Star Festival Fireworks[]
Kotori is Orihime, and Hanayo is Hikoboshi.
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Story 1 |
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| Hanayo: Here we go... Is this enough bamboo?
Kotori: I think so. It looks good, right? Hanayo: Want to make decorations first? Or continue practicing from yesterday? Honoka: Hanayo! Kotori! Kotori: Hi, Honoka. Honoka: What are you two doing? Let me help too! Hanayo: I'm heading to the nearby kindergarten with Kotori. We're helping prepare for the Tanabata festival. Honoka: Wow! Tanabata is right around the corner. You're helping bring bamboo, then. Hanayo: Yes. Then we're planning to read them then Tanabata story. Honoka: Really? I want to hear it too... Kotori: We've only practiced partway through, but if Honoka wants to be our audience... Hanayo: Yeah! Honoka: Yay! Hanayo: Then I'll start. Hanayo: A long time ago, there lived in heaven a beautiful girl named Orihime. Kotori: Hi, I'm Orihime. Hanayo: Orihime was a great weaver, and wove every day. Kotori: Clatter clatter. I hope this cloth turns out well. Hanayo: The god of heaven was looking for a husband for Orihime. Kotori: You there, what's your name? Hanayo: I'm Hikoboshi! If you need cows herded, leave it to me! Kotori: The god of heaven really liked the hard-working cowherd Hikoboshi. Hanayo: Alright, off to work again today! Kotori: Aw, what a nice guy. Hanayo: Eventually the two fell in love, and were engaged to be married... Honoka: Wow! Kotori: Hehe, now we're practicing the story after they get married. Honoka: You're doing really well. It's easy to follow, and cute! Hanayo: It is? I'm glad to hear that. Kotori: We thought it might be hard for little kids to follow, so we decided to act out Orihime and Hikoboshi. Honoka: Good idea. I want to see it again once you've practiced it all. Kotori: Of course! Honoka: But Tanabata is the story of how Orihime and Hikoboshi were separated, right? Why did that happen? Hanayo: Didn't they enjoy being together so much that they stopped working? Kotori: Like failing a test because you spent too much time having fun? Honoka: That sounds like first-hand experience! Kotori: So then the god was angry, and separated the two of them. Honoka: Really? He should've told them to go back to work before he did that! Honoka: This god is kind of mean, for all that searching for a husband for Orihime. Kotori: Well, yes, when you put it that way. Hanayo: And now they can only see each other once a year. Honoka: That's terrible! Hanayo: Oh, I'm... sorry? Honoka: Sorry Hanayo, I'm not mad at you. Hanayo: Th-That's good. I knew, but I react like that without thinking. Kotori: I wish there was a story where they didn't get separated, like Honoka was saying. Honoka: Right? But you can't do that, because then it's not the Tanabata story, huh. Hahaha. Kotori: And the whole meeting just once a year is kind of dreamy and sweet. Hanayo: I hope all the kindergarteners enjoy it too. Kotori: Yeah! Hanayo, want to get back to practicing? Hanayo: Okay. Honoka: I can't wait to hear you read it all. I'll bring everyone to see, okay? Hanayo: Thanks, Honoka. We'll do our best to practice. |
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Story 2 |
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| Hanayo: And then came the night Tanabata. Magpies flew down to Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Kotori: We're magpies. From now on, we'll be the bridge that connects you both. Hanayo: On order from the god of heaven, many magpies joined to make a bridge. Kotori: We've got you, so relax and cross on over. Hanayo: Oh, Orihime. Kotori: Hikoboshi... Hanayo: And that's how the two meet once a year on the night of Tanabata. Honoka: Good job, you two! Hanayo: Hi everybody! Thanks for coming. Eli: You both did really well. Nico: I'm absolutely sure I'd make a cute Lady Orihime, but you did really well as her too, Kotori. Umi: Yes. You were yourself and it went really well, Kotori. Kotori: Hee hee... Thanks! Rin: And Hanayo's Hikoboshi was great. It was really cute. Hanayo: Stop, Rin, I'll blush. I was really glad all the kindergarteners had a really good time. Kotori: I'm glad you practiced! Nozomi: I love how bittersweet the Tanabata story is. A couple who wants to meet but can't. Eli: Yes. But I think it would be too much to handle, only being able to see someone you loved once a year. Nozomi: It really would. Maki: Well it's not actually possible, so everyone enjoys it. Rin: Maki, you're so cool about it. Maki: I-I am not. Don't say it like that. Rin: Hehehehe. Hanayo: Everybody! Let's all write our wishes on these slips of paper. The kindergarten principal gave me enough for all of us. Umi: It's so special occasion, so let's all write down our wishes. Nico: I wish all the Nico fans around the world could be bathed in Nico's love... Kotori: Wha-? Nico, what were you just saying? Nico: Hehe. It's a really, really important wish. Eli: Maybe I'll wish... for Otonokizaka High to keep making history from now on. Nozomi: You don't need to write anything for µ's to keep going? Eli: Right. I want to make µ's succeed with just our efforts. Maki: Eli, that's another way you're really grounded. Hanayo: I wonder, how many bales of rice is a year's worth? Nozomi: You're wishing for a year's worth of rice? Sounds like a prize reward. Kotori: Hey Umi, what did you go with? Umi: I wish Honoka would stop oversleeping. Kotori: Hahaha. Then I'll wish for Honoka to stop oversleeping, too. I wonder if that doubles the effects? Eli: Honoka? Aren't you going to write anything? Honoka: I wrote mine at home! Eli: Honoka, you always get a head-start on things... Wait, hold on. Honoka: What's wrong? Eli: Did you write all of these yourself? Honoka: Yep! Hanayo: Um, but... there's a whole lot of them!? Rin: Will they all fit on the bamboo?? Umi: Why so many? Honoka: Hehehe, I really want it to come true! So I concentrated and kept praying as I wrote it, then suddenly there were a lot of them. Umi: Honoka, that's greedy. It's also really you, though. Maki: And? What did you wish for? Are they all different? Honoka: No, they're all "I wish the day of Tanabata would be clear, so Orihime and Hikoboshi can be together!" Kotori: That's sweet, Honoka. You were saying you hated how they couldn't be together before. Honoka: Yeah. I actually wanted them to be together every day, but since it's a promise and all... Honoka: I just want to be sure they can see each other on Tanabata! And that's why I wished for them to definitely be able to meet once a year. Hanayo: Huh? This is the only one with a different wish on it. Honoka: Oh! I did write one with "I wish for µ's to keep doing lots of things" on it. Honoka: It's kind of greedy to want Orihime and Hikoboshi to meet, and all of us to do well, I guess. Hahaha. Umi: I think those are good wishes, Honoka. Kotori: I hope everyone's wishes come true! |
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Story 3 |
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| Nico: *Groans*
Rin: Huh? Nico is groaning. Eli: What's wrong? Are you feeling bad? Hanayo: Maybe you ate too much? Nico: No... I didn't overeat. Kotori: Then what's up? Nico: Uuurrggghh! It's just too hot! There's bugs out and everything! I can't take it! Nozomi: You really think so? Shall I spray water around again? Umi: You know, it's only going to get hotter, so best to start getting your body used to it now. Kotori: Honoka, are you OK? Honoka: It may be a bit hot, but I'm still OK. It's summer time, and I want to make the best of it! Nico: Are you serious, Honoka? Honoka: What? Why do you say that? Come on! Let's have some summer time fun! Rin: Yeah! Summer time fun! Hanayo: Woah! Rin! You sound funny talking into the fan like that. Rin: Hehe. Yeah, my voice is all waveeeey. Honoka: Oh yeah! That's the summer time fun I'm talking about! Good job! Umi: I see. By speaking into the fan, you can both talk funny and cool off at the same time. Very logical! Honoka: Let me try it! Rin: OK, here you go! Honoka: Oh! Weee are the school idol group μ----'s Nico: Humph. I-It's my turn. Rin: Of course. Nico: Niiico! Niiico Niiico Smiiile! I never forget to smiiile. I'm Niiico Yazawa! Maki: Can everyone stop with the fan voices? I can't even understand you. Nozomi: Don't be a spoilsport. Just try it! You know you want to! Maki: Uhh. No, it's weird and I'd rather not. Umi, by all means. Umi: I'm good, thanks. Maki: Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't summer be full of fun, not lame like talking into a fan? Eli: Yeah, it seems like something elementary school kids would do for summer fun. Nico: She gets it. We're grown up now! Umi: Seemed like you were having fun just a second ago, though. Nico: N-No I wasn't. Honoka: We've gotta find something fun for Nico to do so she doesn't die from the heat! Nico: I'm not dying! Maki: I'd say you're already dead... Nozomi: Nico-cchi really hates to lose. Nico: Ahem. The heat hasn't killed me, but please find me some place cooler. Rin: Someone's getting a bit bossy. Eli: The summer heat's not going away anytime soon. Wouldn't a summery place be better than somewhere cool? Kotori: Somewhere summery... Hanayo: Wait a minute! Now that you mention it, wasn't there going to be fireworks today? Eli: That's right! Honoka: Really?! Isn't that awesome, Nico? We can have all sorts of summer fun! Nico: What? I'd rather have fun in my nice air-conditioned room. Honoka: I'm heading home to change into my yukata real quick! See you later! Nico: Honoka! Did you hear a word I just said? ...I didn't know she was so fast! Kotori: Maybe I should change into mine too? It's a great opportunity! Eli: Gotta wear them as much as you can, since it's summer! Nico: *Sigh* You guys must really wanna see me in my yukata. Maki: Nobody said that. Nico: I guess since everyone is dying to see me in a yukata, maybe I should grace the fireworks scene with my presence. Hanayo: I want to see how you look in a yukata, Nico! Nico: Hee-hee. I know, right? Eli: Great! Let's all meet at the display, then! Umi: Okay. See you later. Maki: Hmphf... Maki: ...*Sigh* Maki: Looks like everyone left. Maki: I actually did want to play with that fan over there... Maki: Teeesting... Teesssting. I aaam, Maaaki Niiishikiiino!! Maki: I actually kinda liked that. |
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Story 4 |
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| Nozomi: Oh, here they come!
Honoka: I'm back! Wow, everyone's in yukata. Nice! Nico: School idols gotta wear yukata! Nozomi: Unlike school uniforms, yukata have a kind of wholesome sex appeal. Umi: S--Sex appeal? Hanayo: Hm? Honoka, what's with all the stuff? Honoka: My mom asked me to bring this watermelon. She even cut it into slices, look! Eli: Wow! That looks good! Rin: Watermelon is totally a summer food! Honoka, your mom is awesome! Kotori: I brought a big picnic blanket! Honoka: OK, we're off to find the perfect spot to watch the fireworks! Honoka: *Om nom nom* Hanayo: This watermelon is so sweet and yummy! Rin: *Chomp* Eli: Watermelon is the fruit of summer! Nozomi: Can't go wrong with fresh fruit. They're tasty and full of vitamins! Honoka: *Om nom nom* Nico: Hold up! Honoka, Rin, you two are eating too fast! You'll finish all the watermelon before the fireworks even start! Kotori: Yeah, there still is a bit of time before the show. Honoka: Well, why don't we play a word game? Eli: I wouldn't exactly call that summer time fun... But I suppose it wouldn't hurt every now and then. Umi: Seems like it would be a nice brain exercise. Let's do it. Honoka: OK, let's start with... µ's-whiz! Maki, say a word that starts with "Z"! Maki: Me first? Z... Z... That's a hard one to start on, Honoka. Nozomi: Giving up already, Maki? Rin: Are you really giving up? Maki: No way! Hmm. Okay, Zushi-o! Rin: What's a Zushi-o? Honoka: Zushi... Sushi? Maki: You know, that story by Mori Ogai. The one with Zushio and Anju? Sansho the Bailiff! Rin: Mori Argyle? Honoka: Sancho? Maki: A--Anyway, it's a person's name! Next is "o". Your turn, Umi. Umi: Ok... I'll go with the word "orientation". Nico, you're next with "N". Nico: Nico is the cutest. Hanayo: Huh? Nico: Yep, "Nico is the cutest." Nozomi, you're next. "T" Eli: That's the first time I've seen someone use their own name in this game. Nozomi: Well, can't say I'm surprised with her choice! "Timid." You're up, Rin. Rin: D... I've got it! "Denim!" A new pair of jeans would be nice. Kotori's next! Kotori: M, is it? How about "marjoram"? Honoka: What's marjoram? Kotori: It's a herb that goes into beef stew and other dishes. Honoka: Wow, I didn't know that. You're so good at cooking, Kotori. Kotori: Heh-heh. Next is Eli! Eli: OK, I guess I'll go with food, too. Mushrooms! Hanayo, you're next. Hanayo: Sushi! Honoka: What?! Hanayo: Huh? What? Rin: That's like what Maki said! You looose. Hanayo: Really? Oh, OK, I just kind of said it. Maki: You sure do love your rice Hanayo, and that's a big part of sushi. Honoka: Hanayo knows what she likes. It's cute. Oh! The fireworks! Kotori: Wow, so pretty! Umi: All nine of us dressed in yukata, watching fireworks. This is going to be a wonderful summer memory. Nozomi: What do you think, Nico-cchi. Maybe you're beginning to enjoy summer? Nico: It's hot and that hasn't changed. But I agree it is fun! Honoka: Summer sure is a blast! Let's enjoy it while it lasts! |