We are Aqours![]
Introducing the nine girls of Aqours!
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Story 1 |
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Chika: Hey, over here! Hee, hee. Thanks a lot for going along with us earlier. 
You: Welcome to Aqours' room! Riko: This is where we do all our school idol activities. You: I can tell you're going to give Aqours world-class support. It's such a relief to have you around! Chika: Yup. And I bet we'll become really great friends, too! Riko: I'm sorry things got so hectic earlier. Chika: Let's start over and introduce ourselves properly. You: Okie-dokie! I'll go first! You: I'm You Watanabe! I'm a second-year and I love boats and sailing. I also love wearing uniforms, like police uniforms and firefighter suits. Riko: People look really cool when they're hard at work. You: I know, right? One of my hobbies is making and wearing uniforms for the jobs I like best. Chika: Or to put it in simpler terms, she like to cosplay. Chika: But it's awesome that she makes them herself! You is also in charge of creating Aqours' costumes. Riko: You can't help but feel like you're a real school idol when you're wearing an Aqours outfit. You: Heh, heh, heh. If nothing else, I'm very meticulous about the fine details! Riko: Okay Chika, you're up! Chika: I'm Chika Takami! I'm a second-year student, and a member of Aqours. I... Chika: Wait a sec... Riko: What is it? Chika: Now that I think about it, I'm not sure I have any reason to re-introduce myself. Aww, man! I don't know what else to say! You: Huh?! Chika: Hmm... Oh, my house is a ryokan inn. I guess that's something. Riko: It's an old, historic ryokan. There's a wonderful air about the place. I envy you! Chika: You do? It's not like a five-star hotel or anything. I don't think it's all that special. You: You don't think that beautiful place is special?! Geez, Chika. You don't know how good you've got it. Chika: But it's not like I get served my meals or waited on like a guest. Riko: Well. given that you aren't a guest there, that makes sense. Chika: *Laughs* I suppose so. You: We have a lot of Aqours meetings at Chika's house. Chika: Yup. It's a little tight to have dance practice there, but it's great for thing up song ideas and stuff! Chika: Come hang out with us next time. We can take a long soak in the hot spring afterwards! Chika: Well, this wasn't much of an introduction, but I hope eventually we'll become good friends and talk about all kinds of things! You: And last but not least is you, Riko. Riko: I'm Riko Sakurauchi. I'm also a second-year here at Uranohoshi Girls' High School, like Chika and You. Riko: I... just moved here recently. My family doesn't have its own business like Chika's, and I'm really rather boring and plain when you get right down to it. Riko: But regardless, I look forward to working with you. Chika: Riiiiiiiii-koooooooo! Riko: Wh-Wh-What?! Chika: What're you talking about? You brighten everyone's day every time you come by! Riko: I... I do? Chika: Everyone was so excited when you moved here. It was like a famous supermodel from the big city had arrived! You: That's right! This is a small school, and all the days kinda run together. When you showed up, it gave us all hope! Riko: Wow... I had no idea. You: Speaking of which, Riko here came from the holy land of school idols! Riko: It's true. Have you heard of µ's? Before I moved here, I attended the same high school as µ's. You: µ's is that popular school idol group that won the Love Live! tournament aren't they? That's so cool. You: Hey Riko, did you ever meet any of the girls in µ's and like, shake hands or anything? Oh, since you were in the same school, maybe you had a class with them? Chika: *Sniffle* W-Waaaaah! Riko: Ack! Ch-Chika, why're you crying all of a sudden? Chika: I can't believe you went to the same school as µ's! I love them so, so much. I'm beyond jealous! Riko: Huh?! Chika: It's not fair, Riko! Your,,, Your body got to walk the halls of Otonokizaka High! Riko: *Squeal* Why are you touching me?! Chika: I just want a little whiff of Otonokizaka. *Sniff* *Sniff* You: Cut it out, Chika! That's perverted! Chika: I'm not a pervert! You wouldn't be saying that if you knew µ's like I do! You: Well, I guess µ's must be something special if they're able to get you worked up into such a frenzy. Chika: Exactly! I idolize µ's. They're my dream, and at the same time, a kind of unattainable ideal. Chika: Okay, that settles it! Chika: We're spending the whole day watching µ's DVDs! Everyone, meet up at my house! Chika: We're binge watching from morning till night... and maybe even until the next morning! Riko: An all-nighter?! Are you serious, Chika? You: I'm in. I wanna see µ's perform! Chika: Okay, everyone hurry to my house! Let's move! You: Lead the way! We'll research µ's till the break of dawn! Riko: You can't be serious... Uh-oh, they're already gone. Riko: Umm... I promise we'll all work really hard. We'll be counting on your support. Riko: Chika! You! Wait for us! |
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Story 2 |
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| Yoshiko: Hello! Are you finding the fallen angel's school comfortable, little demon?
Yoshiko: While there are nine members of Aqours, if we all came at you at once, I wouldn't stand out... Err, I mean, you'd get confused, wouldn't you? Yoshiko: So we decided to introduce ourselves three at a time, by grade. Yoshiko: *Squeal* I'm such a genius. Yoshiko: Now then, we first years are ready to introduce ourselves. Yoshiko: ..................... Yoshiko: Hey, no one else is here! Yoshiko: ..................... Yoshiko: Quit it, you two! You're making it seem like Yohane is all alone out here! Yoshiko: Ruby! Zuramaru! Get out here this instant! Yoshiko: Are they really not here? C'mon, don't leave me all by lonesome! Ruby: *Sniff* *Whimper* *Shiver* Yoshiko: Wow, you're trembling like crazy! Ruby: C-Cuz I can't greet someone in front of other people. Yoshiko: If you can't even say hello, you'll never be able to survive onstage as a school idol! Ruby: *Whimper* B-But... Ruby: Eek! I'm sorry! I know, I'm a useless nervous wreck! Yoshiko: Fine, I give up. Where's Zuramaru? I know she's not a fraidy-cat. Get out here! Hanamaru: Huh? You called me, zura? Yoshiko: Whew... Good, you're here. Everyone in Aqours is introducing themselves, grouped by grade. Hanamaru: Introductions, huh? Guess you gotta at least say hello. Yoshiko: Exactly. And today I'll give you the privilege of going first. Hanamaru: Whattup? I'm Hanamaru Kunikida. Nice to meet'cha, zura! Yoshiko: Too short! Hanamaru: Aight, I'mma get going, Yoshiko: W-Wait! Oh geez, I'm all alone again! Yoshiko: ...Ahem. It appears we're in need of a new direction. Yoshiko: All right! Was it you who asked for an audience with Yohane, my little demon? Yoshiko: At this moment, the only people in this world are you and I. And since we're alone, I will reveal my deepest, darkest secret. Yoshiko: The truth is... I'm a fallen angel who was cast down from Heaven. Yoshiko: Don't tell a soul, okay? You see, I was cast out because the denizens of Heaven were so jealous of my incredible beauty. Yoshiko: Through Aqours, I plan to amass a legion of little demons who wish to fall with me to the deepest, darkest depths. Yoshiko: Basically, juts by cheering for Aqours, you'll automatically join Yohane on the journey to the pits of He- Hanamaru: Yoshiko, that's not true. Yoshiko: Z-Zuramaru! How long have you been listening? Ruby: It's okay if you want to be a fallen angel, Yoshiko, but Aqours has nothing to do with such things. Yoshiko: You too, Ruby? Yoshiko: Oh, come on! You've been missing the whole time. Why'd you have to come back right as I was introducing myself! Yoshiko: ...Ahem. Please don't misunderstand them. This "Yoshiko" they speak of is another person, completely unrelated to me. Hanamaru: It's like how I'm Hanamaru Kunikida, but I go by Maru. Ruby Kurosawa goes by Ruby, and Yoshiko Tsushima is Yoshiko. Yoshiko: Don't reveal my full name! Ruby: Umm... I'm Ruby Kurosawa. Nice to meet you. Yoshiko: Don't introduce yourself in the middle of all this madness! Hanamaru: Yay! Ruby, you said hello! Ruby: Th-Thank you! Hanamaru: So my house is a temple, but Uranohoshi Girls' High is a Catholic school. Hanamaru: God takes many forms. So Yoshiko's whole fallen angel shtick actually works out just fine. Yoshiko: Don't call it a shtick! Yoshiko: *Pant* Can I please stop playing the straight man now? This is exhausting. Ruby: I've also got an older sister. Her name is Dia Kurosawa. Ruby: We're polar opposites. She's a smart, talented, raven-haired beauty. Please be good to her, as well. Hanamaru: Ruby's cute, but her sis is a whole different type of beautiful. Yoshiko: Now they're introducing Dia, too... Yoshiko: See? You're capable of introducing yourselves. Though, as members of a demon army, they were a bit off. Ruby: Oh, I just remembered! We're all supposed to go to Chika's house to watch µ's DVDs! Hanamaru: Myooze is Chika's favorite school idol group. I'mma watch really close and learn all about them, too, zura! Ruby: Anyone would become a fan after seeing µ's perform. You're gonna love them, Hanamaru. Yoshiko: Hmm... This doesn't sound like something a fallen angel should concern herself with. Yoshiko: Even though I really wanna see... Yoshiko: I'm afraid your beloved fallen angel Yohane is much too busy to watch DVDs with the rest of you. Ruby: C'mon Yoshiko! I wanna watch µ's. Hanamaru: Yoshiko, if you're not ready to go home I'll help you get your stuff. Gimme your bag. Yoshiko: *Gasp* Yoshiko: F-F-Fine, if you insist! Yoshiko: I'm extremely busy, but if you're both that desperate for my company, I'll come with you. Lead the way! Hanamaru: *Giggle* Now you've met the Aqours first-years. Welcome to the gang! Ruby: W-Welcome! |
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Story 3 |
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| Dia: What exactly were you thinking, Mari?
Mari: Hmm? About what? Dia: This is supposed to be Aqours' initial introduction. We should be doing it in the club room, shouldn't we? Mari: Oh, really? But the view here is to die for. Dia: That's not an answer. Kanan: Is it that big of a deal? Kanan: When you think about it, both the club room and the sea are part of Uchiura! Mari: Indeed, indeed! Dia: Dear me... You two are incorrigible. Kanan: Ha, ha, ha. Dia, you overthink things. The place doesn't matter as long as we introduce ourselves. Mari: Exactly! Now, let's move on and tell our new supporter about the Uranohoshi senior class! Kanan: Mind if I start? Mari: Be my guest. Kanan: I'm Kanan Matsuura. I love the sea, I love Uchiura... I guess I'm just your typical Uchiura girl. Kanan: I'm also a diver. I want everyone in the world to learn about the joys of the sea... I get that from my grandfather. Mari: Kanan's also the main attraction at her grandfather's diving shop. Dia: Don't let her looks fool you. She's quite a shrewd businesswoman. Kanan: Ha, ha, ha! I'm not in it to drum up business. I honestly just want to increase awareness about the sea. Kanan: I think I'm more suited to swimming underwater than being a school idol, but I'm not one to turn down a challenge just because I'm not naturally good! Kanan: School idols treasure their friends above all else. I think being an idol will become very important to me in time. Kanan: I hope that by working together, we'll all walk away from this with memories that last a lifetime. Glad you're with us! Mari: Oh, I'm not planning on stopping with just a few happy memories. Kanan: Mari... Mari: I'm Mari Ohara. You can just call me Mari! Mari: Have you taken a good look around town? Uchiura is such a beautiful place. Mari: My father runs an international hotel chain, so I've travelled all over the world. Mari: The second I set foot in this little port town, my antennae perked straight up! Kanan: Wow, really? Dia: Mari, you're exaggerating again. Mari: I would never! I knew right away I'd enjoy day of my life in this wonderful, shiny town. I felt it deep in my heart! Mari: And we've gathered a bevy of beauties in Aqours that even the town itself can't outshine. Mari: I'm sure there are lots of incredible school idols in places like Akihabara, Tokyo, but our idols can compete with anyone! Mari: My dream is to take us higher and higher! Mari: Someday I'll sail across this sea and make a big splash in Tokyo! Dia: Sail... You know you can get to Tokyo from here without a boat, right? Mari: No, I meant a big splash, like with a big boat! I'm just trying to show my spirit. Kanan: *Chuckle* Sounds fun. Kanan: So, you're not just here to make happy memories... I could learn a thing or two from you. Dia: It's a good point. You'll never get anywhere if you give up before you even get started. Mari: Starting right now, all the days ahead are sure to be shiny and sparkly. Let's charge forward together! Dia: Ahem. Moving on... Dia: I am Dia Kurosawa. I'm a senior here at Uranohoshi Girls' High School, and the student council president as well. Kanan: She's smart, beautiful, and a natural leader! Mari: Dia and Ruby shine every bit as brightly as the jewels they're named for. In fact aren't you two quite famous for being so pretty? Kanan: Probably. They're both very beautiful, even if their personalities are completely different. Dia: Originally, I was opposed to the whole idea of Aqours. Kanan: Oh no, not this again. You're into it now, so what different does it make? Mari: I agree. There's no need to dredge up the past as long as you're amenable to it now. Mari: Honestly Dia, it's not cute at all. Dia: Wha-Wha... Dia: I'm perfectly aware that I'm not cute! Dia: I know... that I'm not like Ruby. Mari: Huh? Kanan: Dia, that's not what she meant. Dia: .................. Kanan: If you don't show hoe you feel right now, it'll seem like you're the only one who isn't motivated. Dia: That would... be regrettable. You see, at first I was opposed to Aqours, but now... Kanan: *Chuckle* But now what? Dia: Now, I approve! Mari: Pfft! Ha, ha, ha! You approve? Oh Dia, you're serious to a fault. Dia: What?! That wasn't supposed to be funny. Mari: Loosen up a little. Just say something casual, like how you really like Aqours now. Dia: But... Mari: You do like Aqours, don't you? Dia: Of course I do. I just need some time to prepare myself before talking about the things I love. Kanan: *Giggle* Dia, you're adorable. Dia: Please stop teasing me. Mari: So, as you can see, Aqours is very near and dear to all three of us. Kanan: Hopefully we'll all learn and grow together. Dia: Indeed. And I'm sure the other six members feel the same way. Mari: Oh, I just remembered. Mari: After we're done here, we're all supposed to go to Chika's house for a µ's DVD viewing party! Dia: That's right. As the old saying goes, you must know yourself as well as your enemy. Dia: Learning about your enemy is the first step. Kanan: µ's isn't our enemy... Well, whatever. I'm excited to watch their performances! Mari: I hope we'll all become wonderful friends. Shall we go? |
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Story 4 |
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| Chika: It's Muse! Just look at them go!
Kanan: Chika, you've said that a couple of hundred times already. Dia: I can't believe we actually stayed up all night watching DVDs... *Yawn* This isn't good for my skin. Hanamaru: I'mma fall asleep sitting up... Ruby: Mmm... Yoshiko: *Snore* Ruby: *Snort* Bwuh? I'm awake! I'm not asleep! You: That's it! I've got an idea for a new costume! You: *Snore* Riko: Is You talking in her sleep? Mari: Wow, look outside! The sun's coming up. Chika: Really? Let's check it out. Chika: Holy smokes, it is! Look, everyone! The sunrise! Riko: The sky's such a vivid orange. It's beautiful. Dia: It's a sight I'd rather see after waking up early instead of pulling an all-nighter, but it really is pretty. Ruby: I'm so glad we could all see it together. Yoshiko: Ungh... The morning sun's light is really harsh on a fallen angel. Hanamaru: You okay, Yoshiko? Here, hold my hand. Yoshiko: Th-Thanks... Mari: What a gorgeous view. It's almost like the sun is here to celebrate our ship setting sail. Kanan: Ha, ha, ha. The good ship Aqours, huh? You: Full speed ahead! Unfurl the sails! Aqours is heading out to start its journey. Aye aye! Riko: Maybe I shouldn't say this so plainly, but... Riko: Right now, I'm really glad that I joined Aqours, and that I'm sharing this morning with all of you. Riko: How about you, Chika? Chika: Yeah! Chika: I started a school idol club because I love school idols so much, but the truth is, I barely know anything. Chika: Even right now, I feel like I'm just having fun watching µ's perform, rather than researching how to put together live shows. Dia: Perhaps we need to have more discussions on what concrete actions we should be taking. Chika: I understand that we'll have to work our tails off or we'll never get anywhere. Chika: But I have faith that the nine of us will make it work somehow! Ruby: You know... Ruby: I used to think I'd never be a school idol. Now that I'm with all of you, I feel like I can do it. You: Yeah, me too! Dia: It's not based on anything, but I feel the same way. Hanamaru: We've got a lot to look forward to. Mari: I agree with everyone, but we can't get by on confidence alone. We've got to buckle down and press forward. Chika: Yes! Kanan: I'll do whatever I can to support all of you. Chika: Working hard without ever slacking off... That's kind of a difficult for me, but I'll try my best! Yoshiko: We haven't come up with anything for our live show, but I know there are lots of little demons out there who can't wait to see us. You: Yeah. So if we're gonna do a live show, what kind of vibe should we be going for? Riko: We'll have to gradually settle on the music and get the costumes together. Dia: We should probably go with something close to a traditional Japanese dance, don't you think? Mari: Oh, no. Wouldn't rock music be a better choice? You: Like riding on a big wave, and crashing into the shore? Sounds cool! Ruby: I like cute things... What do you think, Hanamaru? Hanamaru: I really don't know what to say... Riko: Well, for example, what kind of music would sync up with the things you like to do? Hanamaru: Things I like... Great authors? Chika: Great author music? Dia: Come one. There's no such thing Yoshiko: Forget that! Yohane's presence demands a hellish score. You: We need originality. I vote for a sailor song! Riko: Hellish... great authors... I can't imagine what that would sound like. Kanan: Ha, ha, ha. It's a nine-way split. Chika: Maybe, but I think that individuality is a good thing! Riko: Yeah. It keeps things interesting. I'm starting to get excited! Mari: *Chuckle* We've got some fun days ahead of us. Chika: Umm... As you can see, Aqours is finally about to get started. Chika: Everything might not go according to plan, but I'm not going to give up, no matter what. Chika: µ's taught me that. Riko: Let's all do our best. You: With your support, I just know we'll be able to go the extra mile. Chika: I guess what I'm saying is, the nine girls of Aqours... Together: Are counting on you! |