Hikari
We're here!
Xue
Aren't there arcades everywhere?
Xue
Why come all the way to Akihabara after school?
Ramona
This is the arcade where Towa and Hikari participated in the Ongeki tournament-a place of memories. That's why we really wanted to bring you here.
Lilja
The lever and wall buttons, nostalgic.
Koyomi
You were accompanying Towa-san during her training, right? So you haven't been to an arcade since then?
Lilja
Yeah. I don't really play games much.
Koyomi
I see...
Koyomi
Well, that's how Towa-san ended up being chosen...
Hikari
That's right! Being asked suddenly and then getting second place, Towa-chan is amazing! She played so well, got prizes, and looked so cool!
Xue
So you needed the prizes but couldn't play the game yourself, so you made Motosu compete...
Xue
Geez, what an unreasonable request. I feel sorry for Motosu.
Hikari
There are lots of Ongeki machines here, so Xue should have fun too!
Hikari
Hehe. Coming to the arcade with friends after school-this feels like another "youth memory", doesn't it?
Ramona
Friends. Yes, friends! That has a nice ring to it.
Ramona
Don't you think so, Koyomi?
Koyomi
I just came because I was invited.
Koyomi
...Well, since I'm here, I might as well play.
Koyomi
Will Hikari-san be alright teaching Xue-san?
Hikari
Leave it to me!
Ramona
I'll accompany you too.
Xue
I don't need any instruction.
Xue
Didn't you come to enjoy yourselves today? There's no need to watch me so closely.
Ramona
That's exactly why I want to.
Ramona
Hehe, don't mind me, just enjoy yourself.
Xue
...Like this?
Xue
Ha! There!
Hikari
Wow, Xue, you memorize the note patterns so quickly! Full combo right away!
Ramona
Ah, as expected. No wonder you mastered the dance in such a short time.
Xue
Hmph. Once you get the hang of it, it's nothing special.
Xue
The occasional lever operations add variety and make it interesting.
Hikari
When the lever part comes, I get so tense.
Hikari
Xue is a beginner but seems so relaxed...! Amazing.
Xue
Huh? Didn't you do well in the tournament?
Ramona
But I can understand why Hikari is surprised. Xue, you really can handle most things with ease.
Xue
I had to be that way to survive. If I was as carefree and full of openings as Finland, my life would have been in danger.
Lilja
It's not openings. Having a relaxed quality is necessary to maintain beauty.
Ramona
That's right, there's no danger to your life today, so why not loosen up a bit?
Xue
...I suppose you have a point. This should be a good change of pace for me. Perfect for taking a breather.
Ramona
Yes, let's take a breather today. That's what games are originally for, after all.
Xue
Ha, there!
Xue
Alright, cleared this song too.
Hikari
Even though it's your first time...!?
Hikari
Hmm, the aura of an overwhelming champion...!
Xue
Hehe, you can praise me more if you want.
Koyomi
My, Xue-san, you've improved so much already.
Xue
Are you taking a break, Koyomi-san?
Koyomi
Yes. It gets tiring if I play for too long. It was good exercise though.
Xue
Indeed, it does have that post workout feeling...
Lilja
Should we take a break too?
Ramona
Yeah. Though we've mostly just been watching Xue's progress, so we've been resting already. Shall we have some free time now?
Lilja
Then I want to take purikura again.
Xue
I never asked anyone to watch me. If you're going somewhere else, I'll move too.
Xue
I'll try the crane games next. If I play well, I can get things cheaply...
Xue
No, since it's someone else's money, this is a chance to get food for free!
Lilja
Xue, you're greedy.
Xue
Who are you calling greedy?
Xue
Hmph, let's go, Hikari!
Hikari
Aye aye, sir!
Xue
Haha, snacks, chocolate, cup noodles! Crane games have plenty of food. I won't have to worry about lunch for a while!
Hikari
Yeah, yeah...that's...great!
Xue
What's with you? You've noticeably lost energy.
Hikari
Ugh...well...
Hikari
I hate to say this, but my wallet is getting a bit empty.
Xue
Wasn't Germany going to pay too?
Hikari
No, I turned that down.
Hikari
Because I'm the one who asked you for so many favours. I wanted to treat you!
Hikari
Without you, we wouldn't have had such a fun cultural festival.
Xue
...
Xue
(What an idiot. If it's about the cultural festival, we're already even with her helping with work and housework, right? And even for the final day's performance...)
Hikari
Ah, I'm sorry if I made you worry!
Hikari
I'm fine! My theatre troupe paycheck is coming soon anyway!
Hikari
It's just that until payday, I'll have to cut back on snacks...
Xue
Hmph, pushing yourself too hard.
Xue
Well, I've had plenty of fun.
Hikari
Oh, Xue...!
Xue
I've accepted your feelings.
Xue
...More than enough. The rest is up to me, right?
Xue
Hey, Germany!
Xue
Finland is with you too. What are those guys doing?
Koyomi
It looks like they're about to take purikura.
Xue
Purikura? That photo booth thing?
Xue
Hey, what are you-wait! Don't pull me, Germany!
Koyomi
Fufu, Xue-san seems even more energetic than usual.
Hikari
Yeah...
Hikari
I've never played with Xue like this before, so it feels a bit fresh.
Koyomi
Yes. She wasn't here last time, so if Xue-san is enjoying herself now, that's wonderful.
Hikari
Mm! Oh, that's right! Today, let's take purikura with all five of us! To commemorate Xue's enjoyment!
Navigation Voice
Now, let's move to the pose! Everyone who gathered today, hold hands to show how close you are as friends!
Xue
What!?
Xue
There are instructions like this?
Lilja
That's what this series is known for.
Ramona
Since Xue is the star today, she should be in the middle.
Ramona
Koyomi, come closer! You can't hold hands from there!
Koyomi
No, I prefer to be at the edge...
Navigation Voice
3, 2, 1...
Xue
Hmm, so the photos we just took turn out like this. They can be used as stickers too.
Hikari
There are digital images too, but it's nice to have something physical! I stuck the purikura we took before on my pencil case!
Xue
Don't do that...I don't even want to think about what people at school would think.
Hikari
It's fine! They're on the inside of the pencil case, so they're only visible when it's open!
Hikari
Xue should put one on too~!
Xue
No way. That would be a waste.
Ramona
A waste...
Ramona
That's so like you, Xue, but I'm happy you think it's worth keeping.
Xue
Huh...?
Xue
Don't misunderstand! That's not what I meant!
Lilja
It's okay, we can come take more. If you have a lot, using one isn't wasteful.
Xue
You just want to take more photos. I'm not going along with it.
Xue
(...Geez, commemorative photos are valuable because they're precious. Well, I guess this is another one of those "youth memories".)