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shivalriesArea 3-5: Live Cafe, Open For Business
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Levi: The chairs and tables are all set up outside!
Hansel: Thank you. The cakes are ready over here, too. I think we're just about set to open.
Charles: Today's our big day... Do you think we'll perform okay?
Foliesilk: Our practice sessions went well, so it should go smoothly, so long as we do not let our nerves get the best of us.
However, before we get started with the performance, there's something we still must do. Isn't that right, Hansel?
Hansel: Right. First, we have to get customers over here, and then we have to make them smile.
Sorry for dragging you all into my own plans, but I hope you'll help me out for just a little longer.
Our "live cafe" is now open for business!
[Crowd talking noisily]
Hansel: Welcome to our cafe! Will you be eating in today?
Woman: Might as well unwind a bit here, since I have the chance.
Old Woman: It's been so long since I've had cake. Oh, which tea should I pick?
Ritsu: If you're having trouble choosing, I can offer you some advice, Madame?
Charles: Arashi-san! We're running low on mont blanc!
Arashi: Oh my gosh, already? I didn't think it'd be such a hit!
Izumi: Quit talking and start cooking. We need to make extra so it'll last through our performance.
Tsukasa: Thank you for your patience, my lady. I've brought the fruit cake you ordered.
Woman: Excuse me, sir? I heard there's going to be some live music, but when is it starting?
Foliesilk: Please wait for a moment. It shall begin in time.
Leo: The seats have filled up pretty nicely now. Should we get started?
Levi: What? Now?! Wait a moment! There are so many more customers than I imagined...
Leo: Don't worry about it! I'll start us off with a little MC-ing, so take that chance to get ready.
Leo: Ladies aaaand gentlemen! ...Wait, maybe that's not quite right.
Hello everyone! Welcome to our live cafe! Are you enjoying your cake and tea?
I see you out there, trying to up and leave 'cause you think you're done! Well, don't get out of your seat just yet!
[Crowd murmurs]
Leo: We're just about ready to start our Duel!
In this world, I bet a lot of you are imagining something pretty bloody, so let me explain the rules!
Tsukasa: Yes, but perhaps we should introduce ourselves first?
My name is Tsukasa Suou. We have come from another worl—ah, never mind, that may invite chaos. Erm, we are an idol unit hailing from a land far, far away.
I have the honor to call myself the leader of Knights.
Leo: And I'm the former leader, Leo Tsukinaga! I guess the others can introduce themselves when they arrive?
Tsukasa: Right. Now, returning to the Duel—as the name would suggest, it is a battle of sorts.
We Knights shall engage in a duel against another unit with something important on the line.
Leo: But don't worry! We're not gonna actually have a swordfight or fistfight or anything.
Tsukasa: We shall compete with performance instead, as idols would! And our judges will be none other than...
...all of you, who have gathered at this cafe!
Leo: Give a round of applause for the unit you think put on a better show!
As for what we're fighting for, well—
Levi: We're fighting to see who can claim the title of the most beautiful face in all the land!
Leo: Oh, looks like you're all ready!
Levi: Hello everybody! I hope you're enjoying the cake! Keep your eyes peeled for what's coming up next!
The ultimate clash of beauty!!!
Tsukasa: Now, shall we get started, Team... LeVenus? Is that correct?
Levi: That's us! Now everyone, get ready to be knocked out by my stunning good looks! Aaaand... hit it!
[Levi & co. begin performing]
Leo: Wahaha! Hey, not bad!
Tsukasa: Yes, it seems we needn't worry about them. Let us get prepared as well, Leo-san.
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Hansel: Thank you for watching! Please continue to enjoy the tea and cake.
Charles: Um... Next up is Knights' performance!
Voting will start right after, so stay and watch!
...Oh wait, I need to say this too. ...Let's get the music... started!
Leo: Now the ones you've all been waiting for—wait, nobody knows who we are! Wahaha!
Izumi: If they don't know, then we just have to tell them, right? We'll make it so they'll take a single glance and never forget who we are.
Ritsu: Geez, we did all sorts of new things these past few days. We even had to use a studio without proper soundproofing as our headquarters.
Arashi: You don't see people practicing in parks at night these days anymore. Not even beginner idols.
Tsukasa: But starting today, we will no longer be unknowns in this land.
Ritsu: It's nice to have the freedom to wander around without worrying about people watching you, but... oh yeah, it's not a bad feeling at all to be greeted with cheers.
Arashi: Naturally! We belong in the spotlight, shining our brightest!
Izumi: There really isn't enough love for us in the world yet. We have to make up for all that time we spent without it!
Leo: A live show in a whole new world! Who knew our songs could sound so different when sung in a different place!
Tsukasa: Now, lift your voices in jubilation! We, Knights, have arrived!
Hansel: Amazing... I saw them practice so many times, and yet...
Foliesilk: Indeed. I never knew singing and dancing could look so truly beautiful.
Charles: This is gonna end in total defeat for us, isn't it? I should be frustrated, but... for some reason...
Mr. Gnome: Gloop gloop~♪
Levi: Knights... *sob* You, too, have carried beauty to its furthest reaches!
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Arashi: Phew... That sure was a day. I'm no Ritsu-chan, but I'd sure love to crawl in bed right about now.
Tsukasa: Despite the short setlist, we don't often perform three times in one day, do we?
Ritsu: We've been helping out with the shop between performances too. Maybe we should perform in shifts?
Izumi: We need to regroup and reflect on our work, that included. Come on, Naru-kun, you can't sleep earlier than Kuma-kun.
???: Gyaaah! What's going on?! Why's my shop all blocked off?!
Leo: Whoa, what? Did somebody come to complain?
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Hansel: Gretel! I see you're feeling better now. You should've sent a letter! I would've gone to pick you up!
Gretel: But... Granny said I needed to go back by myself...
But wait, forget about that! What's going on with my shop?! Do we owe money?! A debt collector totally dropped by, didn't they?!
Hansel: No, no, it's just, um... I started up a cafe, and these are the tables we used for the outdoor seating.
We didn't want them to get in people's way, so we leaned them against the shop instead.
Gretel: Cafe...? Why a cafe?
Hansel: We had some folks come and help with the shop while you were out sick, you see.
We ended up deciding to serve tea as well as the usual cakes...
Gretel: ...What's wrong with selling cakes, as long as there's someone there to make 'em? It's a cake shop!
Hansel: Um... I... I just...
I just wanted to try it. Running a cafe, I mean.
I wanted to brew tea that would go with your cakes, so I can put smiles on people's faces.
I've been thinking about it for a long time. So, this was like a trial run.
Gretel: ...Is that true, Onii-chan?
Hansel: Yeah... Hey, um, Gretel... It doesn't have to be soon, but someday...
...do you think I could... open a cafe alongside the patisserie?
Gretel: Sure.
Hansel: .........Huh? Sure?
Gretel: Yeah! I mean, this is our cake shop. You're letting me do whatever I like, so...
You can do whatever you like too, Onii-chan!
Knowing you, you're not just throwing it out there without a plan, right?
Hansel: If I opened up a cafe, it might make things way busier for you, Gretel. You know that, right?
Gretel: Leave it to me! I'm a master pastry chef! I can handle a little more work!
Hansel: Oh... I see. You've already... become a master.
(I never thought it'd be so easy to just tell her what I wanted to do...)
(I thought she was still a child, but before I noticed, she's grown up so much that she's worrying about me now.)
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Arashi: I was all poised to go help, but it looks like things are going well with Hansel-chan and his sister.
Ritsu: Yeah... I'm glad to see they're on good terms with each other.
Leo: Mmm...? Whoa! Our bodies are all glowy?! What's going on?!
Izumi: What... It's a little different from last time, but is this... how we're getting home....?
Tsukasa: Now?! But why....? I cannot think of anything that would cause this...
Arashi: Maybe... it was Hansel-chan and not a Spiral who called us to this world?
Tsukasa: So you mean to say that by helping Hansel-san with his troubles, we have found a path home?
Izumi: I know I'm the one who said there was a reason we appeared here, but we were summoned to help with some guy's dream? For real?
Ritsu: An idol's job is to make dreams real, after all. Nothing wrong with doing it this way every once in a while.
Leo: We mostly did what we usually do, anyway! But being in another world's been making my inspiration go wild—ah?!
Oh no, damn it! We'll lose our memories here once we get back to our world, right?! The songs I made here will be all gone!
This is a loss for the world! I need to write 'em down, somehow! Guess I've got no choice—gotta tattoo it all into my arm!
Izumi: We don't have time for that! Besides, even if we forget about them, those songs will stay in this world. I'm sure of it.
Ritsu: You're right. Just because we forget doesn't mean they'll disappear.
Arashi: We'll remember it all again if we come back, too, just like Izumi-chan did.
Tsukasa: It's a shame we cannot say goodbye, but it appears our time has come.
Hansel-san... You have seen so many hardships. I pray your life may be filled with blessings instead.
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Hansel: ...Huh? There's nobody here?
Gretel: What's wrong, Onii-chan?
Hansel: Ah... No, I feel like there were... some people I wanted to introduce to you, Gretel...
Gretel: The people who helped you with your cafe? Wasn't that just the man from Alice's place?
Hansel: Um... Yeah, he helped, but... I feel like there were others...?
Gretel: Hmm? Well, who knows! More importantly, we should get ready for tomorrow! Things are gonna get busy! Gotta make up for all the time I lost!
Hansel: ...You're right. We should start cleaning up the kitchen, then. I was so busy today that I didn't... have any time to do that...?
Gretel: What's this? A recipe for cake? Did you write this, Onii-chan?!
Whoa... this looks interesting! Can I try making this tomorrow?
Hansel: Oh... sure! I'm sure it'll come out delicious.
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Ensemble Stars!! x Last Period Collab: Knights of Song, Cutting a Path to the Future
~FIN~
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Levi: The chairs and tables are all set up outside!
Hansel: Thank you. The cakes are ready over here, too. I think we're just about set to open.
Charles: Today's our big day... Do you think we'll perform okay?
Foliesilk: Our practice sessions went well, so it should go smoothly, so long as we do not let our nerves get the best of us.
However, before we get started with the performance, there's something we still must do. Isn't that right, Hansel?
Hansel: Right. First, we have to get customers over here, and then we have to make them smile.
Sorry for dragging you all into my own plans, but I hope you'll help me out for just a little longer.
Our "live cafe" is now open for business!
[Crowd talking noisily]
Hansel: Welcome to our cafe! Will you be eating in today?
Woman: Might as well unwind a bit here, since I have the chance.
Old Woman: It's been so long since I've had cake. Oh, which tea should I pick?
Ritsu: If you're having trouble choosing, I can offer you some advice, Madame?
Charles: Arashi-san! We're running low on mont blanc!
Arashi: Oh my gosh, already? I didn't think it'd be such a hit!
Izumi: Quit talking and start cooking. We need to make extra so it'll last through our performance.
Tsukasa: Thank you for your patience, my lady. I've brought the fruit cake you ordered.
Woman: Excuse me, sir? I heard there's going to be some live music, but when is it starting?
Foliesilk: Please wait for a moment. It shall begin in time.
Leo: The seats have filled up pretty nicely now. Should we get started?
Levi: What? Now?! Wait a moment! There are so many more customers than I imagined...
Leo: Don't worry about it! I'll start us off with a little MC-ing, so take that chance to get ready.
Leo: Ladies aaaand gentlemen! ...Wait, maybe that's not quite right.
Hello everyone! Welcome to our live cafe! Are you enjoying your cake and tea?
I see you out there, trying to up and leave 'cause you think you're done! Well, don't get out of your seat just yet!
[Crowd murmurs]
Leo: We're just about ready to start our Duel!
In this world, I bet a lot of you are imagining something pretty bloody, so let me explain the rules!
Tsukasa: Yes, but perhaps we should introduce ourselves first?
My name is Tsukasa Suou. We have come from another worl—ah, never mind, that may invite chaos. Erm, we are an idol unit hailing from a land far, far away.
I have the honor to call myself the leader of Knights.
Leo: And I'm the former leader, Leo Tsukinaga! I guess the others can introduce themselves when they arrive?
Tsukasa: Right. Now, returning to the Duel—as the name would suggest, it is a battle of sorts.
We Knights shall engage in a duel against another unit with something important on the line.
Leo: But don't worry! We're not gonna actually have a swordfight or fistfight or anything.
Tsukasa: We shall compete with performance instead, as idols would! And our judges will be none other than...
...all of you, who have gathered at this cafe!
Leo: Give a round of applause for the unit you think put on a better show!
As for what we're fighting for, well—
Levi: We're fighting to see who can claim the title of the most beautiful face in all the land!
Leo: Oh, looks like you're all ready!
Levi: Hello everybody! I hope you're enjoying the cake! Keep your eyes peeled for what's coming up next!
The ultimate clash of beauty!!!
Tsukasa: Now, shall we get started, Team... LeVenus? Is that correct?
Levi: That's us! Now everyone, get ready to be knocked out by my stunning good looks! Aaaand... hit it!
[Levi & co. begin performing]
Leo: Wahaha! Hey, not bad!
Tsukasa: Yes, it seems we needn't worry about them. Let us get prepared as well, Leo-san.
----
Hansel: Thank you for watching! Please continue to enjoy the tea and cake.
Charles: Um... Next up is Knights' performance!
Voting will start right after, so stay and watch!
...Oh wait, I need to say this too. ...Let's get the music... started!
Leo: Now the ones you've all been waiting for—wait, nobody knows who we are! Wahaha!
Izumi: If they don't know, then we just have to tell them, right? We'll make it so they'll take a single glance and never forget who we are.
Ritsu: Geez, we did all sorts of new things these past few days. We even had to use a studio without proper soundproofing as our headquarters.
Arashi: You don't see people practicing in parks at night these days anymore. Not even beginner idols.
Tsukasa: But starting today, we will no longer be unknowns in this land.
Ritsu: It's nice to have the freedom to wander around without worrying about people watching you, but... oh yeah, it's not a bad feeling at all to be greeted with cheers.
Arashi: Naturally! We belong in the spotlight, shining our brightest!
Izumi: There really isn't enough love for us in the world yet. We have to make up for all that time we spent without it!
Leo: A live show in a whole new world! Who knew our songs could sound so different when sung in a different place!
Tsukasa: Now, lift your voices in jubilation! We, Knights, have arrived!
Hansel: Amazing... I saw them practice so many times, and yet...
Foliesilk: Indeed. I never knew singing and dancing could look so truly beautiful.
Charles: This is gonna end in total defeat for us, isn't it? I should be frustrated, but... for some reason...
Mr. Gnome: Gloop gloop~♪
Levi: Knights... *sob* You, too, have carried beauty to its furthest reaches!
Arashi: Phew... That sure was a day. I'm no Ritsu-chan, but I'd sure love to crawl in bed right about now.
Tsukasa: Despite the short setlist, we don't often perform three times in one day, do we?
Ritsu: We've been helping out with the shop between performances too. Maybe we should perform in shifts?
Izumi: We need to regroup and reflect on our work, that included. Come on, Naru-kun, you can't sleep earlier than Kuma-kun.
???: Gyaaah! What's going on?! Why's my shop all blocked off?!
Leo: Whoa, what? Did somebody come to complain?
---
Hansel: Gretel! I see you're feeling better now. You should've sent a letter! I would've gone to pick you up!
Gretel: But... Granny said I needed to go back by myself...
But wait, forget about that! What's going on with my shop?! Do we owe money?! A debt collector totally dropped by, didn't they?!
Hansel: No, no, it's just, um... I started up a cafe, and these are the tables we used for the outdoor seating.
We didn't want them to get in people's way, so we leaned them against the shop instead.
Gretel: Cafe...? Why a cafe?
Hansel: We had some folks come and help with the shop while you were out sick, you see.
We ended up deciding to serve tea as well as the usual cakes...
Gretel: ...What's wrong with selling cakes, as long as there's someone there to make 'em? It's a cake shop!
Hansel: Um... I... I just...
I just wanted to try it. Running a cafe, I mean.
I wanted to brew tea that would go with your cakes, so I can put smiles on people's faces.
I've been thinking about it for a long time. So, this was like a trial run.
Gretel: ...Is that true, Onii-chan?
Hansel: Yeah... Hey, um, Gretel... It doesn't have to be soon, but someday...
...do you think I could... open a cafe alongside the patisserie?
Gretel: Sure.
Hansel: .........Huh? Sure?
Gretel: Yeah! I mean, this is our cake shop. You're letting me do whatever I like, so...
You can do whatever you like too, Onii-chan!
Knowing you, you're not just throwing it out there without a plan, right?
Hansel: If I opened up a cafe, it might make things way busier for you, Gretel. You know that, right?
Gretel: Leave it to me! I'm a master pastry chef! I can handle a little more work!
Hansel: Oh... I see. You've already... become a master.
(I never thought it'd be so easy to just tell her what I wanted to do...)
(I thought she was still a child, but before I noticed, she's grown up so much that she's worrying about me now.)
---
Arashi: I was all poised to go help, but it looks like things are going well with Hansel-chan and his sister.
Ritsu: Yeah... I'm glad to see they're on good terms with each other.
Leo: Mmm...? Whoa! Our bodies are all glowy?! What's going on?!
Izumi: What... It's a little different from last time, but is this... how we're getting home....?
Tsukasa: Now?! But why....? I cannot think of anything that would cause this...
Arashi: Maybe... it was Hansel-chan and not a Spiral who called us to this world?
Tsukasa: So you mean to say that by helping Hansel-san with his troubles, we have found a path home?
Izumi: I know I'm the one who said there was a reason we appeared here, but we were summoned to help with some guy's dream? For real?
Ritsu: An idol's job is to make dreams real, after all. Nothing wrong with doing it this way every once in a while.
Leo: We mostly did what we usually do, anyway! But being in another world's been making my inspiration go wild—ah?!
Oh no, damn it! We'll lose our memories here once we get back to our world, right?! The songs I made here will be all gone!
This is a loss for the world! I need to write 'em down, somehow! Guess I've got no choice—gotta tattoo it all into my arm!
Izumi: We don't have time for that! Besides, even if we forget about them, those songs will stay in this world. I'm sure of it.
Ritsu: You're right. Just because we forget doesn't mean they'll disappear.
Arashi: We'll remember it all again if we come back, too, just like Izumi-chan did.
Tsukasa: It's a shame we cannot say goodbye, but it appears our time has come.
Hansel-san... You have seen so many hardships. I pray your life may be filled with blessings instead.
---
Hansel: ...Huh? There's nobody here?
Gretel: What's wrong, Onii-chan?
Hansel: Ah... No, I feel like there were... some people I wanted to introduce to you, Gretel...
Gretel: The people who helped you with your cafe? Wasn't that just the man from Alice's place?
Hansel: Um... Yeah, he helped, but... I feel like there were others...?
Gretel: Hmm? Well, who knows! More importantly, we should get ready for tomorrow! Things are gonna get busy! Gotta make up for all the time I lost!
Hansel: ...You're right. We should start cleaning up the kitchen, then. I was so busy today that I didn't... have any time to do that...?
Gretel: What's this? A recipe for cake? Did you write this, Onii-chan?!
Whoa... this looks interesting! Can I try making this tomorrow?
Hansel: Oh... sure! I'm sure it'll come out delicious.
Ensemble Stars!! x Last Period Collab: Knights of Song, Cutting a Path to the Future
~FIN~
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