still stood firm and resolute and created a place for themself."
"I'm the same—I hate the thought of not expressing myself just because I'm too scared of society or people's opinions or other made-up stuff. I've lived my life wanting to be strong like that."
"So today, I can say one of my dreams came true. Allow me to share the joy I've earned from my hard-earned victory with all of you."
"Come join us in our weird and wonderful tea party—here's 'Or the Beautiful Golden Drop'!"
♪~♪~
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< Red or White? Chapter 5 | Masterlist | Epilogue 2 >
Location: Backstage
(Later, after the auditions have finished, on the day of Underland)
Leo: ♪~♪~♪
How're you guys doing? The whole thing puts you in a humming mood, huh?
No? Really? That's weird~ I don't feel that nervous anymore, anyway.
Just goes to show our difference in experience, huh? The auditions are over already, so just relax! No need to get all stiff and formal!
If you let your nerves get the better of you, scaaaary, scary Sena-sensei's gonna yell at you again!
Izumi: Still on that "Sena-sensei" thing? You can drop it already.
Ugh, I can't get used to it... Why am I getting treated like the only teacher here?
Tsukasa: No need to be so cross, Sena-senpai.
Your efforts in getting the Red Knights back on their feet have gotten us all through the auditions safely.
Izumi: Hmph, you can only say that because you won. Everybody went into the auditions, following the White Knights' victory—everything matched up to your blueprint, Kasa-kun.
Tsukasa: I have Ritsu-senpai to thank for that. Mad Party has once again made me realize just how impressive he is.
I had never imagined that with Ritsu-senpai's aid, both factions would bring about such profitable results. I should have expected as much from Knights' strategist.
Arashi: Right? Ritsu-chan managed to take the competition out of our red-vs-white showdown.
No matter who won, it would've all contributed to making Knights stronger.
I'm willing to bet that even if the Red Knights won, you would've asked the White Knights to join Underland with you anyway.
Izumi: Heh. Who knows.
Either way, everybody in Knights passed the auditions, so all's well that ends well.
Leo: Wahaha! It's so cute when you're trying to act calm, Sena~♪ Especially after you were acting like that when you saw that Mad Hatter lady backstage.
Izumi: ...Leo-kun?
Leo: Hey, don't glare at me like that~ I was just saying it's adorable that you have such pure feelings, too!
Everybody has someone they look up to. I'm glad you channeled those feelings in the right direction, Sena.
And today on this stage, we gotta do the same for our fans.
Ritsu: That's right. You can bring your ego to the auditions all you like, but this is a different kind of thing.
Izumi: Of course, who do you think you're talking to?
I finally get to wear this outfit—Mad Hatter's design. I can't go out there and make a fool of myself now.
Tsukasa: Hehe, your determination shines through as always, Sena-senpai.
During today's performance, we elder Knights members will liven up the venue with our new song, then our juniors will join us.
With our new song "Or the Beautiful Golden Drop"—a song inspired by the world of Wonderland, we shall hold all the audience captive.
---
Location: Underland Stage (Knights)
Ritsu: "Are you all enjoying Underland?"
"We're just about halfway through with the Alice in Wonderland-themed program for today. It's time for the long-awaited 'mad hatters' to make their appearance ♪"
Arashi: "In the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, Alice happened upon five hatters preparing for a lavish tea party."
Tsukasa: "Those hatters had one desire..."
"...To hold a tea party the likes of which none had ever seen—one that would bring surprise to all who attend."
Leo: "We're going to drag you all into our wild and fantastic whirlwind of madness!"
"—So said the hatters as they beckoned their guests to come."
"One of them was even more enthusiastic than the rest—this guy right here! Sena's passion for Underland burns the hottest out of all of us!"
Izumi: "What're you even saying? Knights won this victory together, so you can't just direct people's attention to me."
"Not that you're wrong about me being passionate... ♪"
"Let's put the jokes aside for now. You see these outfits? They were designed by someone I greatly respect."
"I can't reveal their name, but I've looked up to them ever since my modeling days—they were one of my role models for who I wanted to become."
"When the world wouldn't let them have their way very often, they still stood firm and resolute and created a place for themself."
"I'm the same—I hate the thought of not expressing myself just because I'm too scared of society or people's opinions or other made-up stuff. I've lived my life wanting to be strong like that."
"So today, I can say one of my dreams came true. Allow me to share the joy I've earned from my hard-earned victory with all of you."
"Come join us in our weird and wonderful tea party—here's 'Or the Beautiful Golden Drop'!"
♪~♪~
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< Red or White? Chapter 5 | Masterlist | Epilogue 2 >
